Peter Carley
Washington, DC.
Crete, Greece- 2004

Heard about trip from: New York Times

Is this your first trip with NWP? Yes

Would you take another trip with NWP? Yes

Would you recommend NWP to a friend? Yes

How would you rate the following?-
5 = Excellent --4 = Very Good -3 = Average -2 = Needs Work --1 = Poor

Comments:
"Guides were the very strong point- great leaders. Be aware that there is a physical element that is necessary to understand to Really enjoy the trip."

Kathy Kendall
New York City, NY
Crete, Greece- 2004

Heard about trip from: Google

Is this your first trip with NWP? Yes

Would you take another trip with NWP? Yes

Would you recommend NWP to a friend? Yes

How would you rate the following?-
5 = Excellent --4 = Very Good -3 = Average -2 = Needs Work --1 = Poor

Comments:

Beth Minick
San Anselmo, CA
Crete, Greece- 2004

Heard about trip from: Scott

Is this your first trip with NWP? Yes

Would you take another trip with NWP? Yes

Would you recommend NWP to a friend? Yes

How would you rate the following?-
5 = Excellent --4 = Very Good -3 = Average -2 = Needs Work --1 = Poor

Comments:
"Wonderful personnel, Loads of hospitality...the guides couldn't be better...You exceeded all of my expectations by a factor of 100. You were wonderfully helpful."

John Meyers
Sterling, VA
Crete, Greece- 2001

Heard about trip from: Mail

Is this your first trip with NWP? Yes

Would you take another trip with NWP? Yes

Would you recommend NWP to a friend? Yes

How would you rate the following?-
5 = Excellent --4 = Very Good -3 = Average -2 = Needs Work --1 = Poor

Comments:
"The playfulness of the guides and the lack of rigidity was important to me! I'd like to see this level on the fun meter in other places in the world."

Debi Cornwall
Brooklyn, NY
Crete, Greece- 2004

Heard about trip from: Online

Is this your first trip with NWP? Yes

Would you take another trip with NWP? Yes

Would you recommend NWP to a friend? Yes

How would you rate the following?-
5 = Excellent --4 = Very Good -3 = Average -2 = Needs Work --1 = Poor

Comments:
"What an amazing week. I love what you do- Thanks for every trip. I look forward to the next trip!"

Roger Bollman
Le Claire, IA
Crete, Greece- 2003

Heard about trip from: Hall William's Outfitting

Is this your first trip with NWP? Yes

Would you take another trip with NWP? Yes

Would you recommend NWP to a friend? Yes

How would you rate the following?-
5 = Excellent --4 = Very Good -3 = Average -2 = Needs Work --1 = Poor

Comments:
"...a great adventure in a unique environment. Excellent staff- All good spirited ... and exceptionally helpful."

Dorie Bollman
Le Claire, IA
Crete, Greece- 2001

Heard about trip from: Blayne Hall

Is this your first trip with NWP? Yes

Would you take another trip with NWP? Yes

Would you recommend NWP to a friend? Yes

How would you rate the following?-
5 = Excellent --4 = Very Good -3 = Average -2 = Needs Work --1 = Poor

Comments:
"Wonderful way to vacation- pursue active sports (kayaking, hiking) but also see the country..."

Josette Purkey
Sacremento, CA
Crete, Greece- 2003

Heard about trip from: Internet

Is this your first trip with NWP? Yes

Would you take another trip with NWP? Yes

Would you recommend NWP to a friend? Yes

How would you rate the following?-
5 = Excellent --4 = Very Good -3 = Average -2 = Needs Work --1 = Poor

Comments:
"Accommodations were nice... liked the option of hiking."

Pat Caplicki
Lagrangeville, NY
Crete, Greece- 2003

Heard about trip from:Outside Magazine

Is this your first trip with NWP? No

Would you take another trip with NWP? Yes

Would you recommend NWP to a friend? Yes

How would you rate the following?-
5 = Excellent --4 = Very Good -3 = Average -2 = Needs Work --1 = Poor

Comments:
"The guides were... top drawer and very helpful."

Connie Emerson
Minneapolis, MN
Crete, Greece- 2003

Heard about trip from: Internet

Is this your first trip with NWP? Yes

Would you take another trip with NWP? Yes

Would you recommend NWP to a friend? Yes

How would you rate the following?-
5 = Excellent --4 = Very Good -3 = Average -2 = Needs Work --1 = Poor

Comments:
"Daily itinerary was excellent- very flexible. Guides were attentive, fun, helpful and safety conscious."

Gordon Dyson
Whistler, BC
Crete, Greece- 2003

Heard about trip from: Outside Magazine

Is this your first trip with NWP? Yes

Would you take another trip with NWP? Yes

Would you recommend NWP to a friend? Yes

How would you rate the following?-
5 = Excellent --4 = Very Good -3 = Average -2 = Needs Work --1 = Poor

Comments:
"This trip truly does accommodate and challenge all ability levels, by providing ground support when requested. This has been a 'once in a lifetime experience'. I usually camp on m paddling trips. Thanks for showing me Crete. I have been trying to get here for 22 years."

