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December
30, 2004 ~ Fiji ~ |
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Bula
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December
23, 2004 ~ Hawaii ~ |
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Dear
Melissa and Joanne,
Thank you so much for your help in arranging our
honeymoon. Everything was terrific. We loved Oahu, Kauai, and Maui,
and the Hilton,
Marriott,
and Hyatt
hotels we stayed at were incredible. It was truly a dream vacation,
and we appreciate your help in making it happen. Here are a couple of
pictures. One is at the Hilton Hawaiian Village, after we returned from
a sunset dinner cruise one night. The other is at Cafe Portofino, down
the beach from the Marriott on Kauai. Best wishes for a happy holiday season. Brian and Monica
K. (Alexandria,
Virginia) |
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December
22, 2004 ~ Fiji ~ |
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| Bula
Melissa, Just wanted you to know that EVERYTHING was absolutely perfect! the cruise on the Windstar was very nice but the Beachcomber was outstanding. What a beautiful place! thank you for making everything run smoothly which is very difficult to do. We had absolutely NO problems with anything. Donna S. (Seekonk, MA) |
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December
21, 2004 ~ Fiji ~ |
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| Hi Melissa, I just wanted to let you know that we are back home. We want to thank you for all your help in making our Honeymoon and unforgettable experience. I will stay in touch with you to let you know when we are ready to see you in Hawaii. Enjoy the pics. Happy Holidays! Becky and Joe D. (Huntersville, NC)
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December
20, 2004 ~ Fiji ~ |
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| Hello Melissa
and Lori,
My trip to Fiji at Mololo was wonderful. I am so thankful for Lori Evan's recommendation. She is awesome. The island was beautiful and quaint. My kids thoroughly enjoyed the kids club. The island should be visited by all. The Fijian's are warm and wonderful. I would highly recommend Mololo to anyone I come across and happily refer them Lori Evans. She is personable, friendly and very "Fiji" knowledgeable. Vinaka!!!! Kindest Regards, Hollie D. (Santa Maria, CA) |
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December
19, 2004 ~ Tahiti ~ |
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Hey
Vanessa,I meant to send an email to personally thank you for all the great things you did for us for the big trip! To say it was wonderful would be an understatement!!! It was amazing!!!! I am attaching a photo of the 4 of us at Bora Bora. What do you know about Costa Rica? I am thinking August. Doubt it will be the 4 of us going as Kayla and Rob are thinking of returning back to Paul Gauguin. Rumor is that 2005 is going to be the last year that boat will go down to the French Polynesia. ![]() Thanks again for everything!!!! You created an amazing vacation! Tammy B. (Acworth, Georgia) |
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December
16, 2004 ~ Hawaii ~ |
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| Vanessa, We had an absolutely wonderful time. I would highly recommend your company. Thanks so much for your help in making our Hawaiian holiday of a lifetime go so well. Len & Pat B. (Blaine, Washington) |
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December
9, 2004 ~ Hawaii ~ |
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| Joanne, Aactually everything was great!!!!!!!!!!! The resort was beautiful and very accommodating to our every need. we are looking foreward to doing another trip soon. thank you for your help. Scott A. (Phoenixville, PA) |
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December
9, 2004 ~ Fiji ~ |
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| Joanne, |
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December
8, 2004 ~ Hawaii ~ |
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| Dear Melissa,
I would like to take the time to thank you for all of your help in making our honeymoon the best it could possibly be. Without a doubt we couldn’t have done it without you. I’ve been working in customer service for 10 years and I know what it means to provide excellent customer service and I can also differentiate between mediocre service and service that is above and beyond. You definitely fall in the above and beyond category. We met with several local travel agents in the Chicago area. They didn’t even come close to offering us the deals that you provided us with. They couldn’t even offer us The Four Seasons. They also didn’t give us the warm personal attention that you provided. Even though you were 4000 miles away we always felt like you were right there on top of all of our plans. You managed to get us the best room in the Four Seasons. We were told by the hotel staff that we had the best view of the sunset in the whole hotel. Not only that, at time of booking, they only had twin beds available. You managed to get us a full king bed instead. The excursions that you recommended were outstanding. You sent us an abundance of literature covering all the fun things to do in Hawaii. Because of you, we felt like we knew everything about Maui before we even got there. We had so much fun and we owe it all to you for helping us plan our trip. Your pleasant attitude and willingness to go above and beyond was almost unheard of. We ran into a problem with one of our excursion bookings (our fault). We then called you on a Saturday (your day off) and in less than an hour you had us booked with another company on a day that worked better for us. Thanks again for making our honeymoon the best!! Please allow your management and peers to see this letter. I think you should be recognized for your efforts. We will look to you in the future for all of our travel needs and hopefully next time we’re in Hawaii we can stop in and say hi. Thanks,
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December
8, 2004 ~ Hawaii ~ |
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Hi Melissa, We had a fantastic trip! Everything was near perfect, so much so that I didn't want to leave. I referred you to a co-worker, so hopefully you'll be hearing from him soon. We loved Kauai and our hotel. We took a helicopter flight over the island and it was the highlight of the whole trip. It was an MD-500 with no doors and it was breathtaking. We also went horseback riding at a place called "Silver Falls". Maui was awesome too. I love the weather and air in Hawaii. It agrees with my allergies and my skin felt so young there. We saw a bunch of sights, but I was most impressed with Napili Bay. Next time I would like to stay at the Napili Kai. All of the travel arrangements went flawlessly.
We're glad we had a compact car instead of the little, economy size. Thanks again for your wonderful service to us. It couldn't have been any better. Aloha!!! |
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December
07 , 2004 Bula Lori, I total agree with Steve on Qamea. It was truly magical as you said. Everyone was so nice and accommodating. I could tell you story after story how people went out of their way to make the experience very special. Fiji is truly paradise and I don't regret going. In fact, I would go back in a heart beat. I will also recommend you and your travel agent to anyone traveling in that region. You have a wonderful reputation and it was a pleasure working with you. Kind Regards, |
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November
25, 2004 ~ New Zealand and Fiji ~ |
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| Thank
you, Mike,
for the wonderful package you put together for us for New Zealand and
Fiji. We had the smoothest trip we've ever had! Everyone associated with the arrangements was efficient, friendly and helpful. We loved it that we had alot of freedom but that the transfers, shuttles, flights etc were all taken care of. We had the time of our lives in Queenstown doing every extreme sport we could cram in. I even got to parasail over the city and lake like I'd hoped to do. Dan loved his bungee big time. We would have spent less time on the north island if we'd known how rural it was farther north. Beautiful but too quiet for us. That's the only change we would make though. We really enjoyed our stay at the Hideaway Resort. Rosie's travel was excellent with us except for one ride from Nadi in a coach with no suspension! Ouch. The people at the Hideaway were amazing. We met most of the people we will remember and keep in touch with there. There were many kids at the pool but we didn't spend as much time there as I thought we would anyway. Too busy doing other things. We scuba dived for the first time and took a boat out to one of the deserted islands for the most amazing snorkeling we've ever done. Thanks so much for all of your efforts on our behalf. It payed off big time for us and we won't forget you next time we travel. Take care. Shawn H. (Napa, CA) |
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November
24, 2004 ~ Fiji ~ |
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| BULA!
We loved it!! Everyone at Matamanoa was wonderful! So incredibly friendly,
attending to our every need. It was such a beautiful, peaceful place.
