Bula Mark,
Merry Christmas and thanks once again for recommending Taveuni Palms to your clients.They were such lovely guests and they both actually burst into tears when they arrived. They said they couldn’t believe how beautiful the villa and grounds were. I thought you may like to see their comments they left ion our guest book..

“The welcome we received when we stepped off the plane made us feel like family immediately. The view from our villa was breathtaking and our private acre of paradise and private beach was the most beautiful place we have ever seen. Our wedding was unlike anything we could’ve hoped for elsewhere. This was a honeymoon vacation of a lifetime and a dream come true. The staff are amazing, so friendly and accommodating to our every need. Earl went out of his way to teach us to snorkel and kayak.

We had the most wonderful time – enjoyed snorkeling, swimming, hiking, the waterfalls are marvelous!!! Everywhere we went on the island we were greeted with warm friendly smiles. The food was the best we have tasted in our entire lives. We have made friends for life and will never forget you all”.

Vinaka and Moce
J. and J. Embry
North Carolina
Romantic Fiji Wedding

Have a great New Year Mark.
Warm regards
Kelly
Taveuni Palms
Fiji

Hi Melissa,
I wanted to send you a quick note to thank you for the fabulous accommodations you set up for my new husband and I. Everything was perfect! We felt great to receive the lei greeting, we were pleasantly surprised with the car, and the hotel and their staff were fabulous! We’re very appreciative of all the extras we received by booking our Hawaii honeymoon through you. Thank you so much for all of your time and efforts in making our honeymoon as spectacular as it was!!!|
Sincerely,
N. Gonzalez
California
Maui Honeymoon

Hey Mike,
Sorry we missed your call the other day. Our trip to Aussie was amazing - we almost extended while we were there, but then recalled that we have to work for a living. Thanks for all of your help!
E. Abdelnour
Texas
Queensland Reef and Rainforest Trip

Dear Melissa,
Thank you for assisting us with our Tauck tour to Australia and New Zealand. You made our booking, travel arrangements, and visa application run smoothly, as well as making sure all was in order. We wanted an overview in 3 weeks of that area of the world. We were pleased with the tour guide, the accommodations, food, variety of activities and sites. We had thought that traveling with 41 people would be cumbersome but our efficient tour guide kept us in line. She needed to vary the trip when Mt Cook was too cloudy to fly into. We had a medical emergency in the group that she efficiently took care of. She always had a “fantastic” attitude as she greeted us each morning.
Thank you, Sincerely,
S. & B. Moksnes
Hawaii
Outback Tour

Vanessa,
Everything was just fabulous (although we lost the memory chip to our camera :( ). Your help was tremendous and surely will recommend you to my friends!
Thanks,
R. Sheth
Illinois
Hawaiian Getaway

Melissa,
This is just a quick note to say that Lori Evans has been my contact and that this is the best service I have received to date. Only sad thing is that I can not get this good of service at home.
Thank you and merry x-mas!!!!!!
D. Van Keulen
Canada
Fabulous Fijian Honeymoon

Bula Melissa,
The trip to Fiji was magical!!! The hotel was very beautiful and the food was lovely. The wedding was very nice.
It was the best day of my life and thank you for your services. Lori was so helpful and she made all the difference in the world. I look forward to using your services again!

ps. wow you girls really have the life! I enjoy reading of your amazing travels!!! I got into the wrong line of work it looks like!
Aloha,
MRS. J. Robins !!
Florida
Fabulous Fiji Wedding

Melissa,
Everything was great..... Robin did a great job setting up the hotels, air and cars for our honeymoon. We had no problems and had a wonderful honeymoon! The best thing about the trip ( well I better say that it was time spent with my wife since it was my honeymoon!) so the second best thing was being at the Grand Hyatt in Kauai during the Grand Slam and meeting a couple of my favorite golfers!.
Thanks,
V. Monish
Michigan
Hawaiian Honeymoon

Cindy,
Welcome back from Fiji and thank you very much for the phone call. Trish and Ron have been incredibly helpful and currently I don’t have nay new questions… but beware I still might before we leave. Everyone is getting very excited and have started the count down! I also wanted to let you know that I gave your contact information to a friend and co-worker who is considering making arrangements for a group motorcycle tour around the big island of Hawaii. I told him how great you and the entire McCoy Travel team have been. Hope he calls or email’s you.
L. Williksen
Washington
Family Christmas in Fiji

Mike,
I want to make sure and let you know what a great job you did handling our family vacation to Fiji. We were especially grateful for having you when we went to check in for our flight home and our seats had been pre assigned in a great spot toward the front of the plane where we could utilize the bassinet for Leo. You were not exaggerating when you said the people of Fiji were nice, they are wonderful. The Resort was wonderful and lovely, we truly did relax and enjoy our family.
Again, thank you so much and I look forward to booking our next holiday with you. I'm thinking Hawaii!
Have a wonderful Christmas and God Bless you and your family!
L. Lewandowski
Minnesota
Fijian Family Getaway

Hi Mark,
Just wanted to drop a quick note and say 'thank you' for your help. We had a great time in Fiji; the scenery, cuisine, and friendly staff were all top-notch! It was a wonderful trip and we were happy to be able to experience a culture so different from our own. We'll be in touch to look into an Alaskan Cruise for next year...
Thanks!
L. Teague
North Carolina
Romantic Fiji Honeymoon

Bula Melissa!
I wanted to comment on a couple of items regarding our 2 week trip/wedding in Fiji:
1) Your agency is very responsive and we appreciated the numerous emails before and after we left and the recent card from Hiapo. You guys were great!
2) The Fijians are the nicest people in the world!
3) Qamea and Yasawa resorts are absolutely amazing. Qamea will stand out as the most unpretentious, accommodating and overall nicest place we have ever stayed; we felt like part of the Qamea family and spent several nights chatting with the manager Shelly, and Ron and Bryce, the owners. Yasawa is a little more formal, but facilities were a bit nicer and the beach absolutely amazing! I vote Yasawa as the best place to get married, and I grew up in a beach town!
We will most definitely use McCoy again. Please keep us updated on all your recent trips and recommendations. We are looking at going to Tahiti/Moorea next year!
W. & S. Anderson
California
Happy Fiji Weddingmoon

Aloha Melissa,
First of all I have to thank you for all your assistance and your personal advice, thanks to you we had a GREAT honeymoon, Hawaii is a paradise, every place that we see was like if we were inside of a movie, beautiful, a lot of green, and colors, we really had a great time over there, people at the hotels were very very nice with us, Both hotels were just perfect, you made great selections for us. Kauai Marriott was amazing, it was a BIG hotel. We really enjoyed the Maui Prince, the luau and Haleakala at 6 o'clock in the morning, we woke up early in order to see when the sun comes, It was very very cold but it really worth, we took some pictures with the red nose :)
I can't explain you what we feel over there, It was the best trip that we ever had and the best honeymoon that we can imagine. We had a very good experience and I have no doubt to call you again for another trip, just we need to save some money :) Thank you for always take care of us, your recommendations were just perfect for us, everything was well planned we felt very very special, we don't need to worry about something because everything was ready for us, this experience exceed our expectations, Here are some pictures so you can know how we look like...
Thanks a lot....
M. Fernandez
Mexico
Romantic Hawaiian Honeymoon

Aloha Melissa,
We had a wonderful time!!! Lori found the drop-dead gorgeous beach condo for us...and we were not disappointed. We would definitely stay there again (unless we can come up with the one million plus dollars to buy one!!!). The snorkeling right in front of our condo was excellent!!!!
Thanks again!!!!
K. Weitzel
Washington
Beautiful Maui Vacation

Aloha Melissa,
I relayed to Robin that we could not have been more pleased with the rental home that Robin found for us. It met our needs perfectly. There were 6 adults among us so I'm sure each has their own single special memory. We all thought the Feast at Lele was excellent and loved our meal at Pacifico's. We are very pleased with the service of your company. Lahaina was great.
E. Turner
Texas
Family Trip to Hawaii

Hi Lori!
Oh my god..it's so beautiful in Fiji...I think there are still claw marks on the palm tree that they had to drag me away from! haha! We decided after staying on Vanua Levu, if we ever went back there's no way we could stay at any other bure there other than that.....it's so perfect. As Tom said "we are now 'bure snobs' " hee hee. Trust me..we are spreading the Fiji word...I was trying to talk Vanessa into needing an assistant! Question too....we are actually coming back to Hawaii (Maui) next August for my cousin's wedding. Last time when we went there we stayed at the Lahaina Shores Beach Resort and really liked it...ocean front room. Can you look into that for me? Well, time to get back to work...it's really crazy with Thanksgiving! Happy Turkey Day and I will stay in touch...but it was definitely an amazing time and your service was fabulous!!
Thanks Lori!
California
Fabulous Fijian Honeymoon

Minerva,
We had a wonderful vacation! Thank you, thank you, thank you. I'll call you next week.. It's about 30 degrees here, after about 20 last night. I miss your islands already!
Best regards,
B. Travisano
Connecticut
Retirement Celebration to Hawaii

Bula Lori,
Well here is our report on Fiji. We have owned our condo in Maui since 1988 and have been there so many times we have lost count. However, if we were to rate Maui a 10 then Fiji would be a 15. I think that our evaluation is based on our, including your’s and Melissa’s, selection of islands. If we had stayed at one of the resorts on Viti Levu we may have considered Fiji equal with Maui; the difference was the selection of remote islands. I have NEVER been on a vacation where I forgot completely about work and didn’t feel the least bit guilty about not caring. We will have a little different view of the three islands and our accommodations since each of us has different needs and expectations.
Read on...
Vinaka,
K. and G. Giacoletto
Wisconsin
Fabulous Fijian 50th Anniversary

Mark,
We received our tickets and vouchers, have reviewed all of the documents, and everything looks like it is in order.
I just wanted to take a moment to say how pleasantly pleased we have been with you, and McCoy Custom Travel. This was our first big trip, and the first time that we used a travel agency. We had no idea what to expect! Needless to say, my bride to be and I have been stunned at how amazing your services have been, and we plan to use you again as we travel in the future. As well, I have been referring a number of people your way, beaming with positive comments about the great experience I have had in working with you to plan this trip. So from both of us, thank you very much!
We will be sure to send some amazing photographs from the tiny island of Bora Bora once we return! Thank you again for making this dream vacation a reality for the both of us!
Sincerely,
S. Nielson
California
Romantic Tahitian Honeymoon

Aloha Vanessa,
I can't believe we will be expecting our 1 year anniversary soon. I have to start planning our anniversary trip! I just wanted to thank you again for your services. I don't remember if I shared some photos with you but here they are. Maybe I should consider Maui as our next destination! P.S. I shared my experience with my co-worker since he is getting married next year. He may be contacting you to plan his honeymoon.
M. & S. Toreki
Michigan
Kauai Weddingmoon

Lori,
Thanks for your e-mail reminding us to give you our reflections. It was a great trip. Everything worked out as you indicated.

Koro Sun Resort was super. We were the only ones there. The attention and service and meals were super. I made arrangements to have the Fijian Angelican Priest to officiate in repeating our vows, which was followed by a wonderful chicken and lobster dinner with all the trimmings. It was held at the massage house next to the water fall. Two chefs and two helpers served us in real class with a special cake and candles. The arrangements for the ceremony and dinner was to be over $ 200. When we paid our over-all bill, the manager said the evening was a gift. It was delightful. While we were there we went to see the dolphins do their act, but they took the day off. However, we snorkeled and saw beautiful fish and magnificent coral. We enjoyed becoming acquainted with the Fijian people, their culture, values and lifestyle.

Our 50th anniversary trip to Fiji was beyond our dreams. Ken and Peggy also took great care of us.

Thanks for your suggestion to Ken and Peggy. Next summer or fall Dori and I will be at our condo in Kahana Villa. We will stop by to meet you. You did us a great favor.

Peace and Grace,
H. and D. Dominguez
Wisconsin
Fabulous Fiji 50th Anniversary

Joanne,
Thank you for the welcome back. we had a great time in Fiji! The Resort was incredible and we are very pleased with our entire experience. Thank you very much for all your help! Rosie's also did a wonderful job of getting us around. They were very friendly and helpful. Fiji is definitely a place we will visit again in the future and we will certainly look for your assistance again when we do. Thank you again for everything!
Sincerely,
J. & A.Franzen
Iowa
Fiji Romance

Hi Melissa,
Just thought I would let you know what our experience was like. We had a great time all-in-all. The flight was fine into Kona and Hertz let us have a Buick Rendezvous. It was very nice, wood steering wheel, lots of automatic controls and the rear sensors which beep when you get too close to an object. Weather was sunny mostly. We did get a chance to see the Manta rays from the ocean view lanai at the Sheraton. Very exciting experience. Room was very large and comfortable; awesome lanai as you enter the hotel. Parking was not bad.

We enjoyed riding in the mountains (the entire island is of course a volcano) Lava evidence everywhere, did not have to go to the Volcano Nat'l Park to see lava, but we did anyway. Ran across a cave of some sort off the main highway by chance and stopped and took pictures.

The helicopter ride was awesome and frightening. Got to see some of the lava down in a hole - red hot.
Kauai was rainy when we arrived. Good. It allowed us to cool off a bit. The Princeville Resort was exquisitely luxurious. You chose well on the room, breathtaking views of the coast at Hanalei Bay with the waterfalls inlayed mountains as a back drop. Enjoyed it all very much. The trip to the Waimea Canyon was well worth it as well as the helicopter ride over the mountains, the Napali coast etc. was a real thrill, so was the catamaran ride along the coast, rough waters but still quite a thrill. Also, just as in Kona with the cave off the beaten path, we discovered a waterfall about 5 miles coming from Princeville just as you cross the bridge to the right by the guardrail. We took tons of pictures and had a truly great time. Enjoyed dinner at Duke's (a recommendation from an Islander) which is located in the Marriott at Lihue airport (no charge to valet or self park) Good food w/great view. Hotel Property is absolutely beautiful.
Thanks!
B. Howard Jr.
Texas
Hawaiian Anniversary

Melissa,
We truly enjoyed our honeymoon in Fiji. We were absolutely enthralled with our Resort on Beqa. Not only was the food there impeccable, the staff was just incredible. We felt like members of a big extended family. We only had to mention something and our wish was fulfilled. The diving operation there was seamless… Sevu, their dive master, was fun and informative and I felt very safe with the whole team. They even thought of the little things like having a Scrabble game in our room to play on rainy days. We really enjoyed the intimacy of the resort, and the grounds were beautiful maintained. I think you should mention more to people how eco-friendly they are… the toilets are composting, providing fertilizer for their organic gardens. They use gray water (wash water) for all of their irrigation and filtered rainwater for all of the potable water. Those were things that impressed us even more. Plus, they have a foundation providing healthcare for villagers on the island. Let’s just say that when we go back to Fiji, we will definitely be going back to Beqa… it is a beautiful place that we want to support.
Qamea was very nice, the snorkeling and diving there was incredible and the grounds were very well maintained. The authentic bures were very nice and our favorite time at Qamea was our visit to church with the villagers. That was very special . Overall a beautiful vacation and everything was very well-coordinated on your end. Thank you for all of your help and we will recommend your agency and Lori Evans in the future.
Sincerely,
A. Weis
California
Fabulous Fijian Honeymoon

Aloha Melissa,
We had the time of our lives on our honeymoon. It was the best vacation I had ever been on. We absolutely loved the Hyatt in Maui. The whole island was breathtaking. We will definitely be back again some day.
Thank You for all of your help.
J. Houle
Florida
Hawaiian Honeymoon

