Epinions Recent Reviews for Ian_Willson

San Jose to Tamarindo

Tue, 28 Oct 2008 06:48:28 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author Ian_Willson - February of 2008 and my daughter had a nasty flu. Do we fly to Costa Rica or not? Too many reservation to cancel, so we just went. I apologize in advance for my writing style. I know it's not what they want, but if you keep reading, you may want...

MARIN HEADLANDS

Wed, 7 Nov 2001 05:58:08 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Ian_Willson - Camping, bicycling, BBQ, and a nice bottle of of wine on Angel Island is what I first had in mind. It was October, Indian summer was coming and the weather was looking promising. At this time of year the ferry only runs on the weekend and all the...

ADVENTURES ON THE BIG ISLAND

Thu, 29 Mar 2001 08:24:24 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Ian_Willson - Three dudes carrying only backpacks arrive on the Big Island for the first time. No reservations, no itinerary. One look at us and no car agency wants to rent us a car. Finally they tell us we can have a Lincoln! What? This one costs the most, but is all...

TELLURIDE

Fri, 22 Oct 1999 06:01:21 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Ian_Willson - Chair 9 is not for the faint hearted! The runs have names like: "THE PLUNGE", "KANT-MAK-IT", and "JOINT POUND". They must winch the snocat to a tree because they are super steep and groomed! We were there in Jan. of '92,...

MT. BACHELOR

Sat, 16 Oct 1999 03:58:03 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Ian_Willson - MT. BACHELOR is Oregon's best kept secret. No lines, speed lifts, long runs, and plenty of snow. The resort is 20 minutes from downtown Bend, and has skiing for all levels. We were there in February of '94, and a three day pass was $90. Everyday offered...

Denali National Park

Wed, 13 Oct 1999 08:01:18 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Ian_Willson - When I told my wife we were going to camp in Alaska, there was a long silence. "The whole time?", she asked. And thats what we did! We arrived in Anchorage for free thanks to TWA Frequent Flyer Miles, rented a lime-green car, and spent our first night at...

FIJI and KANDAVU

Sun, 10 Oct 1999 04:57:57 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author Ian_Willson - NADI

Get out to the outer islands as fast as you can! I didn't much care for Nandi or the Coral Coast. Nandi is dry, flat, and is mainly for sugar cane. The airport happens to be here, and the International jets stop here to refuel at all hours of...

PUERTO ESCONDIDO

Sat, 9 Oct 1999 04:30:11 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Ian_Willson - Puerto Escondido was exactly what we were hoping for. Lots of sun, surf, and few tourists. We had to leave SF at 9 p.m., and sleepwalk through customs in Guadalajara at 4 a.m. I don't recommend this! The plane ride in to Puerto Escondido was the scariest...

LOMBOK

Sat, 9 Oct 1999 02:56:57 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Ian_Willson - We captured the spirit of Indonesia in Lombok. Most Balinese speak a little English, but not so in Lombok. We rented a four wheel drive in Bali, and drove to Pandangbai to catch the ferry to Lombok. We were told to wait in line to buy tickets? (what...

Cinque Terre

Fri, 8 Oct 1999 15:38:56 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Ian_Willson - MAY 1991

Cinque Terre was a dream come true. We had been driving for 8 hours in a storm, and wanted to rest. From La Spezia, we phoned the one and only hotel in Vernazza, and had a tough time understanding the proprietor, but finally arranged for a...

Kuta Beach & Ubud

Thu, 7 Oct 1999 17:34:50 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Ian_Willson - KUTA BEACH is noisy, overcrowded, and the vendors are like flies, but if you like to surf or bodyboard, this place is it! The waves are consistent, the water is warm, and all the girls (except the Japanese) are topless. We stayed at Losmen Kedin on...