Darby & Doug (June 2007)

Darby, Ratna and Doug

Dear Ratna & Paul,

Our charter on Sayang was booked with a mixture of excitement and angst. As travelers, we delight in the occasional adventure but relish our creature comforts. We have traveled extensively and recognize that we are indulgent; when we finally have time off from our hectic and stressful lives, we see no shame in treating ourselves well. Very well.

As our travel date approached, the questions in our minds concerned the comforts we would forego to balance the adventure of a week at sail aboard Sayang. We need not have worried.

A few days before our trip, Ratna and Paul called us at home to answer our questions and get last-minute information about our likes and dislikes. Immediately we sensed that they were interested in us more as guests than as passengers. Their message was clear; their intent was to ensure that this week was an exact match to our wants and needs, alone. How well they did.

When Ratna and Paul welcomed us aboard Sayang in Road Harbour, we immediately felt that we were with caring friends. We realized quickly that the yacht Sayang was luxurious but more importantly, we learned that we were in the presence of superlative hosts; our bags, our cares, and trepidations, were quickly stowed for a week that we will always remember. Each day, Paul took pains to be certain that the itinerary was focused on the experience, not the trip. Each day, Ratna made sure that meals were dining experiences, not just food. Together they made sure that each day?s adventure topped the previous one.

Our memories of the islands, the water, and being under sail, are palpable. But these are experiences that anyone who sails the BVI?s can understand to some extent. What made this trip truly memorable was the opportunity to sail aboard the yacht Sayang with Ratna and Paul; impeccable hosts who crafted the experience to our specific desires and who made us feel like old friends from start to finish.

Was the experience an adventure? Unending! Was the experience indulgent? Superbly! Will we be back again? We can?t wait!

Darby & Doug, Atlanta, GA, USA