Hello Cindy,
Matt and I are back from our fabulous honeymoon at Maravu Plantation Resort on Taveuni Island in Fiji. It was phenomenal! It was the trip of a lifetime.
I think that the best part about it was our bure. I’m sure that we had the best one there! We stayed in a Honeymoon Deluxe Bure. It had the most beautiful view of the ocean! I was under the impression that we may not have an ocean view and was extremely surprised and happy when we did. The bure was very well kept and the private tub with the waterfall was to die for!
We are not divers, but did do some snorkeling and found that to be wonderful as well. We also took advantage of the massage bure at the resort. Flo and Mere are terrific! We made it to the Bouma waterfalls, but are convinced that there should be a warning about the hike to the second waterfalls. It was very hot when we were there and the hike is very rigorous. The second waterfall was worth the sore legs though. It was gorgeous! On another day, we went on the half day west coast tour. The church was spectacular! The dateline, although there’s not much there, is also a definite must. The natural water slides were extremely fast due to the rain, but we went down anyway. Wow!
The food at the resort was good. Matt enjoyed it more than I did because I’m not a seafood eater. The menu was quite limited for someone who doesn’t like fish or other sea creatures, but I never left a meal hungry. Matt still raves that the lobster was the best he’s ever had. The thing I thought was great was that we were able to drink the water right out of our tap. We refilled our water bottles everyday and kept them in the refrigerator in our room so they were cold for the next day’s adventures. We drank a lot of water during the week!
People have asked if I would go back and I’m torn on my answer. If money and time were no object, I would still be there! I would definitely go back to Fiji someday. I would recommend Maravu in a heartbeat. Now that I’ve been to Taveuni, I would like to try another island.
Thank you so much for assisting us in our honeymoon planning! It really was a wonderful experience and we will be in touch when we can return to Fiji!
Thank you!
M. and M. Martin
Fabulous Fijian Honeymoon

Bula Lori,
Well our trip was wonderful, we both enjoyed everything and more. Taveuni is beautiful island, and the people are just great. It was great to hear the language again, their singing, and of course those big smiles of theirs.
We would go back to Maravu Resort again. Everyone there was wonderful to us, we made friends, but how can you not make friends with those guys. The resort is very nice, we meant the owner Jochen Kiess. He is very nice.
We meant so many honeymooners, that was fun. Alot of them from the states. Both Mike and I want to thank you for helping us plan this trip, we had such a good time. And My BIG 50 was wonderful, boys in the band sang to me,
had a birthday cake, and the most wonderful massage in the world. Mike arranged a sugar scrub with an hour massage, plus the heated stones. Oh my god, that was pure heaven. Mere is the one that gave me my massage
she,s wonderful. If you never had that one by all means its worth it. Both Mike and I had several massages just wonderful.
Again thank you for everything.
Take care best regards K. Peters
Luxury Fijian Birthday

Hi Melissa,
Thanks for the great room reservations!! we enjoyed every minute of it!! We liked it so much we stayed another 2 days!!! It was great thank you!! We're looking forward to getting out on another trip soon and I hope you can accommodate us then also!! Not sure where the destination will be as of yet, but I'm sure you'll take care of us just as you did with this trip to Hawaii!!
Mahalo Nui Loa, take care and i'll be in touch soon!!
B. Hanakahi
California
Oahu Getaway

Aloha Mark,
I just wanted to thank you for all of your help with our honeymoon. The Hyatt was absolutely perfect! We had a wonderful time and couldn’t have been more pleased with you and your staff’s recommendations.
Mahalo!!!
C. Rose
North Carolina
Romantic Hawaii Honeymoon

Bula Cindy,
Fiji was everything we expected and more! The people were amazing, surf was fun and the sunset's amazing. We had a great time and can't thank you enough for your advice.
J.& L. Troxell
California
Romantic Fiji Islands

Joanne,
Everything was absolutely wonderful for our vacation to Maui. The Grand Wailea had to be the most awesome place we had ever seen. I swear we would have hardly ever left it wasn't for us wanting to get out and get some snorkel gear and take a drive around. The hotel upgraded us to an executive tower which hosted a delicious continental breakfast every morning and then had a happy hour every evening with appetizers. It was a wonderful way to talk and mingle with people and get some good eats as well. The hotel, like I said was just unbelievable, we just feel in love with the place and its amazing pools and atmosphere.
Though I have to say that we didn't do much, except for laying out by the pool and beach and not doing anything that we had really planned on doing. We did get to snorkel off of the beach by one of the hotels down the way from us and we had just an amazing time.We can not thank you enough for the excellent service and the wonderful time you had arranged for us. It surely was a trip that we would never forget! And I have passed your name along to a few people who have inquired about the travel agency.
Again thank you so much for all your help in making our honeymoon quite memorable!
D.& D. Romandi
California
Grand Wailea Elegance

Hello Sue,
Well, I'm sure you thought you'd heard the last from me (and gratefully so, I'm sure LOL), but after just recommending you to an e-mail buddy of ours who is planning a Hawaii vacation, I was reminded that I never personally thanked you for your part on making our trip to Maui such a wonderful experience. Everything was perfect - our daughter's wedding, the travel (well except for the airplane food *grin*), our accommodations, etc., etc.
I'm taking the liberty of sending you some pictures. You should feel good about the job you do so excellently! We had the time of our lives! Our accommodations at Grand Champions - beautiful! Again, I can't thank you enough. It's suppose to snow here this weekend. Now I know why people go to Maui and decide to stay.
A happy client,
J. Florhaug
North Dakota
Hawaii Celebration Trip

Lori,
OH, MY GOSH!!!!!!!! WE LOVED IT!!!
Thank you so much Lori, for the wonderful Honeymoon and beautiful country. One day of rain in ten due to Tropical Storm Alpha which we enjoyed ensconced in our room ordering room service and watching movies on TV (NOT a wasted day, I assure you.) Thank you, thank you, thank you. We'll talk soon. We'll be needing future vacation advice, after all!!!
T. Brown
New York
HONEYMOON DOMINICANA!!

Melissa,
I just wanted to THANK YOU!!!!!!
What an awesome trip. Bora Bora was the best. Bloody Mary’s and Top Dive were a lot of fun and the over water bungalow made it the perfect anniversary!!!!
Moorea was fun also but Bora Bora was the tops!!!! We swam with the manta rays and watched the shark feeding. The pool at the Moorea resort was a great place to drink Mai Tai’s and just hang out. Bought my wife gorgeous pearls at Ron Hall’s on Moorea.
I cannot thank you enough for the trip of a lifetime!!!!
B. Breckenridge
California
Best Tahitian Anniversary

Bula Melissa,
We are now home again (in a cold and rainy Sweden) after a very interesting and pleasant trip to Fiji. We thank you so much for such excellent service and a special thanks to Mark and his excellent job with planning our journey. Everything has worked out perfectly well.We will certainly be back to you next time we want to travel to the sun.
Vinaka
K. Kjellgard
Sweden
Fijian Getaway Adventure

Melissa,
I hope you have a wonderful trip in Fiji. I agree with your happy client letters - you really are the BEST. You did an amazing job for Earl on his most recent trip to Maui. We haven't forgotten it.
Best regards,
L. Young
Iowa
Kealani Getaway

Dear Cindy,
I wanted to thank you for all your help in finding the perfect place for Susan and I to begin our lives together. Namale was an amazing place, but the greatest charm of Fiji has to be its people. I have never met people who were so gracious. The people of Savusavu will always hold a special place in our hearts. I didn't realize that Savusavu would have such lush tropical rain forests and it was great to go horseback riding to see the island and all it had to offer.
I have already started spreading the gospel about Fiji and I will be sure to refer you to anyone who is looking to go on a great vacation.
All the best.
J. Jang
London, UK
Fiji Islands Honeymoon

Aloha Melissa,
As you well know Sue and I are back from our glorious two weeks in your beautiful Hawaiian Islands. We enjoyed the trip of our lifetimes (thus far). Everything you set up for us went flawlessly on schedule. The Fairmont Kea Lani and Hyatt Regency Kauai were of the utmost in attention to our needs and desires. What we enjoyed the most at the Fairmont was the complimentary Hawaiian canoe lesson. At the Hyatt it was the meandering pool and water slide.
While in Maui, we trekked out to Hana and back, biked down Haleakala, snorkeled Molokini, shopped and luau'd at Lahaina, and relaxed alot by the pool. In Kauai, we rode bikes along the Poipu Beach area, catamaraned up the Na Pali coast, luau'd with the Smith family, and relaxed alot by the pool. While only in Honolulu for about 36 hours, we enjoyed a moving visit to the USS Arizona memorial, had a delicious meal at Longhi's, sunned ourselves on Waikiki a few hours, and, of course, relaxed by the pool. Do you see a pattern here?
One thing I really did appreciate about you was your initial input as we were planning which islands to visit and length of stays at each. You was right on the money about splitting our time to one week each on Maui and Kauai. Of course, because of our return flight, we ended up quickly visiting Oahu anyway. Her choice of accommodations was excellent as well. All 3 places were top notch. Should we ever be lucky enough to do a return trip to Hawaii, we'd love to spend our time on Maui and Hawaii.
Another nice touch was having our own line for Custom Classic members at the Hertz rental counters. I caught a few envious glances from those unfortunate souls standing 10 deep at the other lines. The welcome gift pack you sent us at the Kea Lani was very thoughtful as well. The weather was delightful and the places we visited as well. So much so that while I took 365 photos throughout, only on about 10 or so did I question as to why I took that picture. I could probably make a 100 postcard set they were that good. But I guess you're used to that.
Thank you so much for providing a wonderful trip for Sue and I. We will most definitely recommend you to any and all that may be interested in first class travel. We look forward to doing another trip under your tutelage some day, but for now, after those two weeks of lavish Hawaiian lifestyle, we just need to get back to work to pay for it all....and save up for the next one.
Aloha and Mahalo !!!
J. and S. Seitzinger
Pennsylvania
Escape to Hawaii

Mike,
Thank you so much for coordinating our Honeymoon. The first 3 days in Hana were just what the Dr. ordered. Very laid back and so relaxing. We were amazed how serene and quiet the resort was, we also loved the fact that we didn't have to fight a large crowded resort our first few days while we unwound from the months of wedding planning and festivities.
The Spa was wonderful, the people at the resort were so very friendly and just full of the history of Hana and Hawaii in general. You were right, the beds were so comfortable and the accommodations were just perfect. We loved that we had such a spacious little bungalow and the soaking tub was a favorite of mine.
The Hyatt in Kaanapali was awesome. Gabe much preferred this type of resort to the quiet, isolation of Hana but Hana was a perfect way to start the vacation. We met some wonderful people, had some amazing food and all in all can't wait to sell off our current properties and move to Maui! Thanks again for being so flexible with us and our changing minds while planning this trip for us. We had a great time and wouldn't have changed a thing other than staying an extra week if we could have.
Mahalo!
D.& G. Pratoussy
Washington
Maui Honeymoon

Hola Mike!
Just wanted to say Thank You again for the hook up to Bora Bora. Everything went smoothly and you did a great job for us. I'm going to be sure to recommend you and your agency to many of my friends and family to you guys. We had a great time - the island is incredible and beautiful. I only wish I could afford to go there more often. I also wish it wasn't so far away. The weather was great - it was actually cool for us dessert rats from Phoenix. The breeze really kept the humidity in check. The hotel even provided free snorkel equipment already in our bungalow. The only downside to the whole trip was the very long layovers and the cost of eating and drinking at the resort. I wish they would accept american cash from the greatest country in the world. Air New Zealand was great (although the layover was a bit long) and so was the trip and just want to say thanks again for the trip to heaven on earth. Keep up the good work and I'll get back with you on our next big trip in that area.
Later,
J. Cordova
Arizona
Bora Bora Escape

Hi Mark,
Unfortunately we had to come back! Our honeymoon was beautiful and everything was great. Our month around the States was splendid and we visited a lot of wonderful places. Hawaii was enchanting and we loved it but I think that one week is not enough time to fully appreciate the islands. And .. what to say about French Polynesia ... I have no words to describe the sea of this part of world. We have a lot of memories in the heart and this has been the trip of our life. We would to thank you because your work has been superlative. Thank you for the assistance in Hawaii with our flights and thank you for your patience to answer our many doubts. You are a beautiful person and I hope to book another holiday with you soon (I've just come back but I'm looking forward to Fiji ...)
Thank you very very very very much !!!
P. and M. Onesti
Genova, Italy
South Pacific Honeymoon

Melissa,
First of all, I want to tell you I finally know why Hawaii is considered paradise. What a magical place! One of the things your agency does best is hire people who are great to work with. Sue Michailidis went above and beyond when it came to helping our group. Given that we are infrequent travelers, I had so many questions that I actually felt bad contacting her so many times. And because of the number of people traveling, things became quite complicated. She always responded quickly, and was friendly & personal, too - she helped us so much. I plan on sending her a personal thank you in the near future. Our rental car was great! We had originally picked out a mid-size car...but Hertz ran out of them & upgraded us to a SUV at no additional charge. Our accommodations at Grand Champions were excellent!! A beautiful setting, great location, beautiful condos, pools, etc., etc.....and we loved the air conditioning - as well as the two bathrooms in each unit (invaluable when getting ready to attend a wedding *smile*). Everyone in the wedding party said that if they ever go back - that's where they want to stay. We were even granted a late checkout of 4:00PM at no additional charge. You can't beat that! All the information you sent allowed us to get around the island easily & not miss out of any "must do" things offered in Maui. My personal favorites (after our daughter's wedding at the Seaside Chapel, of course) were our day long motorcycle trip and watching sunsets at three different beautiful beaches. The Road to Hana was an experience in, and of, itself of course. *smile*. The worse part of the trip was not having enough time to explore - a good reason to come back, I guess.

Maybe you had this in your info packet and I missed it, but I would have found it helpful to know what the average gratuity is in Hawaii....and who all expects to get one. I kept running out of cash. LOL And our poor housekeepers, I never noticed the envelopes they left until almost the last day. I hope the amount I left was sufficient...and that it got to all who worked in our Condo.

