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BAREBOAT CHARTER REVIEW
Name: Ms. Bethany Poff
Yacht: Beneteau 40CC with Conch Charters - Road Town, Tortola
Charter Dates: 5/5/11-5/14/11
Broker: Joann Higgins
Area Cruised: Virgin Islands
We hope your charter lived up to your expectations and we are eager to have your evaluation and impressions of your yachting vacation. Please answer the following questions and add any comments you may have.
1. Were the staff at Conch Charters friendly and accommodating?
Yes, very much so
2. Was the yacht clean and in good working condition?
Yes, it was clean. We did have one issue with the forward head shower drain draining completly
3. Was the yacht's cooking and cleaning equipment sufficient?
yes
4. Was the boat well ventilated?
Yes
5. Did the staff at Conch Charters do a good job familiarizing you with the yacht and it's equipment?
Yes
6. Did you like the area you cruised?
Yes
7. Could we at Virgin Island Sailing, Ltd. have helped you further in any way?
no
8. May we post this review on our website?
Yes
9. Additional comments on your charter?
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2216 Lakeshore Drive Nokomis, Florida 34275
www.visailing.com, Email: info@visailing.com
Phone: 800.382.9666, 941.966.9387 Secure Fax Numbers: 866.813.1230, 212.500.0028 |
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BAREBOAT CHARTER REVIEW
Name: Mr. Jeff Hofmann
Yacht: Leopard 4300 with a check out skipper with Conch Charters - Road Town, Tortola
Charter Dates: 4/16/11 - 4/23/11 with a sleep aboard 4/15/11
Broker: Melody Delgado
Area Cruised: Virgin Islands
We hope your charter lived up to your expectations and we are eager to have your evaluation and impressions of your yachting vacation. Please answer the following questions and add any comments you may have.
1. Were the staff at Conch Charters friendly and accommodating?
yes, very friendly
2. Was the yacht clean and in good working condition?
yes
3. Was the yacht's cooking and cleaning equipment sufficient?
yes
4. Was the boat well ventilated?
yes, very comfortable
5. Did the staff at Conch Charters do a good job familiarizing you with the yacht and it's equipment?
yes
6. Did you like the area you cruised?
very much
7. Could we at Virgin Island Sailing, Ltd. have helped you further in any way?
you were great!
8. May we post this review on our website?
Yes
9. Additional comments on your charter?
A wonderful experience.
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2216 Lakeshore Drive Nokomis, Florida 34275
www.visailing.com, Email: info@visailing.com
Phone: 800.382.9666, 941.966.9387 Secure Fax Numbers: 866.813.1230, 212.500.0028 |
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BAREBOAT CHARTER REVIEW
Name: Mr. Keith Seiders
Yacht: Gibsea 525 with Conch Charters - Road Town, Tortola
Charter Dates: 2/26/11-3/5/11 with a sleep aboard 2/25/11
Broker: Joann Higgins
Area Cruised: Virgin Islands
We hope your charter lived up to your expectations and we are eager to have your evaluation and impressions of your yachting vacation. Please answer the following questions and add any comments you may have.
1. Were the staff at Conch Charters friendly and accommodating?
Yes. Ross and Emma were particularly helpful and friendly
2. Was the yacht clean and in good working condition?
Very good. Engine start button at helm quit working just as we prepared to start charter. Conch offered to repair, yet we declined due to delay it would cause. Were able to start engine with alternate start button on engine that Conch had previously installed in engine space - good thinking on their part.
3. Was the yacht's cooking and cleaning equipment sufficient?
Yep
4. Was the boat well ventilated?
Great ventilation
5. Did the staff at Conch Charters do a good job familiarizing you with the yacht and it's equipment?
Very well done...despite being pressed to brief many other charterers the morning of our departure.
6. Did you like the area you cruised?
Absolutely. Spirited sailing in NE 18-22 kts, gusts to 28 between from Soper's Hole to JVD in 5-7' seas. Great sail into Gorda Sound with 15-20 kts on the beam. Favorite spots included Privateer Bay, Norman Island; Great Harbor, JVD, and Leverick Bay, Virgin Gorda.
7. Could we at Virgin Island Sailing, Ltd. have helped you further in any way?
You provided great service and cleared up confusing issues quickly.