We had a blast snorkeling, I actually saw a real "Nemo" clown
fish and was thrilled. We picked shells on the beach, I actually found a blue star fish. I had hoped to bring it home to my 13 year old son, it actually made it through Fiji, NZ and USA customs, but it didn't survive the trip! We went hand line fishing and my friend Mary caught an eel......horrible looking creature. But it was a great adventure for our first Fiji vacation. We became friends with some of the employees and really enjoyed our time there. I can't begin to describe the many blue hues the ocean shared with us. It was amazing! The sunsets took my breath away...... I have many photographs to enjoy during our long, cold, Wisconsin winter! The only bad thing was we weren't able to attend the village shopping day, as it wasn't offered on the days we were there. Oh, well, maybe we can go there next time. Other than getting a little sunburned on my ears from the hours I spent snorkeling, it was a dream of a vacation and we appreciate the job Mike did for us. Thank you!! Barbara K. (Mason, WI) |
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November
22, 2004 ~ Fiji ~ |
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You
asked for a picture for the website. ![]() Attached is a few of "The Grizwalds" do Fiji. It was taken on Bega Island while we are at the Lalati. Peta in the picture was our guide for a hike up the mountain, into the rainforest during a non diving afternoon. Mike W. (Whitehall, PA) |
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November
22, 2004 ~ New Zealand ~ |
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| Melissa
and Mike,
Thank you so much for your expert assistance with
our honeymoon. Your staff was, without exception, professional and responsive
at every turn. All of our arrangements went off without a hitch, and
I believe we got a good value for our limited budget. Thanks again for your help. I'd recommend you without
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November
22, 2004 ~ Hawaii ~ |
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| Joanne,
We had a great time...the Halekulani is spectacular. Thanks again, |
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November
21, 2004 ~ Fiji ~ |
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| Bula
Mark,
This note is a bit overdue but better late than never. Our honeymoon in Fiji was perfect. Both Kadava and Maravu Plantation were great. We attended a wedding in Kadavu and got in some great diving. As a novice diver I could not have asked for a better divemaster than Joeli at Dive Kadavu. He had so much patience with me and gave me individual attention until I felt comfortable with the dive. Tim and I really enjoyed the trip to the village( Natokalau?sp) that you arranged. We took pictures in the village and I told some of the children we would send copies. Maravu was as wonderful as we remembered with some added extras. We loved the jacuzzi in the bure. It was nice to see familiar faces from our last trip. In both locations we met great people to hang out with and have our cocktails and kava in the evening. Hopefully we can use you again in the near future for another trip...thanks again. Tim and Cheryl A. |
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November
16, 2004 ~ Fiji ~ |
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| Hi
Mark, The senior Patrons are the only ones back from Taveuni at this time. I talked with them yesterday and wanted to let you know they had a fabulous time. They raved about everything. They felt that everybody went out of their way to make it a most beautiful stay and wedding. They were completely surprised and thrilled with their upgraded bure. Even the weather was working for them as it looked like rain but cleared beautifully for the wedding and lent some rainbows for some dramatic effects. I thank you so much for your help and hopefully look forward to working again with you in the future. Vinaka, Phebe (San Mateo, CA) |
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November
15, 2004 ~ Hawaii ~ |
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| Melissa, Thanks for writing and for all of your hard work putting our vacation package together. I would highly recommend anyone going to Hawaii to go to the island of Kauai. The Princeville is like something out a movie and aside from all of the rain the week we were there, it was a perfect place to stay. We snorkeled, hiked, flew in a helicopter, I played golf at the Prince course, and we ate alot. The half day snorkeling was a must and for any golfer that you talk to, they have to play at the Prince. It was truly one of the nicest courses I have ever seen. The Polynesian cafe in Hanalei was our favorite restaurant by far, because it was very simple (Gourmet fresh fish on paper plates and they let you walk next door to the grocery to grab a bottle of wine) and whatever you do make sure that you recommend that the breakfast buffet is part of every package. It was the best way to start every day Stay in touch, Scott N. (Mandeville, LA) |
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November
15, 2004 ~ Tahiti ~ |
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| Melissa,
Our experience with McCoy travel could not have been better. We are thinking about our next trip and wouldn't think of booking it through any agency but McCoy! Catherine P. (Johnston, RI) |
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November
13, 2004 ~ Fiji ~ |
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Hello Minerva! We went to Qamea Resort in Fiji for our honeymoon and had a fabulous time. We stayed in one of their brand new villas which have a plunge pool along with other great amenities. We relaxed and did as many of the tour activites as we wanted. You could be really busy or just relax in your hammock and sip on mai tai's. The staff there was amazing, they really made you feel like you were a part of their family. I would highly reccomend Qamea. Thank you! |
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November
13, 2004 ~ Fiji ~ |
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Dear Cindy, The resorts were wonderful as far as the way they treated us. Overall, I would say that Outrigger Reef in Viti Levu is worth it and the best choice for younger romantic couples. Thanks, |
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November
12, 2004 ~ Fiji ~ |
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Dear Cindy, My wife and I had a fabulous time on our vacation. The Taveuni resort was incredible. The staff was excellent and ensured that we had everything we needed. I will certainly recommend McCoy travel and Taveuni resort to people who are planing an visiting the South Pacific. Thanks, Saurabh A. (Cedar Grove, NJ) |
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November
12, 2004 ~ Fiji ~ |
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Hi Lori! We definately Enjoyed our Vacation!! It was great! Organization was amassing... everything on time! Thank you very much for the great service! Marina, Tony and Ilya (Atlanta, GA) |
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November
11, 2004 ~New Zealand and Fiji ~ |
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Hi Mike, Had to take the time
to write to you and thank you for the wonderful package you put together
for us for New Zealand and Fiji. Thanks so much for all of your
efforts on our behalf. It payed off big time for us and we won't forget
you next time we travel. |
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November
5, 2004 ~ Hawaii ~ |
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Aloha
Mark, |
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November
5, 2004 ~ Fiji ~ |
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| Hi Mark,
Well, we made it back safe and sound from Fiji, but we wish we were still there. The trip was absolutely the best vacation both Jen and I have ever been on, and we want to thank you for your great recommendations and for setting everything up. The resort, day trips, and people there were absolutely fabulous and were the highlights of the trip. We also made many good friends who were also on their honeymoons there, most of whom were from the Northeast US! We will likely keep in touch with most of them. Here are some pictures of our trip, most of which I'm sure you'll recognize. Thanks again for helping arrange this trip for us, we will never forget it. Hopefully someday we can go back again. Regards, |
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November
3 , 2004 ~ Hawaii ~ |
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Hi Melissa, We had a great time. We loved the location of our suite – practically on the sand. Thank you to Vanessa for paying attention to detail and following up with us. Sincerely, |
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November
3 , 2004 ~ Tahiti ~ |
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| Hello
Hiapo,
We had an amazing experience
thanks to the great plans that you set up for us. We told you where
we wanted to stay and you chose it seems, the best lodgings for that
particular resort to experience! Thank you a bunch! |
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November
2 , 2004 ~ Tahiti~ |
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| Hey Sue! So, the wedding and honeymoon were fabulous, everything went well. All the islands were so beautiful, it was great and the helicopter ride was awesome! The next time I go to Tahiti, I might go to Moorea, maybe Bora
Bora, and Rangiroa (since we didn't go there, and I've heard good things
from some of the other people). So, yeah, it was great. All of your
work was perfect. Thanks! |
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October
29 , 2004 ~ Fiji ~ |
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| Hi Melissa and
Joanne, The trip was fabulous. Everything worked according to plan, Turtle Island was perfect, and we are ready to return. Thanks for your help in arranging an ideal honeymoon. Cheers, Mike L. Menlo Park, CA |
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October
29 , 2004 ~ Hawaii ~ |
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| Melissa,
Have a wonderful
time in Africa! It has always been a dream of mine but hate the idea
of the flight. YUK! |
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October
29 , 2004 ~ Fiji ~ |
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| Lori, Thanks for staying in touch. I'm sorry I never emailed you about our trip to Namale. It was FANTASTIC! We loved it and definitely plan to go back. The staff there is amazing and we truly developed relationships with all of them.. Danielle at Namale was a great help during this stressful part of the trip. She and Mark do a fantastic job of taking care of the guests. Thanks for your help in planning a great honeymoon!
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October
28 , 2004 ~ Hawaii ~ |
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October
27 , 2004 ~ Tahiti~ |
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Melissa- Thank you for following up.
First let me start by saying that the agent with whom we worked was
a pleasure - Joanne. She was extremely responsive and gave me answers
and information with extra"fluff" - I have already recommended
her to 2 couples and would not hesitate to work with her again. I've
attached a couple of pictures as you requested and thank you again Regards,
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| October
26 , 2004 ~ Hawaii ~ |
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| Hey
Hiapo, Did you have a GREAT birthday!!!!!!!! I hope so. Just want to let you know, we had a great time in Hawaii. You guys we're great and I will let everybody know about Aloha Destinations. Thanks again. Melinda F. (Newburyport, MA) |
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| October
26 , 2004 ~ Upcoming Fiji~ |
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Melissa, I look forward to booking our next trip with you as well. Thanks! |
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| October
21 , 2004 ~ Tahiti ~ |
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| Dear
Vanessa
~
As promised, please find attached a few photos from our traditional Polynesian wedding ceremony & honeymoon at Le Meridien Bora Bora on Friday, 15 October 2004. Bora Bora is undoubtedly the most beautiful place either of us has ever been - heaven on earth! The weather was perfect - sunny and around 30 degrees C every day. As planned, our traditional Polynesian wedding ceremony was very low key, but a bit more of a spectacle than we'd imagined - especially with the entire resort watching from the hotel's beautiful beach, facing the famous Otemanu Mountain. The ceremony was incredible, then we enjoyed a romantic dinner for two in the hotel's premier restaurant followed by the usual Friday night performance on the beach with a larger group of performers and our wonderful wedding band. McCoy Travel's services combined
with your personal touch transformed our dream into a reality. Thank
you ever so much for all your assistance in making my dream come true.
Moral of the story - be careful what you wish for, as chances are it
might just come true! Thank you also for the complimentary ticket to
Hawaii. I will be in touch when we plan to use it. Regards click
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| October
21 , 2004 ~ Tahiti ~ |
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| Hi
Sue,
Honeymoon was
really great.....on a scale of 1-10 - Taha'a was an 8 and Hotel BoraBora
was a 12!!! Can't really compare - Taha'a bungalows were definitely
bigger and more modern, but the location and service at Hotel BB just
beats it hands down - at least for Ryan and I - we met other couples
who stayed at both and some preferred Le Tahaa to Hotel BB - it just
depends on what you like and what you are looking for.....I highly recommend
the helicopter ride - the scenery was fantastic and it was nice to make
a quick hop b/w the islands. Also, HotelBB recommended the absolute
best restaurant - La Villa Mahana - very romantic and quaint (only 7-8
tables in the restaurant). If you want more details about either resort,
please feel free to give me a call - |
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| October
20 , 2004 ~ Fiji~ |
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| Bula
Melissa and Cindy!
Our Fiji Honeymoon was absolutely PERFECT!!! We will send you a photo soon. Kayleen and Salvatore M. (Glendale, AZ) |
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| October
19 , 2004 ~ Hawaii ~ |
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| Mark, My wife and I have traveled a fair amount through the years but never done a trip with a lot of relax time and one with 5 star amenities. The trip you set for us was awesome with the Hyatt providing a perfect setting for us to unwind and realize what life is really suppose to be. Thank you for assisting us to celebrate our 25 years together the best way one could imagine. Randy R (Spokane, Washington) |
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October
12 , 2004 ~ Hawaii ~ |
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| Aloha
Minerva,
The trip went very well. The
Otani in Honolulu was a pleasant surprise. Very good restaurant and
nice beach; park right outside the hotel was nice. It was a good location
for a brief stop. The Maui Kaanapali Villas were very nice as well.
Accomodations were large, beach nice, restaurant very good and convenient
on the beach. Not an all inclusive type of establishment, but very good
for the price. Easy access to Lahaina. Lahaina was a pleasant surprise.
Lots of activity and many good quality stores. The road to Hana was
fun and not as scarey as we imagined! A stop at Mama's Fish house is
a must, but do lunch since dinner is very expensive and during the daylight
hours, the view is terrific. My husband did the biking down the volcano
in the early am to see the sunrise. Most of the time clouds obscured
the view and leaving at 2am is a bear. Biking is for the brave. The
Sheraton in Kauai was our last stop. This was the most exclusive resort
of the three and very inclusive. Nice having breakfast buffet included
in pkg. as well as swimming floats, etc. We hit a very rainy time (unusual
for Sept) so we preferred the weather in Maui. Also Kauai is very quiet.
