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June 24, 2008
~ Fiji ~ |
Hiapo, just got back. Thanks for the perfect honeymoon! Everything went perfect and your planning was flawless.
T. Chan
San Diego, California
Happy Honeymoon
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June 10, 2008
~ Fiji ~ |
Bula Melissa/Hiapo,
We, once again, enjoyed our trip that was arranged through your awesome agents. This trip, to the Fiji Island Resort, was quite a topper. We've never had a trip like this. This place is surreal. Service there was incredible. I can go on all day. We want to go again when we celebrate my husband's retirement in approx 11 yrs. Meanwhile we'll be looking at other areas to visit. But we just can't say enough about this Fiji Resort. AirPacific services were great once again, the flight time is rough but it was better than last time. We're still trying to adjust back to Pacific Coast time. Please let us know whenever the resort offers a blue light special!!!
We took some beautiful pictures as we celebrated our 25 wedding anniversary. The Resort Staff took care of all the details for our vow renewal ceremony. It was just out of this world.
Vinaka for all your help,
D. Gapasin
Los Angeles, California
Happy Anniversary
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May 29, 2008
~ Fiji ~ |
Bula Hiapo:
Mahalo for a great family vacation. You did a fantastic job planning for every little detail and anticipating our needs. The Fiji Resort was superb even the friend liked it.
The family loved it.
I had no chance to write to you earlier as I am touring the National Parks. I am still traveling for another couple of weeks.
Mahalo
C. Brodie
Durham, Connecticut
Family Fun
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May 26, 2008
~ Fiji ~ |
Hiapo -
The trip was absolutely amazing. Fiji's climate, waters, reefs people and especially their children were spectacularly gorgeous. The cruise itself was amazing. It was wonderful being able to be so personable and knowing that you were definitely going to see the same people every day. It made the cruise seem more like an extended family get away and we have tons of email addresses to prove it.
By far and away the best part of the cruise was seeing the faces of the children who seemed honestly thrilled to have us there. Their love for laughing, dancing (and digital cameras) was beautiful. Thank you so much for all your efforts, allowing us to successfully travel to, from and amongst the Fijian archipelago.
Many thanks,
C. & K. Brodie
Durham, Connecticut
Family Fun (Fiji)
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May 22, 2008
~ Fiji ~ |
Hi Hiapo,
I just had to let you know that WE ARE SOOOOO DISAPPOINTED!!! We're so disappointed that we didn't come to the Fiji Island Resort SOONER!!! It's much more than we thought and imagined it would be!
I'll give you the rest of our evaluation when we get home. I just don't want today, our 1st day to end yet. Talk to you soon.
Vinaka for your great service,
R. & D.Gapasin
Los Angeles, California
Happy Anniversary
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March 11, 2008
~ Hawaii ~ |
Hi Hiapo and Melissa,
We just wanted to thank you for helping to make our honeymoon a trip to remember. We travel a great deal, but we don't usually do luxury the way your package provided. It was perfect for us to celebrate the beginning of our lives together. The accommodations, transportation and overall arrangements worked out great for us. Hiapo, you were EXTREMELY patient with us and really catered to our needs. It is SINCERELY appreciated.
We attended a very helpful breakfast on our first morning in order to plan out our week (since we'd been too overwhelmed to do it prior to arrival). We didn't have to think about a thing and were able to enjoy every minute. The hotel staff at the Maui Resort were very accommodating. It made Maui even more magical. The whale sightings from every spot on the island were unbelievable and made us smile every time.
We have planned a number of trips ourselves to locations all around the world...but this one was too special for us to wing it---You helped to make our honeymoon the most special vacation we've ever taken. It was spectacular and we wanted to thank you for everything. Hiapo was one of the nicest and most genuine people we've had the privilege of working with. Thank you again.
Happily newlywed and tanned,
Mr. and Dr. S. Morris
Syosset, New York
Happy Honeymoon
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March 03, 2008
~ Hawaii ~ |
Hi Melissa/Hiapo -
Thank you, we had a real nice time.
D. Rossman
Novato, California
Family Fun
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January 28, 2008
~ Mexico ~ |
Melissa,
Sorry for the late reply. The trip was great. We stayed at the Riviera Maya resort. A fabulous resort. Everything went as planned.
It was an awesome vacation. Hiapo did a great job. The best experience was the daily lounging on the beach.
I am now interested in another trip in January, 2009. Very interested in an all inclusive. I am looking for a good deal----all beaches, sand, snorkeling, food and drinks (of course.)
We are very much open to the destinations (Fiji, Costa Rica, Caribbean, Tahiti, other.)
Will be contacting Hiappo shortly.
T. Zubritsky
Belle Vernon, Pennsylvania
Cancun, Mexico Winter
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December 10, 2007
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Hey Hiapo,
Thanks for thinking of us. We were more thinking of a 5 year reunion. Please keep us in your files. Thanks.