8. May we post this review on our website?
Yes
9. Additional comments on your charter?
This charter turned out to be a fantastic 60th birthday gift adventure for our eldest sister. Our crew of eight (four siblings, a niece, a nephew, and two significant others) had plenty of space on the 5-cabin Gibsea 525. The boat was comforable for all - even two few boating first-timers. All crew chipped in with great cooking for fabulous and fun meals. We sailed in varied conditions with plenty of pleasure and excitement for all. Super attitudes and teamwork from all crew helped keep the fun-o-meter in higher digits. Snorkeling was fantastic everywhere and excursions ashore added great variety. The trip to Spanish Town and The Baths via Tiger's Taxi from Leverick Bay was fantastic. There was wide agreement that we'd have to return to the BVI and do this again....and again.
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2216 Lakeshore Drive Nokomis, Florida 34275
www.visailing.com, Email: info@visailing.com
Phone: 800.382.9666, 941.966.9387 Secure Fax Numbers: 866.813.1230, 212.500.0028 |
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BAREBOAT CHARTER REVIEW
Name: Mr. and Mrs. Don Warren
Yacht: Beneteau 362 with Conch Charters - Road Town, Tortola
Charter Dates: 3/12/11 - 3/19/11 with a sleep aboard 3/11/11
Broker: Melody Delgado
Area Cruised: Virgin Islands
We hope your charter lived up to your expectations and we are eager to have your evaluation and impressions of your yachting vacation. Please answer the following questions and add any comments you may have.
1. Were the staff at Conch Charters friendly and accommodating?
All were GREAT, but a younger tall blonde gal did get a little salty with me about cell phone!! A little Rude!!! All others GREAT, especially Ross in pointing out info on Boat.
2. Was the yacht clean and in good working condition?
YES, but boat didn';t look the best from the bottom paint missing?? Needed a little TLC
3. Was the yacht's cooking and cleaning equipment sufficient?
Yes, The table in cockpit leaves a little to be desired! Very small and could be replaced.
4. Was the boat well ventilated?
Yes
5. Did the staff at Conch Charters do a good job familiarizing you with the yacht and it's equipment?
Yes, Ross did a GREAT JOB and pointed out everything. We did have trouble calling into Channel 16, 12, &11 to hale coming in. ALso Phone # listed in ship's book is incorrect.
6. Did you like the area you cruised?
GREAT
7. Could we at Virgin Island Sailing, Ltd. have helped you further in any way?
I don't think so! We have been there before a NS and we went to them anyways as I have sailed for 32 years!!!
8. May we post this review on our website?
Yes
9. Additional comments on your charter?
I would use Conch Charters again, but not with the same boat!! All the other boats were newer and much better looking. If I owned CC I would take this boat out of service for it's looks!! By the way their name "Conch Charters" is on the Boom!!
Even though things worked OK they didn't look very good.
Respectfully
Don Warren
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2216 Lakeshore Drive Nokomis, Florida 34275
www.visailing.com, Email: info@visailing.com
Phone: 800.382.9666, 941.966.9387 Secure Fax Numbers: 866.813.1230, 212.500.0028 |
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BAREBOAT CHARTER REVIEW
Name: Mrs. Rita Svec
Yacht: Beneteau 411 with Conch Charters - Road Town, Tortola
Charter Dates: 3/6/11 - 3/13/11 with a sleep aboard 3/5/11
Broker: Melody Delgado
Area Cruised: Virgin Islands
We hope your charter lived up to your expectations and we are eager to have your evaluation and impressions of your yachting vacation. Please answer the following questions and add any comments you may have.
1. Were the staff at Conch Charters friendly and accommodating?
yes - the office staff could be a little brusk at times, but overall a very accomodating company.
2. Was the yacht clean and in good working condition?
yes
3. Was the yacht's cooking and cleaning equipment sufficient?
yes.
4. Was the boat well ventilated?
yes
5. Did the staff at Conch Charters do a good job familiarizing you with the yacht and it's equipment?
yes
6. Did you like the area you cruised?
yes
7. Could we at Virgin Island Sailing, Ltd. have helped you further in any way?
no
8. May we post this review on our website?
Yes
9. Additional comments on your charter?
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2216 Lakeshore Drive Nokomis, Florida 34275
www.visailing.com, Email: info@visailing.com
Phone: 800.382.9666, 941.966.9387 Secure Fax Numbers: 866.813.1230, 212.500.0028 |
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BAREBOAT CHARTER REVIEW
Name: Mr. Bret Tesson
Yacht: Beneteau 473 with a check out skipper with Conch Charters - Road Town, Tortola
Charter Dates: 2/8/11 - 2/15/11 with a sleep aboard 2/7/11
Broker: Melody Delgado
Area Cruised: Virgin Islands
We hope your charter lived up to your expectations and we are eager to have your evaluation and impressions of your yachting vacation. Please answer the following questions and add any comments you may have.