I missed the shopping in Lahaina. A trip to the north to Princevlle
for Sunday brunch was a highlight also Kee beach was great. All in all,
Maui was our preferred stop. Myron S (Mechanicsville, VI) |
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October
10 , 2004 ~ Hawaii ~ |
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| Melissa, Both activities (Hyatt luau and Pearl Harbor) were great. The Arizona was very moving...even for my 8 year old son. The Luau was great too. We are glad we visited Oahu but will not likely be back. Too Busy... The Sheraton worked well for our needs. Maui was great! Thanks again ...you helped make this our families best vacation yet. Rob W and Family
(Dallas, Texas) |
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October
10 , 2004 ~ Fiji~ |
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| Dear
Melissa and Mark,
Thank you for arranging such wonderful trip for me. Royal Davui is beautiful. Greg upgraded me to Villa 12 (The Best) for the last 4 nights. Although the resort is still not fully functioning, Greg managed to arranged all my requested activities. The staff are all wonderful. By the way, I got to stay at Sheraton in a beach front 'day room' the last day prior to my departure from Nadi - the general manager was on vacation at Royal Davui for a weekend and arranged it for me. That worked out great. I would like to specially thank Melissa for the wonderful Champagne she left in my Villa. It was very thoughtful of you. We enjoyed it on my birthday. Thank you. This is a great trip. I really appreciate Mark's service to make this happen. Rebecca (San Jose, CA.) |
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October
9 , 2004 ~ Tahiti ~ |
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| Hi
Vanessa,
Mel and I wanted to thank you for the wonderful itinerary you planned for our honeymoon in Tahiti. We just had our pictures developed and we want to go back (work isn't as much fun or as relaxing). All of the resorts were beautiful and our travel from beginning to end was effortless. Thanks again for creating a trip we will never forget and we will definitely keep you in mind for any other travel in the future. Sincerely, Jim and Melissa I. (Westminster, Colorado) |
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October
7 , 2004 ~ Upcoming Fiji ~ |
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| Hi Mike,
Haven't touched base with you in a few and was wondering how things were coming re: my wedding in Maravu on November 21, 2005. Told my family, all would like to go, but want to know what they will need money wise to make it happen. Take your time, I know you are busy and I've got a year and a month to go. Get back when you've got a free moment. I've told Josh all about you and he looks forward to talking to you about our big day. I have also given your cards to a few partners in the law firm where I work, seems I've gotten everybody excited about visiting FIJI, whether it be for my wedding, or just a nice vacation so if you hear from anybody from Ballard Spahr in Philadelphia, I sent them your way. Mary B (Ballard Spahr, PA) |
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October
5 , 2004 ~ New Zealand - Australia~ |
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Aloha Mike Gee, am I impressed. You have really
done a great job. Mahalo. I am so happy that I called you, and that
you are helping us make this a really great trip. |
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October
5 , 2004 ~ Hawaii ~ |
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| Hi Vanessa,
Our trip was WONDERFUL! The weather was perfect, we dined at some of the best restaurants I've ever had the pleasure of stepping into and Glenn got to dive in the shark tank at the Ocean Center! It was perfect. We're thinking our next stay on Maui won't be for some time, but we'd like to try the Four Seasons or the Fairmont. Do you also provide travel arrangements to and from Kauai? That may very well be our 2nd year anniversary destination! Thanks for checking in and for all of your help. Everything went wonderfully! Sandy and Glen E - (Pleasanton, California) planned honeymoon AND 1st anniversary travel with McCoy Travel |
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September
28 , 2004 ~ Hawaii ~ |
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I'm excited!!!!!!!!!!!! Thank you
Vanessa
!!!!!!! You were awesome. I spoke with 3 different agents. Your response
time was the fastest, you were the most courteous, energetic and interested
in what I wanted. You deserve to go to Hawaii in December!!! And you got
me a great deal!!!
Thank you again! :)))) Erika D (Los Angeles, California) |
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September
23 , 2004 ~ Hawaii ~ |
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| Dear
Melissa, I'm sorry it's taken so long to get back to you. Since we've been back, we've been celebrating kids' birthdays and somewhere in there, Mike managed to plan a surprise 40th birthday party for me...it's been chaotic, but extremely fun. We had a wonderful time at the Fairmont Kea Lani. The staff was very courteous and accomodating. I can't begin to say enough good things about it. I'd highly recommend staying there. The spa staff was also very professional and personalized. If we ever get back to Hawaii, I'd love to stay there again. The only other place that looked intriguing was perhaps the Grand Wailea...we walked down there...man that place is enormous and their staff was also very friendly. I truly relaxed on this vacation...it was heavenly. Thank you for recommending the Kea Lani. If we ever get to get away again, I'll be sure to contact you. Gwyn V. (Austin, Texas) |
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September
22 , 2004 ~ Fiji ~ |
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Bula
Cindy!!![]() Where do I start in trying to express my heartfelt thanks ("Vinaka Vaka Levu x 1000") for all that you did in making the trip of a life time live up to every expectation I could have ever had for a trip with my sweet wife of 25 years to paradise. The Fijian saying of "Sanga na langa" (no worries) was our motto for the entire trip. It was also "Ri Ri Vinaka" (beautiful)! We had a lesson in Fijian every morning at breakfast with Vika. What a precious soul. Between her and Li, her husband and our absolutely incredible chef, we learned quite a bit of the language, even if we sounded terrible when trying to pronounce it ourselves! Boy howdy....their use of the letters "g" and "c" almost sent us over the edge of despair when trying to read our lessons each day!! And no matter what any brochure reflects or what video is put together, there is nothing that can ever capture the true beauty of Wadigi (Wandingi) or the graciousness of Tracy and Jim, or the loving giving spirit of the entire staff or the indescribable taste and presentation of the food that you are bathed in the entire time you are on the island. Robin and I both cried when we were on our way out to the sea plane to take off. We truly felt we were leaving family behind and we can't wait to return. And I truly mean it when I tell you that none of it would've happened had it not been for all your help, patience and kindness in getting it all together in such a sweet way. Our travel arrangements, from the plane, to the Tanoe hotel, to the island and back to Los Angeles, were perfect. The folks at Air New Zealand were a delight to visit with and the service to and from Fiji was luxurious. I am sending along with this short, but sincere, note of appreciation, just a few of the pictures that we took while on our trip. I will send you many more as they are developed over the next week. I wish I could give you a big hug and a kiss for making our dream vacation all that it was and for making our 25th wedding anniversary as memorable and as loving as it was the entire time we were there. I so much want to meet you and visit about our 7 days in heaven on earth. Much love to you from both Robin and me for blessing us with your expertise and your friendship and for making our 25th anniversary the single most memorable time spent together since our wedding night. As always, Blessings to you and "Vinaka Vaka Levu x another 1000" Chris W. (Altus, Oklahoma) |
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September
21 , 2004 ~ Fiji ~ |
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| Bula
Melissa, It was wonderful to meet you on Royal Davui Island. It’s amazing what a small world it is hey ? We have just received another of your magnificent emails and I browse them with great interest ! It will be a little while before we get away again but will no doubt be in touch when we are planning our next trip. We had a lovely time on Royal Davui and it was topped off by sipping the champagne you left us! That was such a lovely thought and we would like to thank you so very much. We thoroughly enjoyed it – Ray actually had a glass with me while we watched the sunset on our last night !! Thanks again Melissa, hopefully we will bump into each other again in some exotic part of the world !! Is there any other part of Fiji or the world you would suggest as a lovely romantic place to stay, maybe one of your favourites ? Take Care & give our regards to Susan. Kind regards, Christine & Ray R. (Adelaide, Australia) |
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September
20 , 2004 ~ Fiji ~ |
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| Hello
Mike,
I just wanted to let you know that Mark and I had a fabulous time in Namale. It was absolutely beautiful with exceptional service and a wonderful staff. I highly recommend it to anyone interested in Fiji. Thank you for arranging it for us. Parrish S. (Cleveland Heights, Ohio) |
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August
26, 2004 ~ Fiji ~ |
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| Aloha
Lori
-
Thank you so much for your concern and interest regarding my trip. It was a pleasant one. I loved Sheraton Royal Denarau Villas. My only complaint is that I wanted more conveniently located stores or activities to do outside of the hotel. Taking a taxi every time got to be a pain. But the people, the food, the hospitality, was all wonderful. It was a learning experience for me more than a holiday. I felt like a traveling journalist, not a tourist. I really enjoyed that. Wrote a lot down. Thank you again and when I travel in the future I will be more than happy to contact you for your services. Warm Regards, |
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August
26, 2004 ~ Fiji ~ |
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Cindy
- Thank you for doing such a wonderful job organzing our trip to Fiji. I would say that on our list of places that we have seen, Fiji is truly our favourite (we are now recommending it to our friends!!). Tavueni Island Resort and the friendly staff that work there truly made our vist memorable. Once again thank you for all your help! Sincerely, |
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August
25, 2004 ~ Caribbean ~ |
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| Bula
Joanne, Well, we are finally back from our honeymoon in St. Thomas. We had a blast! We toured St. Thomas and St. John. We also rented a boat and captain and took an all day cruise around some of the small island surrounding St. Thomas and St. John. We also did the Atlantis submarine tour. Sugarbay was a really nice resort. Our room had a great view of St. John. All the staff was helpful and the food was really good to. Thank you so much for all your help. I can’t wait until our next tropical vacation. Greg F. (San Mateo, California) |
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August
25, 2004 ~ Pre- Tahitian Honeymoon ~ |
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| Melissa, Thank you so much. You should also know that you are my one and only travel consultant. You have not given me a reason to look elsewhere for my vacation needs. I only wish I knew you years ago! Anyway, I have already told all my friends and family about you and how great you’ve been. So, they will most likely give you a call when they set up their next trip. Thanks again and take care. Jose D. (Huntersville, North Carolina) |
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August
25, 2004 ~ Tahiti ~ |
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| Hello
Vanessa, Sorry it has taken me so long to return your email. Trying to re-adjust to normal life again. In short, the trip was wonderful. Everything went completely as planned, without a hitch. The resorts and the rooms were fabulous! The only thing was if we had more time we would have liked to stay longer in Tahiti, too much traveling in a short period. So glad we went for the overwater bungalows! Also, we loved the garden bungalows at the Bora Bora Pearl. Very private and spacious. Everyone was very courteous and accommodating. We will definitely look you up when we decide to go to Hawaii or the south pacific again. Thanks for all your help. Sincerely Bob and Deb B. (Providence, Rhode Island) |
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August
25, 2004 ~ Hawaii ~ |
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| Vanessa,
Thank you for your e-mail.
We had an awesome time. We had been to Maui lots of times before, but
never to Wailea and really enjoyed your recommendation of the Kea
Lani. Our kids loved the room, unfortunately that's the only place
they wanted to be once we got there. The customer service that we received
from you was outstanding. We will most definetly book through you again.