Also, no one is ever going to gain weight flying American Airlines. When you fly over 8 hours, a meal would have been nice. However, I would have been content with just a sandwich - but by the time I was hungry, they had even run out of those. Too bad we forgot our snack pack in the backseat of the car rental. It would have come in handy. *smile*

All & all, I would give McCoy Travel a five star rating.....and I will use your agency again, as well as recommend you to my friends. Thank you for your part in making our trip so memorable.
J. Florhaug
North Dakota
Hawaiian Wedding Party

Dear Melissa,
Thank you for your letter. Our trip was fabulous and so was Sue. This was my third trip to Maui but it had been about 20 years since my last trip to Hawaii so it was a thrill. We loved our accommodations. They were so perfect and we could not have asked for better. Very comfortable and perfect set up. It was fun with all of us being in the same complex area as we were able to share dinners and fun evenings. We took the road to Hana and Skipper was a hoot. He was our driver and made the trip so much fun. I would recommend him to everyone but would want him to save a time for our next trip over ;-)

The Tedeschi Winery was so much fun and Sherry and I did lots of side trips. We would just take off and take a road and go exploring. What a ball we had. We walked on Makena beach for a Sunrise and a couple of Sunsets. So breathtakingly beautiful. You guys did such a great job of setting up everything, thank you. The wedding, accommodations, side trips, people, food, shopping and EVERYTHING was perfect. The most fun and perfectly planned trip as well as spur of the moment entertainment I have ever taken.
I would recommend this little out of the way place to eat. You can eat in our outside at some tables but they have great take out. ESKIMO CANDY. GREAT FOOD, and a very unique little place.
Thank you again and I will be in touch. Please send me info when you have things set up for Africa.
D. Mingen
Minnesota
Hawaiian Vacation

Melissa,
I was composing a letter to send to you, but you beat me to it. To say the LEAST, my travel agent, Robin Bram, was excellent. I can not tell you how happy my husband and I were with her. She took time out of her night, Monday October 11, 2005, to help us with a hotel issue. That was not Robin's fault, that was mine. Robin worked her butt off to get us a nicer room for our honeymoon in the JW Marriott AND she got us an ocean front. I was so happy. The best experience was staying at the Princeville on the oceanfront. We had our wedding there and it was truly the most memorable we had. My husband cried when we left, as well as I. We will be returning to the Princeville next year for our anniversary. The people there were amazing and so kind. Way different than Los Angeles. Robert and I are thinking about moving to Maui. I learned my lesson and will stay with your agency for all my travels. Robin deserves a raise or something special. I really mean that! Thank you very much for the professionalism and kindness!
A. and R. Malinowski
California
Romantic Hawaii Wedding

Lori,
Just came back from a wonderful Fijian honeymoon, thanks to you. Your comments were right on the spot and the experience was even better than you explained; the resort was excellent, the people were magnificent. We really did have an excellent honeymoon; we will recommend you and the resort to all our friends. We are hoping to do a Hawaii vacation; we will get in touch with you when we have the dates set.
Regards and thank you again.
A.& M. Ozturan
Washington
Fabulous Fiji Honeymoon

Melissa,
We had a great time. Absolutely amazing. We were so relaxed! I think we spent most of the time at the hotel. We would get up early and sit by the pool and swim in the ocean. We also got the couples oceanside massages at the hotel - that was quite a treat! The para-sailing was amazing - we didn't end up going surfing because we were tired but we did spend some time in Lahaina and Kihei and rented scooters and rode around the town. We went to the Luau at the Maui Prince.
You were incredibly helpful and I thank you for everything. I know we will be going back next year and we for sure want to book it through you!
Thanks again!
M. Powers and C. Mendoza
California
Maui in the Fall

Ron,
We had a great time on the trip, thank you. All went as planned. We stayed at two hotels, I will start with the second...
Le Taha'a Private Island and Spa. We have traveled all over the world and this had to be one of the best places we have ever been, from the room to the atmosphere to the service. We would go back in a minute!!!

The first hotel was the Meridien Bora Bora. This place caters to newlyweds in their 20's. It was ideal for young romance. We had a good time, but preferred La Tahaa for our 30th anniversary.
Thanks again for all of your hard work,
S. Zazove
Illinois
Tahitian 30th Anniversary

Hi Cindy,
I wanted to email you and thank you for all the hard work you put into our Honeymoon. We have gotten back safe and sound and have been busy getting back into our new reality of life (being married). I just thought it would be nice to let you know that everything went really well.
Sydney was beautiful (a little cold) but a city to see. We stayed at the Sydney Harbor Marriott - our view was of the Harbor Bridge (amazing) the walk to the opera house was 5 minutes. The people in Sydney are very nice and the city beautiful.
Fiji was warm and welcoming. All the flights were great. Rosie travel services were very real nice, they dropped us off in our own private car and even let us leave some luggage safely in there office so we did not have to lug it around. The fun part was the little plane we took with sun air – it was so small. Fiji was gorgeous, the beautiful green mountains to the white sandy beaches to the crystal clear water. The flight to Qamea Beach Resort alone was worth it passing over the blue water and seeing all different shades from dark blue to light blue (right out of a picture) was breath taking. The arrival in Qamea was wonderful. They picked us up in a Land Rover took us to a short boat ride to our destination. Everyone on the island was so friendly. The room was so much better then I would have imagined. Very new and clean I give in a 5+. The staff was so nice to us and welcoming. First day we played a bit of volleyball with another couple and just relaxed. The food was wonderful they made about everything. The only disappointing thing was the 4 days we there it rained for all 4 days. The day we were leaving it was sunny and hot with no clouds in the sky. I wished we stayed for the full 7 days. Ron the owner was also on the island and remembered us because of all the commotion with booking us. He was friendly and made us feel welcomed.

We were really sad when it came time to board that boat and head home. They gave us a great Farewell. They walked us to the boat and played the guitar. It was sad but really nice. Overall we had a great time. We will have to visit Fiji again and hope for better weather lol. Thank you very much for all your help Cindy. Also your thank you card was a very nice thing to send. I hope in the near future we will get to work together again.
Take care,
J.& M. Nazir
Etobicoke, Ontario, Canada
Romantic Honeymoon

Aloha Joanne!!
Wow! What a beautiful Place Hawaii is! We loved everything we did while we were there. You made our trip so wonderful because you took the time to talk with us and plan each thing while we were there. We can't thank you enough!! We plan to come back to Hawaii and Plan to call you when we do. Also, meeting you was a real pleasure and we thank you for taking time out of your busy schedule to do so, It meant alot to the both of us. If we have any friends or family that will be traveling to Hawaii or any other place...we will give them your Name and Number. We both feel that we've gained a friend with you. Again-Thank you for everything!!! You're the Best!!
Aloha
B. Pulice and J. Smith
Pennsylvania
Hawaiian Vacation

Melissa,
Joanne did a wonderful job for me re: week long trip to Yasawa. All aspects of the trip went very well. The resort was much, much better than expected based on the cost. I have traveled to Fiji on eight other occasions (your travel company took care of me on most of my other trips). I would rate Yasawa highly. My old favorite, however, was Forbes Laucala. I think Yasawa is my new place to relax and is certainly a bargain.
Looking forward to my next trip to Fiji with the help of your travel company. Kudos to Joanne for her attention to detail.
G. Niblock
Arizona
Fijian Vacation

Aloha Melissa,
Thanks for your email. I want to personally thank Melissa for taking time and helping me go over the various options available. At this time, I am still convincing my wife on going for the trip, and so I did not get back to you. The reason I am writing this email is to let you know that you were fabulous and extremely helpful in assisting me. If I ever do come to Hawaii, I will be looking for you guys. Thanks and have a good day.
P. Parpalli
Ann Arbor, MI
Planning on Hawaii

Bula Mark,
thank you and all at Mccoy travel for all your continued support and help, you have all been tremendous in arranging this for us, Special thanks to Mark for all his help in arranging this trip and wedding, without him i would have really struggled, so thank you Mark. Not long now before our departure to Bangkok we are both really excited, we have also been in communication with Taveuni and they are also being fantastic, the service we have received so far has been second to none and we would strongly recommend you to all our friends and relations here and abroad.
Once again thank you all,
Vinaka,
B. Bancroft
England
Fiji Getaway

Bula Sue!,
The honeymoon was incredible. We had an amazing time. Fiji was fantastic. The resort was pretty much all couples and mostly honeymooners and it was the perfect mix of socializing with other couples and having time to ourselves. The staff was friendly and we got to know most of them by name within the first couple of days. The only bad thing was the first night our bure was next to the pool and as it was our honeymoon, we asked to transfer to a more secluded bure. They put us in the bure that was farthest away from the pool/restaurant and that was perfect. If you send people there I would suggest reserving a bure farther from the pool. We dove almost every other day, and the resort was perfect for diving. The dives are all extremely close to the island and because the resort was so small we really got to know the dive master and the other divers. If we wanted to dive alone it was not a problem. They even offer a shark dive and after Hillary coaxed me into it, we dove with the sharks and it turned out to be the best dive we had ever been on. The food was great and so were the drinks. We were the only Americans there, but that made it a little more interesting. We hung out with people from New Zealand, Italy and Australia and now have places to stay all over the world. The type of people who go to Fiji are laid back which was exactly our pace. The restaurant was nice, because we could eat alone, or with a large group which made for great nights. We would definitely recommend Fiji.
We were glad we went to the main island so we could see a little of the Fijian culture. We went on a river trip to a village to drink Kava and have a traditional meal. It was a great experience.
Thank you so much for all of your help putting this trip together, it made for a memorable honeymoon.
When we find some time and money to use that free ticket to Hawaii we will call you to help plan our next vacation. Possibly next August.
Thanks Again.
J. & H. Hirshon
California
Romantic Fijian Honeymoon

Lori,
We have attached a note summarizing our adventure. All the connections happened without a hitch. Also, we have added a couple of the 750 pictures Maggie took. We still have to pare down! Thanks for your involvement. This adventure concocted between you and Maggie far exceeded our expectations. We also received an e-mail from Melissa, so I am sure you will pass this on to her.
S. Murphy
Seattle, WA
Fabulous Fijian 30th

Aloha Joanne!!
It was such a pleasure to finally meet you for drinks and conversation. We had such a great time while we were there. We hated to come back. Hawaii is everything I thought it would be. You made my vacation so easy...because of all the talking with you, things ran so smooth. Although, I'm still not use to the time difference...haha I'll keep in touch. Thanks again for everything.
Aloha
B. Pulice
Pennsylvania
Romantic Hawaiian Vacation

Melissa,
We had a great experience. Everything went very smoothly from start to finish. Including the rental car - which is unusual. The Four Seasons was great. It really did provide the ultimate Maui vacation. Having toured the island while we were there - I wouldn't stay any place else. I will be using Lori Evans for all of my future vacation plans.
Thank you!
T. Henderson
California
Beautiful Maui Honeymoon

Thanks Melissa,
You are the best. I can't wait!!
C. Martinez
Florida
Terrific Tahiti Honeymoon

Bula Mark,
Thanks for following up with me. I kept meaning to email you and thank you for helping us over the past couple months. Fiji was absolutely amazing-we had such a great time. The owners of the resort were very hospitable and the Fijian workers that we met honestly made the trip! Although it rained the last couple of days, we have no complaints. I included a couple pictures so you can see the highlights of the trip-from the fire walking and kava ceremonies to the lovo feast and the privacy of storm island, Fiji gave us exactly what we wanted for our honeymoon.

As for your services, we are very thankful that our friend recommended us to you. You were more than helpful with our thousands of questions! :-) Two of my friends just got engaged and are looking to go the south pacific area and I have already passed on your email address so be on the lookout!
Vinaka Vaka Levu!
B. Carbonaro
New York
Fiji Honeymoon Getaway

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Hi Mike,
Thanks for everything. I had a wonderful time in Australia!! Heron Island is wonderful any time of year, so I wasn’t disappointed that it was a little bit chilly. We saw whales and that is pretty special no matter what the weather is like : ) I’ll be sure to keep you posted on future travel. I’m sure that I’ll be going back to Australia and Africa has been on my short list for a very long time. I may have friend coming from Australia to visit me and if that happens, I’ll check air fare with you as well.
Thanks again for taking the time to write me!!
Have a great week,
M. Matkins
Colorado
Australian Frolic

Hiapo,
The overall trip was PERFECT. The condo was wonderful, the location and amenities were great. Food selections were wonderful that were recommended by your company as well.
Thanks again for your help and if we do plan another vacation we will certainly use you guys again. I'm thinking of Costa Rica - and the other option is New Zealand (since our son-in-law is a Kiwi). If you have any quick ideas or thoughts on either of those locations I would be interested. Not sure of the time frame as of yet, so no hurry on your part.
J. Woods
California
Family Fun in the Islands

Hi Cindy,
Sorry it has taken me so long to respond regarding our review of Fiji. Fiji is all about water!!! Incredible turquoise blue water right out front including great swimming, great sand, fun/funky "bar" at beach, and good snorkeling - awesome!! The dive spots are incredible!!!!!!! My favorite was the "Disneyland" snorkel. In summary, I was glad we went to Fiji; wonderful people!
We're off to Australia in Nov/Dec without kids. We have a 3-day layover in Fiji and want to sail the Yasawa's on a cat. Any ideas seeing as you lived there?
Thanks,
Lori

Hello Minerva!
It's good to hear from you. We had a terrific time in Hawaii. We loved the unit you reserved for us alot. It was the ridge villa right next to bay course's 7th green. We sat outside to watch other golfers reach the green everyday and I practiced on my short game when it was dark.
We appreciate everything you've done for us. Thanks alot!
J and D. Sohn
California
September Golf Getaway

Hello Melissa and Mike,
Our Fiji vacation was the best vacation ever! It was paradise above and under water!!
The Air Pacific flight was great as we managed to be upgraded to business class both ways, and as usual the Rosie's staff was very nice, helpful and punctual.
The resort was fabulous; the food was excellent, the villas were luxurious and the staff wonderful. They made us feel so special that we left the island with tears in our eyes. I was 5 months pregnant at the time and they spoiled me with attention.
The Island has beautiful beaches and a magnificent, unspoiled reef around it, which is wonderful to snorkel on at high tide. We also recommend the daily snorkeling trip, a round of golf on a beautifully kept golf course around papaya and coconut trees, walks around the island (approximately 1 1/2 hour, 2 hours if you' re pregnant) getting up early to watch the sunrise and cocktail hour at the Rocks restaurant at sunset.
Mike, thank you so much for recommending Fiji, we are looking forward to going back with our little one in the future. Fiji is definitely a place you go back to. This was our third trip to the Southern Hemisphere under McCoy Travel' s guidance, the second with Mike' s help, and there will be more!
O. and S. Steciw
California
Fiji Paradise

Aloha Hiapo,
I love Kauai and feel like part of me is still there. I would like to return to Hawaii and see some of the other islands too. Since we live in Pennsylvania the air fare is so expensive when you want to go with the family. Last time there was six of us. Ouch! When I am ready to return I'll certainly let you know. Also I will recommend you to anyone I hear wants to travel to the destinations you cover.
Take care and Mahalo!
Best wishes,
B. Nassim
Pennsylvania
Special Kauai Anniversary

Hi Hiapo,
My husband and I enjoyed our honeymoon vacation to Hawaii. The deluxe ocean view room at the Grand Hyatt was great! Daily breakfast buffet was really nice. I would definitely recommend friends to talk to you regarding their travel needs. The vacation was beautiful. I would love to go to London very soon and maybe France, Italy and Greece, so would like information about planning a trip out there, especially to London.
Thank you.
M. Adedokun
Georgia
Happy Hawaiian Honeymoon

Dear Melissa,
We had the most glorious trip ever!!! We hadn't been to Hawaii in 15 years but had been there 4 times previously - I've been in love with Hawaii since I was a little girl! Even had my own "Holly Hawaii" business in Holly, Michigan!! I have quite a collection of Hawaiiana. So you can imagine my delight in being back. Our benefactor made our trip one only due royalty. We thank your office for helping with the scheduling. We were very happy with all of it. Our hotels greeted us with champagne, wine, treats - all because your office firmly let them know we were celebrating our Golden Wedding Anniversary. It was wonderful.

The BEST part of our trip was HANA!!! We were told we would be bored there! FAR from it!! We love the laid-back style of Hana (that's why we now have a love affair with BELIZE!!! esp. the little island of Caye Caulker - so please keep us informed of any specials to Belize!) We drove EVERY road on the island of Maui and loved the back areas! This is our style. Waikiki and Lahaina are fun to see but WAY too crowded for us.
All in all our trip will long live in our memory. It was the best 50th celebration trip we could ever have imagined.
Mahalo and ALOHA!
S. and E. Boniek
Michigan
50th Anniversary in Hawaii

Hi Melissa,
We had a fantastic time in Tahiti and we feel that you provided great advice and service.
Thanks!!
R. Temple
California
Romantic Tahitian Honeymoon

Hi Hiapo,
We recently received our travel documents in the mail-we can hardly believe our trip to Vatulele is almost here! Thank you so much for all your help in planning our 15th anniversary trip back in January of this year! The trip you planned for us to Maui earlier this year was fantastic - I will now call you whenever we come to Maui - it was so much easier and cheaper through you. How can you beat that? Anyway, I wanted to confirm with you that you requested our bure.
Thanks,
K. Buckland
California
Romantic Fijian Anniversary
PS. I referred you to my neighbor, he wants to plan a trip to Fiji, hopefully he will call you.