M. Baldwin
Scottsdale, Arizona
Happy Honeymoon
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December 10, 2007
~ Hawaii ~ |
Hiapo,
I was just going through my old emails and realized that you wanted some pics. Here are some picures and I hope you still have our story about how much we loved our honeymoon and our experience working with you. Sorry that I did not send these sooner but please tell our story online about how great our honeymoon was. You also helped us to choose the most romantic hotel with the most breathtaking views. We had a blast and can't wait to go back. Thank you again for all your help in making this trip perfect for us! Click here for my original testimonial of how great the trip and service was!!
Thanks,
E. Keyan
Woodland Hills, CA
Hawaii Happy Honeymoon
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September 26, 2007
~ Fiji ~
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Hi all and a special Hi to Hiapo
To start with we have not taken our trip to Fiji yet but are definitely looking forward to it as a wind down from our three weeks in Australia. Our trip is planed for mid winter, lets see snow storms blizzards below freezing temperatures all the good things in Nova Scotia.
So why am I writing this?
Well Kay and myself are from Halifax Nova Scotia Canada and we are doing the big one, the big retirement trip vacation, once in a life time sort of thing, any ways I was trying to book this trip through travel agents in Halifax Canada and just kept running into stone walls. They just wanted to sell me the book packages and get the money so I said the heck with them all and decided to book the trip myself through the Internet. I never thought I could do an add on to an island like Fiji but all of a sudden the Canadian dollar went par with the American dollar. Fiji here we come..
Here I am trying to book a Fiji trip on the internet at 3 am in the morning and I run across this travel agent site with a toll free number, like that is going to work from Halifax Nova Scotia Canada especially at 4 am in the morning, so I said what the heck. I dialed it and got this guy from Hawaii who was really fantastic and by the time we finished he gave me several options to choose from and his knowledge of Fiji was unbelievable. The result was one more 4 am phone call and he gave me what I could afford and what I wanted not what some travel agent that I was dealing with here wanted. He even figured out a flight that saved me a $329.00 hotel room in Melbourne ( race week upcharge ) and it gave me 2 extra days in Fiji.
I booked the flight using my travel points and got the flight from Melbourne that no one here knew anything about, I called back Hiapo and together we choose the resort that best suited my needs and I said
Book it Hiapo here's the visa number and we booked it on line, one small glitch but it was all done and paid for.
Normally I would be hesitant in my praise but I am sure everything will be just as we dreamed about when we arrive in Fiji.
Why because I was treated right, my concerns were met and I had the right options and personal knowledge and insight from some one that knew what they were talking about. Thanks Hiapo. If you ever get to Halifax the lobster is on me .
I will confirm when we get back about our trip to Fiji, but somehow I think it will be fantastic.
If you ever need a travel agent in Halifax Canada I am available.
Kindest regards
R. & K. Blackburn
Lower Sackville, Nova Scotia, Canada
Fiji Stopover
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September 21, 2007
~ Hawaii ~ |
McCoy Travel -
We had the best time. The airline was great, the rental car place upgraded us for a small fee. The food was awesome ( expensive) but amazing! There is nothing bad that I can say!! Only positive and great things because working with your company was a true blessing. I can't tell you how many times I googled things and got so frustrated that I wanted to throw my laptop out the window. That is when my husband called to find out some things and then the heavens opened and Hiapo called!!! Hallelujah!!!!! Hiapo saved the day and our honeymoon! Thank you for having such great employees with great enthusiasm for what they do! He made my husband and I feel very comfortable about our trip. Can't wait to go away again and to have the comfort to know that when we book with your company the trip will be AMAZING!!!!!!
Hiapo,
Thank you so much for helping my husband and I pick out the most AMAZING trip ever to Maui. We had a lot of discussions about what island we wanted to visit and you took the time to go over each island with us. Thank you so much for that!!!! I know that we choose the best island for our wants and needs. You also took the time to go over each hotel and we did go through them a numerous amount of times. You were so patient and so understanding that this was an important trip to us!!!!!!! I can't wait to go on our next trip and work with you to get us to our next amazing destination! Thanks for all the help and patience with me and my husband! We had the most wonderful time and the memories will last forever!!!! Thanks Hiapo!!!!!!
Thank you,
E. Keyan
Woodland Hills, California
Happy Honeymoon
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August 23, 2007
~ Fiji ~ |
Hiapo,
I never got the chance to thank you for your great advice on taking my wife to Fiji last year. You listened to what I was looking for and picked the perfect place for our honeymoon. We wanted something remote and peaceful and with lots of privacy and seclusion and not too touristy. With only 10 or so huts on the whole island, it was perfect. We loved every day and especially enjoyed the messages, romantic and healthy dinners, off-isalnd hikes to the local villages, and the snorkeling and kayaks. We hope to try another of your vacations someday soon. Take care.
Regards,
P. Pawelko
Atlanta, GA
Happy Honeymoon
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August 15, 2007
~ Hawaii ~ |
Aloha Melissa and Hiapo,
We had a great time on both islands. The airline experience was hassle-free and the Maui Beach Resort was outstanding. We attended the orientation from Pleasant Hawaiian and booked a luau, catamaran cruise/BBQ on Lanai (loved that), and surfing lessons. The surfing lessons were the favorite with the teens, and Steve and I even got up on the boards for a few seconds. Fun and sore the next day. We bought a guided tour to Hana CD at the grocery store and treked around the island. We thought it was gorgeous and we found many waterfalls to swim in and look at. If we didn't buy the CD, we would not have found many of the beautiful sites.