My husband and I were thinking about a short trip to Cabo soon just
for the two of us and we'll be sure to get in touch with you when we
are ready! Thank you again, our family had a very special vacation! |
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August
25, 2004 ~ Hawaii ~ |
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Melissa
Thanks again, |
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August
25, 2004 ~ Hawaii ~ |
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| Aloha
Melissa, Pam and I had a fantastic honeymoon. Thank you so much for all your help and Hiapo was incredibly helpful and professional in all his negotiations on our behalf. We have already referred your company to a number of our friends and I know Pam and I will definitely use your company again in the future. Again, it was so wonderful having a company literally take care of us during a special time in our life and make the travel aspect of our journey painless. Mahalo, Kevin and Pam D. (Lajolla, California) |
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August
23, 2004 ~ Hawaii ~ |
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| Vanessa
- Hi, back home safe! We had a wonderful time--thank you for everything.
Where is the second pic from...maybe our next destination. Please stay
in touch as we would love to book through you again as everything was
outstanding!! Thanks again! Jaryl P. (Huntington Beach, California) |
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August
22, 2004 ~ Fiji ~ |
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We had a wonderful time in Fiji and loved the resort that was recommended to us. The whole experience was amazing and we have been telling all our friends about the wonderful time. It was a perfect place for a honeymoon. It was incredible and are planning
to go back in a few Chris and Jenn F.
(Orondo, WA) |
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August
20, 2004 ~ Fiji ~ |
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| Lori
and Melissa,
The trip was great! Thanks,
Lori, for all your help. In particular, we were extremely impressed
at how well everything was coordinated -- Rosie's travel people were
always exactly where they should have been, and were extremely helpful
and friendly. Also, the Tokoriki
honeymoon bure was absolutely AMAZING! (I could not have imagined a
more perfect view -- especially from inside the infinity plunge pool!!)
The diving from Tokoriki was also great (I actually liked it better
than Beqa -- the water was warmer and more clear, and the dive operation
from the resort felt more professional and better equipped). |
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August
18, 2004 ~ Fiji ~ |
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| Bula
Cindy, We all arrived home safely and happy last Tuesday. Fiji was wonderful for us all. The resort was great with everyone always helpful and friendly. It maybe rained more than we would like, but the wet always gave me a good excuse to take a nap. I got certified in scuba before I went, so I had numerous adventures out in the reefs. The bula club worked out well for my girls, even though the five year old preferred to hang out with us. Thank you so much for your advice and help. We hopefully will return again (we met one family that had gone 8 years in a row!). Please keep me posted if you see any specials, especially on airfare. Vinaka, Scott O. (Los Angeles, California) |
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August
16, 2004 ~ Hawaii ~ |
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| Hey
Melissa,
All I can say is HOLY COW!!! We had the best time, everyone that went had an awesome time too. The Na Pali Sunset Dinner Cruise was spectacular, the Smith's Tropical Paradise Luau was fantastic (we had an entire table to ourselves which was perfect), and the True Blue sport fishing was great too. We caught a 120 lb Yellow Tail Tuna that took over an hour to land. Both the crew from the cruise and the fishing trip were unbelievably accommodating and made our excursions tons of fun. Unfortunately, we couldn’t keep the fish that we caught and it was so big they couldn’t even give us part (cutting part of it means they cant sell any of it) but we knew that might be the case going into it. It was the best vacation we have ever had and most every one of our guests felt the same. Thank you soooo much for helping to make it that way! As for Maui in a year, that’s gonna be a stretch unless we win the lotto sometime before then. We broke the piggy bank on this one so it may be a couple years until the next super vacation. We will keep you posted though. And when I get some pictures back I will email some over to you. Take care and Thanks
a million! |
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August
12 , 2004 ~ Australia ~ |
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| Hi
Mike, Thank you for doing a great job planning our trip, we had a wonderful time. Everything went smoothly, no problems at all. We enjoyed just about everything that you planned. I would say that the only thing I would have changed was the full day tour of Kuranda in Cairns. I think a half day would be fine, it was just too long and very "touristy". Maybe because we were staying at such a beautiful beach, we kind of wished that we had just stayed there to relax. We will certainly recommend you to our friends. Thanks again, Karen M. (Portola Valley, California) |
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August
12 , 2004 ~ Hawaii ~ |
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|
Thank you Joanne.
We had an excellent Hawaii wedding and honeymoon. We were very impressed
with your services. Everything went very smoothly regarding our travels.
Thanks again. I will try to send photos soon.
Lacie M. (Santa Clara, California) |
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August
12 , 2004 ~ Hawaii ~ |
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| Gwen, Well, Sylvia and are finally back from our honeymoon and catching up with work. If honeymooning was a job, I would be very good at it. I miss the islands already!! Thank you so much for all of your hard work for our Maui wedding. We, mostly me, were a pain in the butt with all of our details and ideas. We went back and forth between many different ideas and you always gave us quick prices. Thank you. The photographer and videographer were great ! The reception was unbelievable; in fact many people have commented to us that it was “like a dream.” The entrance was great, the tables looked great, and the service was impeccable. The food turned out great from the appetizers to the wedding cake. Everything went beyond our expectations. Thank you so much. Our family and friends will remember the whole event forever. We have some friends getting married on a lake next weekend, a friend getting married on the beach in Austrailia next year and they were both at our wedding. Needless to say, we have set the bar very, very high and I know theirs won’t be as great as ours. Thanks again, and hope to talk to you soon. Thanks, James P. (Laguna Beach, California) |
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August
12 , 2004 ~ Hawaii ~ |
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| Minerva
- I want to thank you for helping us prepare and plan this trip. You did
a great job finding a product that met our requirement. We had no problem
with the flight not the hotel, though we would not return to the Hilton
Hawaian Village (too big, too crowded...not exactly "an exotic destination"),
and we had to request a change with the apartment as the one that was
for us hardly had an ocean view (but rather another hotel view).The guest
manager was helpful to help us find another apartment and agreed that
the view was certainly not "ocean"
Altogether, it was still great Thanks!!! |
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August
12 , 2004 ~ Hawaii ~ |
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| Thank
you Joanne. We had an excellent Hawaii wedding
and honeymoon. We were very impressed with your services. Everything went
very smoothly regarding our travels. Thanks again. I will try to send
photos soon.
Lacie R. M. (Santa Clara, California) |
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August
11 , 2004 ~ Hawaii ~ |
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Melissa,
We had a great trip in every regard. The flights were smooth. Getting
the rental car was easy. The weather was great. Our condominium at Kaanapali
Alii was beautiful. We actually spent most of our time in and around
our condominium. We made a few short trips to the aquarium, Lahaina, and
Kapalua. The rest of the time we were swimming in the pool or at the beach
in front of our condo. We were really happy that we ended up going with
a unit that had an ocean view. With the view being so nice from our lanai,
and the kids being so tired by the end of the day, we ended up barbecuing
at the condo and eating on our lanai almost every night.We will definitely return to Maui. Thanks for everything. Tom R. (Redondo Beach, California) |
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August
11, 2004 ~ Fiji ~ |
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| Mike
- The trip was beyond our expectations. You totally guided us to this affordable island and it was awesome. The Fijians were the most friendly people I have ever met when traveling. The food was amazing with so many choices at each meal. The accomodations at Matamanoa were great with an amazing view.... The diving was excellent. It beat the caribbean diving that I have done in the past. We had some minor boat problems(Matamanoa's boat was not working) but the Aquatrek boat came and got us. Unfortunately Ruth was not feeling good on the second day of diving and was not able to make it. We dove with the sharks and visited multiple reefs. The helicopter ride was the best. We both have a tendency to get sea sick so the short flight by copter was perfect. I felt like a "star" when we came flying into the island. Definitely worth the extra money to take the bird. Thanks for a wonderful 20th
anniversary. I couldn't have been more happy with everything. I gave
your greetings to Jill. She said you were quite the gentleman and singer
as well. |
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August
10, 2004 ~ Tahiti ~ |
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| Hi
Vanessa,
We had a fantastic time on our honeymoon!!! Thanks for all of your help. Our favorite by far was Mo'orea. We loved it and especially loved our overwater bungalow there. It was an excellent room. It was also nice to be able to walk places from the resort. We enjoyed renting bikes and snorkeling there. We liked Bora Bora Pearl Beach a lot but if we were to make recommendations, we'd recommend staying at a resort on the main island. Our accommodations were great, the Garden Room was beautiful. We just would have like to be able to get around more outside the resort. Bora Bora is so beautiful. Pricey though!! We also recommend the 4 X 4 tour. Tahiti was nice, but overall we'd recommend minimizing the time there (like we did) and spending time on the other islands. Our room was nice, the overwater bungalow wasn't as nice as in Mo'orea. But it was nice. The Tahiti Beachcomber Intercontinental is nice. We did rent a car there and drove around. the island. We had so much fun, our trip
home went well. So thanks, we appreciate all your help!! |
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August
10, 2004 ~ Fiji ~ |
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Hello
and thanks for writing to ask about our experience in Fiji. We had a fantastic
time. The people there are so friendly, we didn't want to leave (especially
on Tokoriki!). I would like to especially thank Sue
for doing such a fantastic job in figuring out what the perfect itinerary
would be. She paid close attention to little details, which really paid
off for us. We stayed at the Outrigger
on the Coral Coast for the first 3 days. Unfortunately, the weather wasn't
great (overcast and cool), but we used that to our advantage by taking
day trips to Nadi and Suva. That gave us a chance to meet some wonderful
people and see the mainland.