Bula Bula Lori!

Thanks for your message. Yes, back to work (unfortunately) and even though I'm swamped I am welcoming the opportunity to procrastinate a bit more and talk about Qamea!

We had an AMAZING time. You recommended the perfect honeymoon for us. We were able to be active when we wanted to (playing volleyball, hiking, snorkeling, scuba) and lazy at other times (ok, most of the time!) laying in the hammock, napping, reading and (my requirement) sipping tropical drinks on the beach! We only went on one excursion - to Bouma Falls - but it was very interesting and beautiful and our guides were great. We also really enjoyed Honeymoon Beach - a nice touch.

We absolutely loved the staff - Mariah, Filo, Julie, Richard, William, Johnny, everyone - so sweet and always greeting us with a huge BULA! In fact, the entire staff, from the manager Shelly to the gardeners were so welcoming and friendly every time they saw us. We instantly felt right at home.

You were right about the food too - delicious! We definitely never went hungry. Every day when we'd hear the drums calling us to lunch we thought - "Are you kidding? We just ate!" We never missed a meal, though, because they were so great - beautifully presented and yummy. Drew became really friendly with the "Band Boys" (aka the "Kava Boys") so we had our fair share of kava. Let's just say we slept really well while we were there. ;) We had a great time hanging out with the other guests. One couple got married about half way through our visit so we were able to attend an impromptu "reception" for them at the Bar. So much fun - stayed up really late dancing, singing, and drinking!

Well, needless to say, when the time came for us to leave and the staff began singing their farewell song, I was a total mess. ;(

We hope that we can go back to Qamea some day - need to save some money (and vacation time) first! The next time we are able to take a vacation we will absolutely contact you. We're so close to Hawaii we'll probably plan a trip there soon. I've only been to Oahu and Drew's only been to Oahu and Maui. Kauai is calling our name! ;) We'll also gladly recommend you to our friends.

Vinaka Vakalevu Lori!
K. and D. Wheatley
California
Tropical Fijian Honeymoon

Dear Lori,
We had the most amazing honeymoon and we are so thankful for all the help you provided. Fiji was extremely special and a wonderful place that we both hope to return to one day perhaps with a few other couples to share our experiences with them! When we plan our next vacation - you will be the first person we call!
Thanks again!
L. Bohl
California
Romantic Fijian Honeymoon

Bonjour Mike,

I just wanted to take a moment and send a thank you for your assistance in planning the perfect honeymoon!

Our trip started with us landing in Moorea and being greeted by someone immediately. At that point we were told that a swell had blown through Bora Bora and our over water bungalow had been washed away. She told me it would be taken care of, as quickly as she told me was as quickly the worry was gone-I turned to Shawn and told him how happy I was we went through a highly recommended travel agency and I knew things would be taken care of..and they were!

After we enjoyed our few days in Moorea (by luck we were approached to change to a garden bungalow for the first evening, and be upgraded to an over water bungalow the next 2 nights), we headed off to Bora Bora....AMAZING-is all I can say. I am glad things were changed around and we had the opportunity to stay at a different hotel other than Intercontinental (although Intercontinental was fabulous, variety is always good)..we ended up staying in an over water bungalow at the Lagoon Resort. We loved the Lagoon Resort, the bungalow was great and sat over the perfect coast line of a Motu off Bora Bora.

Everything went smooth, the transfers were easy and the people were very friendly. We trusted you to make our honeymoon travel arrangements fabulous, and you met all expectations, maruru...:)

We will definitely offer high recommendations as the MaHannah's did to us about you..

Mahalo!
Mr. and Mrs. McPherson
California
Tahiti Dream Honeymoon

Hi Mark,
To be very short and to sum up our trip to Fiji," it was fantastic". I travel a lot and deal with a lot of travel agents, airlines and hotels, your service was excellent, prompt and correct.

Thanks again,
L. Illes
Colorado
Vatulele Romance

Bula Lori!

We had an absolutely wonderful, marvelous trip to Matangi. I think Matangi was our favorite — the staff and other guests were so warm and welcoming. We became friends with couples from Australia, New Zealand, and Great Britain....a great diversity of people of all ages and backgrounds. We had a great number of adventures together snorkeling, a pouring rain storm to go see the waterfalls on Taveuni, pleasant dinners and conversation on the ocean deck, and a special last evening “anniversary” surprise created by Maggie with our own private table and a chocolate cake to share with all our friends. On the morning we left Matangi, EVERYONE — all of our new friends — were on the beach and the dining deck singing and waving goodbye. We were all in tears.

By the way, Kay at Matangi upgraded us to a deluxe bure because the standard bure was in a location that got NO breeze at all. I told Kay I would pay for the upgrade but she insisted that she would not charge us.

Okay, so now I am interested in planning our next South Pacific adventure. We are both interested in returning to Fiji and exploring some different islands. We also are considering Tahiti. We don’t know much about Tonga or the Cook Islands. What are your thoughts?

You did a magnificent job of planning our trip to Fiji. Every detail was taken care of and well executed. We will be in Maui November 16-December 8. Will you be around then? We could come by your office and get started on planning our next trip. I could get started before then and do some background research if you give me a few leads.

Vinaka,
K. Goodfriend
California
Fabulous Fijian Anniversary

Hi Vanessa:
Sorry it has taken so long to get back to you. We had a incredible time it Moorea. It was even better then we could have imagined. The resort was beautiful and looked exactly like the pictures on the internet. We also had flowers on our bed and champagne waiting for us when we got to our room.
The service was spectacular. The airline was one of the best I have flown on, Alberts transportation was great in fact we ended up doing other tours through the same company. I would highly recommend Alberts.
Your service was also spectacular. I received everything you said I would and your handling of the passport issue was with great expediency. I really appreciate that. We are definitely going to find a way to go back to Moorea it is just paradise. Thank you for all your help with everything.
In addition we are considering going to Hawaii next summer let me know if you hear of any good deals. We would like to go to Maui for a week.
Thanks,
K. Carnesi
California
Moorea Tahiti Fling

Hi Melissa,
Thanks I just booked a trip with Mark to Fiji with your company! What a great guy! He really made us comfortable and I'm actually looking forward to getting married again!
C. Needham
Texas
Fiji Wedding Bliss

Hi Melissa,

Meg and I just wanted to say "thank you" for all your assistance in helping us plan our trip to Hawaii. Your knowledge of the islands and willingness to help before the trip and even while we were there was exceptional and allowed us to experience as much as possible. We had a wonderful two weeks.

One nice addition to staying at the Sheraton in Kauai was that you can go to the Princeville Resort (another Starwood resort) and use their facilities, get towels, etc for free. There is wonderful snorkeling 10 feet off their beach there...the best I have experienced. Didn't know if you knew that or not but wanted to pass that along to you to recommend to other customers.

I'd also recommend the Blue Water Rafting adventure...as I mentioned to you, our day was a bit unusual with the high surf (16' waves) so we could not go into the sea caves, etc. but we saw a unique display of nature nonetheless. The Kai Kanai snorkeling trip was good although we didn't see much in fish at Molokini either of the 2 times we were there. Perhaps it was bad timing or there just aren't the quantity/quality of fish there?
The Blue Hawaiian helicopter tour was probably our favorite excursion we did...there is no better way to see the island of Kauai in my opinion. I mentioned to you that there was a little confusion on where to go for departure...I think you meet at the Harbor Mill shopping area at their offices and they then drive you to the heliport.

Again, thank you for all your advice and the small bits of information that made the difference for us.

Take care,
K. Reichenbach
Ohio
Hawaiian Island Hopping

Bula Vinaka Mike,
How are you? The trip was a lot of fun and truly an unforgettable experience. The room at Maravu Plantation Resort was very nice, I would recommend Bure #21 to anybody who stays there, it is their newest bure and also the biggest. I wanted to thank you for matching us up with the resort and making it possible.

Thank you - Vinaka Vakalevu,
R. Morsy
Michigan
Romantic Fijian Vacation

Bula Lori,
I just wanted to say thank you for all your help and to let you know we had a wonderful experience everything went as planned without a hitch. From the meet and greet between flights to the resort to the VIP waiting lounge at the end, it was great and one of THE most relaxing vacations we have ever had.
Your descriptions and what we might expect from Namale were right on and I think the Marau was the best bure there. The staff were the most hospitable of anywhere I have every traveled anywhere in the world they just made everything so worry free and effortless. Now I have to decide what to have for dinner, imagine that. We enjoyed pretty much everything at the resort from snorkeling to the spa and had a wonderful couples “Moonlight Magic” experience which was unforgettable. My only criticism was the beach which you did disclose, but I think it was the reef being so close and no real sandy bottom that made it less than desirable. Since I was kind of anxious about getting to experience that idyllic white sandy beach, we begged and pleaded and they took us to a little private island that one of the staff member’s grandfather is a village member so we got permission to be dropped off there on a perfect idyllic sandy spit of white sand that went out into crystal blue water with a sandy bottom with the reef about 15 feet out, it was perfect! With a picnic lunch and a few Fiji Bitters we were set. Namale is definitely a place where if you ask, they deliver.

We also ended up meeting up with some old friends that we hadn’t seen in over 15 years who we live 20 minutes away from and are now going to get together which was amazing in the middle of the South Pacific meeting someone you know. And we ran into some McCoy people - Hiapo and his wife, both very nice.

I’ve recommended you to business and friends and hope they use your services, we definitely will for any future trips. Our next trip will be sometime over the Christmas/New Year’s holiday and are considering New Zealand and some sort of fly fishing accommodation. Let me know and maybe we can start working on that.
Vinaka,
S. Cook
California
Romantic Fijian Vacation

Hi Melissa and all at McCoy Travel,
Our family trip to the Bahamas was wonderful! We stayed at the Harborside condos at Atlantis. Our boys (4 and 7) enjoyed every minute of the trip. We played family bingo for prizes, swam with the dolphins, enjoyed all the many pools and watched several movies at the Atlantis Theater. My husband and I got to play at the casino and enjoyed several fabulous meals. The staff was great and met all of our needs.
Thanks again for arranging the trip for us, it was a great experience for our entire family!!
D. Buffington
Michigan
Beautiful Bahamas

Hi Melissa & Lori,
Our vacation in Maui was fabulous. We loved the Wailea Elua condo. We spent most of our time on the second story lanai doing nothing. The snorkeling was great right in front of our condo and the whole concept of the Destination Resorts planning is very impressive, that you can walk for miles on sidewalks, cut into beaches. We really loved the walk from the Elua to the Kihei Surfside. What a fabulous stretch of beach and of course what can you say about McKenna Beach. We bought beautiful bronze sculptures at the Dolphin Galleries at the Shops of Wailea and several watercolors of beautiful Hawaiian flowers. Martin & McArthur is also a great shop. We love Maui and plan to come several times a year. Soon I will contact you about Tahiti. We were thinking this winter. I will talk to you next week.
Aloha from the beautiful state of California.
L. Gaffney
California
Luxury Maui Vacation

Hi Mark,

We had an incredible vacation. The house rental you recommended in Fiji was great and fit our needs perfectly. It was easy walking to the store for food or nearby restaurants. The staff was exceptional and helped make our time there very memorable. Taveuni is an amazing Island, especially loved waitavala waterslide and Boma falls. Thank you for all your help, especially with answering my last minute questions. If we find ourselves headed to Fiji again, we'll be sure to contact you.
A. Lewellen
Washington
Fijian Getaway

Hello Mark,
Our vacation was the best ever !! Thank you so much for ALL your help.
Let me tell you about our experience. Nanuya Island Resort was a great location, and the staff are wonderful.
The beach front was amazing, so quiet and TRANQUIL just like their flyer says. Our bure was small and cute, and it had the necessities we need. The food was to die for, I ate stuff I would never eat at home. We made some friends and we want to go back next year. I'll call you with the details. We will want to stay at Nanuya Island Resort and at Dive Kadavu Resort. Please include the transfers and insurance. Lance the owner of Nanuya resort had mentioned that next year, he'll start a boat service for his guests that will only take 2hrs, instead of the 4hr yasawa flyer. If that is available - we'll do that.
Thanks,
Z. Mcjimpson
California
Fijian Adventure

Hello Sue,
We finally have a chance to get back to you on how our trip to Qamea went. Let us just start by saying what a beautiful and enchanting place Qamea truly is. We could not have asked for a better location to make our tenth wedding anniversary more special than this was. Coming from Las Vegas where it is 110 degrees in the summer and going to Fiji where it is mid 70's to low 80's was a bit of a shock. Molly needed a little more than a bikini to stay comfortable especially since it did unfortunately rain a good portion of our trip. The locals told us their summer months are Dec, Jan, and Feb..
Next time we are flying first class all the way, no questions asked. We have friends who just recently flew Air New Zealand and could not say enough good things about them as well.
The staff, accommodations, and food were all amazing. We were truly impressed with Qamea itself, and the staff was phenomenal.
Finally, a few tips for future Qamea travelers. They do not offer you regular food, so if you feel like chips and salsa or a pizza or a hamburger you are not going to get it.
We hope these tips are helpful for you in helping others plan special vacations like this. Thank you.
Sincerely,
J. Moses
Nevada
Fijian 10th Anniversary

Joanne's clients enjoyed Yasawa, Fiji this year, and Hawaii last year.

