comments: Rob and Rick,
I just wanted to tell you how much I enjoyed my stay.
As usual, Tortuga was attractive and immaculate, and the welcome was warm.
I'm sure it's your laid-back approach to hosting that results in such a fun,
friendly, attitude-free atmosphere.
Thanks especially for the spa-side cocktails and the SuperBowl party.
They were unexpected, but great ice-breakers.
I can't wait for my next visit!
Wayne
comments: Rob and Rick,
Thank you for your generous hospitality and 'above and beyond' to make our
stay with you a wonderful experience. If you are ever traveling this way please give us a call.
I hope to see you the end of January.
Thanks again.
Stan and Chris
comments: Ric & Rob:
We have decided to make you honorary southern boys for your amazing hospitality.
You made us feel so welcome with your kind spirits. Who needs On Star when you can just
call the two of you for directions. We are telling everyone in Alabama how much fun we
had and how they should come experience the paradise we now know as Tortuga del Sol.
We will definitely be back soon.
Hugs and kisses from the Alabama boys.
Blaine and Edward
comments: Thank-you so much for a great Thanksgiving for the second year in a row.
My friend Don and I had such a great time again this year. Your hospitality and awesome
resort are so outstanding, including your fantastic Thanksgiving Dinner Rick. And thanks
also for sending my dog's stuffed animal in the mail after we forgot it.
See you soon.
Dean
Hey Ric & Rob:
Just wanted to say Thank You for a fabulous weekend. We had a great time. The room was wonderful.
Buster really liked being able to come along with us. Also, Thank You for the great BBQ.
It hit the spot and was just in time for us as I think the Fuzzy Mo's were starting to hits us!! LOL
You guys always show such great hospitality. I tell all my friends about your place.
I am looking forward to our next stay. See you then.
Doug, Eric & Chris
comments: I want to thank you guys, for a wonderful time in Tortuga Del Sol.
The weather was perfect, your services are excellent. On a scale from 1-10, you guys are a "10" We will be back !!!
Thanks again.
Yours truly,
Tony & Steve :)
Dear Ric and Rob,
Thank you for a wonderful stay at Tortuga del Sol. You have a wonderful place, warm, relaxing, and enjoyable. Prepare to see us return in the near future.
David
Submitted by Thom from Wisconsin:
comments: Guys: Thanks so much for a wonderful week at your place. I really enjoyed it. You both made me feel very comfortable and welcomed.
Your place is nice and clean and I will surely be back to see you again.
comments: Ric & Rob,
Thank you for another wonderful time at the Tortuga! Your collective friendliness, hospitality, creativity, and hard work have made for another wonderful stay at your resort.
It was not only a pleasure seeing both of you again, but reconnecting in a way that hosts and "repeat clientele" can share.
Thank you for the fun times, great conversation, and the "hammock therapy".
Feel free to contact us, via my personal email address.
Many thanks,
Ed G. / Bob E.
(The Room #4 Guys) ;-)
Later, guys. (Rob take it easy and continue to fell better!!)(Rick, you should have your own talk show after last night - on the swing with the straight kids).
Thanks, guys!
Ric & Rob,
Just wanted to say THANK YOU for a great week at your resort,
you were great hosts. Everything was wonderful and I really enjoyed my stay.
I am glad I picked Tortuga Del Sol for my first trip to Palm Springs, and look
forward to staying there in the future, you have a great place.
Thank you again for a nice, relaxing week.
Sincerely, David
comments: Ricardo y Roberto:
Chris and I has a wonderful, relaxing weekend
with you last week and I want to thank you. Special thanks, too, for letting
us use your bikes. That made it extra nice.
Dear Ric and Rob,
As I sit in my Condo looking out into the snow and freezing temperatures I am
even more aware of the warm times I had at Tortuga Del Sol. It is not always
easy traveling alone but you made my stay very welcoming and warm. The weather
may not have been as expected but shorts and t-shirt are preferable to ski jackets,
hat and mitts. I hope that I will be able to return to Palm Springs soon.
Thanks again.
Lorne
Hello Guys,
I thorougly enjoyed my all-too-breif visit to Tortuga del Sol. You have
established a very pleasant and relaxing environment for gay men. It was
New Years Eve weekend when I was there- a good time to spend at your
intimate resort away from the realities of life. I found the accomodations
to be clean, very pleasant, well furnished, and ideal for relaxation and to
unwind- which I did. The rooms were well appointed with tasteful
furnishings, a comfortable bed, and amenities to suit every need.
I will
wholeheartedly recommend Tortuga del Sol to my friends and will certainly
return at my next opportunity. You two have created a wonderful place and I
hope you continue to enjoy being the wonderful hosts that you are for many
years to come.
Congratulations and Happy New Year.
