Customer Testimonials - Part 2

Here are some of the customer testimonials we have received.

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Steve and everyone at Tom's:

I have dealt with your company for many years now and no matter what island I visit, which I do at least once a year, you have always assisted me in the seeing and doing the very best sites on the islands. I cannot thank you enough for your assistance and knowledge. I know that you are always the first one I call when I get ready for another visit to the Islands.

Mahalo and Aloha,

Shirley Pearson

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Hello,

My first visit to Maui on 10/2007 was FANTASTIC! An all girls trip w/my 2 best friends & sister & boy, what a memorable trip that was! The highlight -snorkeling @ Molokini. Unfortunately, my sister got sick our 2nd day into our vacation & couldn't go, but the 3 of us will NEVER forget how much fun we had! I raved SO much about my snorkeling trip that my sister wants to return to Maui this coming April so she can experience the warm, friendly, funny staff you guys offered. It's a "re-do" of Maui for my sister & I'm tagging along =).

Thanks for a memorable trip & for taking MY fear of swimming in the water, let alone, the Pacific Ocean! Can't wait to go again this April!

Aloha!

Dianne

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Tom and Leslie,

Thank you so much for all you did for our family to make our trip and stay on Oahu even more memorable!! Through your services we booked the Paradise Cove Luau, Navatek Whale Watching, Hawaiian Parasailing, Star of Honolulu Dinner Cruise and a Pearl Harbor tour. Each event was incredible and we say one big MAHALO!! Thank you for your great customer service and to Leslie a BIG thank you from Illinois!! Oahu was incredible and such a great trip, thanks to you!!

We'll be back!!

Kay & Steve Hilligoss Family

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Tom,

Last week my family was in Maui and booked a snorkeling tour on Navatek through you. We were delighted with the tour and the service we received from your office.

Thanks, we will send our friends to you.

Dean Flanders

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Dale,

Good morning. I have "been gonna" write to you for several weeks now and I haven't done it, so here I am. I can not begin to thank you for all of your help and assistance in setting up all the activities for our family when we came to Maui in June. Everything you set up went smoothly and everyone had such a wonderful time. With 14 of us going it could have been a disaster had things not been handled correctly. We all appreciate everything you did. It was especially nice that I could relax and enjoy myself too because I didn't have to worry about all the reservations not being handled correctly. It was wonderful.

We will definitely pass along your name and company to anyone we hear of that is going to Hawaii. Take care and I wish you all the best.

Thanks again.

Sheryl A. McKissick

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To read more testimonials about Tom Barefoot's Tours, please visit: http://www.tombarefoot.com/main/testimonial.html

Tips from Tom Barefoot (Tips 1-5)

Here are my "Top 5 Tips" to ensure that you have a safe and exciting visit to the Hawaiian islands. I hope you have a wonderful Hawaiian experience!

#1 - Tip From Tom Barefoot:

Most of the tours and activities available in Hawaii leave early in the morning.

Mornings are usually the best part of the day in terms of wind, ocean conditions and weather in general. If you are flying from east to west you will find that you will be getting up very early your first morning in Hawaii.

Plan to make use of this time by doing an activity on the first day of your trip. (If you're coming to Maui and planning to do the sunrise bike tour down Haleakala, this is the very best time to take it as they will depart your hotel about 3 am or earlier.) If you're up already, you might as well make the best use of your time.

#2 - Tip From Tom Barefoot:

The helicopter tours are fantastic.

Helicopter tours in Hawaii should be done on one of your first days on island as well. Taking the flight early on during your stay will give you a solid grip of the "lay of the land" and will allow you to go back and visit those spots that you felt were most intriguing. Once again, the helicopter tours should be taken in the morning (usually the earlier the better) to beat the cloud cover which often will come in the afternoon. Booking these times could be a problem so please make your helicopter tour arrangements in advance.

#3 - Tip From Tom Barefoot:

Don't forget to dress appropriately and pack accordingly to the situation.

Bring shoes, socks, long pants and a warm top to wear. In Hawaii, it's often very cold at the top of our mountain peaks in the morning no matter what time of year. Your long pants will be perfect for your horseback riding adventure.

#4 - Tip From Tom Barefoot:

One common mistake visitors make is thinking that "whale season" is all year long.

In Hawaii, "whale watching season" runs from Dec. 15th to May 15th, with the peak being in February and March. The best Hawaiian island for viewing whales is from Maui, as whales mate and "calve" in the relatively shallow waters between Maui, Molokai, Lanai, and Kahoolawe.

#5 - Tip From Tom Barefoot:

If you're coming to Hawaii during "whale season" you might consider bringing binoculars.

Binoculars are the one thing that can really add to the thrill of a "whale watch".

For more helpful Tips from Tom Barefoot, please visit: http://www.tombarefoot.com/main/toms_tips.html