John Van Orman
Lincoln, NE
Crete, Greece- 2001

Heard about trip from: Friends

Is this your first trip with NWP? Yes

Would you take another trip with NWP? Yes

Would you recommend NWP to a friend? Yes

How would you rate the following?-
5 = Excellent --4 = Very Good -3 = Average -2 = Needs Work --1 = Poor

Comments:
"I thought the accommodations were outstanding."

Sharon Van Orman
Lincoln, NE
Crete, Greece- 2001

Heard about trip from: Friends

Is this your first trip with NWP? Yes

Would you take another trip with NWP? Yes

Would you recommend NWP to a friend? Yes

How would you rate the following?-
5 = Excellent --4 = Very Good -3 = Average -2 = Needs Work --1 = Poor

Comments:
"I loved the Samaritan Gorge, and the beautiful days we did have in the kayaks. Fun Trip!"

Willa Kosman
Scottsbluff, NE
Crete, Greece- 2003

Heard about trip from: Outside Magazine

Is this your first trip with NWP? Yes

Would you take another trip with NWP? Yes

Would you recommend NWP to a friend? Yes

How would you rate the following?-
5 = Excellent --4 = Very Good -3 = Average -2 = Needs Work --1 = Poor

Comments:
"Guides were very knowledgeable on kayaking and water, always accommodating, and willing to help with anything. We had rough weather and comfort levels were low. Both Rick and mike were great! They helped wherever they were needed!"

Karen Averill
Anchorage, AK
Crete, Greece- 2003

Heard about trip from: Travel & Leisure Magazine

Is this your first trip with NWP? Yes

Would you take another trip with NWP? Yes

Would you recommend NWP to a friend? Yes

How would you rate the following?-
5 = Excellent --4 = Very Good -3 = Average -2 = Needs Work --1 = Poor

Comments:
"Would recommend this trip to all friends interested in Kayaking. Definitely a trip of a lifetime. Thanks!"

Shell Cohen
New York, NY
Crete, Greece- 2003

Heard about trip from: Travel & Leisure Magazine

Is this your first trip with NWP? Yes

Would you take another trip with NWP? Yes

Would you recommend NWP to a friend? Yes

How would you rate the following?-
5 = Excellent --4 = Very Good -3 = Average -2 = Needs Work --1 = Poor

Comments:
"It really is for everyone, even non-kayakers. Comfort and safety make it easy."

Susan Swarrowgrove
Anchorage, AK
Crete, Greece- 2003

Heard about trip from: Travel & Leisure Magazine

Is this your first trip with NWP? Yes

Would you take another trip with NWP? Yes

Would you recommend NWP to a friend? Yes

How would you rate the following?-
5 = Excellent --4 = Very Good -3 = Average -2 = Needs Work --1 = Poor

Comments:
"The accommodations were great, All the places had very friendly people and very helpful. Rick and his crew are top notch!"

"Pack little & lighter, duffle bags are a must! Even though it's sunny & 82 degrees everyday, don't forget rain (gear) & some warm wear."

Collen Averill
Anchorage, AK
Crete, Greece- 2003

Heard about trip from: Travel & Leisure Magazine

Is this your first trip with NWP? Yes

Would you take another trip with NWP? Yes

Would you recommend NWP to a friend? Yes

How would you rate the following?-
5 = Excellent --4 = Very Good -3 = Average -2 = Needs Work --1 = Poor

Comments:
"If you'd like a well organized, awesome adventure trip & sightseeing go Kayaking with NWP in Crete."

Joanne Aggens
Wilmette, IL
Crete, Greece- 2001

Heard about trip from: Rick, Nancy, Annie

Is this your first trip with NWP? Yes

Would you take another trip with NWP? Yes

Would you recommend NWP to a friend? Yes

How would you rate the following?-
5 = Excellent --4 = Very Good -3 = Average -2 = Needs Work --1 = Poor

Comments:
"Wonderful personnel, Loads of hospitality...the guides couldn't be better...You exceeded all of my expectations by a factor of 100. You were wonderfully helpful."

