2 independent reviews for Family skiing vacation in Montenegro
Reviews for Family skiing vacation in Montenegro
Sarah Imms review 6 Mar 2023
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your vacation?
The most exciting part of the vacation for us was learning to ski in a truly beautiful setting with one on one individual instructors while experiencing amazing Montenegrin cuisine curtesy of Goca. Our kids loved the skiing and the great après ski food served at the little restaurant on the slopes for lunch – Priganice (doughnuts) with honey… what a winner. Stan and Goca were also amazing ambassadors of their country and we learnt so much about the culture in our downtime off the slopes.2. What tips would you give other travelers booking this vacation?
Top tips are to embrace the layers! During the day time it can get up to around 5 degrees which is a fair bit when you are in your ski gear and working hard. An appropriate breathable set of base layers is a must! Other than that there isn’t much to worry about as Stan and Goca take care of logistics and travel etc. For us It was great to be able to come skiing and know that the details were taken care of for us, ski passes, boot and ski hire and sledges in the afternoon as well as getting to and from the ski center.3. Did you feel that your vacation benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Stan and Goca's philosophy is all about supporting the local community, for instance one of ski instructors lives in a local village and is also a local hiking and canyoning guide (who Stan and Goca use in the summer for other tours), while the other instructor was also a local farmer. It was evident that our hosts knew all of the local community and actively supported them; the benefit to us was we got an amazing experience and were really looked out for by the locals and got some great tips. The kids by the end of our week were in love with Montenegro and skiing having gained so much confidence. In terms of environmental impact, Stan and Goca's apartments were well insulated and warm - despite the cosiness inside the 2 foot or so of snow on the roof showed there was little heat loss. Recycling is limited in the mountains to just glass at the moment but food waste was really kept to a minimum despite ample hearty meals!4. Finally, how would you rate your vacation overall?
All in all it was an amazing experience for our family; fabulous hosts, lovely food, great skiing, alpine views, not too crowded and a unique culture. We can't wait to come again. we would rank it 5 out of 5.Shana Nichols review 24 Mar 2020
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your vacation?
Skiing in the mountains, amazing home cooked meals with Stan and his wife, the views from the Kotor Via Ferrata, the views of the bays and mountains, and standup paddleboarding to the islands in the middle of the bay. Everything was incredible from start to finish.2. What tips would you give other travelers booking this vacation?
Be flexible going in with activities and days with a mind to the weather and don't be afraid to ask questions. Stan had great advice on what would work best in what area of Montenegro and helped us create an amazing vacation, which was invaluable and hugely improved our experience by allowing us to make the most of every single day. Even when we ran into bad weather it was all smoothly communicated and taken care of, but for that to work, sometimes you have to remember that you can dance in the rain just as well as the sun.3. Did you feel that your vacation benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Absolutely! All of the guides were local and friendly, we ate at local restaurants, visited local areas of interest, and truely felt that we were allowed to experience the local culture as a part of it rather than just observing. Visiting the Durmitor National Park and Kotor bay heritage sites was an incredible experience as well.4. Finally, how would you rate your vacation overall?
15 out of ten. Everything was smooth and perfect, even when the weather was less so. From the first moment when we were picked up from the airport and whisked away to Durmitor it was like a dream come true. Every detail was taken care of, Stan and his wife were wonderful company and full of local knowledge, we were looked after by an incredible team of local guides, the scenery was spectacular, and I cannot wait to visit this wonderful country again!Holiday Reviews
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