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The best vacation ever!!

 

July 20th, 2008  Absolutely AMAZING! To all the staff at Green Iguana,

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March 25th, 2008
David and Tracy

Karla,

That was the best trip I have ever taken in my life!  All the staff at the Green Iguana:  Jenny, Raymond, Junior, Flaco, Jossue, and Chocoyo were the absolute best instructors Tracy and I could possibly ask for!  Costa Rica is such an amazing country and your staff helped us realize this.  I would completely try and come down again as soon as I can get it together.  Tracy loves surfing and you all made that happen, now we can paddle out together in San Diego or wherever the waves are breaking.  SO MUCH FUN!  

Anyways, I really wanted to recognize the professionalism of you and your staff and let you know that I will pass this information on to so many people, Playa Dominical is the place to be.  Talk to you soon!

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April 29th, 2007
Nick and Mindy

We had a such a great time!
Hola!  We just wanted to send a note and say thanks to the Green Iguana staff for showing us such a great time.  The surfing, the waterfalls, the

monkeys - such an adventure!  We are already planning our next trip down.
THanks again to everybody and see you again (hopefully) soon!

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April 21st, 2007
 Kathy & Lisa   
New York, New York

I just wanted to send you a note to let you know that my sister and I had an incredible time at your camp. Dominical is definitely going on my list of favorite places to be and I can't wait to come back!!
The activities, the environment and the staff were all incredible. Please pass on our many thanks to Vance, Jenny, Sean, Flaco, and Juan Carlos for not only teaching us about surfing and Costa Rica but also for keeping us very entertained. They definitely made the trip that much better. Also a big thanks to Taylor for keeping me laughing through the pain of beginner surfing. And finally I have to say I had an incredible time getting to know the other students in our camp, we made some good friends which I think is a tribute to how comfortable and welcome we felt in your little town.
The trip was amazing, the staff was fantastic, all in all we give it two thumbs up! With memories to last a lifetime!!!
 
Mucho Gracias!!!!!
Pura Vida!!

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Dear Green Iguana:

My friend and I just spent one incredible week at your surf camp in Playa Dominical, and I wanted to thank you guys for a great time. I became interested in learning how to surf when I was in San Diego last summer and have always wanted to check out Costa Rica , so I went online and found your website. Of course I came across other camps, hotels, etc. but your website was so impressive and full of key information that I decided to go with you guys. The accomodations and package were exactly what we had expected and you definitely exceeded our expectations. The room we stayed in was very clean and we felt completely safe at all times. The food at Diuwak was amazingly good, I think we ate there just about every night! As far as the surfing and excursions, you guys were really patient and we felt at ease knowing that you were right there next to us should we have any problems. Of course we have gained a whole new sense of respect for the ocean which I think is important as far as safety goes. We loved the surfing so much we are planning to buy boards here and practice to prepare for our return to Dominical!! I would definitely recommend your camp to anyone and everyone and do plan to take more lessons when I come back. When you have nice, honest, hardworking people in one of the most beautiful parts of the world teaching you one of the most incredible sports known to man, this is what you get at the Green Iguana Surf Camp, Playa Domincal, Costa Rica !!! Thanks again!
Pura Vida!!!!

Holly
Miami, Fl

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Dear Karla,

I just want to write to you and let you know what a great time I had learning to surf with the Green Iguana Surf Camp. The first lesson at Dominical Beach with Toby and Kelly was great. Both stayed close and had lots of good advice and offered really practical pointers that made it easy to understand how subtle changes in position on the board could make all the difference in the water. I did take a few good beatings and came away with a few bruises but did feel quite safe and knowing that there were instructors around made me feel more daring with each lesson.
All the guys were friendly and approachable - including Raymond, Matt and Ryan. I have to say that the day at Ventanas Beach was a highlight - beautiful beach and the coconuts after surfing were a real treat.
Finally, I would like to say how great and accommodating Taylor was each day when I dropped into the Green Iguana office. It is always a pleasure when you are traveling alone to immediately feel included and welcome. I had a great week in Dominical and met lots of fun and friendly people and will certainly recommend your surf camp to everyone I know with an adventurous spirit.
Like Matt said on my last day there, "Surfing is the Sport of Kings" - well from the number of young women I saw in your camp last week - perhaps now it will become known as "The Sport of Kings and Queens !" Or did he say "Surfing is the King of Sports"? Whatever it was that great surfer said, they both ring true to me.
Please pass this email on to Taylor and your staff so that they know they really made my short visit to Dominical memorable.

