December 3, 2008
Dear Captain Andy,
It has been nearly a decade and a half since my family and I
stepped off the deck of Splendidum for the last time following
an amazing week exploring the beautiful Virgin Islands. I was
still a boy at the time, and that was my first trip to the tropical
paradise that is the Caribbean. I still refer to that trip as
“the perfect vacation” - and it certainly was for me. I have
grown up with a love of water and any activity based around
it, and also a particular fascination with the ocean. I could
not have imagined a more exciting experience for a boy my age
(then 13) than staying a week aboard a yacht and exploring the
crystal clear waters and pristine beaches of the Virgin Islands.
I remember that trip aboard Splendidum as though it were yesterday,
certainly because I have thought so often of the experience
and shared many stories with friends and family over the years.
It truly was the perfect trip, and I have carried the memories
with me as I’ve grown up, always hoping to have the opportunity
to re-create it at some time. I have visited many places throughout
the world, from northern Europe to the southern Pacific, but
a yacht charter in the Virgin Islands has remained the one trip
I feel like I must experience again.
My wife and I have been looking forward to booking a charter
for some time now. It has been an absolute pleasure re-establishing
contact with you and Gaile, and working with you to make sure
our charter is as enjoyable as the one you hosted for my family
all those years ago. The map you sketched of our journey through
the islands hangs in a frame on the wall of my family’s lake
cabin here in Missouri. It often sparks a conversation about
the many beautiful locations we visited aboard Splendidum. I
can’t wait to return to some of those same places and to share
the experience with my wife and friends.
I have attached a recent picture of my wife and me. As you can
see I’ve grown some since that skinny kid who caught the barracuda.
All of the information and guidance you have provided thus far
is extremely appreciated. We hope to have our trip booked soon,
and if it is anything like the trip aboard Splendidum, it will
again be the perfect vacation.
Best regards,
Darren Bevard
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| Darren on Yacht Splendidum |
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| Darren and his Wife |
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