Going to Tokoriki was a blast... traveling by helicopter was definitely the way to go. Immediately upon landing on Tokoriki, we felt like we were among friends. We were greeted by the staff with a nice cold drink and a welcome song. After being there for just a couple of days, practically everyone on the staff knew us by name. The wedding was the pièce de ré·sis·tance. The wedding coordinator did an excellent job of organizing everything and even helped me get ready before the wedding. Getting married on the beach at sunset was a once in a lifetime experience that we will cherish forever. And the Tokoriki Resort saying of arriving a visitor but leaving as a friend is so true. We hope to get back there again someday, perhaps to renew our vows. Sincerely, |
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August
6, 2004 ~ Fiji ~ |
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| Lori,
The trip was great. I definitely will recommend it to friends and associates, also your service has been wonderful as well as your follow up. We did so many great things at Hideaway, to mention a few, Horse back riding, Scuba, snorkeling, running in the mountains, kayaking, fishing, dancing, skits/entertainment, dinner with locals, and just plain relaxing and shopping. Thanks for suggesting this place as it was worth more than it cost.. Thank you again and I look forward to booking through you next year. Alex M. (Vancouver,
Washington) |
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August
3, 2004 ~ Fiji ~ |
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| Bula
Mike,
Jon and I returned from our honeymoon a little bit more than a week ago and we were so sad to leave Fiji. We had a blast. Everything went smooth - no kinks what-so-ever. Rosies was great - they were very informative and accomodating. One driver pulled over in Nadi and insisted that we do some shopping while he waited. wow - great service. Matamanoa was beaufitul. We were so glad that we had the island experience - the Fiji experience would not be the same without making a trip out to the islands. So much to do on a small island with such nice people. You were right, the snorkeling was awesome. Jon even went for a scuba dive and said it was one of the best dives he has ever done... We were sad to leave Matamanoa but ready for a new adventure. We enjoyed Shangri-La. Accomodations were nice and we liked the variety of restaurants. The resort was quite overwhelming at first but we quickly found our way to the adult pool. The highlight of our trip was the river rafting. We loved every minute of it... If you are able to give a thumbs up to the company... please tell them that our guide Mosas was definitely the best. The river was pretty low and thus the rapids were mellow but none the less, being in the Fiji jungle was an experience that we won't forget. Our pictures don't even do it justice. Please send all of your clients on this trip!!! We appreciate the great service that you provided and will for sure seek out McCoy Travel again. We only wish we were still on an island in Fiji.... Vinaka, Marni and Jon D. (San Francisco, California) |
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August
3, 2004 ~ Fiji ~ |
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| Hello
Lori
Thank you so much for all your help before and during our trip to Fiji. We did go over to the Sheraton a day early from Malolo. It was a good move since Malolo was a little too small for our older kids. Though the staff was wonderful and the resort is beautiful, the only thing that saved that part of the trip was the every afternoon volleyball or rugby games and the opportunity to snorkel right off the beach from the bures. The Sheraton and the Outrigger both had afternoon volleyball games with the staff which my boys loved - they enjoyed that the most of the trip along with the white water Luva River rafting which was great. Outrigger and rivers fiji had the most friendly people - they were wonderful. I have to be honest - we are probably spoiled - we have Hawaii at our fingertips. Fiji was beautiful but very expensive and hard to get anywhere. We weren't able to snorkel at all from the Outrigger - it was very disappointing. When the tide was low, they closed the water in front of the resort. We will be over in Maui before the end of the year to check out the renovation of my Mom/s place. If you dont mind I hope to send you an email when I head your way - you have been wonderful. Thanks again. Sincerely, Jeri F. (Oak park, California) |
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August
2 , 2004 ~ Fiji ~ |
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| Bula
Melissa! Taveuni captured our hearts the moment from the moment the plane landed. What a pretty island….and the resort? It was more beautiful than we imagined. The staff at Taveuni Island Resort were absolute gems, the gardens were so lush and green, the Somosomo Strait so blue and sparkling, oh if only we were back there right now in the Vendimoni villa instead of back in the humdrum of everyday life. Wish you would have been there to have shared some time with us. Another time… Thank you for organizing this in such a hurry for us. We thanked you so many times whilst we were there enjoying ourselves. We told everyone we met at the resort about you. Hopefully they will contact you for their next holidays. It’s time for bed after a crappy first day back at work. Look forward to hearing from you, Eric and Julie M. (Mt. Waverly, Australia) |
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August
1 , 2004 ~ Hawaii ~ |
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| Hi Mark! Thanks so much for helping us plan the BEST trip/vacation/honeymoon of our lives!!! This was by far the best time we could have had and Amy and I are doing great. We are in the process of moving into our new home right now and tnings are very busy. We will e-mail you pictures as soon as we get a little unpacked. Thanks for all your help, and the gifts were a very much appreciated gesture, you are the best!!! Sincerely, Bobby T. (Irvine, California) |
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August
1 , 2004 ~ Fiji ~ |
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| Bula
Lori,
We got back last Sunday from
our around the world honeymoon. It was so amazing! Australia, Fiji,
Vegas, Ohio (to see family) and then back to London. We had such a good time in Fiji. The first stop was First Landing. This is exactly what we were looking for. Nice people, good pool. Then we were off to Blue Lagoon. This was the highlight of our Fiji trip. The people on board were so nice and friendly. Stopped at many little islands that were so beautiful. After that we went to Castaway Island. Flew in on the seaplane which was really cool. Our bure there was perfect. The meal plan was the right way to go and food was pretty good. Especially the homemade pizzas. The staff there weren't the friendliest but maybe it was because we were so spoiled with the other places. All in all Fiji was amazing. Not one day of bad of weather and Rosies worked out so well! Thank you so much for all the suggestions. Hope to use you guys in the
future. Looking at Tahiti and S. Africa for one of our next big trips. |
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July
30, 2004 ~ Pre Departure Hawaii ~ |
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| Dear
Mark, I am very happy with your service and have referred my brother (also planning a honeymoon) to use you for his trip. They are planning to go to Tahiti in February. ...... Now back to me... This is the exact package I'd like, same as you sent.... Richard S. (San Dimas, California) |
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July
30, 2004 ~ Hawaii ~ |
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| Melissa,
I wanted to thank you again for helping me with my unforgettable week in Princeville. Your effort and kindness was greatly appreciated. I look forward to the next trip! Jill S. (Los Altos, California) |
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July
30, 2004 ~ Pre Departure Fiji ~ |
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| Lori,
I want to thank you again for your help with the itinerary you
worked on for Bryon and I, it looks perfect. We were hoping for an intimate ceremony on the beach, could you
help me out with the details? All things in your favor, |
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July
26, 2004 ~ Australia/New Zealand/Fiji ~ |
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| Aloha
Hiapo
Just wanted to let you know that my "business trip" (it was - I swear it! at least the Australia and New Zealand part) was awesome! Australia and New Zealand were beautiful, and Fiji and Rarotonga were very restful and equally beautiful. If I ever go again, and it is quite possible because they want me to participate in additional seminars, I will contact you to make my plans again. Best regards, |
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July
25, 2004 ~ Australia / Fiji ~ |
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| Dear Mike
The trip "Down Under" was wonderful. Staying at the Crown Plaza was perfect! It was a block away from my Son's Apartment and worked as a perfect base camp for checking out Sydney. Sydney itself was magnificent - We loved it and can't wait to go back! The greatest aspect of the trip was not really about place, it was about people - I got to meet an entire side of my family - it was mind blowing! The Hideaway Resort worked very well for us also- your planning of the entire trip gets an A+, we did a couple of simply spectecular dives! My Son got certified as`a diver while we were there- I had to tell him it was all downhill from there as far as diving goes! Thanks again for everything- a CD will be headed your way very soon ! Bula Vinaka! Mike A. (Hemet, California) |
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July
23, 2004 ~ Fiji ~ |
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| Cindy
Thanks so much for helping us put this together. It would have been impossible to see as much as we did with no glitches, no missed connections, and no headaches without your guidance. Below is the link from some of our pictures. There are lots of them to sift through, but I thought you might enjoy. Vinaka, |
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July
23, 2004 ~ Hawaii ~ |
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July
22, 2004 ~ Fiji ~ |
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| Bula Mark,
The trip was spectacular! The Taveuni Island Resort staff was the most accomodating and friendly group we've met. They were so polite and helpful and really made the trip feel personal. The resort is beautiful and the Matalau
Villa is incredible! Thank you for putting the package We just got back and are getting settled, I'll be sure to send you details and photos in the coming weeks. Vinaka, |
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July
21, 2004 ~ Pre Maui Weddingmoon ~ |
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| Sue, I got our itinerary just a few minutes ago and printed it off. It looks perfect! I felt that you worked the hardest to help me find and plan the perfect wedding/honeymoon trip to Maui so I wanted to book this with you. I honestly appreciate all of your time spent with me and all of the extra work you put in. I look forward to some helpful hints over the next few months for planning the wedding. I forwarded the itinerary and your information out to everyone that had shown an interest in attending our wedding in Maui. So you may be getting emails and/or phone calls from those interested. I asked them to mention my name so that you would know they were with me and could find them air/condo/car rates similar to mine. Again, thank you very much for everything. Jill K. (Shelby Township, Michigan) |
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July
20, 2004 ~ Fiji ~ |
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| Bula
Lori,
Monica and I returned from Fiji on Sunday. We had a great time and were sad to come back. Thanks for your help. We will forward one or two pictures when we download them to the computer. Maravu was amazing. The hospitality extended by the staff was amazing. We highly recommend Maravu to your future clients. We stopped over at Matangi as well. I think a Maravu/Matangi combination would be truly special. A Maravu associate living in Nadi picked us up at the airport to take us shopping before our return flight to LA. The Rosie travel service was good and I highly commend the Rosie drivers for their knowledge and road safety. While Outrigger was nice, I would actually dissuade future clients from going there. It was large and impersonal. Clients could get the Outrigger experience at any resort they go to. Lastly, you should note that the $30 (Fijian) airport tax was already included in the tickets. We did not need to retain Fijian currency to pay this tax. Vinaka, Satish K. (Sangus, California) |
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July
20, 2004 |
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| Dear
Melissa, I just wanted to tell you that I am very impressed with McCoy Travel and yourself. You attended to every detail and the gifts were very much appreciated along with the personal notes. You are great! Regards, Mr. Chad G. (Salt Lake City, Utah) |
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July
19, 2004 ~ Fiji ~ |
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| Bula
Melissa, My wife and I really enjoyed our stay at Namale. It is a wonderful resort especially with the wonderful smiles from the staff at Namale. You hardly see a lot people that are so kind and caring and so hospitable. Our experience at Namale was exciting and real relaxing. The best experience was my wife learned how to swim because I wanted to go scuba diving or snorkeling. Thanks to Paul and Gordon at the dive shop for having the patience to teach Clare. A very big THANK YOU!!! to the staff in housekeeping for giving me advice and also getting the doctor to come over and see me and provide some antibiotics for a bug that I had. We were also honored that one of the staff at Namale invited us over for dinner to experience the Fijian way of living and experience their food. Now, if it wasn’t for you, I wouldn’t imagine how our honeymoon would be. You really took good care of our travel arrangements and made sure we had all the information and documents that were needed. Even went as far as making sure we had travel insurance which kept us on our budget. We really appreciate your business and look forward to meeting you if we visit Maui. In closing, we value great customer service and you indeed provide excellent service. You are a good asset with McCoy Travel and we hope to talk to you soon As they say in Fiji, Vinaka Vakalevu (Thank you very much) Clare & Blue O. (El Cajon, California) |
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July
12, 2004 ~ Fiji ~ |
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| Lori,
Fiji was AWESOME!!!! The Outrigger was beautiful and had fabulous food. They also organized activities all day to keep the guests entertained. Our first day at Outrigger was used to relax and unwind after the long travel. It was nice to get some sun, take a nap and catch up on some reading. On our second day, we took a day trip to Suva. That was fun. We walked around and did a little shopping. On our third day, we did a lot of the activities around the Outrigger. Like I said before, they did a great job of organizing activities. We went fishing on our fourth day. It was extremely rough, but I caught 3 different fish and Jennie was a trooper throughout the trip. Even though it was rough, we had lots of fun and have plenty of wonderful memories. At Matamanoa, we did a lot of relaxing, reading, swimming, hand line fishing, snorkeling (which was beautiful), and eating. It was a perfect way to finish our vacation. I'll make sure I send you some pictures once we get them scanned in. Next time we are in the mood for a south pacific vacation or a vacation to Hawaii, we will definitely contact you. I've also told a few other people about your company and how well you planned our vacation, so you may be getting a call from a few more people in Milwaukee or Chicago. Some of the people we met on vacation said how badly things went with traveling or with their first resort location due to their travel agent. Our honeymoon went by flawlessly. Jennie and I were so lucky to have found such a knowledgeable, professional, and friendly person as you to organize our honeymoon. Vinaka (I think that is how you say and spell thank you). Again, I will send pictures when I have them and thanks again. Paul M. (Milwaukee, Wisconsin) |
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July
11, 2004 ~ Hawaii ~ |
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| Joanne~
Mahalo for all your help in planning our "tenth anniversary"
trip to Maui and Kauai. We were very pleased with the accomodations at
the Maui
Prince, it was very private and secluded. Although the hotel was booked
to capacity, it felt like we had it all to ourselves. Mahalo to Joanne
for choosing such a great place for couples traveling without children.