We had a great time on Kauai. We fell in love with Hanalei Bay. Next trip we want to stay there.
We certainly appreciate all of your assistance and flexibility and we'll keep our eyes open for good deals that you've been sending via email.
Mahalo,
I. & S. Lambly
El Granada, California
Family Fun
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July 30, 2007
~ Hawaii ~ |
Thanks for all your help in our 1st cruise and 1st time trip to Hawaii for our 25th anniversary. We LOVED every single thing we did! The ship was great! We liked the food, the service, the setup, and the communication daily from the staff!
We loved all the islands! The Maui Luau was fabulous! Wouldn't change anything there! The snorkeling trip was also a blast! We did the snuba and had a great time! The food was also good.
The helicopter ride on Kauai was good! Very fun! The ATV ride on Kauai was also good. The guides were fun. Our plane trips on Hawaiian Air were all good. Every flight was on time and done well.
When we stayed the extra 2 days at the Maui resort, that was also just 'dreamy.' The hotel was wonderful, the service and the view was also great, as they upgraded us to an oceanview for no extra charge. The only thing we had a bit of trouble with was finding the hotel, as the markings on the road do not delineate the exact location, and it sits back with several other hotels, so we passed it.
Overall, we could not have asked for a better trip! It was the first time we've done any trip without any of our 5 children or any of their sporting events, so it was wonderful! I appreciated all the help that Hiapo gave on my trip, including answering a lot of '1st timer' questions. I also appreciated the great help of Brenda in setting up some of my excursions and answering some additional questions.
I have already given your agency's name to several of my friends who are planning on trips to Hawaii.
Again,
THANKS!
R. & C. Schmidt
Phoenix, AZ
Hawaii Cruising
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July 12, 2007
~ Fiji ~ |
Hiapo -
We had a great time (kinda hard not to)!!! However here are a few details about each area:
1) Rosie’s Travel was good, organized, on time, etc.
2) Fiji Resort #1 was a good dive resort. Hotel was very nice, great location, great sunsets. Our room was very clean and nice. Food was mostly pretty good although there were a few meals that were “just ok”. But based on feedback from other travelers we met there who have stayed in other “dive resorts”, the food at Beqa was pretty good over-all (especially the desserts).
3) Fiji Resort #2 was specatacular!!! The room, island and atmosphere were amazing. But the absolute BEST thing is the reef!! Oh my god!! It’s worth $1K just to dive & snorkel on and around that reef. So many fish!! Absolutely the best snorkeling experience we’ve ever had (and that includes, Thailand, Belize, all Hawaiian islands & St. Lucia).
Overall we had a good vacation though.
Take care!
G. Hunt
El Cerrito, California
Happy Anniversary
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July 09, 2007
~ Fiji ~ |
Hiapo & McCoy Travel:
We wanted to share some photos that we took during our wonderful stay at the Fiji Resort.
Thank you again for sending us to one of the most incredible destinations on the planet.
Mahalo nui loa,
D. Zylstra
Kona, Hawaii
      
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June 14, 2007
~ Fiji ~ |
Hello Melissa/Hiapo,
This had to be my most favorite vacation. I am not a diver and was worried about going to the Fiji resort. It was fantastic. People, Place, Food, Entertainment….everything was wonderful.
I had NO bad experiences. Since favorite experience…this is hard as all were great. Can I pick two? The desserts were to die for, and we took a Seaplane back to Nadi (that was so neat looking down at
the island and reef). I would definitely do business with McCoy travel again. And can’t wait to get back to Fiji.
J.
Benapfl
Livermore, California
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Melissa,
Hiapo helped my wife and I go through our travel plans. We started 6 months prior looking at destinations for our plans and we considered many places. We ended in FIJI with a single plan of the Fiji Resort, due to climate, activities, and accommodations. I inquired and researched many items in regards to travel plans and amenities.
Everything on our trip went exactly according to plan! It was what we were expecting and we enjoyed our time in FIJI. Hiapo was able to identify our needs and suggest what we should expect, considering this was our first of this type of trip. The flight, transfers, resort, and activities went very, very well. We loved the island and resort. The food and diving were great but mostly the people were fabulous.
It was the authenticity of the people that made our visit so genuine. Also the organization, service, and accommodations at the resort contributed highly to this outstanding trip.
There were tough decisions to make due to so many options and choices but we felt that we made the right choices, with help from McCoy Travel of course!
Thank you and Vinaka!
T & T. Samuelson
San Diego, California
Fiji Diving
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April 11, 2007
~ Hawaii ~ |
Hiapo / Mimi -
We thoroughly enjoyed our trip to Maui. EVERY thing that we chose to do turned out to be a great experience. Surprisingly, the kids' (teenagers) favorite thing that we did was the Maui luau. The atmosphere was incredible and they got to order all the fun drinks minus the alcohol!
The horseback riding was a lot of fun. The woman in charge was great. My daughter was having apprehensions about going but the woman in charge insisted she was on a gentle horse and would be fine and would not let her get down. My daughter had a great time and was happy she went.