Yours with affection,
David (Lynchburg, VA).
Thanks for the delightful holiday. We really enjoyed our time
with you. What a fantastic way to spend Christmas. Not only were the
accommodations pleasurable the company and hospitality was exemplary.
Yancey and Corey
A perfect experience. Rick and Robert are excellent hosts and the
entire property is both spotless and well-appointed. I will DEFINITELY
visit again....probably three or more times annually!!! A+
Dan Y.
subject: My visit and Rick's Buns
comments: Hafta start this email commenting on Rick's Buns-his homemade
Cinnamon buns-geez, get your minds out of the gutter.They were wonderful and
just added to the whole experience.
Rick and Rob, you guys made my weekend superb. I went to relax and relax I
did! You made me feel welcome and Rick gave me a hard time about his
cinnamon buns and nuts and sarcasm made me feel right at home. Your
establishment is classy. It felt nice not having to worry about being nude
and having 'vultures' attack like at some other places.
I definitely plan on returning as often as possible-if you can handle me
again!
Thank you guys for such a wonderful place to go hospitable and fun! Keep me
posted on things and events.
tony-from Las Vegas
Dear Ric and Rob,
Mark and I want to thank you again for an unbelievable weekend!
It was everything that we had hoped, and much more!
When we think back on it all, certainly the ceremony will stand out in our memory.
But in addition to that, we have you guys helping us put up the chuppah; seeing the
whole family sunning and swimming on Saturday; watching everyone enjoying breakfast together
each morning; jumping into the pool after everyone left Saturday night; the wonderful gift basket
waiting for us when we arrived on Friday; and finally, the genuine warmth that you showed to
everyone in the family throughout the weekend!
In our best dreams, we couldn't have imagined it going better or being more fun!
You're both wonderful and can expect to see us back at the Tortuga again soon!
With much love,
Joel and Mark
Great place to stay and the great accomodations! You guys do a wonderful job making one feel so comfortable.
Thanks for a great vacation!
Kary P, Phoenix, Az
Thanks for a great weekend! We had the most RELAXING and FUN time, that we ever had in Palm Springs. Because of you two, our
search for the perfect gay hotel is over! See you again in a couple of months.
John & Zeke
Once again you've out done yourselves in the hospitality department!
Each time we come here, its like coming home.
It makes for a sad time when we leave.
Terry & Marcus
Thank you so much for all the things you did to make our visit so special. You've managed to create a space where we all
had a wonderful time. We all commented about all the things we noticed you doing to make us feel comfortable and welcomed.
Usually whenever we travel one place is pretty much the same as another when the lights go out. You guys made an exception
by creating a place with a nice feel to it.
Steve, Brian, George and Arlen
I really enjoyed staying at Tortuga del Sol...you guys are terrific. Your friendliness, hospitality made the weekend
all the more special. I wish you great success with your place !
Bruce
Rob, Rick; As always, it was superb. You always take great care of us. Love you both,
Mike and Martin
We can't wait to see you again. Much love.
Steve & Dan
Thank you for the best weekend ever!
Michael
Thank you so very much for your generous hospitality. We very much enjoyed our stay with you in your beautiful new resort.
We look forward to seeing you again soon. Sincerely,
Patrick
Thanks for the great hospitality. We'll be back.
The Buffalo Boys
I have stayed at some to the finest hotels in the world (one that stands out is the Imperial Hotel, Tokyo)
but have not been treated with more kindness and attention than I was this weekend at your place! Thank You.
Ken
Thanks for making us part of your Thanksgiving dinner. We really enjoyed our stay. It really felt like we were staying
with friends. You guys are doing a fantastic job. Take care,
Hank, Paul and Scooby
Rick and Rob; Thanks for making my stays at Tortuga del Sol so wonderful. You guys are great friends. Love,
James
Hey Guys! Just a short note of thanks for the great travel experience. Looking forward to many return visits. Best of luck,
Joe
Dear Rick and Rob, Jordan and I wanted to thank you so much for your warm hospitality during our stay on May 5th and 6th.
We really enjoyed ourselves and the relaxing environment.T hanks Again,
Joe and Jordan
Hi guys! Just wanted to say thanks for the awesome weekend. Bill and Izzy and I had a great time at your place.
I was definitely disappointed that I stayed at the other place on Saturday night. From what Izzy tells me,
I would have had a much better time at your place and I think I would have too. I am looking forward to being able to come
back soon.
Jeremy
Just wanted to say thanks for your great hospitality and accommodations. When we arrived home, it was quite cold and had
to turn the heat on in the house. We won't be running around nude tonight! We sincerely had a wonderful time and enjoyed
ourselves. Also thank you for the birthday cake and dinner. What a nice surprise. Your resort is really going to do great
and give those other guys some great competition.
Peter and Simon
