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I was just in Palau over Thanksgiving week. I was there with my Auntie Ardyce. I love the diving there... It was so intense. Thanks to Jonas and Poker, the dynamic duo! Sam's is an awesome dive shop, everybody there is really nice and very helpful. I want to go back to Palau and dive with Sam's in the many more years I am alive...and I'm only 17! Thanks Sam's!
Mary <kowalabe@hotmail.com>
Tumon, GU USA - Friday, December 04, 1998 at 01:56:15 (EST)
Folks, I dived Palua in January and can't wait to plan the next trip, perhaps in February. I've dived around the world but Palua is a special experience every diver should have a chance at....
Stan Longacre <nats@gol.com>
Nagoya, Japan - Friday, November 27, 1998 at 07:35:19 (EST)
Hi you guys!! Just visiting your page, and is very interesting whtat you have in Palau. From now on I will plan my nest vacations to dive in Palau. I am a Rescue Diver.See you next year in April.
Adolofo Vega <rvega@saltel.net>
San Salvador, S S El Salvador, Central America - Monday, November 23, 1998 at 14:29:20 (EST)
Hi! I dived with you one day in October with my friends Ray and Mark. It was fun. Regards to Jeff!!! What's happening in the Karaoke Bars over there (because I miss them here). Take care! Frank
Frank von Behrens <frank.behrens@hub.de>
Minden, DE Germany - Tuesday, November 17, 1998 at 12:25:09 (EST)
Just visiting the website. I am a newly certified diver and have not experienced very many dives, yet.
Cindy Aucoin <Cindy@artlover.com>
Meraux, La USA - Tuesday, November 10, 1998 at 13:35:58 (EST)
Can't thank all of you enough for a wonderful diving experience. A special thanks to Jeff, Fern(AKA:Kulani) and Ethan. All of you unselfishly shared your underwater world with me and I truly appreciated it. Don't ever lose your enthusiasm and zest for life. I will carry memories of Blue Corner, double secret jelly fish lake, Fern's wall?, Koror, Palau and Sams throughout my life. Thank you all. To quote a famous movie line, "I'll be back!!" Next time I won't bring Wayne!!
Alan Daniel <103140.2525@compuserve.com>
Monterey , CA USA - Thursday, October 22, 1998 at 00:59:31 (EDT)
Aloha, opps I mean Alii! I just got back from Palau yesterday and I haven't stopped talking about Sam's Tours yet. My throat is sore now so I'll just type for a while. My name is Keller Laros and as a PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer with more the 2600 logged dives I've made a lot of great dives and met some really wonderful dive crews. The crew and the dives sites at Sam's rank at the top of my all time best list. Sam, Dermit and Laura run an excellent opperation. Captains, Box, Jimmy and Sits (sorry I know I spelled their names way wrong) are great. Dive guides Mark and Jeff are super fun and Ethan Daniels is the coolest and best dive guide I've ever been out with! Ethan's Marine life breifings put mine to shame and he's got 3 times the number of fish to deal with. At Sam's Dive Tours diver safety and fun are the primary goals of the staff. You guys are the best. Thanks soo much for an awesome week.
Keller Laros <Kellerkona@aol.com>
Kailua-Kona, HI USA - Sunday, October 04, 1998 at 03:39:34 (EDT)
Doug&Frances, Giddy Up!!!Gary here,we just got back from a trip to Cozumel,would have been great if we never went to Palau,man did we get spoiled with you guys.We still think and talk about you, Love to Horley and Geana, See ya soon,Gary. "GIDDY UP!!!!!!"
gary simpson <markym215@aol.com>
brooklyn, ny USA - Tuesday, September 15, 1998 at 17:05:57 (EDT)
Hy Sam. I have been diving with you about 4 years ago. I¥m a 33 years old PADI OWSI from Austria, I speak german, english and hungarien. I have been working on the Maldives, Dom. Rep. and Honduras. From April to October I¥m running my own Windsurfing and Sailing School. At the moment I am looking for a job as an Instructor or Divemaster from October till April. Would it be possible to work for you?? Best regards Andreas
Andreas Novotny <sailsurf@mail.matav.hu>
Tihany, Hungary - Sunday, September 13, 1998 at 17:23:27 (EDT)
Hi to all at Sams, We just saw your website address in Sport Diver magazine and thought we would drop you a line. My wife Jeanne and I dove with Sams during our honeymoon in May '96 and had many outstanding dives. We found Sams to be the best dive operation in Palau and the benchmark by which we judge all others!