Melissa and Lori,
Adam and I had a GREAT honeymoon at Tokoriki! I noticed it is usually not one of the featured resorts on the Fiji e-mails you send out, but it should be! Everything there was fabulous (great food - we ate kokoda every night) and exactly as expected, or in many cases, much better. The Sunset Pool Honeymoon Bure was definitely worth the extra cost. The only minor thing that was not as described was that the massage for two that we had booked as part of our romance package was described as being "in room" - we had to go to the massage bure, as they only had one portable table, but as I said, that was very minor.
All of our transfers went as expected, and the Rosie's personnel were very friendly and were on time. Raffles Gateway Hotel left something to be desired, but we realized that we were only there for a few hours, and due to its proximity to the airport, that is probably the most convenient option. We did not book our air travel through you (we booked business class on Air New Zealand using miles), but our flight was excellent.
J. Mary
California
Fabulous Fijian Honeymoon

Melissa,
We just wanted to thank McCoy travel and Cindy for making our honeymoon possible at the Beqa Lagoon Resort in Fiji. It took us some time to figure out where we wanted to go but, as soon as I came across your website and talked to Cindy, as well as another lady, we knew we wanted to go to Fiji. I checked the resort myself and they said they were booked and then Cindy made "the call"and was able to get us in there. Thanks again and we'll let you know how it was.
J. Troxell
California
Fijian Getaway

Dear Sue,
My whole family had a fabulous time in Italy! We wanted to thank you for all the attention to detail, that really made the trip exceptional. All of the sidetrips were well worth the money, from the very first private water taxi ride in Venice, to the tour of the Vatican. Our tour guide in Venice (San Marco) was amazing. The guides in Lucca and Rome (Vatican) were also wonderful, and knowledgeable; even the tour driver to Lucca/Pisa was fun and helpful. Thank you for suggesting Lucca. It was a real highlight we did not have in our original plans. The hotels were beyond our dreams! The location of each was near the heart of its city. The Luna Baglioni, Venice was lovely, immediately on a canal, 2 blocks from the Piazza San Marco, 1 block from Harry’s Bar – we walked to the waterfront every night for dinner or a gelato. The Hotel Savoy in Florence was the best service we have received anywhere in the world, and we had a view of the Duomo from our window. The hotel was able to give us adjoining rooms with a shared entrance. They kept our reservation when we were delayed overnight in Venice by the train strike, so that we could check in early the next morning. (Florence was my favorite city, despite the mopeds. The Museo dell’Opera and the Uffizi museum were unbelievable). The Regina Baglioni in Rome was near the Villa Borghese, where the museum had startlingly beautiful sculpture and marble, while the included breakfast was outstanding. The room was large, a suite really. Your suggestion to upgrade the Eurail tickets was a good one, confirmed seats spared us the struggle with luggage and finding seats together for 4 people. So, all in all we were very pleased with the arrangements; even the airline seats worked out well. Thank you again,
Sonya

Dear Cindy,
I just wanted to write and say thank you so much for all you did to make our trip fabulous. We had an amazing time. The wedding was perfect. Everyone loved the Outrigger. Rosie's worked so well. Jon and I couldn't believe our room in Tokoriki and all of the Fijian people were so friendly. We are in love with Fiji. The river trip was great and I definitely would recommend it. We had an incredible trip. Thank you.
Ardelle & Jon A. (Daly City, CA)

Hello Lori,
I hope this note finds you well. Everything was lovely in Hawaii in both Kona and Kauai. We fell in love with Kauai!!!!!!!!!! We were trying to figure out how to become gainfully employed in order to stay there! Didn't happen. Anyhoo, we are planning to go back in April '06. We haven't decided where just yet though.
A friend is getting married next August and may be planning a trip to Fiji. I gave him your contact info. Hopefully he'll be in touch!!!
Kindest regards,
Pamela P. (Los Angeles, CA)

Aloha Joanne,
Well, sorry I haven't e-mailed you sooner, but we're finally getting settled from our amazing honeymoon and I wanted to send you an e-mail regarding our thoughts on the hotels and activities we did while in Hawaii that you helped us book. I tried to be as honest as possible, so I hope this helps!
The Fairmont Mission Inn in Sonoma, CA - They upgraded us to one of the "Mission Suites" with a fireplace. What a way to start off our honeymoon!!! The service at this hotel was exceptional, and if we eventually plan to return to Sonoma in the future, we will definitely stay at the Fairmont again. The valet personnel were very fast and courteous!
The Halekulani - Oahu, HI - Our room was very nice. We were given a bottle of champagne the first night of our stay here for our honeymoon. It was a nice hotel. While in Oahu, we did enjoy the dolphin encounter at Dolphin Quest at the Kahala Mandarin.
The Four Seasons Resort in Maui - Incredible Hotel!
The inside of our room was gorgeous. We were given strawberries with chocolate fondue and champagne the first night here, congratulating us on our honeymoon. That was very nice. All of the staff here were excellent. Everything about this hotel was 5-star! The concierge at this hotel was fantastic, her name was Joy. We wanted to go horseback riding, she recommended and booked us at Makena Stables, so we did the 2-1/2 hour morning ride, it was fantastic, and the views were breath-taking! We also wanted to rent jet-ski's, she recommended and booked us at Pacific Jet Sports, we each had our own Jet ski for an hour, we had a blast! And Joanne, you booked us at the Feast at Lele for our luau, we had a front row seat, we had a great time!! The luau was great. We also saw a celebrity there, Gary Senise and his family were seated right near us.
Maui was a beautiful island, we had a fantastic time here and can't wait to return. We would definitely stay at the Four Seasons again. We did so many other things while on our honeymoon that I left out, but don't want to write an entire book. Plus, I need to get back to work anyway's, haha! Joanna, Christina and I both want to thank you for your help with booking our honeymoon, which was unforgettable! We had an amazing time! Thanks again for all your help Joanne, we'll definitely think of you when planning our next big trip (we're thinking on Tahiti or maybe even Fiji in the upcoming year or so.........we'll be in touch!)

Best regards and Mahalo,
Matthew A. (Hamden, CT)

Bula Hiapo!!!
Just a quick note to thank you for all your recommendations related to Fiji. Every thing met and exceeded our expectations. The seaplane was a fabulous way to arrive and depart Malolo Island. We were the envy of everyone at the resort.
First week at Walu Beach Resort was the perfect mid range family resort. Lodging, food and service was excellent. Far more attractive than the nearby more expensive Malolo Island Resort. Weather was perfect.
Fabulous snorkeling, scuba, sailing, My 17 year old enjoyed the scuba so much the second day, he went ahead and got certified and went diving almost every day for the remaining two weeks. My 15 year old and I spent hours snorkeling and sailing. My wife got one terrific tan.
The second week at the more upscale Koro Sun Resort was very tropical. Rain forest hikes, spa, massages, villages, water fall swimming, great food and service.
Fiji was as beautiful and friendly a place as you could ever hope to visit. I can see why people go back, I know we will.
Our compliments to your agency. The follow up phone calls making sure we got all our documents and a final call wishing us a wonderful vacation was a very nice touch.
Erick O. (Yucaipa, CA)

Hi Cindy,
I just wanted to say Thank you so much for recommending Namale Resort. We had a fabulous honeymoon! The place was so amazing. We were upgraded to the Honeymoon suite for the entire time since it was available. Luckily you booked it for the honeymoon suite the last 4 days otherwise we probably wouldn't have been upgraded because when we got there, the place wasn't nearly to full capacity but when we left it was full. Everyone was so super nice in Fiji and especially at Namale. I was a little nervous about being lost once we got to each destination spot but everyone was right there directing us exactly where to go and what to do. It was really a first class vacation and we had a great time!
Also for your information when sending people here, the service and the resort and the atmosphere are so top of the line and first class but the food and alcohol should have been better for the $$. The dive team was very nice and ultra safe.
The diving was very good there but it would have been nice to be taken to the highly recommended Nemana area . Other than that we truly had a spectacular honeymoon and are very happy with our decision to book this resort and with you specifically and I would recommend your services to others should anyone ask about traveling.
Thank you again for all your work on making this a great honeymoon destination and also to go soooo smoothly was fantastic. As soon as I see some pictures, I will forward a couple to you. They are on digital camera and my husband has the software on his computer so he needs to download them and e-mail them to me.
Randi E. (Manhattan Beach, CA)

Dear Robin,
We just wanted to thank you very much for your hard work to put together a great honeymoon for Matt and I. You took so much time out of your day to make sure you really understood who we were so we would have the most enjoyable vacation.
The Hideaway Resort was beautiful with many activities as promised. We had time to kayak, snorkel, hike, swim, explore the beaches, and play tennis. The food is great with many choices. Our room was beautiful and the service was great. The trip with Rivers Fiji was a wonderful experience!! Moses, our tour guide was very knowledgeable and friendly. The Upper Navau White Water Rafting was exciting for beginners. I didn’t fall out of the raft once! The transfers with Rosie the Travel Service was great during our whole trip. read more...

Mark,
Sorry for the delay in getting back to you guys. I was traveling for a bit after the honeymoon ended.
Everything was perfect on our trip. The flights were as expected, as well as the accommodations at taveuni. I would recommend it to anyone. Also thanks for dinner on the first night - it was a very nice gesture .Everything was great - thanks for all your help.
Faiz K. (Bardonia, NY)

Hello Melissa,
Since we were so pleased with the arrangements made for our honeymoon in Tahiti we would like to see if you can set us up for a cruise in the Mediterranean 10-12 days, flights and all ground transportation.
Leo

Hello Melissa!
We are sad to be back in Las Vegas. Hawaii was so beautiful and relaxing. We both liked the pace of Maui over Oahu. We enjoyed a sail boat cruise into the sunset, snorkeling and the zip line tour and exploring maui and all of it's beauty in our rented convertible. We liked the seclusion of the Maui Prince hotel. I am not sure when we will make the trip again but for sure it won't be soon enough!
Thank you for all of your help and helping make our honeymoon so special.
Jason and Tammy G. (Las Vegas, NV)

Thank you Melissa,
My experience was ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC. Hiapo is AWESOME. He had me booked all the way through and I thank you and him for all of his hard work. I've told my entire family about how helpful he was. Thank you again and the best of luck to you and your business.
Regards and tofa,
Faith L. (San Diego, CA)

Hi Melissa,
I’m pleased to let you know that my experience working with Mike on this trip was wonderful. He provided excellent follow up and customer service on this booking. Thanks for checking in with me on this!
Michelle M. (Denver, CO)

Dear Vanessa,
Belize was AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!
We honestly had the most unbelievable wedding - and we got soooooooooo lucky with the weather - it was perfect! We got married at Victoria House on Ambergris Caye - it is the most wonderful and beautiful place with impeccable service and staff. Ambergris Caye is more developed than Placencia - however, I have heard wonderful things about Turtle Inn (they don't do weddings - we checked!) Victoria House is a property I would highly recommend - it is the only place to stay on Ambergris! We'll have pictures soon - we'll forward them to you!
Puerto Rico was nice - old San Juan is really our style....cool lounges and restaurants were everywhere. The Water Club was what we expected - nice and modern, but not a place you'd stay at for any length of time. Definitely not a place for families, but great for a quick stay. We loved the ambience (the water walls are sooooo cool) and the bar/lounge on the roof was really neat. But the room was small and could have used a new coat of paint - not a big deal to us though. Their restaurant, Tangerine, was great - I'd really recommend it.
But Cap Julca was the HIGHLIGHT OF THE ENTIRE EXPERIENCE! Andy and I can't say enough wonderful things about our stay there......the service was fabulous, the food was amazing (our favorite restaurant was Pimm's - the view is unbelievable.) It is a beautiful resort - we are so grateful to you!!!!! The pool suite was awesome - everything they said it should be. It was nice to have for our honeymoon...but, he and I agreed that the Junior suite was just as nice. You can honestly recommend this place to your clients and know that they are going to get top notch service and beautiful accommodations. Just FYI, we also visited a few other resorts, cities and restaurants during our stay on Anguilla. We consider ourselves well traveled and have a high level of expectations of our experiences - so, here were our thoughts on the island.....
1. Cap Julca was by far, the nicest!!!! We were so glad that we stayed there! Encourage clients to take advantage of the "in-room dining" - what an awesome experience.
2. We also liked Mulliouhana (sp?) - the spa there was amazing and the food and view at the restaurant was awesome! It is great to go there during the low season - we had the place to ourselves for the day!!!! We even thought we would have been happy staying there as well.....
3. Cuisinart was not impressive at all....we ate at the restaurant, Santorini, and thought it was unimpressive and so is the resort - it feels like you are at the Marriott! Maybe folks with a family would like it - but if you are looking for privacy and class - Cap is the place....
4. Several restaurants we'd highly recommend: Oliver's was great, Blanchards was also very cute - but overall, Pimm's at Cap was the best!!!!
5. I would discourage clients from visiting St. Maarten - it was a terrible experience. It is very expensive to get there - round trip cost over $100 after the water taxi, departure tax and taxi to the other side of the island. St. Martin looked okay - it had nice shopping. But the Dutch side is risky, dirty etc. We decided that we shouldn't have even wasted the time to get there - we should have just stayed in Anguilla! We met another young couple honeymooning at Cap and they said the same thing about that island....
6. The beach at Cap is just as nice as any other on the island - but it was fun to check out other parts of the island. Shoal Bay was cute.....
7. Many people on travelocity complained about the cost of food etc. and they are all correct - it is expensive. But nearly all of our dining experiences were worth the money!!!
Honestly, our honeymoon went so smoothly and was the best trip we've ever taken! We are so very grateful to you for your help! Please let us know if there is anything you need from us or anything we can do for you in the future! Feel free to give our our email addresses to any potential clients for recommendations!
Our deepest gratitude for a wonderful experience!
Donna and Andy T. (Houston, TX)

Lori,
Fiji was wonderful. Everything I could have hoped for and more. We did have some complications though. Meredith's ears got blocked in Yasawa and we had to go to the doctor in Nadi to have them cleared which was an experience.
We both enjoyed Wadigi and will definately return. The main draw there was the privacy and food. Yasawa was a much better example I think of Fiji though. It had more culture and an absolutely beautiful beach. However, the food was a definite step back from Wadigi. The chefs at Yasawa tried very hard to make an excellent presentation, in which they did, but the taste was a little bland in comparison.
We also enjoyed dining with Jim and Tracery, who are very kind people. When we arrived at Yasawa, Garth was there to meet us and introduce us to his resort. We ended up dining with Garth and his wife Maggie also. Garth and his entire staff could not have been more accommodating, they were excellent and willing to do anything for us. It was Joselyn, Garth's manager when he's not there who got Meredith into see the doctor and arranged transportation for us.
I must say that I have no complaints and I truly do appreciate all your extraordinary efforts to make our vision a reality. I never told Meredith, nor anyone else where it was that we were going, until we got to LA. She could not have been more pleased. I will certainly be calling upon your knowledge in the future. There are many more beautiful places in the world that Meredith would like to see and I know that you will set us straight.
Thanks again and I will talk to you soon. Meredith has all the pictures, I will send you some.
Take good care,
Michael H. (Brecksville, OH)

Hi Joanne,
Just wanted to say thank you for your help in arranging for our trip to Alabama, and for your advice about what to do when American switched planes and split up our seats. It was a little dicey because the flight was so full, but the guy at the American counter was finally able to rearrange things so we could sit near our kids.
Space Camp was terrific, by the way. My daughter and her friend really enjoyed themselves and they did a lot of neat stuff -- science experiments, astronaut training, simulated missions, etc.
She told me that some of the other kids got pretty homesick -- one of them had to be picked up by her parents half-way through the week -- but I never heard from my daughter all week. I don't think she missed us at all.
In the meanwhile, the rest of us spent the week checking out the area attractions -- a cavern with awesome stalactites and stalagmites, huge botanical garden with water playgrounds, interactive science museum for kids, Alabama history museum for kids, an outdoor living museum, the space and rocket museum, etc.
Have a great day, thanks.
Luly U. (Wailuku, HI)

Hi Vanessa,
I just wanted to say thank you for EVERYTHING!! Our honeymoon was perfect and I really can't believe it is over! Thank you for all of the work that you did- including the champagne and very organized itinerary! I'm so happy that we chose you and when we go back to Hawaii, you'll be the one we call! Thanks again!
Kristen and Brian

Hi Melissa,
Just wanted to let you know that Tom and I had a wonderful vacation in Hawaii. All your arrangements worked out perfectly. You are correct, the Halekulani Hotel is wonderful. The Hyatt Regency Maui was of course lovely with gorgeous greenery and flowers, but the service at the Halekulani was definitely above and beyond normal expectations. The staff were amazingly helpful without being intrusive and the hotel itself is beautiful. Thank you also for the welcome gifts you provided at each hotel. That was a nice surprise!
We truly appreciate your efforts and will definitely ask for your services again when we vacation anywhere in the Pacific.
Tom and Janice A. (Granite Bay, CA)

Bula Lori!
Our honeymoon was fantastic! The Island was beautiful, just what I was looking for. Jayne, Clint and Beato wre very warm and welcoming. And the food! It was pampering all around. Pam and I did all the stuff - kayak, dive, snorkel, went to Storm Island, saw the bats, went to the village. The diving was great, but you might want to recommend to people to bring their own equipment if they can. The price of diving did not include the rentals, as I found out when we receive our invoice at the end of the vacation. Of course people cannot bring tanks and weights, so perhaps check with Jayne as to what she would charge to rent just those pieces. But overall, it was a small price to pay for such a great honeymoon. I'm including a few pictures I took while there. One is of Pam handing out some candy and pencils to some village children. It was your idea to bring them those things, so I thought it only proper to show your ideas at work. I'm recommending Fiji to all my friends and will definitely pass your name along. I'm happy to send some more if you like.
We loved our honeymoon Lori. Pam said it was perfect.
Vinaka for everything!
Jonah R. (San Jose, CA)

