February 2008

We had a wonderful week.  You not only met but exceeded our expectations.  The beauty of the Virgin Islands is something Gail and I will never forget.  We are particularly appreciative of the excellent cuisine Rose prepared every day.  The variety and presentation were superb.  Rest assured, we will be relaying how pleased we were with all aspects of this trip.   Warmest regards,  John (59) and Gail (56) Laforce

This trip was beyond our wildest expectations!  In your capable hands, we experienced the best of everything… fun, food, and friends.  Thank you for spoiling us and making this week a dream come true.  With love and best wishes, John (59) and Carol (60) Mcgrath

Words cannot express what a wonderful dream vacation you provided by sharing your slice of heaven with us on Pentesilea.  It was much more than we ever expected and then some!  Everything was magnificent!   You are a lovely couple and I hope we’ll keep in touch!  I wish you much success and happiness and will think of you often – sailing these tropical seas.  Best wishes for a wonderful life together,  John (59) and Carol (58)  Gallivan

January 2008

This past week was filled with memories that will travel with me for the rest of my life.  I know that having the right crew can really make or break a trip, and you two really made the whole week a lot of fun.  I could not have had a better time on this trip.  I felt so comfortable diving with Travis that I wish I could have him as a dive buddy every time I dive.  We could not have had better people to spend the week with.  You two are great together and are so much fun to be around! Thank  you for everything and hopefully we will be back to see you soon!  Lowell Ganin (18)

I honestly thought that this trip would be boring, but the two of you really made it fun.  I had so much fun with both of you!  You completely exceeded my expectations in every aspect of this trip.  Rose, your cooking is phenomenal.  It must be hard to cook for a group of picky eaters but you did a great job.  Every dish was wonderful and I can’t wait to attempt to duplicate them once I get home.  Travis, thank you so much for making this trip a smooth one.  Every place we anchored had something fun for us to do, and was nice and protected from the choppy ocean.  I wish you both lots of good luck and I hope we can keep in touch.  I would love to charter again once I stop being a broke student!  Best wishes,  Lindsay Ganin  (23)

Thank you so much for being so wonderful at what you do! I have to admit before this trip I definitely had a a great fear of being in water deeper than four feet. You two have helped me accomplish so much more than just having fun on this trip! I love seeing Roses' favorite fish and hearing Travis' Maryland accent. Thank you Rose for catering to my every allergy - more than anyone else has ever done for me. Your food was completely amazing. Never stop cooking. thank you Travis for the coolest dinghy rides ever. Thank goodness you didn't become a lawyer. My appreciation goes to both of you for sharing your home with us. I wish you all the best of Sails in the future and many Blessings in the New Year. Have a wonderful wedding on August 8. Don't forget to come to Las Vegas! Ryan Richard

I’m so happy that you are as awesome as you are.  I was worried it was going to be different.  With all of our family on board you somehow managed to keep us all sane!  Had an awesome time and would love to hang out when we get back on the high seas!  Love you bunches,   Christy Eck (29)  p.s.  Thank you & I love the fish light!

Had a hell of a time!  One of the best vacations I have had!  You are some great people!  Definitely gonna call you guys when I come back down.      Kyle Eck  (29)  p.s.  It was not Josh Hartnett!!

Thanks a lot for a great week.  You two were good company and fun to be around.  The food was amazing and I had a great time. Diving the Chikuzen was awesome!  Thanks again for a great vacation.  Zach (23)

Thanks for such an amazing vacation.  It was a lot different and more fun than I expected.  The scuba diving was definitely a good time, I saw so many cool things!  You both were a lot of fun to be around and you definitely helped our family vacation to be a success!  Good luck in the future and hopefully we will run into you down in the islands again.  Niki (20)

Thank you so very much for your kind and generous hospitality on our family vacation.  We look forward to seeing you in the future when we come down again!  You were great to accommodate all our special needs with our picky children!  I hope very soon to walk into a shop and find Rose’s cookbook and Travis’s awesome photos…  I will most definitely buy them!!  We wish you an awesome future and a long happy life!  "Warren Peace”   Love,  Les (56) and Pam (48) 

Thanks for the great cruise… was more like hanging out with old friend for a week.  Will definitely be back to get our dive on.   Ryan Eck (33)

AND FROM A CREWED YACHT CHARTER BROKER - Travis and Rosemary, Thanks so much for delivering a fantastic charter to my clients for New Years 2007/2008.  They said they loved every single thing about sailing with you.  This is their third crewed charter, so they have high standards which you exceeded.I'm sending you out to other repeat clients for New Years now.

December 2007

November 2007

Yo G's! This week wuz off tha hook. Thanks for thoes wild, drak, strong, stormy nights, ya here! Keep it fresh, yo.  P.S. That stuffing was off the chain-izzle, my wizzles.  Seriously, thanks for the fun time. I am so grateful for everything. You are so chill about everything! Mallory.

This was the best vacation by far! I had such a great time handing out on the boat and diving with Travis even though the weather was difficult. Thank you so much for such a great time! Rose's food was out of this world! Thanksgiving was the best. Thanks again.  Meredith

What a lovely week. The food offerings were just superb-looking. Rose and Travis have what it takes to provide incomparable hospitality. We loved the boat and its appointments. Air conditioning at night, solitude to enjoy nature and cfomfey places tosun. Your continual enthusiasm made it a wonderful week. Deborah and Dennis

August 2007

Chase (18) – This vacation was great!  Pentesilea II exceeded my expectations.  Travis and Rose were awesome – Travis knew where all the best diving spots were, and Rose cooked fantastic meals.  They both were happy to help us with anything we needed, and always made sure we were well taken care.  Hopefully we can come back soon because the crew and the boat made this a fantastic vacation.  Also watch out for the Mancala –they’ll get you hooked. 

Steve Lambert – This was a great week.  All the diving, sailing and fun we could ask for.  Travis and Rose – you are the best hosts and new friends we could have asked for.  Thanks – Steve Lambert, Arkansas 

Cash (14)  - We have been a lot of places but this by far has been the best.  The cooking was fantastic and the snorkeling was freaking great!  I enjoyed talking to you guys.  Travis, I had so much fun listening to your stories and/or laughs.  Rose, your cooking was really, really good.  I won’t forget this and when I’m sitting in school I’ll be wishing I was there on yall’s boat.  I can’t thank you enough.  Cash Lambert 

Tammy Lambert – Super Vacation!  I’ve always dreamed of staying on a boat for a week and this was super!  Rose and Travis were great hosts and we hope to return. 

July 2007

Sydney (10) – I had such a fun time.  I really liked the diving.  It was great spending time with everyone.  This was the best vacation ever!  Don’t be surprised if we come back next summer!  P. S. I’m so glad we got to go on Pentesilea.  It was all great.  Travis and Rosemary are the best crew ever! 

Savannah (12)  -  I had an awesome time!  I LOVED diving the Rhone wreck.  I hope we can come back soon.  Have a great sum!  You guys ROCK!  BEST SUMMER EVER! 

Karl Kelley (the Dad).  Thanks, guys!  Rosemary’s cooking was awesome, Travis kept us off the reefs, and Jason found all the best dive sites (and bars).  Perfect weather, great water, great people!  Sorry about the mancala nut.