Eddie Niemiec
USA - Wednesday, September 02, 1998 at 01:37:13 (EDT)
i¥m back in norway after a year of travelling and i¥ve started coparing the diving in palau and in oslo.... well,- what can i say?i just got some pictures developed so i have pictures to send to trudi,scott&scott, jeff,matt&jonas. by the way,-did my dm in thailand and saw whalesharks. you never know when i might show up again,-be prepared. lots of love to my favorite divesites&diveshop+staff in the world. cornelia
cornelia <corirg@hotmail.com>
oslo, norway - Saturday, August 29, 1998 at 04:44:02 (EDT)
Thanks for great diving and for great kindness. I send a e-mail. Read it and please send me a e-mail. best wishes..
Chang suck joo <suckjoo@hanmail.net>
seoul, Korea - Tuesday, August 11, 1998 at 11:06:38 (EDT)
I miss you all! And Jonas say hi to Freja from me! /Nella
Nella <petronella.olander@adcenter.se>
Stockholm, Sweden - Tuesday, August 04, 1998 at 04:37:10 (EDT)
I h–st s kommer vi! F–rbered –n till det yttersta.
Richard G¸nther MÂrder <peak_rm@hotmail.com>
STHLM, Sweden - Monday, August 03, 1998 at 09:24:19 (EDT)
My wife and I are coming to Palau in November for some great diving. we will look you up. Please send some further info on decent places to stay and other dive sites. look forward to some good diving. Ani
Ani Bajaj <gael.ind@rme.sprintrpg.ems.vsnl.net.in>
New Delhi, India - Sunday, August 02, 1998 at 17:10:16 (EDT)
In April 1998, Sam's has given me and my friends a great time when we are diving in Palau. It is almost the best place for most of my trip. Many thanks to Dermit which is our dive master for the trip. If I have time, I will going to Palau again.
Lawrence Wong <lawrance@vol.net>
Hong Kong - Monday, June 22, 1998 at 11:36:52 (EDT)
I have led dive groups to different parts of the world, but never have I had a group so completely satisfied as the group that just returned from our two week stay on Palau. You showed us a great time and we'll never forget it. Thanks. Hope to see you again soon. GIDDY UP.
Paul Bardo <OceanHoriz @ aol. com>
Brooklyn, N.Y. USA - Thursday, June 11, 1998 at 08:46:49 (EDT)
Hello Hans en Sandy, how is it with the both of you? I hope everything is O.K. Everything here is allright. Greetings and kisses from Theo, Heddy, Kenny, Alwin and Faiza Bloem from Giesbeek
Theo Bloem <k_bloem@hotmail.com>
Giesbeek, Gelderland Holland - Thursday, June 04, 1998 at 16:22:17 (EDT)
Palau was a trip of a life time. You made twenty two people from brooklyn very very happy. doug & francis your the best. thanks for going out of your way to show us a great time. see ya real soon. giddy up!!!!!!!!!!!!!
christine heaney <elheaney>
brooklyn, ny USA - Sunday, May 31, 1998 at 13:53:39 (EDT)
This message is for Jessica. Im the blonde big guy you tought how to chew beetle nut. The vidio was a huge success with family and friends. I miss you and every one at sams. I wish to come back in Nov.please let me knoe how i can obtain some photos for my bedroom. diving posters of palau. Hope to see you soon Scott
scott petrikovic <scottdvr69@aol.com>
herriman , utah USA - Sunday, April 19, 1998 at 14:52:43 (EDT)
What an awesome web site. I love the waterfall trip story. Some day I'll come to visit you.
