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73°F 22°C
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“30 years in Planning then a Mountain Top at Sunrise Experience.”

Reef Encounter

5 of 5 stars
hardcharger5
washington d c
Nov 21, 2009

I planned and dreamed of this trip for many years. The experience met my dreams and expectations or exceeded them in every way. more

“What an AMAZING experience!!”

Reef Encounter

5 of 5 stars
SmileyDenver_CO
Denver, CO
Nov 21, 2009

I had such a wonderful time during my 2 day stay with Reef Encounter! The diving was fun & easy for a first-timer & Shlomi, my dive instructor, made it a great & memorable experence! The staff was...more

“Simply The Best!”

Tropic Days Backpackers

5 of 5 stars
HelenAdam
England
Nov 20, 2009

Tonight is our last night in Tropic days after spending nearly 2 weeks there. The hostel is clean, inviting, and the staff are extremely helpful and kind geniune people - they always have time to talk...more

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