Everything went smoothly and every where we went our reservations were already set and it was very easy to take care of things (car, etc.).
I would definately use your company again as it made everything easy for me!!
L. Mcneill
Temecula, California
Family Fun
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January 30, 2007
~ Tahiti ~ |
Aloha Hiapo,
We had a great time in an amazing place.
Hotels (in Tahiti & Bora Bora) was great, food was okay but the island and the overwater bungalow stole the show.
Mauru'ru
L. Betbeder
Oakland, California
Tahitian Christmas
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January 05, 2007
~ Fiji ~ |
Hello Melissa,
Thank you for providing my wife and me with a wonderful and forever memorable honeymoon to Fiji in June of 2006.
My booking experience through McCoy Travel and specifically with Hiapo was great. Hiapo spent many hours explaining all of the available destinations to select from in our desire location of Fiji. I do not have a great amount of detail to explain about the booking experience and would only recommend to continue doing great and friendly work with your future clients. I will recommend your agency and website to all my friends and family whom also love to travel.
My single favorite experience was the peace I was able to enjoy. For 10 days there were no phones, cell phones, computers, planes, cars, or boats. Just peace, quiet, great food, great company, great experiences, and great accommodations.
Thank you again!
R. Suga
Canton, Michigan
Happy Honeymoon
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January 02, 2007
~ Fiji ~ |
Hiapo
We just got back from Fiji on Dec. 8th and it was everything we expected and much more. The people, the diving, the resort the food everything was excellent.
Thanks again,
L. Fontaine
Vancouver, Washington
Dive in Fiji
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Dec 29, 2006
~ Fiji / Hawaii ~ |
Well we have been back from our 3 week Fiji/Hawaii trip since December 4th...and I am just now getting some extra time to write to you!
Qamea was perfect! We just loved it! The honeymoon bure was everything we imagined it would be and more! We enjoyed the laid back quiet charm. The sound of the surf at night was a great relaxing sound to sleep to and wake up to each morning. The weather was perfect! The scuba diving was out of this world! The soft corals were outstanding as was the sea life! Snorkeling was also great right off the beach! The people were the sweetest and most genuine people we have ever encountered on any of our trips! The food was also excellent! Too bad it is so expensive...we would love to go back someday! Even though it was probably the most we have spent on a week long visit...it was still worth every cent! So what's a little extra debt?!
Hawaii is of course our favorite destination...it never fails to impress! The Big Island was great and Kauai is still one of the most beautiful places on this planet! We hope to live there someday!
Anyway...I just wanted to tell you how great our trip was. I am already dying to go again! Thank you for all your help on the planning of the trip and helping us to choose Qamea! Fiji was fantastic!
K. & C. Tom
Bradenton, Florida
Hopping the Pacific
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November 29, 2006
~ Hawaiian Holiday ~ |
I wanted to share with your how happy we were with our incredible magical vacation and our agent. The person who is responsible for that magic. Hiapo. He went above and beyond the call of duty!! His ability to listen I believe is responsible. He listened to what I had to say about what I "thought" I wanted and... What I didn't say. He must have paid attention because the vacation he put together could not have been more perfect for who "I" am. Everything was more then perfect! The Cruise, Swimming with the Dolphins, the hotels, and Hana! Hana I just plain fell in love with! Hana was everything he said it would be! I live in a very rural area, had never been on vacation before (not a "real" vacation) I love being in "hot spots" for a "little while", and love open spaces without a lot of people for the most part. I do not believe anyone could have put together a more perfect "Memory" for us! A memory so strong and treasured that going on another vacation next year is a top priority. Hiapo is who we will be calling!
Thank you so much for the service you provide!! The Personal touch that you, McCoy Travel give to people in a so automatic world.
In fact I had, prior to contacting McCoy Travel, called a few other travel agencies, I got some brochures in the mail.
Then I found "you".. THANK YOU!!!
J. Hilts
Philip, South Dakota
Hawaiian Holiday
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November 27, 2006
~ Fiji ~ |
Aloha Melissa and Hiapo,
We have been meaning to write and tell you that we really enjoyed our recent trip to Fiji.
Our favorite experience was spending lots of time in the water snorkeling, usually all by ourselves, photographing the clown fish in the sea anemones. The staff at Matangi took us on solo trips to beautiful Horseshoe Bay twice, and for one of the trips they packed us a breakfast picnic. The Qamea staff took us on a solo trip to Honeymoon Beach that was very nice too. Several of the staff at Qamea helped us find the orange doves in the trees.
Our favorite food was called “Frangipani Pie”, which was an incredible pineapple meringue pie at Matangi. Overall, we liked the food better at Matangi. We also liked the outdoor shower there better since it is open to the sky and not covered (important to us for the “outdoor” ambiance). We got to attend a wedding at each resort.
Our next big trip might be the Cook Islands. Too bad we didn’t go when Aloha flew there directly. We are really hooked on the South Pacific since our first trip to French Polynesia in May 05. It’s difficult for us to get away for more than a week to ten days, so we envy your long itineraries! We expect to be hearing about Hiapo’s Caribbean trip, or at least seeing it on the website.