Charlie Wu
USA - Thursday, April 16, 1998 at 12:43:28 (EDT)
Sam: Kaselehlia! Keep up the promotions of the paradise "Palau" Your doing great work. Until then, look forward to meeting you next PATA/Mic meeting in June, '98/.....Rota, CNMI
Tony E. Bermanis <teab80@hotmail.com>
Pohnpei, FM Micronesia - Friday, April 03, 1998 at 23:47:11 (EST)
This is a really cool page about Palau. I just wish you have more pctures of the sea.
Ydkdy <ydkdy@cyberdude.com>
Koror, P Palau - Monday, March 30, 1998 at 07:08:27 (EST)
i want to thank you guys for a great time over there in palau. you made my 7 mo. deployment. the advanced class i took was exceptional. my regards to hanns and mel. member of the last cat team mike
uehara, mutsumi micheal <ueharamm@aol.com>
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Svetlana <SMUshakova@juno.com>
Moscow, RU Russia - Sunday, March 22, 1998 at 22:35:03 (EST)
missed diving with you the last two years, think about the dives with you often. Ron, Therese Fulton would like to let you know that she is fully padi certified now, (out of Mexico) and cant wait to get back to dive with you in Palau again. Keep up the good work on the sharks too Ron. It was wonderful seeing the numbers of them when we were there, as well as making for good fireside stories for non-divers!!Nigel & Therese
nigel guest <nguest@alaska.net>
anchorage, ak USA - Sunday, March 08, 1998 at 14:17:22 (EST)
Hi to everyone at Sam's, especially Ron and Jonas!! My wife and I had a most wonderful time diving in Palau in April of "96! We are looking forward to our next trip, maybe sometime next year! Don't change a thing at Sam's. You have the right idea, great dive guides,crew and boats. Keep it small, that's the way to go. Until then bye for now. Dan Elias
Dan Elias and Elaine Bender <eliasdj@yahoo.com>
Najmah, Saudi Arabia - Saturday, February 28, 1998 at 06:36:49 (EST)
A big hello to Ron, Ethan, Scottie, Jack, Jonas, and Fern. Its been too long since my trip to Palau in June, but I have the pictures and the memories to remind me. You guys really went out of your way to show us Palau in all its glory- the beautiful reefs and the fantastic jungles, all the history and culture, and the wonderful food - I really feel like I got to see it all. Most of all I am thankful for your friendship and all the good times which I will have with me forever. I hope to return soon. Until then ......
Glenn Almany <almanyg@bcc.orst.edu>
Corvallis, OR USA - Tuesday, January 20, 1998 at 17:45:17 (EST)
Hi guys; Just found your page after my laptop thawed out. It's a balmy -31 degrees here in sunny moscow. I just want you to know that I really prefer it here. I think sun and warmth are really overrated. You guys should consider relocating to this part of the world. You could set up tours of the Caspian sea, hook to a rock and check out the sturgen fish as they drop their caviar. Another possibility is touring the Black Sea. Chernobyl tours would be great for Ron. Let me know when your ready to relocate O.K?
Clive Greene <clive.e.greene@boeing.com>
Moscow, Russia - Monday, December 22, 1997 at 09:22:37 (EST)
Hello again guys. Hope you received our e-mail the other day. Just wanted to say thanks again for all the terrific memories, blue corner, german channel, big drop off (I could keep going!) We are investigating the possibility of relocating to Palau and practicing dentistry there, it sure would be great! Hello again to Derrick, Mel, Lance, Jonas, Hans, Sam, Sandy, Adele, Felice, and of course Ron (did that tailess whip scorpion finally lay her eggs? Still waiting for your e-mail!) Anyway, take care guys and watch for our care package. Talk to you soon. Your diving dental friends: Paul and Tina Subar
Paul and Tina Subar <Mesioden@AOL.com>
Seal Beach, Ca. USA - Monday, December 08, 1997 at 23:15:59 (EST)
I was in Palau for two weeks on business and was only able to get away for one day to dive. At the airport a very helpfull customs agent named Poker suggested I try Sam's dive tours. So i did and dam if it wasn't the best diving i have done to date. Thank you Sam's and thank you Palau. keep it pretty and keep it clean.
