Following a recent charter for one of our travelers, Margaret S., aboard the S.Y. Cool Change catamaran, they shared their appreciation for our collaboration, along with the traveler’s own touching words, written in the crew’s onboard guest book.
Messages like this are a joyful reminder of how meaningful travel becomes when it’s built on trust, genuine connection, and shared dedication. We take pride in working with exceptional local professionals who bring our itineraries to life and who help create the kind of experiences that stay in travelers’ hearts long after they return home.
Dear Wanda, Tia, Mirela, and Diego, the VisitCroatia.com – Tasteful Croatian Journeys Team,
After completing the recent charter with client Margaret S., who booked the S.Y. Cool Change catamaran through Tasteful Croatian Journeys, we are pleased to share that the experience was truly wonderful for everyone involved. On behalf of our crew — Captain Jure and Chef/Host Larry — we would like to express our gratitude for your professionalism and excellent coordination in preparing this charter, which helped ensure everything ran smoothly from start to finish.
The clients were absolutely delightful, and judging from their heartfelt comments, they were thrilled with their time onboard S.Y. Cool Change:
“We had the most wonderful time on the S.Y. Cool Change. The captain and chef were both marvelous. We will definitely sail with them again. Jure, our captain, is very skilled, and we always felt safe. Larry, our chef, is the best. They both made sure the five of us were happy every minute of the day. I could hardly stop saying ‘Oh wow!’
Our time with them exceeded every expectation. Do not hesitate to book with them.
Croatia is a beautiful country with very friendly people and fabulous wine. It was our best vacation ever!
— Peg S.”
We are delighted by this feedback and proud to know that S.Y. Cool Change contributed to such a memorable holiday.
Attached are a few lovely photos from the charter, capturing the spirit of sailing along our beautiful Croatian coast.
We look forward to continuing our successful collaboration with you and to welcoming many more guests aboard in the seasons ahead.
Warm regards,
Jure, Larry & the Cool Change Catamaran Team
Ivulići Nautika d.o.o. – Vladimira Nazora 2, 51211 Matulji, Croatia
Dear Paula Fertik,
Thank you! We are not too happy to be home and back to reality…
Croatia was fabulous! The country is beautiful, the people are so friendly, and we had an amazing time. Thank you and your team for putting together such an excellent trip. Every detail was accounted for, which made it even more special.
A couple of notes we have:
All the tour guides were wonderful – knowledgeable and personable. The 2 hour tours were just the right amount of time to get a taste of the city and learn about its history.
The bike tour was great! We had a wonderful day with the guide and saw the countryside firsthand.
The speedboat was so much fun! We had a great time with the Skipper, and he was able to show us some beautiful private spots/islands to stop and swim.
The drivers were all very professional. Almost all of them spoke English, and were able to tell us a bit about the trip as we were traveling. We had 1 driver who couldn’t speak English, so that drive was not as interesting.
There was also 1 driver who was trying to “entertain” us, which got tiring.
Plitvice Lakes is unbelievable – highly recommend it for your other clients. The hotel was phenomenal and we were sorry to leave!
Zagreb was a bit of a letdown after Plitvice Lakes, and we would have preferred staying in a more updated hotel. The Palace was very dated. It was not of the same caliber as our other accommodations during the trip.
The cooking class was lots of fun and we had a good day with the chef.
If we were to do the trip again, we both think that starting in Zagreb and finishing in Dubrovnik would make more sense. It would have been nice to have been able to relax at the sea for the last day or 2 of the trip.
All in all, it was one of our best trips ever and we thank you all so much!
Carla & Stephen P. – Fairfield, NJ
Paula Fertik, Alice Travel (Member of Signature Travel Network)
September 2019
I had been referred to Wanda Radetti by a colleague of mine at PROTRAVEL. What a pleasure it was to work with Wanda with a proposed itinerary for two clients travelling during peak season (August).
I was impressed right from the start with the speed of the replies to my query, I then was so amazed by the very personal touch.
Wanda had myself and the client on a conference call for an hour discussing their itinerary in incredible detail. This saved so much time with my going back and forth to Wanda and my client. I certainly didn’t know Croatia to make even half of the suggestions that were made and quickly taken up.
The whole team has incredible knowledge and make great suggestions to enhance the trip/experience.
Then to top it off the trip documents are extremely comprehensive and with more information than you would’ve thought possible!
All in all a wonderful experience and would not hesitate to call Wanda again for my next Croatian clients.
Sincerely,
Maggie McCombie, PROTRAVEL International, Inc. – New York, NY
August, 2019
I’ve had the pleasure of working with Visit Croatia a couple of times now.
They are a team of true professionals who are extremely passionate and knowledgeable about Croatia and its region.
I’ve been working as a travel consultant for 35 years and have learned over the years that there is no such thing as a request for “too much information “. I’ve heard many tour operators and DMCs comment on the fact that most travel agents don’t spend enough time talking to their clients trying to get an understanding of what they really want and/or expect. Wanda cuts to the chase and asks if it would be ok to have a conference call with the client. Turns out that these calls help fulfill both Wanda and her team as well as the agent AND the client. Everyone comes away with much more confidence as the planning begins.
The Croatia Concierge team is extremely helpful with changes, suggestions, recommendations. They know the destination and each individual hotel really well – right down to rooms. They create incredible trips from start to finish. They take great pride in all they do. A true professional organization with lovely people to work with.
I cannot recommend them highly enough!
Sincerely,
Diane Cosgrove, ALTOUR – Woodbury, NY
August, 2019
It’s a pleasure working with Wanda at Visit Croatia – Tasteful Croatian Journeys.
Her knowledge and expertise of the region is unparalleled,their trip documents are so comprehensive and well designed, they cover it all, every attention to detail,if it’s Croatia, it’s Wanda Radetti, one-stop shopping,no need to check anywhere else!
Joanne Columbo, FROSCH
August 2016
VisitCroatia.com – Tasteful Croatian Journeys with Wanda has proven to me the only way to go when looking for a high-end, luxury trip to Croatia!
My clients were impressed with the organization and with the staff – the caring and the love that each person had for every part of the trip.
Wanda made booking Croatia a breeze for me, too!
She has all the answers…
Rita Ruth, Tzell Travel Group
November 8, 2016
Wanda, thank you for all your help and guidance, we couldn’t have done it without you! We greatly appreciate it and truly look forward to working together again on another request, it was my pleasure!
Best,
Joanne Columbo, FROSCH
June 3, 2013
Dear Wanda,
Many thanks to you and your staff for all of your hard and diligent work. I truly appreciate all of your efforts in taking special care of this client. It truly is a pleasure working with you, and I look forward to sending more of my clients to Croatia.
Roberta Long-Kelleher, PROTRAVEL International, Inc
July 1, 2013
Hello Wanda,
We heard from our clients who were extremely happy with all the arrangements we made for them. The trip would not have been a success without your help. We have already told all my associates at the office that if they need help with deluxe arrangements in Croatia, Montenegro and Slovenia, you are the queen.
Thanks again,
Celia & Lucy, Victours International
June 2010, Travel Weekly
As knowledgeable and enthusiastic as Wanda Radetti appears in this interview, she is even more so. Her passion and excitement about her beloved Croatia is unparalleled. It has been my pleasure on many occasions to work with Wanda on FIT planning at every level of client interest and budget. I trust her implicitly to provide a quality product created from love and a high level of expertise.
Beth Blaustein, ALTOUR
June 2010, Travel Weekly
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