Joanne,
Just wanted to THANK YOU for the arrangements for my parents trip. They had a great time, they enjoyed the hotel, the car and every event they attended. Thank you for all your help and recommendations to book this trip. You made a difference !
Best Regards,
Laura L. (Cincinnati, OH )

Hi Melissa,
Our trip to Qamea was amazing. I would highly recommend anyone to visit the resort. The staff was great, the food was exquisite, and beaches immaculate. Thanks to Mike for planning our honeymoon.
Thanks again,
Felipe M. (Covina, CA)

Melissa,
Thank you for the vacation planner. I am very excited about my upcoming trip albeit it is not for 6 months. I think I was lucky to "google" Kauai and come up with your number. My interactions with you have been very pleasant and rewarding.
Gene & Carol D. (Carmel, NY)

Hi Melissa,
The trip was a wonderful experience for my entire family. We had a great time. We especially enjoyed the island of Maui.
It is definitely a place I would like visit again some day. Vanessa did a great job setting up all the details for the trip. The only blip we experienced was our original room they took us to at the Hyatt Regency on Maui had a roof that blocked the view from the balcony and made the room very dark. We talked to the front desk and they moved us immediately!
We enjoyed all the activities that Brenda arranged for us in advance and didn’t run into any problems.Thanks to you and your staff for making our vacation a very memorable experience.
Sandy W. (Vandalia, OH)

Aloha Melissa,
Hiapo did a wonderful job. He was pleasant, patient, informative, and excellent at his job. I called him and told him, I'll be calling him when I am ready to go again. Two years ago I booked a honeymoon through your agency with Jennifer. She also did a great job. Your agency really knows what they are doing. United Airlines was great. It was the first time I ever flew on United. If their price is competitive, I would choose them above the other airlines.
The Kiahuna Outrigger Plantation was absolutely gorgeous. We were in building 32 # 204. It was really nicely decorated and had a very welcoming feeling. The hot water heater was not working the first day we arrived. It was fixed the next day. We managed! I would like to go to Kauai again. If I do, I would like to try and get the same condo.
The 4 x 4 movie tour was great. (Hawaii Movie Tours) My family and I highly recommend it. We also did tours on the Catamaran Kuhana, the anini garden on the north side of the island, and the Smith's luau. We were happy with all of these also. We drove up and viewed the canyon and the Napili coast. It was breath taking. Kauai is the closest thing I have ever seen to Paradise. If there are any really good deals next year, we may consider Hawaii again then. More than likely we may have to wait and go in two years.
Thanks for everything!!!
Barb N. (Newton Square, PA)

Good morning,
I wanted to let you know all about our honeymoon.
It was wonderful!!! Moorea is the most beautiful place I have ever seen. The Moorea Pearl Resort was top notch, and very convenient to great restaurants and shopping. Our overwater bungalow was perfect - very peaceful and private.
We did many excursions while we were there. The shark and ray feeding motu was great, as was the 4x4 jeep safari. We also visited the Dolphin Quest at the Intercontinental and swam with dolphins. We also rented a car for a full day and drove the island. Two days we rented scooters, which was very convenient.
The Polynesian people were some of the friendliest I have encountered. Very polite. Although, I was shocked at how expensive things were. We did some shopping at the grocery market and things we take for granted in the states were triple the cost.
One regret though - I wish we would have stayed at other islands. Specifically the main island and Bora Bora. By the last part of the week, we had seen most of Moorea and ran out of things to do. I would definitely recommend island hopping to future guests. But, it was still wonderful!
Thanks again for your help. Happy Vacations was very helpful getting in and out of the island, and the experience went off without a hitch.
Ronnie S. (Sanford, NC)

Hi Melissa,
We found McCoy to be a very professional operation and would happily use you again in the future and recommend you
to friends.
Cordially,
Christopher T. (Pleasanton, CA)

Lori,
Our trip to Fiji was great. I do not have enough great things to say about Royal Davui. The staff was great and it is a vacation that I will compare all vacations too. I was able to meet the owners of the resort as well, and they made me feel more like guests than a paying client. I would not hesitate to recommend the resort to anyone. I have a lot more great things to say about the resort and if you ever want to use me as a recommendation let me know. Furthermore, the room was incredible, the only thing I would change is I would make the plunge pool have the ability to be used as a Jacuzzi as it was a little cold to be usable with the slight wind blowing. Lastly, the general managers where great to talk with. I enjoyed talking with Ratu at the bar and thought his stories where priceless. Some times when my wife was getting ready for dinner, I would go down early so I could talk with him. Thanks for taking the time to make a memorable 10th anniversary.
Peter B. (Simi Valley, CA)

Bula Joanne,
Just wanted to let you know we had a great time in Fiji and we are recommending to everyone we know that they must plan a vacation cruise in Fiji. We had just a wonderful experience and 'Alfie' & staff gave us exceptional service. We look forward to boarding this cruise again in the future. Joanne, your expertise in handling our vacation was fabulous!
Vinaka,
Rudy & Deb G. (Los Angeles, CA)

Bula Lori,
Michael and Meredith departed for the Yasawas yesterday and I thought you would enjoy their comments in the guest book.
“ Our stay here was simply wonderful ! The people here are better than perfect. The friendly smiles, welcoming arms, and gracious spirits make you realise life. I thank everyone here and promise you we will be back. Our boat trips were a blast, the meals beyond words, and the accommodations couldn’t have been better. Waking up in Wadigi Island is heaven on earth……looking out and seeing the waves crashing and the blue sky! This experience has been amazing for Michael and I , Thank you Jim and Tracey for making this place possible. We’re saying our good byes, but Wadigi will forever stay with us. Our love came alive here and will only grow stronger……All our love to all of you….Meredith and Michael. “

Their last line really touched my heart…..it was so nice to meet such a wonderful young couple.
Thanks for sending them to us……as James said it was worth all the hassle getting the dates of the other booking changed to accommodate two such lovely people.
Have a wonderful weekend,
Vinaka,
Tracey
Wadigi Island Resort

Melissa,
When I decided to go to Fiji, I felt a little lost in the fact that I had no idea where to go or how to get there. When I started looking on the web it was overwhelming with all the places and things on there. I found you guys and gave you a call. When I got to talk to Hiapo it was like my trip was really happening. He was so friendly and he new everything that I was looking for. He made sure that he booked us into places where he new we would be happy and be able to surf and enjoy our visit. I have still called Hiapo many times to bug him with questions and he is always so good about answering everything or finding the answer for me. I have told all my friends and family about Hiapo and how amazing he is and I know that when we do our family trip that there is no one else that I would use. Thank you so much for planning this trip for us and I will let you know how everything turns out when I am back.
Tara T. (Alberta, Canada)

Joanne,
Our trip to Tahiti was absolutely wonderful. Everything was what we expected and oftentimes, even more! Pearl Resorts was such a beautiful place and their staff were helpful and friendly. Everything was just paradise!
Your staff, particularly Joanne, was so friendly and helpful that we just had to say that. Thanks again for your professionalism and attention to detail and great customer service.
Liena & Patrick M. (Van Nuys, CA)

Hi Lori,
Thank you for going that extra mile that few people do anymore when it comes to customer service.
You are going to make our 10 year anniversary, one to never be forgotten. Thank you for your thoughtfulness and attentive service.
Kind Regards,
Linda and Luis C. (Simi Valley, CA)

Melissa,
I would like you to know we had a 5 Star vacation because of your company and all the arrangements Vanessa made for us. From the beautiful hotel and grounds that it was on,to all the air travel everything was perfect .We had a wonderful travel experience,and I will tell all of our friends about McCoy Travel.Many thanks for many great memories…
Greg Z. (Miami, FL)

Dear Melissa,
Thank you for all your advice on our trip to your beautiful state of Hawaii. You were so right to start with Oahu. We enjoyed our three nights there, especially the day we spent at Pearl Harbor. We would recommend the breakfast at the Waikiki Parc. The hotel was clean and steps away from the beach. It was just what we asked for...nothing luxurious at our first stop. We really enjoyed hiking up Diamond Head. The inter-island flights were all excellent. We even were able to go earlier from Oahu to Maui. The 6 nights at the Maui Prince were wonderful. This hotel was our just right place. The room was HUGE and the view was spectacular!! We so appreciated your gift. The service at the Prince was wonderful...people there were always friendly. Eddie and I enjoyed the Road to Hana even though it took us almost 12 hours in all. What fantastic sights! What a perfect place to stay...not too fancy, but what great facilities. Our last 5 nights at the Princeville were spent in true luxury. The Princeville was perfect in every way. We would highly recommend the restaurants which all have a fabulous sunset view. Thank you for all your advice. All of our arrangements went smoothly. We kept waiting for something to go wrong...never happened. Our trip started with a busy city-like hotel and went to a lovely setting in Maui and a perfect setting in Kauai. We totally enjoyed the 2 weeks and intend to return to go to a Luau and a snorkel cruise. We'll let you know when we are ready. Have a wonderful rest of the summer.
Fondly,
MaryAnn and Edward K. (Niagara Falls, NY)

Aloha!
Thank-you for welcoming us home! So sad to have to leave such a beautiful place, but, we have to get back to reality SOMEtime!!! Overall, our experience with your agency was a good one. Everything worked out as planned, some better than others. As McGarrett once said on the show 'Hawaii Five-O' "Any flight to Hawaii is a good flight"!!! How true!!! The flight itself went smoothly. No problems there whatsoever! I will always deal with Dollar Rental from now on! It was a breeze! No one waiting in line & the guy upgraded me to one specific car & then surprised me by upgrading me to a Chrysler 300! I had asked him what types of vehicles they provided & we got to talking & I told him I loved the Chrysler 300 & he upgraded me to that! I thought that was very nice of him & what made it nicer was that he didn't have to do it! He also asked if my daughter & I wanted to be added on as drivers & he said he would waive the daily fee for that! Again-how nice of him! That aloha spirit really shone thru! We were done in a flash & on our way! Our upgrade to the Deluxe Oceanview room was nice.
The stay at the hotel, the car & the flight was great! Hilton Hawaiian Village is an awesome place to stay & it is so beautiful! We would stay there again if we ever go back. Everyone at the hotel was so nice.
We loved Bali By The Sea! GREAT service! That is where we used our daughters' dining credit. Our daughter had a wonderful time & we are so glad we could go back & show her everything we love about the island & feel so fortunate that we can do that! In a nutshell-everything went smoothly & there were no real problems. Just little things that probably don't amount to much. We did get our pictures taken. We scheduled a photo session with alohafriends.com & it was so great! Great memories! The last time we had family portraits taken was when our daughter was 8! She is now 26! Even though these weren't 'portraits', they are still very important! Again, thanx so much for your help & expertise in arranging everything for us. We will surely think of you next time(and there WILL be a next time!!!) we plan a visit to the islands! Next time-Maui!
Aloha & Mahalo! Shaka!!!
Cindy &Dickey R. (Cameron, MO)
PS-If you ever start taking your paradise for granted, think of this: When we stepped outside of the airport back home in Kansas City, Missouri, I thought I was going to DIE! It was 101 degrees! Thaaaaaaaaaat's right-101!!! Our humidity is thru the roof sometimes! Our heat index was something like 110-115! So, it just feels like you are walking into a blast furnace! No trade winds here to cool ya down, baby! When it is hot here & the breeze(oh, yeah. We have a breeze.)blows-it is just hot air blowing. I just wanted to turn around & go back! So, if ya ever want me to feel sorry for ya-just think of ME IN GOOD OLD MIZERY-er, Missouri! LOL! Aloha!

Lori,
Ok, we’re all booked and paid for, insurance included. Let us know if there is anything else and thank you so much for all of your assistance. The value of a travel agent is highly underrated. You guys as a group need to get the word out there that it’s easier and better pricing to go through an expert agent rather than spending hundreds of hours trying to find the best deal on the internet!!! You will definitely be recommended to friends and family!
Thanks,
Scott & Shannon C. (Fullerton, CA)

Aloha, Vanessa!
Please forgive the belated nature of this thank you note. My excuse is that Jim and I came down with a horrible flu immediately upon arriving back home. Just recovering now.
You are an awesome travel agent! All my hopes and dreams about our Hawaii trip were realized, thanks to you. Our room at the Sheraton Moana Surfrider was elegant, the hotel was beautiful, and the view from the balcony was perfect - surfers filling the ocean off Waikiki Beach at 6 a.m. Absolutely great! Our accommodations at Kapalua were great, too. Another fabulous view, and the price was very reasonable for such a large unit. We were quite comfortable there.
Now, Kaua'i -- that's a true paradise! And your recommendation of Hanalei Bay Resort was right on track. What an unbelievable view from our balcony. We loved the location of the resort and the beautiful grounds, and amazing pool.
Thank you, thank you, thank you. When, and if, we scrape the money together (might be years from now) to go to Bora Bora, we'll call you for sure!
All the best to you,
Karen L. (Isla Morada, FL)

Hello McCoy Travel and Vanessa!
We had a fabulous time on our Tahitian vacation. We went to Manihi, Bora Bora and Ta'haa. We were in Manihi for 5 nights because of the flight schedules, and that was a bit too long. Since we were with our children, we would have liked more time at either Bora Bora or Ta'haa. Some comments re: Manihi: the staff was absolutely wonderful, and were able to cater to our every need. For example, on the first full day, we went diving, and the hotel was able to find a babysitter for our two younger kids immediately. The diving staff was great, and worked really well with our son, who at age 13 was doing his first dives beyond his class. We were able to book dives at a moment's notice, and felt quite safe.
Bora Bora was great. Everyone was very nice to our kids (who were the only ones at the resort), and we were able to plan lots of activities.
Our favorite island for everyone was Ta'haa. The staff bent over backwards to take care of us. One MUST for this resort ...dinner off the resort at Chez Louise (a local restaurant recommended by the hotel). We had dinner there two of our four nights. Another must for a romantic dinner...the gourmet restaurant at the resort, which is only open a few nights each week.
All of the transfers went well, and our trip was simple from the time we left L.A.
Bottom line, we had the best vacation, and would definitely go to Tahiti or some other destination with your company.
Carolyn K. and family (Poway, CA)

Dear Melissa,
Lori Evans tells me you have great legs. What you have that’s great is – Lori!! I found Lori by accident; talk about ‘serendipity.’ Last winter, while searching for Fiji diving help, I stumbled [literally] upon your website. I wrote a stupid letter asking for some information [some of which I already had] and Lori wrote back the next day [on your behalf, of course]. Thus became a friendship which has persisted to this very day [or, almost to this very day as the Securities and Exchange Commission has become my new best friend – but I digress]. We knew about the Nai’a but it was not available when we were. Lori made a phone call and then it was [with a little of your help, too, I suppose]. Now Mike, Joeli, Alexx, Todd, Jonathan, Josh and Liz are our friends, too, not to mention Daniel at Air Pacific and all the rest of the crew. The first of our group signed up in December, the last a week before we left [we are nothing if not non-committal]. Lori, with some pinch hitting from Ron, stayed with this project as if she had no life.
Always available by telephone, e-mail, FedEx and carrier pigeon, Lori was completely responsive and responsible. Her attention to detail is second only to my own [which, by the way, is all I do well]. I know her life story and she knows mine [and that’s saying something as mine is pretty dull and she listened to it all]. Lori embellished her sensational and professional service with some pretty hefty discounts, too, for which the group and the SEC are mighty grateful. I’m glad to see that you are expanding your turf to Costa Rica, Africa, Pluto and Mars because if Susan and I ever get to take another trip, Lori will be our first call. In the meantime, I just want you to know that you have a real gem in Lori Evans. If there’s anything left after all those discounts, put a little something extra in her envelope – she is well worth it!
On behalf of the 15 intrepid scuba divers who made this trip, thanks to you, Nai’a, Air Pacific, Raffles, First Landing, the Parking Spot at LAX and especially to Lori Evans – we had a super time.
Warmest regards,
Andi M. (Westlake Village,. CA)