John Disisto <saliteman@aol.com>
Virginia Beach, Va. USA - Sunday, December 07, 1997 at 00:57:43 (EST)
Dermot and Jaques, thanks for making me feel welcome even though I wasn't diving. I think this holiday may have inspired me to take it up so you could see us again. Ron you are knowledgable, funny and the most tolerant person I have ever met. Sam should give you a pay rise !!Any chance of a photo of you all for our album?THANK YOU ALL AT SAM'S
Mel Dolphin <Rnbowchild@AOL.com>
Woking, UK - Monday, December 01, 1997 at 09:33:27 (EST)
Memories Of Palau... LIQUID ECSTASY!! Belated thanks to Scott, Hans, Sandy (CONGRATS!!) and Sam. Spent a Naughty 5 weeks with you guys and loved every second! XOXOXO, Jeff now minus Heather.
Jeff <NONE>
USA - Saturday, November 29, 1997 at 23:51:15 (EST)
I've been to Palau several times in the last two years, and consider it one of the most beautiful places on earth. Had the pleasure of taking one of your tours of the Rock Islands and loved it. Keep on saling!
Susan Warren <suz@kuentos.guam.net>
Tamuning, Gu Guam - Saturday, November 22, 1997 at 19:05:54 (EST)
To Ron and Jonas: Only backcountry boarding in the pow-pow even comes close to the beauty you showed me in Palau...truly heaven on earth!! I miss leashing-on at the Corner and Tarzan swinging from the trees, but the memory is never far. Thanks you guys!! I hope to visit again someday to greet your growing family, Jonas, and treat your tree-jumpers ears, Ron!
Scott Gallagher <scottg@excitemail.com>
Aspen, CO USA - Saturday, November 15, 1997 at 23:59:02 (EST)
The Kayak Trips are wonderful all by themselves but that incredible Guide makes them fantastic!
Charlie Andera <pela@prodigy.net>
Santa Barbara, CA USA - Friday, November 14, 1997 at 16:56:02 (EST)
ha die hans wat lees ik nu ben je weer getrouwd?? maar goed gefeliciteerd ouwe rukker. oke kapot ik hoor je wel weer. groetjes ziek
ZIEK (roland menting) <rcm.menting@wxs.nl>
apeldoorn, nl - Thursday, November 13, 1997 at 05:10:39 (EST)
Just wanted to say hello to my cousin Scott , know as Scottie to you. I've seen the video of Palau and someday I hope to visit.
Lori Ryan <oryan@bright.net>
Perrysville, Ohio USA - Tuesday, November 11, 1997 at 13:27:21 (EST)
YOU GUYS ARE REALLY FUN TO BE WITH, SO KEEP IT UP. I HAVE RECOMAND MY FRIENDS THAT IF THEY WANT TO GO TO PALAU THEY SHOULD COME TO SAM'S TOUR. I KNOW THAT I DID HAVE A GOOD TIME WITH ALL OF YOU. AND I HAVE NEVER BEEN TO ANY PLACE WITH PEOPLE THAT TREATS THEIR CUSTOMERS THAT WELL.
BELINDA KYOTA <BEL.KYOTA@MAILCITY.COM>
KC, mo USA - Wednesday, October 29, 1997 at 14:22:39 (EST)
Heard heaps about how good the diving is in Palau. We have friends who recommend Sam's, so now we're planning our own Palau trip.
Lizza Rodriguez-Young <lizzarod@info.com.ph>
Makati City, Philippines - Thursday, October 16, 1997 at 06:48:13 (EDT)
Hi all just found your web site and it look's GREAT. Congratulation to the newly weds. Say hi to Matt & Jonas and by the way how's the building coming, I want to be there for the ribbon cuting.