Kind Regards,
Jennifer

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To the staff at Green Iguana,

Just wanted to say that Robert, Jack, Aja and I had a great time during our stay in Dominical and we enjoyed everyone at the camp. I have only so much time to spend with my too-quickly growing up kids and it's great to do something with them that everyone really enjoys. I can't imagine a better way to spend time with teenage boys. Thank you for making that possible; it was really magical for me.
I appreciate the way that you and the other reptiles took care of us while preserving the spirit of adventure. All very casual, but effective; you got the job done without any appearance of regimentation, which is what, after all, everyone has come to Dominical to avoid.
We really appreciated the way Toby and Matt went about being surf guides, it was more like just going surfing with a friend who knows his way around and is willing to talk to you about it. I appreciated the care Matt devoted to making sure that we very clearly understood the dangers of rips, which is something none of us were familiar with; he did it in such a way that we understood the principles and knew what to look for and what to do. I really liked the waterfall and rope swing, too.
To anyone who is considering taking a Green Iguana vacation with their family, I very highly recommend it.

Thanks again,

Peter Calvert

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Karla,

Kim and I wanted to send our thanks to you and the staff of the Green Iguana. Both of us have wanted to try surfing for quite some time and going into it, we both had high hopes and expectations, your staff helped us realize both.
The surfing instructors, especially Matt, went beyond the call of duty to be helpful and to ensure that we took something out of the lesson each day. I cannot fully express how much we appreciated him and what he brought to your school.
I would also like to thank Taylor and Kelly as well. Everyday that we came into the office Taylor greeted us with a smile and made sure that we were doing well. She took care of any arrangements that we wished to make, and always conducted them professionally. Both of them are excellent additions to your staff and we look forward to coming back down and staying with you again and seeing all of them.

Gracias!

Michelle

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Karla,

Just wanted to take a minute to thank you and your staff for an awesome Costa Rica experience. The week spent at Green Iguana not only provided great surf instruction, but a chance to get away from the hectic pace of life and truly relax. Ryan and Kelly were terrific instructors and their passion for surfing and Playa Dominical were obvious. Their patience as instructors and their knowledge of the local beaches/breaks made the entire week an enjoyable learning experience, and I would recommend Green Iguana to surfers of any level. Taylor and Johnny and were so kind and helpful getting us to and from the airport and making sure that anything we needed was readily available. Everyone was incredibly courteous and helpful. What a great staff! No doubt, we'll be repeat customers of Green Iguana and we'll continue to spread the word about the superb services you guys have to offer. Have a great holiday and please extend my thanks to Taylor and the rest of the Green Iguana crew.
Hasta la vista!
Lini

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Hola Karla!

I just wanted to thank you for your help organizing our trip to CR last week. Johnny was right there when we arrived and he did a stellar job getting us from SJ to Dominical. We even made it in time to paddle out and ride a few waves at sunset.
Matt and Toby took great care of us during the day trips. The two side trips we took to the waterfall and the caves at Ventanas were awesome places! WOW how beautiful.
See you next year and Pura Vida!
David

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Hi Karla

I wanted to let you know what an awesome time that I had with the boys from Green Iguana. Ryan, Matt, Raymond and Toby really helped to make my first surfing experience an amazing one. You are very lucky to have them on your staff! I will without a doubt recommend your outfit to anybody that is interested and will return as soon as I can.

Pura Vida, Jen

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Hola Green Iguana,

Words can't describe how incredibly fun my surf camp adventure was, so good in fact, I'm planning on dragging two of my best friends back with me during the winter break. Matt was not only an excellent (oh yeah, and did I mention extremely patient?) surf instructor, he was full-on tour guide as well. He let us pick which beaches we wanted to go to when the surf was up, and what attractions we wanted to visit when the surf wasn't up. The camp rocked and by the end of the week I felt like I knew everyone in Dominical.
See ya in January,
Kim

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Green Iguana People!

How are you guys doing today?
We just wanted to thank you for everything you did for us this week. We truly appreciated the fact that you let us tag along even after we were done with the classes...and we loved those Funboards! You guys rule!
Once again, many thanks!
Ben & Pat

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Green Iguana,

Jesse and I had the greatest time there with lots of memorable experiences! The warm water, an amazing and welcome change from Oregon , was perfect! The beaches were beautiful and the instructors were great. The dinner at Jazzy's river house was wonderful, and all of the trips that you planned to entertain us were incredible experiences. We definitely will come back to Costa Rica , thank you so much for making us feel so welcome.
Cessa and Jesse (the couple on their honeymoon from Oregon ).