1. Were the staff at Conch Charters friendly and accommodating?
Yes. For the most part very friendly, informative and helpful
2. Was the yacht clean and in good working condition?
Yes. Everything was in good condition. I had to tighten one door knob and that was the extend of problems.
3. Was the yacht's cooking and cleaning equipment sufficient?
Yes
4. Was the boat well ventilated?
Yes. This boat had excellent ventilation
5. Did the staff at Conch Charters do a good job familiarizing you with the yacht and it's equipment?
Yes.
6. Did you like the area you cruised?
Are you kidding? This area around the BVIs is fantastic!!
7. Could we at Virgin Island Sailing, Ltd. have helped you further in any way?
No. You answered all our questions, provided good suggestions and helped us along the way....Thanks
8. May we post this review on our website?
Yes
9. Additional comments on your charter?
Only one minor issue on service. The person giving the boat brief came by at 0800, but we were finishing breakfast at the time. She said she would be back in 15 minutes. 3 1/2 hours later, we finally got the boat brief. In the mean time we and our checkout skipper waited and didn't set sail until around noon. We could have been on the water at least an hour or two sooner with a timely boat brief.
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2216 Lakeshore Drive Nokomis, Florida 34275
www.visailing.com, Email: info@visailing.com
Phone: 800.382.9666, 941.966.9387 Secure Fax Numbers: 866.813.1230, 212.500.0028 |
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BAREBOAT CHARTER REVIEW
Name: Mr. Razvan Popescu
Yacht: Jeanneau 37 with Conch Charters - Road Town, Tortola
Charter Dates: 2/6/11-2/12/11
Broker: Joann Higgins
Area Cruised: Virgin Islands
We hope your charter lived up to your expectations and we are eager to have your evaluation and impressions of your yachting vacation. Please answer the following questions and add any comments you may have.
1. Were the staff at Conch Charters friendly and accommodating?
Yes
2. Was the yacht clean and in good working condition?
Yes
3. Was the yacht's cooking and cleaning equipment sufficient?
Yes
4. Was the boat well ventilated?
Yes
5. Did the staff at Conch Charters do a good job familiarizing you with the yacht and it's equipment?
Great job
6. Did you like the area you cruised?
Loved it
7. Could we at Virgin Island Sailing, Ltd. have helped you further in any way?
no
8. May we post this review on our website?
Yes
9. Additional comments on your charter?
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2216 Lakeshore Drive Nokomis, Florida 34275
www.visailing.com, Email: info@visailing.com
Phone: 800.382.9666, 941.966.9387 Secure Fax Numbers: 866.813.1230, 212.500.0028 |
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BAREBOAT CHARTER REVIEW
Name: Mr. Doug Thrift
Yacht: Beneteau 473 with Conch Charters - Road Town, Tortola
Charter Dates: 1/2/11 - 1/10/11
Broker: Joann Higgins
Area Cruised: Virgin Islands
We hope your charter lived up to your expectations and we are eager to have your evaluation and impressions of your yachting vacation. Please answer the following questions and add any comments you may have.
1. Were the staff at Conch Charters friendly and accommodating?
yes, for some reason the staff charged us again for the BVI permits etc at checkout. When I returned the boat and showed them my contract they refunded my money cheerefully.
2. Was the yacht clean and in good working condition?
It had some problems with a missing turning block, inoperative boom vang, dingy motor with a electrical ground problem and a partially blocked head. The boat was clean and functional.
3. Was the yacht's cooking and cleaning equipment sufficient?
yes, but could have used a scrubber, dishwashing liquid and bathroom soap.
4. Was the boat well ventilated?
yes
5. Did the staff at Conch Charters do a good job familiarizing you with the yacht and it's equipment?
yes, although with three boats wanting to leave early and the holidays they were a little rushed.
6. Did you like the area you cruised?
yes, delightful
7. Could we at Virgin Island Sailing, Ltd. have helped you further in any way?
a sample menu plan, clothing tips and tips about the cost of food and meals out would have been helpful.
8. May we post this review on our website?
Yes
9. Additional comments on your charter?
Overall satisfied with VIS and Conch. We will check the equipment out ourselves more thoroughly next time.
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2216 Lakeshore Drive Nokomis, Florida 34275
www.visailing.com, Email: info@visailing.com
Phone: 800.382.9666, 941.966.9387 Secure Fax Numbers: 866.813.1230, 212.500.0028 |
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BAREBOAT CHARTER REVIEW
Name: Mr. Mike Peck
Yacht: Beneteau 362 with Conch Charters - Road Town, Tortola
Charter Dates: 12/29/10 - 1/5/11 with a sleep aboard 12/28/10
Broker: Melody Delgado
Area Cruised: Virgin Islands
We hope your charter lived up to your expectations and we are eager to have your evaluation and impressions of your yachting vacation. Please answer the following questions and add any comments you may have.