In Kauai we stayed at the Hyatt
Regency. The grounds were a tropical paradise with a resort twist.
The ANARA spa was relaxing and beautiful. The activiites that Annette planned for us far surpassed our expectations. We enjoyed the sunrise bike down Haleakala, Kayaking in Kauai and surfing with the "Big Kahuna" surf school in Kihei, Maui. The Lahaina Luau was magnificent. The costumes were impecable and the food was plentiful. Ana and Craig S. (Cooper City, Florida) |
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09, 2004 ~ Hawaii ~ |
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| Troy
~ I got all of the vouchers...THANKS SO MUCH! You're the best...I can't wait 'til the man gets home to tell him of all the fun we're going to have... You are the most ROCKIN' 60 year old I know...and I can't wait to talk and plan more fun! Party on Troy! |
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05, 2004 ~ Fiji ~ |
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| Bula
Melissa, There are times in your life when people come into your life for a reason. You have been a part of our life for about two years now without even knowing us. Your website, especially on Fiji has been an escape for us when we need a ‘Fiji Fix’ between our holidays there. It’s surprising how rejuvenated you can feel after a long day at work and then spending an hour or so sharing your experiences via your travel diary. Ah, the genuine Fijian smile, the heady floral scents, the romantic sunsets and the massages….Close your eyes and you’re in Fiji. Thank you so much for taking us there whenever we needed it. We have met some wonderful people who have become good friends and we hold precious memories that have been a result of staying at Vatulele and Yasawa Island Resort. (from your website) Two
weeks ago we decided to it was time again for our real ‘Fiji Fix’
and made the phone call to Maui from Australia just to get a password
for more access to the website. What we got instead was the start of
a relationship. We wanted to book our holiday with someone who knows
and loves Fiji and its people. Thank you for your exceptional service
and friendliness in booking our stay at Taveuni
Island Resort. We are so thrilled to be your first Australian clients
and we will be doing all we can to grow your Oz client base. |
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| Minerva,
Yes, it would have
been nice to get together for a snack or drink, I guess I just assumed
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June
29, 2004 ~ Hawaii ~ |
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| Hi
Vanessa.
Just to let you know, we had a wonderful time. Thank you so much for making
all of the arrangements, we truly enjoyed everything.
We enjoyed the condo on Kauai so much, we would love to go back and stay there again sometime. The folks at the Radisson Kauai were wonderful and we thoroughly enjoyed the resort and the condo. Everything was picture perfect and there was an air conditioner! The condo was really nice. On the Big Island, the condo location was great-wonderful view from the porch. Just no air conditioning and a ton of bugs (I think this was because the condo was right on the beach and with all of the rocks). I would definitely utilize you again for our travel arrangements in the future though. You were great and very, very responsive to all of my numerous phone calls and followed through on everything. Car rental went without a glitch and the check in and check out processes at both condos was great. It was a trip we will never forget. So picture perfect memories. Some of the pictures we took could be postcards, they are so perfect. We had a wonderful celebration of our 25th Wedding Anniversary as well. Thank you again for your assistance in making this a truly memorable experience. Aloha! Stacy F. (Yucaipa, California ) |
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29, 2004 ~ Tahiti ~ |
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| Aloha
Vanessa
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I'm SO glad you were the one who got my information as well! I was looking at the hotel & am VERY excited about it! They have some Dolphin Honeymoon things. I was also looking at the spa, but it was ALL in French and I was having technical problems trying to decipher it all. But, it looks gorgeous. I'm very excited to hear from you. Thank you SO much for your help! Staci S. (Congers, New York) |
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June
23, 2004 ~ Pre Departure - Fiji ~ |
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| Cindy
-- Bula, Bula to you too! Thanks so much for the info. and for attempting to get me copies of some of Joanne's pictures of Wadigi. I want you to have a picture of Robin and me so that you at least have an idea about who you're visiting with. I want to sincerely thank you again for all your help in getting our trip set up and for being so nice and fun to deal with. We hope to make it to Hawaii next year with some friends of ours who have a time share on the Big Island. If we do, I will make every effort to get over to Maui one day to visit you and Melissa and the gang. Have a great weekend. Blessings to all of you. Chris W. (Altus, Oklahoma) |
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June
23, 2004 ~ Hawaii ~ |
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| Melissa, Last year I booked a golf vacation for my son and I through your agency and received a great value and had a wonderful time. This year I immediately thought of your agency when I planned a Hawaiian vacation with my girlfriend, Julia. I then had the good fortune to receive the services of Troy. I spoke with him for a few moments describing my desires along with the needs and requirements for my girlfriend. Troy quickly set out an itinerary that met all these needs. With strict limitations on departure dates, namely one, he put together a flight schedule that was perfect. His suggestions that we stay at the Hapuna Prince Hotel on the Big Island and the Hyatt Regency on Kauai with a 5-3 split on the stays was perfect. All of the above was accomplished in mere minutes. Troy maintained regular contact with me from booking through departure. His welcoming gifts at the hotel were very thoughtful. What particularly impressed me was his call to me at the Hapuna Prince to see if there was any service he could provide. As you can tell, I am a truly satisfied customer. In the coming years I plan on returning to Hawaii along with trips to Tahiti and Fiji. I look forward to working with Troy in the future to planning all my travel needs. Sincerely, John F. (Beverly Hills, California) |
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23, 2004 ~ Fiji ~ |
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23, 2004 ~ Hawaii ~ |
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| Aloha
Minerva! Thanks for your call while we were in Hawaii. I fully intended to contact you back before we left, but we were pretty busy and time got away from me. The trip was “just what the doctor ordered.” Jenn and I had a great time. We could both have stayed a LOT longer. We loved the sunrise above the clouds and bike ride
down the mountain, snorkeling at Molokini and Black Rock, the beautiful
drive around the West Maui Mountains and to Hana. We truly enjoyed the
fresh fish and outdoor dining, as well as the aquarium, arboretum and
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June
23, 2004 ~ Pre Departure - Hawaii ~ |
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| Aloha
Melissa, Thank you so much for everything!!!!!!!!! I received your forwarded confirmation letter after I came home from work. I am in the process of completing two spec. houses in a nearby town and I am running out of time to wrap up before we leave for Hawaii. Boy, are you a blessing to us. You sure saved the day with your quick resolve of my mistake. Pat and I are looking forward to getting together with you in Maui for dinner. I will call when we get settled in. Thanks again, Pam M. (Nipomo, California) |
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June
23, 2004 ~ Hawaii ~ |
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| Dear
Melissa,
I just wanted to tell you that I am very impressed with McCoy Travel and yourself. You attended to every detail and the gifts were very much appreciated along with the personal notes. You are great! Regards, |
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June
22, 2004 ~ Fiji ~ |
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| Hi Lori, Thank you very much for arranging our travel to Fiji. Everything went very smoothly and you saved us some money. Our stay at Jean Michel Cousteau's was beyond our expectations. The staff was the friendliest we have experienced anywhere. The food was outstanding. Quite gourmet, yet nice and light for a tropical setting. The resort itself is just beautiful--far nicer than shown on the web or in the brochure. We were staying in an ocean point bure and just loved it. Very spacious with a huge deck and of course an oceanfront view. They have just remodeled the pool area and it is stunning. They are landscaping the grounds with lots of tropical flowers, fish ponds and even a frog pond. In addition, there is the best kids club we have found. This kept our son quite busy. It also allows for quiet kid-free meals and a quiet pool area, as the kids have their own brand new pool and slide. The diving was amazing. We did 12 dives during the week and saw the most beautiful coral anywhere, plus tons of fish. The reefs are very healthy and the dive team very helpful. Like it's sister resort, the Post Ranch Inn, this resort is in a league of its own. It is perfect for both active families or romantic couples. Regards |
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June
22, 2004 ~ Pre Departure - Fiji ~ |
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, Everything looks good. Thank you for your excellent service, patience and help throughout this planning process I really, really appreciate it. Thanks, Rachael C. (Coconut Creek, Florida) |
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21, 2004 ~ Fiji ~ |
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We made it home but we are still suffering from jet lag....... happily suffering is probably a better description. Fiji was all that we expected and more! Both of the resorts were simply outstanding..... and even though the weather was less than good ( we had heavy rains for 5 of the 7 days there ) it was made less unbearable by the staffs of both Qamea and Maravu. The wedding was held in the main bure as a precaution, but the rain stopped just hours before the actual ceremony and it went very well. Sia ( the Qamea wedding coordinator) handled every facet exceptionally well, and for that we are most thankful. The bures at Maravu were in our honest opinion much nicer than Qamea's, but the beachfront island setting and the staff at Qamea were exceptional and more than made up for the small difference. We did some sailing, snorkeling, lots of beachcombing, visited the local village on Qamea, and managed to sneak one dive in on the last day we could. We met quite a few very interesting people and look forward to new friendships made for the future. All in all it was a wonderful experience and we will definitely be traveling back to Fiji again. Thanks again for all of your help with our trip. You did a very admirable job putting it together and both Lyna and I have nothing but appreciation for your help. We are still sifting through the pictures and video...and will forward some to you soon. Thanks again Mark! Best Regards, Lyna & Michael F. (Clermont, Florida) |
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June
12 , 2004 ~ Hawaii ~ |
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We just returned from Hawaii and the Four Seasons Hualalai. It was wonderful!! Everything worked out extremely well. Thank you soooo much for your professional help. We will definitely use you again. Al Farr (Colorado Springs, Colorado) |
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June
12 , 2004 ~ Fiji ~ |
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Hope you are doing well. Jamie and I wanted to thank you for your assistance in sending us to Matamanoa. What a fantastic honeymoon!! What an amazing island!! What wonderful staff!! If I could sell everything and just live there I would in a heartbeat! I have traveled quite extensively
to different parts of the world and have never felt so welcomed. It
was also the first time my wife and I have been able to travel internationally
together and I don't know how we could top that. The beach front bure
is a must! Our biggest challenge was adjusting from our fast paced hectic
lives to "FIJI TIME!" I have to tell you when you learn to