Amy Stavros
Davison, MI
Crete, Greece-1999

Heard about trip from: Internet Search

Is this your first trip with NWP? Yes

Would you take another trip with NWP? Yes

Would you recommend NWP to a friend? Yes

How would you rate the following?-
5 = Excellent --4 = Very Good -3 = Average -2 = Needs Work --1 = Poor

Comments:
"Excellent staff, good examples... Loved your flexibility in daily itinerary...I enjoyed Kayaking, beaches, hikes, swimming, and water access tours"

Melissa Polomarkakis
Winnetka, IL
Crete, Greece-2005

Heard about trip from: Lots of places

Is this your first trip with NWP? Yes

Would you take another trip with NWP? Yes

Would you recommend NWP to a friend? Yes

How would you rate the following?-
5 = Excellent --4 = Very Good -3 = Average -2 = Needs Work --1 = Poor

Comments:
"Having spent ¼ of my life or more in Crete- this trip made me see Crete with new eyes & I fell in love with Crete all over again. NWP has created not just a trip but an experience with something for everyone. The staff (members) are angels with Hercules muscles- it will challenge you, excite you, and reinvigorate you. I fell like I have come away from this trip with a new zest for life."

"Accomodations were perfect for the trip- clean- friendly- perfectly comfortable and full of local color. The food was excellent- great local, fresh cuisine!"

Mary Beth Sullivan
Wilmette, IL
Crete, Greece-2003

Heard about trip from: In town

Is this your first trip with NWP? No

Would you take another trip with NWP? Yes

Would you recommend NWP to a friend? Yes

How would you rate the following?-
5 = Excellent --4 = Very Good -3 = Average -2 = Needs Work --1 = Poor

Comments:
" I enjoyed everything... people, place, and the opportunity to experience a number of different options- on water, on land, hiking.....I forgot about what was happening in daily life at work and home."

The guides were "excellent, accommodating, helpful, and humorous."

Doug Richardson
Lakeway, TX
Crete, Greece-2005

Heard about trip from: Pam gave it to me for X-mas

Is this your first trip with NWP? Yes

Would you take another trip with NWP? Yes

Would you recommend NWP to a friend? Yes

How would you rate the following?-
5 = Excellent --4 = Very Good -3 = Average -2 = Needs Work --1 = Poor

Comments:
"You've defined the program to a very high level. Each day is remarkably different from the others, and the pleasure builds. The week has real "trip momentum"."

"This week was a fearfully wrought adventure that allowed people to both push themselves and recognize their limits. The best of Outward Bound and going to camp. Exceeded all expectations!"

"If you want to get good instruction and attentive help, no one does it better than NWP."

Jenifer Blackman
Wilmette, IL
Crete, Greece-2003

Heard about trip from: Rick, Helen

Is this your first trip with NWP? Yes

Would you take another trip with NWP? Yes

Would you recommend NWP to a friend? Yes

How would you rate the following?-
5 = Excellent --4 = Very Good -3 = Average -2 = Needs Work --1 = Poor

Comments:
"The staff and guides are absolutely the nicest people- feel like they are friends- So considerate, helpful- most importantly Fun!"

"Life transforming- every sense engaged- perhaps on of the most magical experiences of my life- Lots of Laughs!!"

Bill Burkett
Minneapolis, MN
Crete, Greece-2006

Heard about trip from: Friend

Is this your first trip with NWP? Yes

Would you take another trip with NWP? Yes

Would you recommend NWP to a friend? Yes

How would you rate the following?-
5 = Excellent --4 = Very Good -3 = Average -2 = Needs Work --1 = Poor

Comments:
"Pack Lightly. I thought I packed light, but could have packed even less."

"Accommodations were wonderful all around."

"I thoroughly enjoyed all the restaurants and taverns. Excellent Food!"

"There was a good variety of scenery and activities. It was well set up."

Samuel Baer
Wheaton, IL
Crete, Greece-2004

Heard about trip from: My Wife

Is this your first trip with NWP? Yes

Would you take another trip with NWP? Yes

Would you recommend NWP to a friend? Yes

How would you rate the following?-
5 = Excellent --4 = Very Good -3 = Average -2 = Needs Work --1 = Poor

Comments:
"The trip was physically challenging but not too much… Greece was spectacular…Guides were the best."

"Enjoyed it all… liked the ease of paddling for various amounts of time with the option of getting in the van."

Pat Mackin
Chicago, IL
Crete, Greece-2004

Heard about trip from: Friend

Is this your first trip with NWP? Yes

Would you take another trip with NWP? Yes

Would you recommend NWP to a friend? Yes

How would you rate the following?-
5 = Excellent --4 = Very Good -3 = Average -2 = Needs Work --1 = Poor

Comments:
"I will never forget this most wonderful time in my life- Thanks to NWP...I enjoyed being able to participate and not feeling intimidated."

Cindy Ley
Sauk Rapids, MN
Crete, Greece-2004

Heard about trip from: Previous Trip

Is this your first trip with NWP? No

Would you take another trip with NWP? Yes

Would you recommend NWP to a friend? Yes

How would you rate the following?-
5 = Excellent --4 = Very Good -3 = Average -2 = Needs Work --1 = Poor

Comments:
"Guides have top quality knowledge, skill, attentiveness, care, and concern. Accommodations were very authentic and had a genuine Cretan feel."