Our thanks to you for doing such an outstanding job in putting together one of our best trips… (The New Zealand, Australia trip was also very well done.)
We did not have one “glitch” in the entire itinerary and the accommodations were terrific, especially the Alvear Palace… It’s location, its “grandness”, and the wonderful service helped make this a very special stay in Buenos Aires.
Now, the guides could not have been better. Our BA Guide, Alicia Ciarimboli and driver, Alberto were outstanding. Alicia was not only knowledgeable, but witty and full of energy. Her tours and discussions were never boring or uninformative… Alberto’s driving and interchange helped make each day full of fun and relaxing.
Our trip to Iguazu Falls was outstanding and our Guide, “Marcello” was terrific and very knowledgeable, friendly, and enthusiastic and couldn’t do enough to make our experience AAA!!! Staying in the Park was a good idea and placed us right in the center of all the beautiful surroundings. The Sheraton may not be the Alvear, but it was clean with excellent service and the right place to stay!!! Thanks.
As for our day trip to Colonia del Sacramento… a perfect outing for a day trip and once again, our Guide, “Alexhandra” made our day a very memorable one and suggested a restaurant for lunch that ranked with the “best” we dined at…. our dining experience throughout the trip was extraordinary!! Traveling via the hydrofoil was the best way and to experience this day!!
The “tango” lessons were a HOOOOOT and the instructors couldn’t have been better… Candice and I are committed to continue on with these lessons so that we can really enjoy this type of dancing!!! We enjoyed the tango dinner show very much, and I found it superb versus the one that I had attended on my last trip (Mr Tango in the Boca area…).
Our final highlight of the trip was the visit to Estancia Los Patos… Angel de Estrada, Owner, was not only a wonderful host, but the BBQ, our horseback riding experience with him and his “head Gaucho”, Miguel in the fields with all of his livestock (Angus and Polo ponies), and his general knowledge and discussion of his Family history, Polo, and the history of the Monte area, General Rosso and Argentina made this a very special day. I will go back there to stay on our next visit.
Bottom line … GREAT JOB. Please pass on our sincere “thanks and appreciation” to the Akorn Management Group for selecting the Guides and Driver that they did… they were outstanding!!!
Looking forward to you organizing our next trip, Bob.