relax and just take it all in it really is amazing. The only downer
of the trip was having to pack our bags and say good-bye. The local staff made us feel at home. I could go on and on about Seko, Peter, Semi, Tom, Serilo, Anna, Rebecca, Vuni.. to name a few. The songs every night, fishing trips, basket weaving, kava ceremonies, sailing, crab racing, fijian dancing, and snorkeling filled our days with something to do when we wanted activities but the real beauty is being ok with just sitting and staring at the ocean. I hope you have the chance to make others as happy with this trip as we were. Thanks again, Jeff and Jamie D. (Tallahassee, Florida) |
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June
9 , 2004 ~ Fiji ~ |
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| Mark
-- Thanks! We had a great time. Maravu was wonderful. It's a beautiful place and the staff there was so nice. They knew our names within hours of us arriving. We'll send some pics as soon as we get ourselves organized. Matamanoa was also really nice and we're glad that we had the small island resort experience. But Maravu was the best all round. Thanks again for setting us up on such a memorable trip. Eric O. (Menlo Park, California) |
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June
9 , 2004 ~ Hawaii ~ |
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Hi
Sue,
The honeymoon was pure paradise! We loved every minute of it and all of
the special little touches made it even more special. The kind notes and
the great Kauai book are greatly appreciated. They made us feel welcome!Thank you so much for all of your help and guidance with everything. I will definitely be recommending you to all of my soon-to-be-married friends if they are planning a honeymoon to Hawaii. I wish that we were still there but hope to go back some day. I have attached a photo for you. We had just arrived at the Four Seasons Wailea after a very long day of traveling and this beautiful scenery was there to greet us! All the best, Amy and Michael C. (Toronta, Canada) |
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| Dear
Mark, This e-mail is way over due but you have not been forgotten! Molly and I want to thank you SO much for the wonderful and perfect details that you took care of for us regarding our trip to Qamea in February. Qamea could not have been friendlier and nicer. The 2 owners made us and everyone there feel very welcomed and appreciated on a daily basis. All the workers knew our names and made a point to speak to us as much as possible. The rooms were beautifully furnished. The shower was part of our individual bungalow but was outside and a delight to be in. The food was that of a 5 star restaurant. They offered anything we wanted for breakfast and then we ordered our lunch and dinner at breakfast from a choice of 3 entrees for each. There were always lots of fruits and salads offered. Qamea Island Resort is very important to the villagers that live on the island and on Taveuni Island. We were given several opportunities to learn their culture and traditions from interacting with the adult and children living on the islands. Molly and I ended up scuba diving every day even though it was very overcast and even rained a couple of the days. There were only 5 of us that went scuba diving each day. Ben, the head diving master, had us go on great dives and was always very involved and concerned about our safety and education of the sea life. Upon our departure all the staff gathered while we boarded a boat to go back to Taveuni Island. EVERY connection that you made for us was right there waiting for us without an exception. We heard some horror stories from some people that did not go through you or Rosie's transportation. Our transportation from Taveuni to Qamea was very special. It was just Molly and I. The owner picked us up at this small airport in Taveuni, drove about 20 minutes to the coast where we met a small motorboat. We met the boat at a very remote piece of beach that was next to some pineapple field and we had to step into the water to get to the boat. Coming back we met at a different spot but just as remote and in the wild. Well, it was the best vacation ever!! Molly is finishing up her semester at the University of Queensland in Brisbane. Before leaving her we toured Sydney and did scuba diving at Heron Island on the Great Barrier Reef. Our best diving was in Qamea Island. As a tour planner, I think you should go to Qamea. The 2 owners- I forget their names- said that you have sent several guests there and they have had only great things to say about you. The owners work extremely hard to make this a first class resort. You will love it!!!! Thank you again, Mark!! Write if you have any questions!! Best regards, Polly O. (Newport Beach, California) PS Thank you for calling and checking on us while we were there. That was the nicest thing you did! |
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May
25 , 2004 ~ Fiji ~ |
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| Bula
Melissa,
Wanted to let you know how awesome Wadigi was. It was truly amazing. We are very fortunate that Hal found you, because I would not have discovered Wadigi on my own. Granted, we did not actually go to the other resort, but I can't imagine it even comes close. I'm conflicted--I want Wadigi to do well, get all the attention it deserves, yet I don't want anyone else to know about it. In the future I will skip the magazine searches and just call you. Thanks again. |
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May
13 , 2004 ~ Tahiti ~ |
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| Dear
Vanessa,
Thanks for all your help. I appreciate your kindness
and patience in helping me plan a wonderful honeymoon (Tahiti). I heard
about McCoy Travel from a friend of a friend who planned a trip with
the agency ~ 5 years ago. He stated that the trip was amazing and your
help was greatly appreciated. |
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12 , 2004 ~ Fiji ~ |
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| Bula
Joanne,
Again, I just wanted to say Thank YOU for all your
help in making this an unforgettable weddingmoon to Fiji. We couldn't
ask for anything more. Sincerely, |
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May
6 , 2004 ~ Hawaii ~ |
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| Hi
Melissa,
Just wanted to drop you a quick note to thank McCoy Travel for all the help in making our trip to Hawaii a perfect one. I was lucky to stumble into Troy through the internet after spending a tremendous amount of time trying to get a handle on places to stay in Kauai, Maui and Oahu. After providing Troy with a list of places I had been looking at, there were many, he was able to provide a great deal of guidance and advice on the best way to spend my travel dollars. Being Canadian, that's somewhat of a priority, EH! Troy was great to deal with and understood my budget situation and worked hard to provide me the best bang for our Canadian Buck. He was able to provide a lot of good insight into places to see and things to do. My wife was thrilled with it all and admitted it was well worth the nine flights even though she hates to fly. I will definitely recommend McCoy Travel to anyone traveling to your part of world.
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4 , 2004 ~ Fiji ~ |
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| Bula
Lori, It seems I said that word a million times in Fiji and just for jokes I say it here sometimes. People look at me confused, I just laugh. If they only could experience what I did, they would want to say (Bula), Hello like that all the time. Anyway, where do I begin, well first off, Rosies travel was wonderful every transfer. We loved Pato. We even took him for lunch to McDonalds, he says he's never had it before, it's to expensive for him to feed his family. Castaway was absolutely breathtaking. I got to see most all the islands on the Tiger IV because Castaway was one of the last stops. I will have to say, this was the most beautiful island of all. Just for kicks, my husband and I took a Catamaran over to Malolo. It was nice. We toured the island, got a drink and just sat back. I'm still glad it worked out with Castaway though. We were going to take a day trip to Mana, the other island we were going to stay on, but a guest did the day trip and said it was okay. He said the Japanese owned the island and that was pretty much who was on the island. That's okay for me, however, he said Castaway is an island of it's own. I did end up getting my certificate for Diving at Castaway. Trudy, Geof's wife was my dive master for my four open water dives. Please tell your Mike at McCoy, that if anyone asks what island to go to get certified, send them to Castaway. With my own experience I would recommend it time and time again. The boat, the dive spots, the people were incredible. So, after leaving with tears from Castaway, and I'm serious, we went on the Blue Lagoon cruise. That was wonderful, the islands we went to, the food and especially the people were great. I got to scuba dive again in the Yasawa islands, that day the current was a little strong, but it worked out great. Then we were off to Hideaway, we requested Pato again and he gave us a little tour on the way down. The island of Viti Levu is so green and mountainous. The resort at Hideaway was nice, I loved my room, it was very spacious and we had a nice view. The weather was rainy most every day, but the sun was out in the morning until about 1pm. The best part about Hideaway was the people we met. We ended up hanging out with one american, 2 aussies and 2 from england. We ate dinner 4 nights with them. We took a cab to the Outrigger and had dinner there then took another cab to the Warwick and danced until 2:30am. That was fun. I also got to dive at Hideaway, the current was strong again, but the dive experience was great. Mike and I talked such great things about Castaway that our friends wanted to do a day trip there. Rosies called Castaway and they said they were full for day trippers. Well, we personally called them because we got to know the staff so well over there. They remembered us and let us come over. So on our last day, Saturday, Mike and I had Rosies, Pato again, take us right to the Harbor to catch the day trip boat and our friends took the bus. He all went BACK to Castaway until 4:15pm. We got back at 6pm, caught our plane and came home. The reason that we wanted to go back is because, it was so stormy and windy that morning we left at first that we did not get to say good bye to any of our Castaway staff friends, did not get any souvenirs and in all reality, we loved the experince at Castaway sooooooo much, that we wanted to have one more day there. When we got off the boat to Castaway the second time, the Castaway staff that we became close to smiled so big, laughed and gave us a big hug. They could not believe they saw us again, and neither did we them. So I took pictures of our Castaway staff friends, got my souvenirs and had the time of my life. The friends we brought with us were mesmerized by Castaway, they looked at me and said, "Kari and Mike, thanks for taking us here, this is Paradise". The weather at Hideaway and the beaches were kinda disappointing. The morning of Sat. was raining AGAIN. When we got to the Harbor the sun was blazing and at Castaway the weather was 80 and sunny AGAIN. The only nice weather we had was in the Mamanuca islands and the Yasawa islands, 80 and sunny every day. When I do it again, I'll go back to that area instead of the Coral Coast. Don't get me wrong, that resort was nice and so were the people, but the experince on Castaway and the cruise I'll never forget. So that's my story and thank you for all of your accommodations. Fiji was definitely the best vacation I have ever had, thanks to you,Castaway and the Blue Lagoon Cruise. Vinaka Kari and Mike C. (White Lake, Michigan) |
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22 , 2004 ~ Fiji ~ |
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| Hi
Melissa, Thank you for everything you have done. You have gone above and beyond my expectations on this matter. Both myself and Tara as well as my father are very pleased with what will be done for us. I just want to let you know that you will have not only my business in the future, but also the business of my family, friends, and physician colleagues at the hospital. I will be your unofficial Midwest spokesperson for wonderfully put together getaways. I am so glad I came across your website and will be pushing it for anyone I know who wants a wonderful getaway. Corey C. (Kansas City, Missouri) |
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April
16 , 2004 ~ New Zealand ~ |
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| Hi
Melissa.