We’ll give you a call when the wanderlust craving starts kicking in again. A couple of photos are attached. Thanks so much for helping us get this trip together - at the almost last minute. We wanted a quiet time at nice places with incredible snorkeling and that’s what we got. It wouldn’t have happened without your help!
K. & J. Cooper
Kailua, Hawaii
Fijian Fun
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November 21, 2006
~ Tahiti ~ |
I wanted to say our trip (Honeymoon and one year anniversary) was simply magnificent. I owe it all to you. You hooked us up with an affordable (for a school teacher) trip of a lifetime. The hotels, service, tours and flights were wonderful. Thank you for taking so much time in supporting my questions and concerns. You truly did a wonderful job and I thank you again and again and again.
I know in the future to contact for any exotic trips. What other areas to you specialize in? I will keep you in mind for our next journey. Thank you and feel free to use me as a reference.
Happy Thanksgiving and thanks again.
C. Quiroz-McAuliffe
Staten Island, New York
Happy Late Honeymoon
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September 11, 2006
~ Fiji ~ |
Bula Hiapo,
I have to thank you for suggesting Namale for our Honeymoon vacation.
It over-exceeded all of our expectations, and we were very sad to leave. The surroundings and weather was beautiful our entire trip and we indulged in almost all of the activities the resort had to offer as well as a few spa visits. The staff was extremely nice, helpful, and over accommodating the entire time. My wife and I were pleasantly surprised to have had the opportunity to learn as much as we did about the Fijian culture, lifestyle, and traditions. Kava was a new and interesting experience for us; so we had to drag a kava bowl back home and show our families a bit of our experience. We even got to see some of the Namale staff play in a local Rugby match. On top of the great time we had there we made friends with other couples from all over the world; in fact we will be meeting up with a couple in a few months that we met there.
I have to thank you again for your recommendation, it was an adventure we will never forget.
Vinaka,
S. Palantino
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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12 , 2006
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| Bula
Hiapo!
Wanted to let you
know that my Dream Trip to Fiji surpassed my expectations!
It began when my daughter surprised us at the airport with an upgrade
to business/first for our 10 hour Honolulu flight.
We had good weather - it only rained for a 1/2 day during our stay.
We feasted on rack of lamb, steak, large crawfish tails, lamb shanks
& a variety of fish & vegetables. The villa at Musket
Cove was great, the staff wonderful, (they took the time to learn
our names) the sunsets spectacular and snorkeling colorful. We were
the only Americans at the resort & felt special. I want to tell
you that low tide was Verrrrry low but the beautiful pools made up for
this. There also was a deep swim-snorkel area past the sand floor bar.
The people of Fiji are most hospitable and I wish the distance to this
incredible spot wasn't so far.
Vinaka for our welcoming flowers
and arrangements with Rosies and your recommendations that made this
trip very memorable.
Sincerely,
A.Klimovich
New Jersey
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29, 2006
~ Tahiti ~ |
| Bula
Bula Hiapo,
Having returned home for awhile now, I feel the need to commend Hiapo
for the dream vacation he arranged for us.
Not knowing what we wanted, I spoke with him and allowed him to arrange
all. Wowwwww! Did he ever.
Taking three weeks and visiting three islands was fantastic. Each island
was wonderful and each resort breath taking. We enjoyed each and felt
that the vacation just kept getting better from the first day.
Hiapo's arrangements were great and we never lacked for service. Everyone
at each resort was wonderful and made you feel at ease from the moment
you arrived.
Having said all this I called within one week of our return and had
Hiapo book us a return engagement to our most favorite island, Taha'a.
We can hardly contain ourselves as we wait to return again.
Thank you Hiapo
Mr & Mrs Buttz
California
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3, 2006
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| Bula
Hiapo,
Had a great time overall... Air
New Zealand was fine.
Food was good. Scuba diving group was great – professional and
good guides on the boat. Resort personnel were pleasant and accommodating
= best part was upgrading us to two bure’s so the kids were in
their own.
Definitely needed the a/c as advised by you.
Thanks again,
G.Wills
California
Family Diving Trip
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| April
21 , 2006
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| Hiapo,
It's nice to get an email with a familiar name.
Did I ever tell you what an absolutely wonderful vacation we had in
Fiji last
summer. I continue to dream about it regularly. Your recommendations
were perfect, but you never warned us about the extra bonus of flying
from one island to another. Those were visions we will never forget.
We will definitely return to Fiji again.
Sincerely,
L.& L.
VanderVeen
Maryland
Fiji Family Vacation
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27 , 2006
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Bula Hiapo,
We had a terrific time on Matamanoa.
The snorkeling was fabulous. We have never experienced such coral and
fish viewing as what we saw right off of the island. The white beach
walk and mountain climb gave us a little workout when we wanted it.
We found many places to get away from the usual gathering of the other
guests (around the pool). Most of the time we felt like we had the whole
island to ourselves. It was truly what we both needed to relax...seeing
nothing but white beach, blue water, and sunny skies.
We were glad we had the air conditioning. It was very hot and very humid.
