Distinctive Voyages
6132 SW Orchid Drive, Portland, OR, 97219
877-819-2248 / 503-452-0513
     
FIDELITY
 
GUESTS COMMENTS
2007



“I went farther with my sailing instruction than expected. We had the most pleasant vacation ever with amazing people! Amazing food, too, aboard the Fidelity!”
the Deschamps, banking data management, Laredo, TX


“Thanks for the top-notch instruction and fabulous meals. ‘Til next time.”
Lou and Ginny Wilking, President, GM International (Ret.), Orchard Lake, MI.

“Awsome food, our best week on the water.” Dick  Baker and Kathy Koznek, anesthesiologist, Willowick, OH.


”Thanks for the great company, fantastic food and super sailing education.” Alan Horn and Jennifer Fountain, food vendor and photographer, Martinsburg, WV.


We had a wonderful time…it was too short! Thank you for all of the detailed help with fine tuning our sailing skills and all of the fabulous drinks
and food!"
Ted and Heidi Furlong, engineer, Beverly, MA.



“It was like being in Mary and Owen’s home. What a great way to see all of the BVI. Mary is an amazing cook!”
Debbie and Matt Frank, Investment banker, Larchmont, NY. 


“Thank you for sharing your home, showing us the BVI through your eyes and allowing me to work on my sailing skills. The trip was a culinary delight in addition to wonderful sailing.”
Howard Yonas and Lori Kirby,Neurosergeon, Albuquerque, NM.

“You both became incredible role models for my life!” Josh Yonas, San Diego, CA.


Miscellaneous Comments: “Food was amazing!” “Trip was fantastic.” “We had a blast!” “Great boat, sailing company – great food!" "Great
instruction!

2006



”Home away from home…fabulous hospitality… awesome food! [Mary and Owen] took us away from the real world and transported us to a carefree existence.
We are happy to have found two new amis (friends). Warmth and hospitality [of Mary and Owen] was only matched by the beauty of the BVI”
Cynthia Pratt, a wine consultant and her MD cardiologist husband Sam from Dayton, Ohio.



Similarly Tim Spencer and his wife Sherryl, he an executive with United Technologies, stated that they “had the best time with Owen and Mary.
They immediately made us feel like family… the flexibility of the week made for a most enjoyable vacation. Mary’s cooking is the best – Food
to die for! Gourmet meals cooked with love…and ask Owen to make his very famous blueberry pancakes. We loved the hospitality and new found friends.”



"Great week….New Friends...It was super fun! Lots of snorkeling and the best cookies ever...Great Choco chippers and Easter bread! The week on
Fidelity was awesome.” Hervey Weitzman, MD Oncologist and family from Easton
CT.



And here’s what Jim and Lyda Campbell, retired MD Radiologist and his wife from Little Rock, Arkansas, had to say at the end of the charter:
" We had a great week.... Owen and Mary did a wonderful job hosting our 50th anniversary... food, gifts, drinks... in short, the works!
We are grateful! Thanks for a most enjoyable week."



"The cruise, service and food were a class act," said Leonard & Monica Washington, tax attorney and computer time security analyst, Charlotte, NC.



Similarly, Rick and Jan Noyes, owners of both New River and Carolina Coast Harley-Davidson dealerships in Wilmington, North Carolina, said,
“perfect... the best we've had in the islands."

2005

“Magnificent! A feast for both the eyes and for the stomach. Mary, you can cook for me anytime.”Mona LaBlanc & George Sold, retired school administrator & interior decorator, Montreal, Quebec, Canada


“Sailing on board Fidelity in the Caribbean is spectacular. Owen’s skills, as captain, made us feel safe and confident aboard while showing us the sights, allowing us to fully enjoy the sailing experience. Mary amazed us with her gourmet delights in both taste and presentation.
To this day, we are still trying to duplicate Mary's recipes in our kitchen on land.” Karen and Barry Dunsmoor, project manager and satellite systems engineer, Alexandria, VA.

2004



"Owen and Mary are gracious hosts aboard their beautiful yacht Fidelity. They always make you feel right at home. Between Owen’s expertise about sailing and Mary’s wonderful cooking they make a great crew. Mary puts her heart and soul into every meal with superb results.” Richard and Judy Kaylor, homemaker & Vice President, Richmor Aviation, Scotia, New York



“The meals on board Fidelity were absolutely scrumptious. Mary’s cooking is exceptional.” Margaret Schwartz, Falls Church, VA,
author of THE PUMPKIN PATCH: A Single Woman’s International Adoption Journey. Available at http://pumpkin-patch.net



"Our week on board the Fidelity was magnificent." Steven and Carolyn Leveston,
Endocrinologist, Pittsfield, MA
.



2003
     
6132 SW Orchid Drive, Portland, OR, 97219
http://www.distinctivevoyages.com
877-819-2248 / 503-452-0513
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