Bula Minerva,
We had a great time in Fiji. Rosies was helpful in getting us where we needed to go when we got there. When it was time to leave they were right on time even though the boat was late. They took us on tour of Nadi and then took us to our hotel room.
Tokoriki was beautiful as well as the people on the resort. It was fantastic. When they say you leave as a friend, you truly feel as though you are leaving your friends behind. We made many friends on the island. It was a great experience.
Thank you for asking.
Vinaka,
L.& V. Edmondson
California
Fijian Fling

Aloha, Melissa,
Well the children and myself had a spectacular time! It just wasn’t long enough! I had found your agency through a Bridal Magazine and even though we have traveled to the islands numerous times, the service I received from McCoy Travel was outstanding. We wouldn’t consider going to another agency. The Flights were great..(next time though we’re going to plan it so we can go to Kauai direct) seating great! Accommodations fantastic! They were better than I expected. We had the bedroom & bath for the children upstairs and bed/bath for Will and I downstairs. And we had access to the pool, which we thought wasn’t going to be possible. I would definitely stay at Princeville again! Since we were getting married there, having ‘hassle-free’ travel & accommodations made it that much nicer! Thanks so much!
Mahalo!
Regards,
Pat T. (San Jose, CA)

Hi Melissa,
Sorry for the delay in my report. The vacation was beyond what I ever could have expected. My job is very stressful and I have never been able to "leave it all behind" until now. I can honestly say that I didn't even think of home, with the exception of my dog, the entire time I was on the island. I not only went on vacation to celebrate my 5 years of marriage but also for de stressing, which was long overdue according to my husband. The four of us kept discussing how there wasn't one thing we did that was disappointing. Well, except for IHOP. I don't recommend the breakfast there. We had a great time snorkeling, the crew on the boat was so much fun! The Marriott luau was very nice as well as the dinner cruise. We did get up to see the sunrise at Haleakala. I'm glad I knew in advance how cold it was going to be, but the view was life changing. It is definitely worth the long drive. Finally our condo.... You did a fabulous job. Not only did we LOVE our room and the views, but we actually spent a few nights just hanging out there playing cards and listening to the ocean. I now dream of the days where I will once again be able to start my day viewing the sunrise over the water and ending it in the same spot watching it disappear into the same beautiful water. Thanks so much for all you did to make this trip my most memorable and peaceful:)
Aloha!
Marcia S.

Hi Melissa,
We wanted to say "thank you" very much for helping us with all of the travel arrangements in our last vacation to Maui. The hotel was SUPERB! The Grand Wailea indeed has everything you can ask for, luxury, comfort, convenience, excellent service and a clean beach. The rental car, United Airlines, and everything was just perfect. Thank you again for your assistance in making our vacation an unforgettable experience. While we find other beaches around the world to be much more beautiful than those of Hawaii, such as Cancun, Bali, and the Caribbean, we still find Hawaii to be a wonderful experience. I am referring a family to you who would like to come to Maui and would like for you to arrange all travel needs for this family while in Maui. Thank you for helping them. Okay, we miss Maui very much, we'll come back some day soon. Please take good care of yourself and thank you again for making this vacation so especial to the four of us.
May God bless you,
Sincerely,
Abraham A. (Las Vegas, NV)

Bula Minerva,
We had a great time in Fiji. Rosies Travel Agency was helpful in getting us where we needed to go when we got there. When it was time to leave they were right on time even though the boat was late. They took us on tour of Nadi and then took us to our hotel room.
Tokoriki was beautiful as well as the people on the resort. It was fantastic. When they say you leave as a friend, you truly feel as though you are leaving your friends behind. We made many friends on the island. It was a great experience.
Thank you for asking.
Vinaka,
Liz & Von E. (Sacramento, CA)

Hi Melissa,
Well our trip overall was great. The Royal Kahana was perfect, the room had a fantastic view, I would recommend it to anyone. The luau was good, a bit hard to see (we ended up in the back) but the food was super. We did visit Haleakala for the sunrise, it was like being in Heaven :-) Kevin and I drove through Hana to get to Kipahulu to get to Maui stables, which I really highly recommend. The stables are nice, the horses well kept, the ride has a great view and the guides couldn't be beat, they knew a ton about Hawaiian history and culture, it was great to learn for a native person (probably our favorite part of the trip)!!!! The snorkel cruise was fun, our crew was young and friendly, but there is better snorkeling at Kapalua, more fish, but no turtles.
Overall the experience was great and we would (will) do it again. The only negative was the flights. The flight out of Maui heading us home was delayed 5 hours into Maui, cause us to sit at the airport 7 hours, miss our connecting flight, and we had to fly into JFK airport instead of Newark so we could get home the same day. United was not helpful and told us just to find something to do in LA for 16 hours while we sat there, they would not comp us meals or anything!!!
Thanks for everything!!!
Missy M. (Lehighton, PA)

Lori,
I was meaning to write you, the trip went off without a hitch. Thank you very much for attending to the details, it made the trip that much more relaxing. First of all I would like to report that First Landing is wonderful, the garden villa is exceptional and the resort is very friendly. The atmosphere is very relaxed and they treated us like family. Just about everyone knew our names and made sure we were taken care of.
The Matei Point house was also great, the location and grounds can not be beat. The house and the caretakers are very nice, including the house dog. It is not a typical vacation and some amenities are just not available. This wasn't a problem as we have been to Fiji before so we were prepared. We plan on going again, just not sure when. Thanks for all your help, we could not have pulled this trip off without it.
Larry B. (Walnut Creek, CA)

Melissa,
You are the best ever. Your customer service is outstanding... I have never been more impressed in my life. I just want you to know that I have referred so many to you for there travels to Maui. A million Thank you's
Chelsea S. (Portland, OR)

Bula Lori,

Sorry that I haven’t dropped you a line sooner – life gets busy when you aren’t in paradise anymore! Thank you for your kind wishes! Our experience surpassed our dreams!!! We cherished each perfect moment as it unfolded, & will be thankful for the memories for the rest of our lives! Our wedding day felt like a wonderful, magical ride!
When I first contacted you, I knew where I wanted to go – (Namale – one of the best decisions of my life), but as I said before, you made the planning process fun, giving me tidbits of things to look forward to; you also helped with details like travel insurance and you saved us money. By the way, Rob says it was the best money he ever spent! Lori, everything was perfect – we wouldn’t change a thing.

Like Danielle said to me, Namale is something that has to be experienced, and I know you have. For anyone reading this considering Namale Resort & Spa as the setting for their wedding, honeymoon or trip of a lifetime, Rob & I say BOOK NOW!!! At Namale, your hopes for a special time will be transformed into a fragrant, joyful reality that feels like a sweet, perfect dream. I would be sitting at the computer writing all day if I tried to convey all the sights, special touches, experiences & people that made our time so special, but I will touch on a few.

Our bure was Totoka, and it was our decadent home base!! It was amazing, perfect; complete with a personalized, carved wooden nameplate hanging on the door to welcome us. Totoka is beside one of the pools & hot tubs at the resort, and with so few guests it became an extension of our bure (our pool & hot tub ) And flowers, flowers, flowers everywhere!!! Flowers on the bed, and petals spelling out a welcome or forming a heart – and when we walked in the door on our wedding night, they had spelled out JUST MARRIED along with a huge heart with flower petals on the beautiful hardwood floor!! Can you imagine!

How does breakfast at waterfall in the rainforest sound? Horseback ride to the top of a mountain? Picnics of lobster tails, and dinners on private, torch lit decks overlooking the ocean … at Namale, experiences like this are only the beginning. One of our favorite memories is meeting some of the wonderful children of Naidi village after we went to church on Sunday.

And the wedding day, OH the wedding day!!! A wonderful, magical ride is what it felt like J What everyone at Namale created for our wedding day went way above & beyond what any bride and groom could dream of. The people who live and work at Namale aren’t ‘staff’, they were like family who were eager and excited to share in the joy and make everything special and perfect … and it was, VINAKA it was!!!

About an hour before our ceremony was to begin, Rob was whisked away to the ‘dream house’, where I learned later he went swimming and had his last beer as a free man! This hour before my wedding that was about to pass was incredibly special and I will treasure it always; it set the magical, joyful tone for everything that was about to unfold! Danielle (one of the managers of the resort along with her fiancé Mark) and Lori (the spa manager) arrived with fresh flowers to do my hair and to help me get ready. Then we hear a sweet ‘hello!’, and it’s Kristi our ‘neighbor’ from the bure next to us (she and her love, Kirby, were pronounced man and wife at Namale a few days before). She has brought me a wedding gift of a beautiful negligee and stays to help create and share in the beautiful atmosphere of anticipation and happiness. Then, my bridal bouquet is presented. Well, I’ll leave this description to the picture! What I want to convey, is that hour before my wedding that I spent with Danielle, Lori and Kristi as they helped me get ready was so real and full of love. These were not services provided (need proof: there was no charge for doing my hair or my amazing bridal bouquet) this was family and friends!!!
I am forever thankful!

We were married on the Walu deck, and I will never forget the look of love in Rob’s eyes. The way they decorated was breathtaking – red ginger and palms and flower petals! When I watch the video and hear the Fijian choir singing hymns it still gives me chills! (Danielle took the incredible pictures of the ceremony with our camera and Lori captured the choir and me walking down the aisle on video with our camera. Vinaka Vaka Levu!!! (We had the photographer as well, but I haven’t got those developed yet). Danielle was one of our witnesses along with Lino, a great guy from the resort with a wonderful spirit. Three couples that we had become friendly with at the resort took time to come and share in our special day!

We had Kokoda (a traditional Fijian dish for special occasions) as the appetizer for our wedding dinner. I was actually able to replicate the dish here in Calgary, Alberta, Canada – I made it to celebrate our 1 month wedding anniversary just the other day (corny, I know, but aren’t newlyweds supposed to get away with that sort of thing? We did the occasion up Namale style, i.e. lots of flowers!!!!

Well, Lori I better quit now!
I hope you are well, and let me know about your trip and the wedding at Namale that you attended!

A very happy & thankful,
Mr. and Mrs. Rob J. (Alberta, Canada)

Aloha Melissa,
The Kahala Mandarin Oriental Hotel on Oahu was the best. Several restaurants there, the Dolphin experience is great, private beach, fantastic service and the rooms and bathrooms are great. The Polynesian cultural center was great as was Pearl Harbor. But the thing that impressed me the most about your service was the extraordinary help given by Mary when our rental vehicle got a flat tire. She was instrumental in us getting a replacement in the most timely and safe manner.
For your Big Island clients I highly recommend the Blue Helicopter Fire and Water tour. It is great.
Thanks for all the help with the trip.
Robin G. and family (Tracy, CA)

Hi Melissa,
WOW!!
Thank You for the trip of lifetime. Qamea was paradise defined. Bryce and Ron were great but what really made the trip special were all staff. We wanted to bring Sake home with us. I can still hear his infectious laugh. The Food and Bure's were great. Qamea will always hold a special place in our hearts.
Lori was so sweet and did a great job on everything. One thing I would change would be to use Air Fiji instead of Sun Air.
Thank You
Greg C. (San Ramon, CA)

Mike,
Bula! We loved Fiji....................we didn't want to come back!!!!
We would have stayed loved if our kids would have been with us! Kimo wants to pack up and move there now. We met some really great friends who have invited our family to come stay in their village. We will save up for the 5 plane tickets.
Mahalo!
Andrea B. (Orem, UT)

Hi Melissa,
My wife and I had an amazing time on our honeymoon in Tahiti, Moorea, and Bora Bora. As you know, the islands are amazing and the hospitality and Polynesian spirit of the locals really makes French Polynesia an incredible destination. All of our travel plans were put together flawlessly by our agent, Joanne, and our trip was very smooth. We were very happy with our trip and the service we received from Joanne – she was very helpful, responsive, and all of our documents arrived on-time exactly as we expected. We thank you and Joanne for putting together an excellent itinerary – the memories will last a lifetime. I’ve attached a couple pictures of us on our trip since we’ve never had a chance to meet face-to-face!
Regards,
Dave F. (Arlington, VA)

Hello,
Sorry it's taken us such a long time to respond... been extremely busy... Our trip was great. We had tons of fun. The Maui Prince was great. Travel arrangements were a lot easier that I thought they were going to be.
Thanks again for all your help.
Frank V. (Arcadia, CA)

Hi Melissa,
Everything went beautifully! Leo and you did a great job - Thanks for a great honeymoon.
Actually, there are no complaints - things were well organized and the resort folks took great care of us. I agree, we thoroughly enjoyed Moorea! Of course, I told Leo, the new rule is -- over 4 hours of travel - I want Business class or First class, our time is worth that!!! So keep that in mind for our profiles!! - Mary Lou -
Hello Melissa, We had a great time in Tahiti. We actually enjoyed Moorea more than we did Bora Bora. Everything went very smooth. I was waiting for a hassle and it just was not there. Very well coordinated. We may be looking to go to Belize next year. Would you have anything on that? Maybe multi family or a single family plan.
Thanks!! - Leo
Leo and Mary Lou

Hi Ron,
Everything on our trip was great - the beauty and history of Hana complemented by the excellence of Hotel Hana Maui exceeded our expectations. I would like to again thank you for making all arrangements and providing us with good local information.
Thank you,
Victoria H. (Pleasant Hill, CA)

Bula,
First Id like to thank Cindy for planning such a wonderful wedding/honeymoon destination for us. We couldn't have picked a more perfect, intimate, romantic place to be. We had not one problem traveling to and from. Rosie's was great. Matamanoa is just awesome, what a beautiful island. I would recommend Matamanoa to anyone, especially weddingmooners. The staff were some of the nicest people we have ever met. We made sure we went to the village to see where most of them lived.
Our bure was great. When we checked in we had #7 and we had requested a higher bure # because of the sunsets and the staff moved us immediately. I would definitely recommend a higher number bure we had # 20 and it was perfect. The most incredible sunsets we have ever seen. Peter the wedding coordinator was wonderful. He got together with us the second we arrived to the island to go over our wedding plans. We had the most amazing wedding on the beach. The day of our wedding the weather was great, but very windy. We actually moved our wedding time up because the afternoons the wind picks up so, but that day it was windy all day. Our weather wasn't the greatest the week we went, we had some very cloudy days the last day it rained all day. But we were happy to be there and the staff made the best of every day for us all. The service was incredible. Thank you for helping us plan exactly what we have dreamed of. We already know we want to go to Tahiti next year.
Thanks again,
Tara & Sean M. (Phoenix, AZ)

Dear McCoy Travel,
Everything went great! Not only did Mike provide excellent service, he got us a steal on the Air Pacific tickets and the Sun Air island hopper was cheaper than catching a taxi and the ferry to Malolo LaiLai. Both airlines ran on time and provided efficient service. For your own info, I was more than pleased with Malolo LaiLai Lagoon Resort Club. This resort is at the end of the island, far enough from Musket Cove to enjoy tranquility, but close enough to access the amenities, with large self contained bures along a great beach. Our last four nights were spent on the Coral Coast at Tubakula Beach Bungalows just down the beach from the Outrigger. The roadside bungalows probably had too much traffic noise, but the grounds are spacious and the beachfront bungalows were quiet and sitting on a great stretch of sand. They are A frame style with a loft, kitchen, sleeps five and are a deal for beachfront...
Thanks again and we will send our friends your way,
Sincerely Laine P. (La Jolla, CA)