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A BIG MUCHAS GRACIAS to the crew at Green Iguana!! We had a wonderful time experiencing the surf in Costa Rica!! So to Matt, Vance, Kelly, Raymond,
Toby, Taylor, Karla, and Jason…You guys made our week in Dominical MUY special.
Chris Maggio and Denise Capossi Skagway, Alaska

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To the crew at Green Iguana –

Jason, Karla, Taylor, Kelly, Toby, Matt, Vance, Raymond, Ryan, and Johnny, this has best vacation ever for me – I traveled alone and did not feel lonely once!! So many awesome people to hang out with – the surf lessons were awesome too! I know I will just get better with more practice. You guys taught me a lot! How to pop up fast, when to pop up, when to catch a wave, how to stand on the board, how to know “left” from “right”, how to paddle out without getting pounded – it was all good! Thanks for everything!
Happy trails,
Amber

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I’ve been here 6 days and loved every minute of it! Green Iguana is the perfect way to be introduced to this beautiful country. Everyone in Dominical is awesome, and I can’t imagine anyone coming here and not having a great time. I started with dry feet and a disdain for mud and ended up cherishing the feel of squishy wet sand between my toes. My only regret is that I was not able to share this experience w/ more of my loved ones. I will be back! P.S. Say no to the casinos!
Jeremy Mitchell Jacksonville, FL. USA

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John, Tony, and Adam had a great time here with Green Iguana. The surf instruction was great and helped those of us who couldn’t surf get the hang of it. We have no complaints and enjoyed Costa Rica. We came with the intentions of just to surf and we are leaving with a lifetime of memories. Taylor stay hot! And Matt, never shave that beard.
Vance & Toby, stay cool. Adam, John, and Tony

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I don’t wanna go home!
Tony

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Green Iguana is a great place to have a unique experience, and I will hold the great memories with me for a long time. In addition to the experiences the people in CR are phenomenal, from Taylor, Matt, Raymond, and Vance to Iceman, Josefa y todo. I had a wonderful time.
Love, Bad Bob

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I had a blast. Thanks Green Iguana!
Good Bob

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Taylor – thanks for everything! You made this a great week for all of us.
Julia

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So this is goodbye! Taylor, hang in there. Matt, I’m still blown away by how intelligent you are. Ray, thanks for fixing my dad’s board. I can’t believe he dropped it! Ryan, don’t cut your hair too short please, and remember, there are no sharks in this part of the ocean. You were a wicked awesome teacher... I’ll miss you all!
Gabby Karington

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Green Iguana –

Thank you for introducing us to surfing in such a special place in the world. Vance, Matt and Ray, thank you sincerely for your patience, humor and endless interesting stories and conversations – you are each and every one great blokes. Peace, love, and happiness (we’ll keep poppin’ and hoppin’!!)
Vicki & Nick Leicestershire, UK

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To the Green Iguana people,

Thanks for a fantastic vacation! You are great surfers and great people.
Dana, Allison, and Elena

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Thank you for a great time here, including the extra day! Thanks especially for being so helpful, and I apologize for my dire lack of Spanish! Thanks for all the helpful advice. I’ll get that “tube” before I head back to “blighty”. Good luck to you and I’ll definitely be back to visit this lovely country of yours.
Love,
Kathy Wheeler, North Devon, UK.

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Green Iguana is “killer”! Solid waves and a friendly, organized program of instruction all in a “Junglebook” setting.
D.W., West Virginia

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We met lots of nice people in Dominical. Thanks Green Iguana for teaching us how to surf! Don’t miss those pool parties at the resort!
Dominique D. & Cory B. Merci pour tout

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Had a blast for the second time! Can’t wait to come back again.
Bob (Aka Good Bob)

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Hey Green Iguana gang!

Thanks for all the fun and sun. Had so good a time – I hate to leave, but it’s great knowing I leave a better surfer than when I came. Cheers, John Ps all the best to Toby, Matt, Vance, Ryan and Taylor

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Thank you to all at Green Iguana!

We went from zero to open face fat waves in four days! Your tips, encouragement, wisdom, and good humor were all great. We appreciate your hard work on our vacation and we thank you.
Thomas and Diana Santa Rosa, CA

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To everyone at Green Iguana, thank you for an amazing vacation, thank you for making me one of the family and most important thanks for teaching me how to do the coolest thing in the world – surf!
Over & out,
Heather, NYC

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Green Iguana –
Thanks so much for an all around wonderful experience. Your incredible teachers made learning to surf that much more enjoyable, and Taylor did a wonderful job making us feel at home.
Akira, NY loves GI !

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To everyone at Green Iguana,
This has been hands-down the best beach vacation I’ve ever had, due mostly to the people I’ve met at Green Iguana…and the surf instruction was great. My best to all and looking forward to the next occasion that brings me to this part of the world.
Pete Lenein

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You guys are true “ambassadors of surfing”. Thanks for the great instruction! I hope my bruises never heal so I can cherish all these great memories.
David White

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Thanks for everything! We had a swell time. Everyone was great, friendly and helpful. Taylor is the best! Hope to see you again soon.
Amber + 3 NYC