Kathleen and Melanie are SO much more than just dive specialists. They arranged the itinerary for our 3-location, 14 night trip to Costa Rica and to some it up in three words: ABSOLUTELY NAILED IT!
Superb attention to detail, excellent communication, and great value for money. They listened to all our wishes and requirements then tailored a holiday to suit us, at the standard we demanded.
We will definitely use them again!
Response from Explore the AmericasDec 12, 2023
Bazz, thank you SO much for your thoughtful words! There is nothing like knowing our clients are satisfied and have had the trip of a lifetime. We are so thrilled you enjoyed your Costa Rica holiday and can't wait to plan the next one for you and Cate!! Pura vida :) -Kathleen & Melanie
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Regina
Loved everything
Loved everything! Amazing recommendations and best service!!
Response from Explore the AmericasDec 27, 2023
Regina, it was so wonderful working with you! Thank you for your trust in your Costa Rica planning. All the best, Melanie and Kathleen
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Mauricio A.
OUTSTANDING
We had an outstanding experience booking a family stay through Dive The Americas, which included a reservation at Senda Monteverde. Melanie provided impeccable service from start to finish. She offered complete information and invaluable local tips that truly enhanced our trip. Dive The Americas' dedication to ensuring a memorable experience at Senda Monteverde left us thoroughly impressed. If you're planning a trip, I highly recommend their services!!
Response from Explore the AmericasDec 27, 2023
Mauricio, thank you for reaching out to us for this trip! We are so happy to hear that the trip was memorable. Happy Travels! Melanie
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Amy S.
We used Kathleen “Dive the Americas”…
We used Kathleen “Dive the Americas” for our first trip ever to Costa Rica! Let me tell you! We didn’t have to worry about ANYTHING! From the car rental, hotel stays and excursions, they had ALL of it planned & organized to a “T!”
We had the best time and made everlasting memories! WE RECOMMEND USING Kathleen Marie Hall to plan your visit to Costa Rica! You will not regret it!!!
Pura Vida 🤙🏻
Response from Explore the AmericasJul 31, 2023
Amy! Thank you so much for this amazing review. It makes us so happy to know you had such an incredible time here in Costa Rica and we were able to pull off the ultimate trip for you guys. Can't wait to see where's next!! Pura vida :) -Kathleen
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Jon
Awesome & Amazing
Working with DTA was a professional and seamless experience. They worked closely with us to plan and coordinate every detail perfectly. Our trip exceeded our expectations! Every tour they planned for us was amazing and all of the companies they partner with are prompt and courteous. We requested a few changes to the itineraries and Melanie was on it and handled our requests so quickly. Melanie and Kathy are the best! Looking forward to our next trip w DTA!
Response from Explore the AmericasJun 29, 2023
Jon, it was such a pleasure working with you and your family. We are so happy you got to experience Costa Rica and see why it is one of the places we love most in the world. We can't wait for your next trip. Thank you for your trust!
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Kayla
Amazing Experience & Trip!
Everything was planned and executed perfectly for our honeymoon! We loved the private transportation from place to place and our driver, Alejandro, was a rockstar. He definitely taught us the most about Ecuador and stopped at one of our favorite restaurants of the entire trip! The hotels Melanie and Kathleen picked for us was the perfect mix of authentic Ecuador and luxury. They put us at Hacienda Zuleta to end the trip and I cannot say enough good things about this property! We never would have found it or probably even picked it without DTAs recommendation! So happy they did. It was so great to have all the details seamlessly organized so we could just travel and enjoy! I highly recommend them for your next trip!
Response from Explore the AmericasJun 13, 2023
Hey Kayla! Thank you sincerely for the fantastic review, and once again, congratulations! It truly means the world to us that you selected us for your booking. We are so happy that Alejandro went above and beyond to make your trip amazing. Hacienda Zuleta holds a special place in our hearts, and we're so so happy to hear that you enjoyed it as well! We're looking forward to planning your next trip and creating another unforgettable experience for you and Cody :)
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Seanette M.
Absolute Perfection!!!
Perfection! I don’t think I can come up with enough positive accolades for just how much we enjoyed our 2-week trip to Costa Rica in April. My husband and I were traveling with another couple and between the 4 of us we have traveled to or lived in almost every country on 6 continents. When I say that Melanie and Kathleen (Dive the Americas) are the absolute best travel planners we’ve ever had, there truly is no higher praise or recommendation.
They planned an amazing trip and thought of absolutely everything, varying modes of travel, cultural and wildlife experiences, and even a WhatsApp chat group so that we could contact each other throughout our trip. With all of our travels, we have never had that ease of contact and communication with the travel agents. We visited 4 different areas: Baja del Toro cloud forest, Arenal, Manuel Antonio, and Drake Bay/Osa Peninsula with some sort or tour or activity each day. The hotels/lodges they chose were amazing and vastly different from each other so we received a unique experience at each, but all were similar in that customer service and attention to detail was exceptional. ALL of the tours, which were handpicked by DTA were some of the best that we have ever had. Some of our favorite experiences were
1. Having the gorgeous 100ft sailboat Brisa Elegante all to ourselves for the afternoon of snorkeling and water sports.
2. Amazing wildlife viewings: tapirs, scarlet Macaws, Toucans, Eyelash viper, hundreds of hummingbirds, poison dart frogs
3. Many sloths, but the most precious juvenile 3-toed sloth just outside our door eating his leaves. Our room was in the canopy of the trees eye-level with him. We could have touched him if we wanted to…he was that close!
4. All 4 monkey groups. Howlers waking us up each morning, White-face/Capuchins being sneaky and taking dips in our plunge pool, Squirrel and Spider monkeys swinging in the trees and playing with their babies.
5. And so much more that I could go on and on!
I have no doubt that we could blindly trust Melanie and Kathleen to send us on another magical trip with nothing more than a budget, range of dates, and a surprise me with the location…and it would be perfection!
Response from Explore the AmericasMay 18, 2023
Seanette!! This incredible review coming from you fills my heart with so much joy and pride! It was such a pleasure helping you guys with your trip here to Costa Rica, and I'm so glad I got to meet up with you for dinner one night as well! I can't wait to help you plan your next trip!! Until next time, pura vida! - Kathleen
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Olivia H.
Love Dive the Americas for honeymoon planning!
My husband and I couldn't have asked for a better experience when booking our honeymoon through Dive The Americas! We were overwhelmed with all of the options prior to reaching out to them and DTA made the process effortless. We had zero concerns about travelling to Mexico because they mapped everything out perfectly. They went above and beyond once we reached Mexico by checking up on us daily and working with the resort so we had the best time ever! I know without a doubt we will use Dive The Americas again when booking our next getaway!
Response from Explore the AmericasMay 5, 2023
Hi Olivia, thank you so much for your kind words! We knew you wouldn't be disappointed in Mexico and I'm so glad to know you had such an incredible time on your honeymoon :) Congratulations again and until the next trip!! - Kathleen