Christopher Locatell <Hotair@teleport.com>
Portland, OR USA - Saturday, October 11, 1997 at 22:49:31 (EDT)
Thanks again for an incredible time in Palau! The Rock Islands were incredible. Larry and I really enjoyed meeting everyone at Sam's. Dermat rolled out the red carpet for us and our sailboat. We hope that you guys are all doing well. Have fun diving Blue Corner and tell the dogs hi at Two Dog Beach.
Mary and Larry on Troubador
USA - Tuesday, September 16, 1997 at 07:28:17 (EDT)
You gave us some thing nobody can take away for us, an unforgettable memory.
JayJay and Alexandra <Alexandra@POBoxes.com>
Stockholm, Sweden - Sunday, September 07, 1997 at 10:18:03 (EDT)
We have just returned today from the greatest week of diving & camping experience. You guys rock!! Thanks for the rock island drop offs/ pick ups and your delicious lunches. Thank you Jonas and Matt for leading some awesome dives. We will remember this trip for a long, long time. Thank YOU!!!!
Nir Liebling & Larisa Yaghoobov
Saipan , MP 96950 USA - Monday, September 01, 1997 at 08:07:33 (EDT)
Congratulations to Hans and Sandy who just got married! May you have a long and happy life together!!
Bonnie <bbpelnar@deltanet.com>
Irvine, CA USA - Saturday, August 30, 1997 at 22:47:01 (EDT)
Awesome website. I vow I will dive with Sam's again for the greatest diveing in the known universe. And the best box lunches.
Geno Gardner <geno@pdmservices.com>
Shoreview, Mn USA - Sunday, August 24, 1997 at 19:07:44 (EDT)
Well, it's a fantastic web-site gang...congratulations on a job well done. But what about the technical diving, caves etc.... I bet people would love to hear that you offer this stuff... Let's talk about November soon! I think everyone that goes to Palau should dive with Sam and dive the cave at Blue Corner!!!!!!!!! And all the others too!!! Keep up the fantastic work and we will see you soon!!!!!
Christopher C. Molnar <katchris@netvigator.com>
Hong Kong, n/a Hong Kong - Saturday, August 09, 1997 at 10:13:58 (EDT)
Hans, Groetjes van een duikfamilie uit Belgie.Wij zijn de broer en schoonzus van ERWIN Vanoosterweyck.Werner is in Palau geweest 7 jaar geleden en heeft daar de microbe van het duiken op gedaan.Ooit komen we terug. Groetjes aan ERWIN en laat hem eens de homepage zien A.U.B Groetjes van Lydia en Werner
Lydia Michiels <werlydive@glo.be>
Antwerp, Belgium-Europe - Saturday, August 02, 1997 at 02:42:28 (EDT)
I've been diving in Palau twice now. Without a doubt...no question, its the best diving I've ever seen. Been to Cozumel, Caymans, Great Barrier Reef, Philippines, Fiji, BVIs, Jamaica, Cabo and many others. The most outstanding walls covered with huge soft coral forests. Bouquets of underwater flowers like I've never seen anywhere else. Sam's is a fantastic dive operation, just the right combination of safety and fun!! Are you hiring?
Jon
Fiji - Friday, July 25, 1997 at 22:01:05 (EDT)
Just finished my 3rd visit and dive trip with Sam's in less than a year. Without exception, every dive guide treats you like a friend and a professional - truly personalized service that sets the standard for dive services and guides. Palau is world class diving second to none and Sam's only makes it that much more enjoyable. Keep up the great service and hope to return soon. Thanks!
Steve Bourgeois <bseve@surfline.ne.jp>
Zushi City, Japan - Monday, July 14, 1997 at 08:50:33 (EDT)
Wish I was there! Did a dive day with you in Dec of 95. Great day. Where you travel on vacation when you already live in paradise!
Bill Kelly <mtech@aloha.net>
Captain Cook, HI USA - Sunday, July 13, 1997 at 23:49:50 (EDT)
Just did the waterfalls trips with Sam's. It was fantastic!! I would recommend it for anyone planning on visiting Palau.
Bonnie Pelnar <bbpelnar@deltanet.com>
Irvine, CA USA - Wednesday, June 25, 1997 at 14:01:28 (EDT)