We could see rain coming in the distance but it did not reach our island
or affect any day activities. The hotel staff were all wonderful. It
was a delight to visit with them and find out about their lives. Rosies
VIP lounge was a nice final touch at the end of the trip. We were the
only ones in the lounge. The quiet was well worth it. We would definitely
go back to this place.
Thanks for all of your help and encouragement to lighten the luggage
to go on the helicopter. We heard the boat trip was a little rough.
Love your company and all of your knowledge about the islands. Keep
up the good work.
M. Meyer & P. Mclean
Minnesota
Fijian Summer
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| January
12 , 2006
~ Tahiti ~ |
| Hello
Hiapo,
Cheryl and I had a great time in Bora
Bora. It is a beautiful place. The agent did a great job in describing
and helping us book the travel! We will book with you again. My wife
overcame one her greatest fears and swam with sharks 7'-8' long! We
woke up each morning to a beautiful view of blue water and emerald islands.
Aside from a few hiccups, our honeymoon went smoothly.
We stayed at the Bora Bora Nui.The room was fine and the view was stellar!
We will book with you again, but will be going to the Ritz or Four Seasons
once opened.
Kindest regards,
J. Davis
Azle, TX
Honeymoon in Tahiti
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| January
12 , 2006
~ Fiji ~ |
| Hi
There Hiapo!
We had a great vacation to Fiji.
I do not think that anything could be done to make it better. The people
were awesome and we made some great friends. Everything was spectacular
and we would certainly use your services again and refer you to others.
Thanks for everything.
B. Patrick
Alberta, Calgary
Fabulous Fiji Vacation |
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| November
29 , 2005
~ Fiji ~ |
| Bula
Melissa!
I wanted to comment on a couple of items regarding our 2 week trip/wedding
in Fiji:
1) Your agency is very responsive and we appreciated the numerous emails
before and after we left and the recent card from Hiapo.
You guys were great!
2) The Fijians are the nicest people in the world!
3) Qamea
and Yasawa
resorts are absolutely amazing. Qamea will stand out as the most unpretentious,
accomadating and overall nicest place we have ever stayed; we felt like
part of the Qamea family and spent several nights chatting with the
manager Shelly, and Ron and Bryce, the owners. Yasawa is a little more
formal, but facilities were a bit nicer and the beach absolutely amazing!
I vote Yasawa as the best place to get married, and I grew up in a beach
town!
We will most definitely use McCoy again. Please keep us updated on all
your recent trips and recommendations. We are looking at going to Tahiti/Morea
next year!
W. & S. Anderson
Menlo Park, CA
Happy Fiji Weddingmoon
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| October
8 , 2005
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Hiapo,
The overall trip was PERFECT. The condo was wonderful, the location
and amenities were great. Food selections were wonderful that were recommended
by your company as well.
Thanks again for your help and if we do plan another vacation we will
certainly use you guys again. I'm thinking of Costa Rico - and the other
option is New Zealand (since our son-in-law is a Kiwi). If you have
any quick ideas or thoughts on either of those locations I would be
interested. Not sure of the time frame as of yet, so no hurry on your
part.
J. Woods
California
Family Fun in the Islands
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| October
5 , 2005
~ Hawaii ~ |
| Aloha
Hiapo,
I love Kauai and feel like part of me is still there. I would like to
return to Hawaii and see some of the other islands too. Since we live
in Pennsylvania the air fare is so expensive when you want to go with
the family. Last time there was six of us. Ouch! When I am ready to
return I'll certainly let you know. Also I will recommend you to anyone
I hear wants to travel to the destinations you cover.
Take care and Mahalo!
Best wishes,
B. Nassim
Pennsylvania
Special Kauai Anniversary
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| October
5 , 2005
~ Hawaii ~ |
| Hi
Hiapo,
My husband and I enjoyed our honeymoon vacation to Hawaii. The deluxe
ocean view room at the Grand Hyatt was great! Daily breakfast buffet
was really nice. I would definitely recommend friends to talk to you
regarding their travel needs. The vacation was beautiful. I would love
to go to London very soon and maybe France, Italy and Greece, so would
like information about planning a trip out there, especially to London.
Thank you.
M. Adedokun
Georgia
Happy Hawaiian Honeymoon
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| October
3 , 2005
~ Fiji ~ |
| Hi
Hiapo,
We recently received our travel documents in the mail-we can hardly
believe our trip to Vatulele
is almost here! Thank you so much for all your help in planning our
15th anniversary trip back in January of this year! The trip you planned
for us to Maui earlier this year was fantastic - I will now call you
whenever we come to Maui - it was so much easier and cheaper through
you. How can you beat that? Anyway, I wanted to confirm with you that
you requested our bure.
Thanks,
K. Buckland
California
Romantic Fijian Anniversary
PS. I referred you to my neighbor, he wants to plan a trip to Fiji,
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| August
23 , 2005
~ Fiji ~ |
| Bula
Hiapo!!!
Just a quick note to thank you for all your recommendations related
to Fiji. Every thing met and exceeded our expectations. The seaplane
was a fabulous way to arrive and depart Malalo Island. We were the envy
of everyone at the resort.