1. Were the staff at Conch Charters friendly and accommodating?
Yes
2. Was the yacht clean and in good working condition?
Yes, but well usedd
3. Was the yacht's cooking and cleaning equipment sufficient?
Yes
4. Was the boat well ventilated?
Yes
5. Did the staff at Conch Charters do a good job familiarizing you with the yacht and it's equipment?
Yes
6. Did you like the area you cruised?
Yes but could not get to Anegeda becasue of weather
7. Could we at Virgin Island Sailing, Ltd. have helped you further in any way?
You did a great job.
8. May we post this review on our website?
Yes
9. Additional comments on your charter?
Everything went as planned. Without your heads up about Counch Charters using older boats we may been disappointed.
Mike Peck
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2216 Lakeshore Drive Nokomis, Florida 34275
www.visailing.com, Email: info@visailing.com
Phone: 800.382.9666, 941.966.9387 Secure Fax Numbers: 866.813.1230, 212.500.0028 |
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BAREBOAT CHARTER REVIEW
Name: Mr. and Mrs. Tom Coxe
Yacht: Lagoon 440 with Conch Charters - Road Town, Tortola
Charter Dates: 12/21/10 - 12/29/10 with a sleep aboard 12/20/10
Broker: Melody Delgado
Area Cruised: Virgin Islands
We hope your charter lived up to your expectations and we are eager to have your evaluation and impressions of your yachting vacation. Please answer the following questions and add any comments you may have.
1. Were the staff at Conch Charters friendly and accommodating?
Yes
2. Was the yacht clean and in good working condition?
Yes
3. Was the yacht's cooking and cleaning equipment sufficient?
Yes
4. Was the boat well ventilated?
Yes
5. Did the staff at Conch Charters do a good job familiarizing you with the yacht and it's equipment?
Yes
6. Did you like the area you cruised?
Yes, weather was somewhat a factor
7. Could we at Virgin Island Sailing, Ltd. have helped you further in any way?
Went very well, thanks
8. May we post this review on our website?
Yes
9. Additional comments on your charter?
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2216 Lakeshore Drive Nokomis, Florida 34275
www.visailing.com, Email: info@visailing.com
Phone: 800.382.9666, 941.966.9387 Secure Fax Numbers: 866.813.1230, 212.500.0028 |
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BAREBOAT CHARTER REVIEW
Name: Mr. and Mrs. Bill Berdan
Yacht: Beneteau 473 with Conch Charters - Road Town, Tortola
Charter Dates: 11/13/10 - 11/21/10
Broker: Melody Delgado
Area Cruised: Virgin Islands
We hope your charter lived up to your expectations and we are eager to have your evaluation and impressions of your yachting vacation. Please answer the following questions and add any comments you may have.
1. Were the staff at Conch Charters friendly and accommodating?
Very
2. Was the yacht clean and in good working condition?
Very clean, Refrigerator sucked!! Needs to be better insulated!!
3. Was the yacht's cooking and cleaning equipment sufficient?
OK
4. Was the boat well ventilated?
yes
5. Did the staff at Conch Charters do a good job familiarizing you with the yacht and it's equipment?
yes
6. Did you like the area you cruised?
yes
7. Could we at Virgin Island Sailing, Ltd. have helped you further in any way?
No
8. May we post this review on our website?
Yes
9. Additional comments on your charter?
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2216 Lakeshore Drive Nokomis, Florida 34275
www.visailing.com, Email: info@visailing.com
Phone: 800.382.9666, 941.966.9387 Secure Fax Numbers: 866.813.1230, 212.500.0028 |
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BAREBOAT CHARTER REVIEW
Name: Mr. Garrett Mundelein
Yacht: Beneteau 505 with Conch Charters - Road Town, Tortola
Charter Dates: 11/18/10 - 11/27/10
Broker: Joann Higgins
Area Cruised: Virgin Islands
We hope your charter lived up to your expectations and we are eager to have your evaluation and impressions of your yachting vacation. Please answer the following questions and add any comments you may have.