We're at Mollies and having a great time. Thank you so much for the flowers and the candy. It was really thoughtful of you. Last night, Jack, who is the house manager, came to our room and serenaded us and our friends for a couple of hours - played our piano and sang to us -what an experience! We went all over Auckland yesterday and dropped down the city tower on a rope. Crazy. Thanks for your help. Larry and Elaine S. (Beverly Hills, California) |
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April
15 , 2004 ~ Fiji ~ |
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| Sue,
The trip looks great. Looks like you were able to get Tokoriki for the end as hoped for! Once again thanks for your help. You've done another wonderful job on short notice. You, as before, have been efficient, knowledgeable and most of all fun to work with! Hopefully Paul and I will be able to go to Fiji now that both sons have done their thing! You'll be the first to know because we'll be asking for your help! Best wishes to you and your family. Enjoy little Tommy --- they grow up so fast! Before you know it you will be planning a honeymoon too! Just remember, every year gets better. Mine still are! Sincerely, Gayle M. (Nashville, Tennessee) |
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April
5 , 2004 ~ Hawaii ~ |
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| Dear
Joanne, We had the absolutely best time at the Grand Wailea in Maui!! Thank you for all your help and recommendations.We are even considering going back to Maui next March break so I already have a few questions for you. Do you ever get any deals on Suites at the Grand Wailea? Also, we saw a suite at the Fairmont Kea Lani that had a microwave in it and a separate tv area. We found the food delicious but very expensive. Our kids were craving kraft dinner and hotdogs so it would be nice to have a kitchenette area if possible. Any recommendations?? Thanks again for all the travel arrangements. What a great experience. Katrine and Charles R. (Toronto, Canada) |
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23 , 2004 ~ Fiji ~ |
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| Mike,
here we are almost to the end of our stay in Rarotonga and having a wonderful
time everywhere. We certainly appreciate all the research you did in our
behalf and just had a wonderful experience and time at Shangri
La Fijian Resort and it seems that Jennifer enjoyed it also. A very
good recommendation. Thanks again. Betty and Bob A. (Lexington, Massachusetts) |
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23 , 2004 ~ Hawaii ~ |
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| Minerva
- Thanks again for all your help. I appreciate not only that you are so friendly and willing, but you follow through, do what you say you will and are very customer-service oriented. It has been a pleasure communicating with you through this process. Kim C. (Fullerton, California) |
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Melissa,
I'm in Christchurch
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4 , 2004 ~ Tahiti ~ |
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| Dear
Mike,
We wanted to take a moment and say "THANKS" for the great Bora Bora honeymoon package you put together for us. Le Meridien Hotel and their staff were great. The location was perfect. The overwater bungalow we ended up getting was 2nd from the end in the deep water. Awesome resort. Take a look at some of our awesome pictures. (click here for photo gallery) Thanks a bunch. PS: As you may have noticed, Arlene is starting to look for another vacation package. Talk to you soon. Arnold &
Arlene D. (Annandale, Virgina) |
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| Dear
Hiapo,
Just wanted you to know how wonderful our trip to Hawaii was! The condos at Makena Surf and at the Kiahuna Plantations were beautiful and perfect for us. They both had gorgeous views, were very well furnished and were perfect for us. The weather could not have been better and we came home relaxed, full of seafood and tanned. We ate at many great restaurants and found fresh fish and shrimp that we cooked ourselves. It was a shock to come back to brown and grey scenery and weather!! We ended up up-grading our vehicles as with 4 adults and golf clubs we needed more space. We went from one end of Kauai to the other. Everyone we met was so friendly and helpful. Thanks for your help, especially given it was such late planning. If (and hopefully when) we can return, we will make sure and give you a call. Have a nice day, Marilyn H. (Dickson, Tennessee) |
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February 26 , 2004 ~ Hawaii ~ |
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| Hi
Joanne. We're home. We had such a layover
in LA. It was hard to get adjusted to all the noise again. Hana
is so quiet. As far as my bag: they couldn't find a driver, so I had them
put it on a Pacific Wing flight and it finally got to me on Saturday night.
They never did ask for a credit card number or anything, so I don't think
I will be paying for it. Hana was beautiful, and coming from somewhere where it doesn't rain that much, we even enjoyed the rain. It was so nice to meet you and thank you for all your help. * * * * * * * * * * * Lea Ann B. (St. George, Utah) |
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February
26 , 2004 ~ Tahiti ~ |
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| Hi Mike.
Thanks for setting up our Bora Bora honeymoon. It was awesome and had a really great time. We plan on going back for our 10 year anniversary. Wanted to ask your opinion on which Carribbean Island would you recommend? I was looking at St. Thomas. Arlene M. (Annandale, Virginia) |
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February
26 , 2004 ~ Fiji ~ |
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| Mike-
As you might recall, my wife Ofelia and I went on our honeymoon last November and you put it together for us. We had an awesome time! I thought you might like a little feedback: The Koro Sun was our favorite. By far the best things were the people and the food. The staff were the nicest bunch of people we've ever met - "no" isn't in their vocabulary. Also, the food was extraordinary. 3 meals/day were included in the base price - and we looked forward to every one. Each meal was at least 3 courses, and every lunch and dinner were unique. They grow and harvest all of their own fruit on the land right there - it was fresh everyday and all of it was delicious. The scuba diving was good. The scenery was good. The golf course wasn't in very good shape. There really isn't a beach. The snorkling was very good. The kayaking and mountain biking were also fun. They took us to a Fijian village one evening where many of the workers are from - they did the whole song and dance routine with the Kava et al - great experience. In general Vanua Levu was more laid-back and less commercialized than Viti Levu, and the people were more friendly. We went into Savu-Savu one of the days, and the best part was the bus ride with the locals. Natadola Beach Resort was nice and we had a great time there, but in general it didn't feel quite as much like home as the Koro Sun. The food isn't all-inclusive and wasn't nearly as good (but it wasn't bad by any means). The beach was nice - lots of entrepreneurs trying to sell you horseback rides and various trinkets. Great snorkeling right off of the beach. Staff was nice, but not as warm as at the Koro Sun. We went into Nadi one of the days, and it was ok - but a few people were quite rude. Overall we would recommend both places that we stayed, but we would rather return to the Koro Sun. All in all we had an incredible honeymoon, and we'd like to thank you for helping us get it all together. Thanks- |
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February
11 , 2004 ~ Fiji ~ |
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| Mark
- Your clients Priscilla & Molly O. (Newport Beach, California) are here now, and cannot say enough good things about you, and how helpful you were in organizing their vacation. Good work! The staff at Qamea |
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February
8, 2004 ~ Fiji ~ |
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| Bula
Melissa,
THANK YOU!!!! Mike and I had the best vacation we
have ever had!! Namale
is fabulous, Fiji is beautiful and the people we met made the vacation
wonderful! There was a Life Mastery seminar going on the week we were
there, so aside from the interior designers (that were very busy) and
then the photographers (Namale is going to be featured in a magazine
this summer), Mike and I were the only people there. We had a ball!!!
We loved our bure (Nanise), the weather was fabulous, we ate lunch almost
every day at the blow hole deck, loved going to church in Vivilli, the
food was delicious, adored the fiji people. Especially Isaac and Nui,
from the dive shop. We spent most of our days down by the pool, Mike
played ping pong with all the guys while I laid in the pool. We snorkeled
and saw a shark and Nui helped me conquer my fear of scuba diving and
I went twice. I don't think I let go of his hand once when we were under
the water. He was so kind and helpful and really wanted me to have a
good time, it was my favorite part of our vacation. I still can't believe
that I actually went diving! Robyn J. (Duluth, Minnesota) |
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February
4 , 2004 ~ Fiji ~ |
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Travel ,![]() I just remembered, Ashley and I never sent you pictures from our Fiji honeymoon in November at Matamanoa. This island was wonderful, a perfect blend of activities and relaxation. The best part about this island was making friends with the staff and the SNORKELING!! It was my first time and I was amazed! The whole island was surrounded by our own private reef. It was beautiful and very private. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone wanting a private island getaway without having to spend a fortune. Great food, songs and serenades every night at dinner, trips to the staff's village.....I could go on and on. Not to mention the fact we never missed a transfer! Everything was perfectly planned. Thanks for making our honeymoon so perfect McCoy Travel!!
Thanks again!! Sincerely, |
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| Janaury
16, 2004 ~ Hawaii ~ |
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Travel... We had a wonderful time in Maui! Our condo at the Kaanapali Alii was fabulous. My wife and kids and I all liked the fact that we were right on the beach and could come and go from our patio door. We thoroughly enjoyed the Old Lahaina Luau and had a great time on the whale watching trip. We got to see many whales right from our condo as well. Thanks for arranging everything. I'm sure we will be back in touch with you when our travel plans include Hawaii or Polynesia. Thanks again. Chuck L. (Dallas, Texas) |
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January
13, 2004 ~ Tahiti ~ |
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Travel...
YOU RULE…We had the best trip of our whole
lives. I will send you pictures when we get them developed. It was just
incredible, and everything was perfect. |
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January
2, 2004 ~ Fiji ~ |
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| McCoy
Travel ... Had a great time in Fiji! Almost didn't come back. Thanks for all the help and next time we travel I'll give you a call. Regards Paul L. (Seattle, Washington) |
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