First week at Walu Beach Resort was the perfect mid range family resort.
Lodging, food and service was excellent. Far more attractive than the
nearby more expensive Malalo Island Resort. Weather was perfect.
Fabulous snorkeling, scuba, sailing, My 17 year old enjoyed the scuba
so much the second day, he went ahead and got certified and went diving
almost every day for the remaining two weeks. My 15 year old and I spent
hours snorkeling and sailing. My wife got one terrific tan.
The second week at the more upscale Koro Sun Resort was very tropical.
Rain forest hikes, spa, massages, villages, water fall swimming, great
food and service.
Fiji was as beautiful and friendly a place as you could ever hope to
visit. I can see why people go back, I know we will.
Our compliments to your agency. The follow up phone calls making sure
we got all our documents and a final call wishing us a wonderful vacation
was a very nice touch.
Erick O. (Yucaipa, CA) |
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| August
21 , 2005
~ New Zealand ~ |
| Thank
you Melissa,
My experience was ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC. Hiapo
is AWESOME. He had me booked all the way through and I thank you and
him for all of his hard work. I've told my entire family about how helpful
he was. Thank you again and the best of luck to you and your business.
Regards and tofa,
Faith L. (San Diego, CA) |
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| August
10 , 2005
~ Hawaii ~ |
| Aloha
Melissa,
Hiapo
did a wonderful job. He was pleasant, patient, informative, and excellent
at his job. I called him and told him, I'll be calling him when I am
ready to go again. Two years ago I booked a honeymoon through your agency
with Jennifer.
She also did a great job. Your agency really knows what they are doing.
United Airlines was great. It was the first time I ever flew on United.
If their price is competitive, I would choose them above the other airlines.
The Kiahuna
Outrigger Plantation was absolutely gorgeous. We were in building
32 # 204. It was really nicely decorated and had a very welcoming feeling.
The hot water heater was not working the first day we arrived. It was
fixed the next day. We managed! I would like to go to Kauai again. If
I do, I would like to try and get the same condo.
The 4 x 4 movie tour was great. (Hawaii
Movie Tours) My family and I highly recommend it. We also did tours
on the Catamaran Kuhana, the anini garden on the north side of the island,
and the Smith's
luau. We were happy with all of these also. We drove up and viewed
the canyon and the Napili coast. It was breath taking. Kauai is the
closest thing I have ever seen to Paradise. If there are any really
good deals next year, we may consider going again then. More than likely
we may have to wait and go in two years.
Thanks for everything!!!
Barb N. (Newton Square, PA) |
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| August
3 , 2005
~ Fiji ~ |
| Melissa,
When I decided to go to Fiji, I felt a little lost in the fact that
I had no idea where to go or how to get there. When I started looking
on the web it was overwhelming with all the places and things on there.
I found you guys and gave you a call. When I got to talk to Hiapo
it was like my trip was really happening. He was so friendly and he
new everything that I was looking for. He made sure that he booked us
into places where he new we would be happy and be able to surf and enjoy
our visit. I have still called Hiapo many times to bug him with questions
and he is always so good about answering everything or finding the answer
for me. I have told all my friends and family about Hiapo and how amazing
he is and I know that when we do our family trip that there is no one
else that I would use. Thank you so much for planning this trip for
us and I will let you know how everything turns out when I am back.
Tara T. (Alberta, Canada) |
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| May
18 , 2005
~ Fiji ~ |
| Hi
Hiapo,
I cannot tell you how fabulous it was. We will never be the same and
we both said we are willing to give up other trips we usually take to
put money aside for Wakaya.
We loved the r1 button on our phone, we called it the "can't say
no to anything" button and they never did. Did I tell you we both
needed a nurse at separate times, she came immediately Greg had a bad
sore throat and ear thing and she gave him some meds. He was great in
a day. And then, the only bummer was I am really susceptible to mosquito
bites and although I took EVERY precaution, lived with Off on my body,
all screens closed, bug candles always going...I ended up with about
15 big bites and had an allergic reaction (they were huge and swollen),
nurse came, she calls a doctor and 15 minutes later I get an injection
for 'toxin and nausea" , a special cream, and a load of antibiotics
to take. By the next day I was 90% better, but they called to check
on me for the next two days. I am talking unbelievable, we asked what
do we owe you? Guess what, nothing of course, I mean come on where are
you going to get that? Just like you said, my clothes were ironed and
cleaned (Greg's too) at any given moment, fresh champagne, cheese platters,
fruit platters, we didn't even have to ASK. OK the picnic, we went our
2nd day and had such a blast we went 3 times during the 8 days we were
there, it was incredible like you said. The food was out of this world!
For Greg's birthday they went all out, had the table all decorated,
all the musicians, the meal I ordered for him (steak) a special cake
and treated him like a king. I had a crush on the dive master, he held
my hand on all the scary dives, he has been there 8-10 years and was
awesome!
