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Years ago, while floating in the ocean watching for the set, Marilyn Edwards,
then editor of Wahine magazine, gave me some generous advice; "As women,
we instinctively know how to care for people. Even though this
is your first safari, like a mother with a
new baby, you'll know what to do." She sensed I was nervous, but her words
of encouragement inspired me to to let it flow
and focus on the richness of the Las Olas experience.
Our very first guest review came from her. “Las
Olas is a five star experience,” she
reported in her women's surf magazine. She
confirmed we were doing it right.
From that point on, we've never stopped refining
our safaris because I felt it is essential
to introduce women to surfing effortlessly.
This means being prepared so we can enjoy the
company of our guests and remain flexible enough
to experience things at a natural pace. Last
season, our guests gave us more five star ratings
than ever, and more tears at goodbye time.
While we're certainly not a fuo fuo spa, we
were described by the San Francisco Chronicle,
as “the
Golden Door of Surf Camps”. That's far
too generous, but I think it says we're doing
something right.
– Bev
November 2003 Crew: Sandra, Meagan, Katy, Lara, Kara, and
Bev
(Karla and Alayna absent)
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"Not
one, not even two, but THREE times I've thoroughly enjoyed Las Olas. …words
can't express how much fun it is to arrive as a woman, and leave as
a girl! I better get working on trip number four!"
Barbara – wife, mom, volunteer & philanthropy – La
Jolla, CA |
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We asked some of our guests
what they thought about their Las Olas trip and here's what
we got back:
“My excursion was absolutely amazing! The surf instructors
and Mike were so very hospitable and helpful it really made
the trip for me. I will certainly consider this trip (and
the Artista Safari ) again and will recommend it to all my
friends and colleagues as a fantastic ‘get away’
from the hectic pace of life.” Sales, New Orleans, LA, June 2005 Safari
“Cheers to the phenomenal crew at Las Olas...after my
THIRD trip back to your amazing camp, I can safely say that
you provide the most well rounded and rewarding vacation experience!
From the surf instruction to the villas — everything
was perfectly organized and incredibly fun. You guys are rock
stars!”
Head of Sales, Curious
Pictures, New York, NY
“I have to admit, I thought Las Olas would be a pleasant
vacation that would allow me to get some much needed rest
and relaxation. Just the opposite! I voluntarily got up every
morning to watch the sunrise, pushed my body to a point I
haven't felt since I was a teenager and came back home with
an attitude of wanting to take care of myself and maintain
the smile and energy I had found when I was there.
This was the first vacation I had ever taken where I didn't
need another vacation to recover from it. I highly recommend
this trip to every woman who wants to rediscover her 'younger'
self again...”
Financier, New York,
NY
“I didn’t expect the needle on my confidence tank
to go right up to FULL. I had no idea how empowered I would
feel just by doing a half-way decent pop-up. I couldn’t
have imagined the relief I would experience being surrounded
by non-judgemental chicks and not having to worry about my
imperfect body or wet bullet-heat/no makeup face and hot sauce-stained
bathing suit. It was such a load off my usually self-conscious
mind.”
Graphic Designer,
E. Patchogue, NY
“My favorite aspect of this trip... WE CAME AS WOMEN,
WE LEFT AS GIRLS!”
Deputy District Attorney,
Long Beach, CA
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