1. Were the staff at Conch Charters friendly and accommodating?
Extremely friendly and helpful and full of great advice
2. Was the yacht clean and in good working condition?
Yes
3. Was the yacht's cooking and cleaning equipment sufficient?
yes
4. Was the boat well ventilated?
yes
5. Did the staff at Conch Charters do a good job familiarizing you with the yacht and it's equipment?
yes
6. Did you like the area you cruised?
loved it
7. Could we at Virgin Island Sailing, Ltd. have helped you further in any way?
not that I can think of right now
8. May we post this review on our website?
Yes
9. Additional comments on your charter?
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2216 Lakeshore Drive Nokomis, Florida 34275
www.visailing.com, Email: info@visailing.com
Phone: 800.382.9666, 941.966.9387 Secure Fax Numbers: 866.813.1230, 212.500.0028 |
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BAREBOAT CHARTER REVIEW
Name: Mr. Hunter Atherton
Yacht: Beneteau 362 with Conch Charters - Road Town, Tortola
Charter Dates: 11/18/10 - 11/27/10
Broker: Melody Delgado
Area Cruised: Virgin Islands
We hope your charter lived up to your expectations and we are eager to have your evaluation and impressions of your yachting vacation. Please answer the following questions and add any comments you may have.
1. Were the staff at Conch Charters friendly and accommodating?
yes!
2. Was the yacht clean and in good working condition?
very good yacht. needs length markings on all anchor rode though
3. Was the yacht's cooking and cleaning equipment sufficient?
yes, needs sponges or scotchbright pads though
4. Was the boat well ventilated?
yes
5. Did the staff at Conch Charters do a good job familiarizing you with the yacht and it's equipment?
yes
6. Did you like the area you cruised?
very much so!
7. Could we at Virgin Island Sailing, Ltd. have helped you further in any way?
8. May we post this review on our website?
Yes
9. Additional comments on your charter?
Conch charters was great, would definately go with them again
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2216 Lakeshore Drive Nokomis, Florida 34275
www.visailing.com, Email: info@visailing.com
Phone: 800.382.9666, 941.966.9387 Secure Fax Numbers: 866.813.1230, 212.500.0028 |
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BAREBOAT CHARTER REVIEW
Name: Mr. Alain Cote
Yacht: Hunter 420 with Conch Charters - Road Town, Tortola
Charter Dates: 11/19/10 - 11/28/10
Broker: Melody Delgado
Area Cruised: Virgin Islands
We hope your charter lived up to your expectations and we are eager to have your evaluation and impressions of your yachting vacation. Please answer the following questions and add any comments you may have.
1. Were the staff at Conch Charters friendly and accommodating?
Mostly, yes. One office person was a little surly, but everyone else was great. The boat briefing, chart briefing and boat checkout people wee really great.
2. Was the yacht clean and in good working condition?
Once again, mostly yes. She is an old yacht, so there were a few non-functional things: cockpit VHF, speed gauge, etc. She was generally in good working condition.
3. Was the yacht's cooking and cleaning equipment sufficient?
Excellent.
4. Was the boat well ventilated?
We never tried the a/c. Hatches were working, fans too.
5. Did the staff at Conch Charters do a good job familiarizing you with the yacht and it's equipment?
Excellent job.
6. Did you like the area you cruised?
It was truly amazing!
7. Could we at Virgin Island Sailing, Ltd. have helped you further in any way?
Not that I can think of
8. May we post this review on our website?
Yes
9. Additional comments on your charter?
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2216 Lakeshore Drive Nokomis, Florida 34275
www.visailing.com, Email: info@visailing.com
Phone: 800.382.9666, 941.966.9387 Secure Fax Numbers: 866.813.1230, 212.500.0028 |
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BAREBOAT CHARTER REVIEW
Name: Mrs. Michelle Ham
Yacht: Leopard 4700 with Conch Charters - Road Town, Tortola
Charter Dates: 8/3/10 - 8/13/10
Broker: Melody Delgado
Area Cruised: Virgin Islands
We hope your charter lived up to your expectations and we are eager to have your evaluation and impressions of your yachting vacation. Please answer the following questions and add any comments you may have.
1. Were the staff at Conch Charters friendly and accommodating?
Absolutely!
2. Was the yacht clean and in good working condition?
yes
3. Was the yacht's cooking and cleaning equipment sufficient?
just need some more tupperware
4. Was the boat well ventilated?
yes
5. Did the staff at Conch Charters do a good job familiarizing you with the yacht and it's equipment?
yes
6. Did you like the area you cruised?
LOVED IT!
7. Could we at Virgin Island Sailing, Ltd. have helped you further in any way?
We had everything we needed :)
8. May we post this review on our website?
Yes
9. Additional comments on your charter?
We will certainly be back!!
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2216 Lakeshore Drive Nokomis, Florida 34275
www.visailing.com, Email: info@visailing.com
Phone: 800.382.9666, 941.966.9387 Secure Fax Numbers: 866.813.1230, 212.500.0028 |
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