Greg and I made true friends. We were even invited to their little village
to go to church on Mother's Day, and went with the local people and
they honored ME during the service (as a mother) , when we left, even
people that had the day off came over to sing and send us off, I can
go on and on but you get the picture. His vacation (the golf pro Charlie)
was supposed to start 2 days before were leaving and he STAYED because
he had so much fun with Greg. He holds the course record and Greg tied
it. I just can't say enough. We left Greg's golf clubs, gave them shirts
and hats "Cleveland' and Greg is sending over a few new sets for
their club as a gift (value of about $5,000) but hey he is president
of the company, so no biggy.
Anyway, Greg told me over and over that he has never had a better time
in his life and that every dollar was well worth it and that I made
every right decision (especially the flight part), he said that was
perfect not flying for 25 hours. We also got in first class not business,
BOTH FLIGHTS! I don't know maybe we had it coming, we have had a really
bad year up until then.
So Vinaka to you (I think that is how it is spelled). I will get back
to you regarding Sept. they said it was wide open and we will need a
few more weeks to figure it out, but will definitely book it all through
you.
Thanks for the trip of a life time,
Linda
H. (Newport
Beach, CA)

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| May
17 , 2005
~ Hawaii ~ |
| Hiapo,
I (we) would like to thank you for the outstanding job you did in handling
the arrangements for our trip to Hawaii. The Sheraton you recommended
on the Big Island was awesome! It was just reopened after a long renovation,
and the hotel staff, the facilities and the room were above our expectations.
The apartment at the Kaanapali Alii on Maui was also outstanding. We
had a corner room with a morning view of the sunrise over the mountains/golf
course from one set of windows and an evening view of the sunsets over
the ocean for our lanai. The staff at the Kaanapali Alii and the facilities
were superb. Auto arrangements were as we had requested (i.e. NO SURPRISES!!).
Also, a thank you to Misty
who assisted us in booking events. Her knowledge and willingness to
help were greatly appreciated.
Thanks again,
Sheldon R. et al (Mt. Pleasant, SC)
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| May
2 , 2005
~ Hawaii ~ |
| Aloha
McCoy Travel,
We had a wonderful vacation in Hawaii. The Perillo Tour was very nice
and we met alot of fun friends. Hiapo
was very patient and helpful with reservations and your staff was always
ready to assist.
Mahalo,
Don & Helen M. (Lake George, NY)
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| April
7 , 2005
~ Tahiti ~ |
| Dear
Melissa,
We had an amazing time in Bora Bora! Hiapo
was great, he answered every question we had and made our honeymoon
unforgettable! I will not hesitate to tell everyone about McCoy Custom
Travel!
Mauruuru
Walker and Kellie V. (Course Gold, CA) |
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| March
29 , 2005
~ Fiji ~ |
| Melissa,
Just got back, everything was
awesome as expected. Hiapo
really helped us out, and I would absolutely recommend him to anybody
I knew planning on going to Fiji. Tokoriki was absolutely beautiful.
My only regret was that I had not called you sooner. If so I'm sure
Hiapo could have done more for us (I would have loved to spend an extra
day in Fiji).
Richard D. (Miami Lakes, FL)
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March
3 , 2005
~ Hawaii ~ |
| Melissa
& Hiapo,
We had a wonderful time in Maui.
The weather was great, the Fairmont Kea Lani was great. We were even
able to bypass the long line at Hertz with the “Custom Vacation
card” you provided us. Everything was great! Overall, we would
not have changed anything. And, we are ready to start planning another
trip for next year (anytime February).
Thank you so much for making our experience in Maui great. We really
appreciated you going the extra distance to get us into the Old Lahaina
Luau. Thank you very much for what my wife keeps referring to as “the
best vacation of her life”.
P.S. We are ready to start planning for next year, so any ideas you
have would be greatly appreciated.
Sincerely,
Jack P. (Portland, OR)
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February
22, 2005
~ Fiji ~ |
Hello
there.
I just wanted to give you a quick report back on my recent trip to Fiji.
First, a great big thanks to Ron and Hiapo
for getting us an upgrade to an Oceanfront Bure at Castaway, it made all
the difference being on the windward side. The original bure we were assigned
to had no air circulation (even with the ceiling fans) and was extremely
hot - and didn't really have much of a view.
The Outrigger Reef was beautiful and our room had a great view! The Ivi
restaurant was also excellent - great service and awesome food - don't
try to BYOW though. The helicopter flight from Outrigger to Castaway was
breathtaking, and seriously the only option I'd recommend to anyone transferring
between resorts...worth every penny in the time it saved. The island hopping
day trip at Castaway was a blast and included snorkeling at Honeymoon
Island which was fantastic...this fish there were so friendly, they literally
came up to greet you when you got in the water...yeh, I know, they were
just looking for bread, but it makes for a good story.
The Air Pacific flights service was exceptional. I'm not entirely sure
if it was because of my Tabua Class membership, but I feel I received
top notch treatment. I had an entire row to myself (on the upper deck)
for all 4 legs of my journey. The priority baggage tags were very helpful
for sure, and the lounges were pretty comfy with great wine and snacks.
Also, funny coincidence...the flight attendant on my flight back was the
daughter of our Divemaster (Eric) at Castaway.
I'll definitely be in touch to book my next adventure!
Thanks again.
~Angelika |