Hello,
We had a great trip to Maui. We enjoyed working with Vanessa. She was nice.
Our arrangements through the Kea Lani were wonderful. We loved the hotel and the service was incredible. We appreciated the guava choose and fairmont 'cooler' compliments of McCoy. We appreciate Vanessa's help - she was always very friendly and always replied very quickly. Overall, McCoy seems to keep very good contact with its clients.
Sincerely,
Mike & Dawn T. (Grayslake, IL)

Hello Melissa,
We had an awesome time in Moorea, thanks to Vanessa, who booked us a trip of a lifetime. Our trip was from May 18 -27 to celebrate our joint graduation from college and our eighth wedding anniversary. However, we felt like we were on our honeymoon!
Our transfers went very smoothly from Tahiti to Moorea. The island is just breathtaking. Our accommodations at Sheraton Lagoon Resort were nothing short of fabulous. The rooms were clean, the views stunning. Every morning we would watch the sunrise, and every evening the full moon over paradise. The tropical fish right at your doorstep was another incredible experience. We truly enjoyed snorkeling and feeding the fish. The food although expensive was delicious, and we found that the lunch portions were generous enough to share. The local beer, Hinano, is very good and cheap! We would recommend the 4x4 Island tour, and the shark feeding with the picnic on the Island. The Tahitian village is worth it alone in food, and the entertainment outstanding, especially with the ocean in the background. We received excellent service at Island Fashion Black Pearls, and would highly recommend it to others. We really appreciated all the effort Vanessa put into planning our trip, especially with her family’s new arrival!! Thank you for helping making every penny worth it! The only negative aspect of our trip was the slight lay over in Tahiti. We were not very impressed at all with the island. We rented a car to go around for a couple hours and were surprised to see it so dirty. The only consolation was that the Sheraton in Tahiti accommodated us so we could wash up and get a drink before we headed back home to Ft. Lauderdale. The other draw back is that we have no idea where to go next after Moorea. We can’t imagine anywhere better. Thank you so much for making our dream vacation a reality.
Sincerely,
Dan and Melissa L. (Ft. Lauderdale, FL)

Melissa,
Lori was ever so helpful in assisting me with our trip. She heard what I was seeking and customized it to our specifications. And truly it couldn't have been better. We were able to realize true relaxation, and peace! We enjoyed our stay completely and the people were nothing short of lovely! Thank you again and special thanks to Lori!
Winifred A. (Wheat Ridge, CO)

Joanne,
What can I say? Fiji is the most beautiful place in the world. My face lights up every time I think about our vacation. Everything was perfect from the start of our vacation when we rented a car and spent the day in Los Angeles. Other than getting a parking ticket in Santa Monica (well worth the $35.00 fine as I was buying 2 new bathing suits), we tired ourselves out and were asleep before our flight to Fiji took off.
The plane was not full, so they put Bruce and I in a row by ourselves. Rosie's was right there to greet us after we cleared customs. I couldn't believe it when they went over our itinerary and spilled the beans about the Sky Deck on our cruise. What a fantastic surprise (even if a bit premature)! It is so unlike Bruce to do special things like that and especially keep it a secret. Rosie's got everything just right with storing our golf clubs and then taking our extra suitcase after the cruise.
The morning at Mercure was perfect. We had breakfast and then took a taxi into Nadi where we checked out all the shops for souvenirs when we returned the next week. My uncertainty about taking the cruise quickly diminished when I saw our suite, the breath taking scenery and the warmth of the Fijian crew. My only regret was to see how "Westernized" Fiji has become in the five years since we first visited. There were a few things that have gotten a bit touristy and it is sad to hear that many villages are selling off pieces of their land to build resorts. Our village visit was very different (from our last trip). The food on the cruise was fabulous, especially the first night when we were invited to sit at the captain's table for dinner. Captain Simi is the best.

Rosie's was there waiting for us upon our return to Latouka and took us to the airport to catch the helicopter to Matamanoa. The helicopter ride is something that everyone should experience. Once again, the beauty of the Mamanuca's and coral reefs can never be described. Matamanoa was the perfect place to relax after the slightly fast pace of the cruise activities. The bure was perfect.

The South Seas cruise back to Denarau was just right. We saw several of the islands up close and although a bit commercial, well worth the experience. Once again, Rosie's was right there with our golf clubs and extra suitcase. The Sheraton upgraded us to a villa and that was beautiful, even without an ocean view. The food was good, but a bit pricey. Bruce absolutely fell in love with the golf course, although my golf game was pretty bad. We rented a car for two days, went shopping and then drove to the Coral Coast on Monday. Stopped at the Outrigger, that is a beautiful resort. Maybe next time! On Tuesday we golfed again, shopped and then decided to drive to Lautoka A perfect day for our last day in Fiji.
Rosie's changed our pick up time to take us to the airport, but it really was not a big deal. They were supposed to pick us up at 7:05, but changed it to 7:45. The time was fine and we had no problem at the airport.
So, this is my brief story of our trip. We had a vacation to remember for many years to come. Bruce and I are interested in buying property in Fiji and will pursue that as we have the time. Please contact us if you have any questions or would like more details. You did a fantastic job, thank you for everything.
Vinaka,
Myrna N. (Glenview, Il)

Hello Cindy,
I wanted to let you know that Tom and I had an amazing time in Fiji and Namale was more than we could of ever expected. We will definitely be going back. Thank you very much, you did an excellent job picking the perfect resort for us.
It appears from your website that you also specialize in vacations to Tahiti and Italy / Greece. These would be our choices for vacations over the next 18 months to two years. We would like to do Greece and Italy in the same trip (that was probably obvious). Any info that you could provide regarding the best time of year to go and resort options would be appreciated.
Also, we both fell in love with diving. I'm not sure what options are available, but that is definitely something to keep in mind when choosing resorts/locations.
Thanks again,
Summer S. (Olympia, WA)

Joanne,
Thank you for your concern about our trip. We had a wonderful time. Everything, from the plane to the resort to the people were amazing. We loved it all and it was a perfect Fijian honeymoon. Everything was great!
Marissa and Justin K. (Warsaw, MO)

Aloha Melissa,
I hope your vacation was as exciting and fun filled as our stay in Maui & Oahu! You did an excellent job in arranging our wedding-moon. Delta Airlines was great, they were on time, coming and going. Aloha Airlines was also on time and efficient. The Napili Kai was everything I expected and more. However, I had no preconceptions on the Resort Quest Waikiki Beach but they surely set a standard. We stayed in room 1401 and had an ocean view on our lanai and a view of Diamond head just outside our door. They offered complimentary breakfast and coolers to take breakfast to the beach!
There is one freaky elevator but it added an element of surprise to our stay.
You were right, we should have done Oahu first. It was nice, but it doesn't compare in any way to Maui!
Maui no ka hoi, for sure. South pacific kayakers were great, we saw turtles. We were supposed to kayak Honolulu Bay but the conditions dictated we do Lahaina off mile marker 14. Pony Express was awesome too.
Except that I didn't dress warm enough. I should have heeded your advice.
Trilogy Excursions were truly amazing for the snorkeling, great service and good food. I used up all my underwater film. They had cameras available for purchase and they provided fish reef cards for use on board. However, Ritchie was disappointed with the diving. It was only thirty feet and he came up with 1800 in air. It was only a one tank dive and we thought two tanks were the norm. If he wanted to do a second dive he had to pay an extra $25.00. He was extremely disappointed in the diving. FYI for future tech-type divers.
We did the surf lesson in Oahu and they took us to Barber's Point - no rocks and no crowds, it was a local spot. It was great. Ritchie caught several waves and I caught one on my last run. No pictures though to prove, but I KNOW. I FELT it. It was awesome.

Mahalo nui loa for all your tips, tricks and patience. I would recommend you to everyone visiting Hawaii.
You not only made great decisions for hotels and operators but you also gave us excellent tips for making our stay and getting around easier. I plan on doing a write up on Traveladvisors.com and will mention you as well.

My mom's people messed up with her accommodations and air. She booked with someone else.

Aloha and Mahalo nui loa,
Ana & Ritchie B. (Bronx, NY)

Lori,
Our trip was fabulous! Really. The recommendation couldn't have been better. We would have been really unhappy at a traditional resort and we found this to be wonderful. Just the quiet, sweet rest that we both needed and lots of fun at the same time. Thank you so much.
Informed A. (Wheat Ridge, CO)

Hi Melissa,
Sorry it has taken so long to get back to you regarding our trip to Fiji. Just getting back into the swing of things.
We had such an amazing time on our honeymoon. Namale was such an amazing place and the people were so genuine and warm. Everything about our trip was perfect. We were not ready to leave and could not have had a more memorable experience. The food was fantastic and the diving some of the best I have done.
Thank you for our helping us to find the perfect destination for our honeymoon. It was such a great experience we will definitely call you to help us plan our next vacation. We plan on taking an exotic trip once a year at least and I have complete faith in your ability to get us the best deal with a fantastic destination.
We will definitely make it back to Namale, can't imagine staying anywhere else the next time we are in Fiji.
Vinaka and best regards,
Renee and Jessy

Hi Vanessa,
Just getting back into the swing here. Sorry we didn't get to meet up in Maui. Next thing we knew we were on a plane coming home! :( It went by so fast but we had a wonderful time! Everything was just perfect. Thanks again for sending us your gift. It was very sweet! It came in handy when we drove up Haleakala. :) And the Four Seasons, we are definitely spoiled now. Nowhere else we go will ever compare! It was absolutely breathtaking & wonderful. Well thanks again for all you did for us. We had a wonderful trip. You are definitely an asset to McCoy. P.S. How are your babies?
Susan & Peter S. (Maspeth, NY)

Aloha,
We are staying at the Castle Kamaole Sands condo resort and can't wait. I got your message about the crab cakes...If it's not too late to change to the crab cakes instead of the veggy spring rolls for me (Lisa) I would like to do that. Thanks for all your help. You are wonderful! I never expected such a personal touch as you have given to us. If and when we book more stuff I will give you a call/email.
Mahalo,
Lisa and Jim R. (Sherman Oaks, CA)

Hi Sue,
We had a great time on our honeymoon. we loved both the Hyatt and the Four Seasons (although, I thought we had upgraded to a partial ocean view at the 4 seasons but we couldn't really see the ocean from our room). Our view at the Hyatt was fantastic so that made it all the more wonderful (we ended up upgrading to an ocean view room). Maui was great but we really loved Kauai. The whole trip was fabulous. Thanks so much for all of your help and your well wishes.
Darlene D. (Brookline, MA)

Hi Sue,
Had a wonderful trip to Fiji. Matamanoa was okay, Namena was special. Not for everyone, but for divers and those who want privacy or serenity or something unique, this is the place. The Moody's are part of the adventure. What these people have created is a genuine wonder. The coral was better at Matamanoa, the marine life better at Namena.
Thanks for all your work in putting this together. Hope we can do business again. Stay well...
Dave H. (Crockett, CA)

Hi Hiapo,
I cannot tell you how fabulous it was. We will never be the same and we both said we are willing to give up other trips we usually take to put money aside for Wakaya. We loved the r1 button on our phone, we called it the "can't say no to anything" button and they never did. Did I tell you we both needed a nurse at separate times, she came immediately Greg had a bad sore throat and ear thing and she gave him some meds. He was great in a day. And then, the only bummer was I am really susceptible to mosquito bites and although I took EVERY precaution, lived with Off on my body, all screens closed, bug candles always going...I ended up with about 15 big bites and had an allergic reaction (they were huge and swollen), nurse came, she calls a doctor and 15 minutes later I get an injection for 'toxin and nausea" , a special cream, and a load of antibiotics to take. By the next day I was 90% better, but they called to check on me for the next two days. I am talking unbelievable, we asked what do we owe you? Guess what, nothing of course, I mean come on where are you going to get that? Just like you said, my clothes were ironed and cleaned (Greg's too) at any given moment, fresh champagne, cheese platters, fruit platters, we didn't even have to ASK. OK the picnic, we went our 2nd day and had such a blast we went 3 times during the 8 days we were there, it was incredible like you said. The food was out of this world! For Greg's birthday they went all out, had the table all decorated, all the musicians, the meal I ordered for him (steak) a special cake and treated him like a king. I had a crush on the dive master, he held my hand on all the scary dives, he has been there 8-10 years and was awesome!

Greg and I made true friends. We were even invited to their little village to go to church on Mother's Day, and went with the local people and they honored ME during the service (as a mother) , when we left, even people that had the day off came over to sing and send us off, I can go on and on but you get the picture. His vacation (the golf pro Charlie) was supposed to start 2 days before were leaving and he STAYED because he had so much fun with Greg. He holds the course record and Greg tied it. I just can't say enough. We left Greg's golf clubs, gave them shirts and hats "Cleveland' and Greg is sending over a few new sets for their club as a gift (value of about $5,000) but hey he is president of the company, so no biggy.
Anyway, Greg told me over and over that he has never had a better time in his life and that every dollar was well worth it and that I made every right decision (especially the flight part), he said that was perfect not flying for 25 hours. We also got in first class not business, BOTH FLIGHTS! I don't know maybe we had it coming, we have had a really bad year up until then.
So Vinaka to you (I think that is how it is spelled). I will get back to you regarding Sept. they said it was wide open and we will need a few more weeks to figure it out, but will definitely book it all through you.
Thanks for the trip of a life time,
Linda H. (Newport Beach, CA)

Hiapo,
I (we) would like to thank you for the outstanding job you did in handling the arrangements for our trip to Hawaii. The Sheraton you recommended on the Big Island was awesome! It was just reopened after a long renovation, and the hotel staff, the facilities and the room were above our expectations. The apartment at the Kaanapali Alii on Maui was also outstanding. We had a corner room with a morning view of the sunrise over the mountains/golf course from one set of windows and an evening view of the sunsets over the ocean for our lanai. The staff at the Kaanapali Alii and the facilities were superb. Auto arrangements were as we had requested (i.e. NO SURPRISES!!). Also, a thank you to Misty who assisted us in booking events. Her knowledge and willingness to help were greatly appreciated.
Thanks again,
Sheldon R. et al (Mt. Pleasant, SC)

Hi Joanne,
We absolutely loved the Gallery Hotel Art in Florence. It had a nice spacious bathroom, comfortable beds, good working central a/c that we could control, perfect for the picky American traveler :-)
The Savoia and Jolanda was a wonderful location, just about two min walk from St. Mark's Square. Nice comfortable hotel room, but the main A/C wasn't turned on. Apparently they can only have heat or a/c, so we had to open the windows. We were a little peeved since they advertised A/C. I was also sick w/ a terrible cold at the beginning of the trip so the night air wasn't helpful. But, that's just me wanting my American comforts :-D The last hotel Capo d'Africa was nice.

If we were to do a trip again, I think we would definitely stay in Gallery Hotel Art again. In Florence, everything is spread out and you walk everywhere. I think everywhere we went was within a 15 min walk so not too bad. Walking w/ luggage all the way was really tiring tho - so I'd suggest a taxi. . For the price, we might try to find an equally convenient hotel in the same area in Venice that keeps their A/C on all the time for guests. At least I know what questions to ask next time.
Same about the Rome hotel. I'd like to be closer to Plaza Venetia. That seemed to be the central location to get to all the different plazas. We did a lot of walking, some subway and bus riding in Rome, and I think it would be easier to stay in the middle of town. Can you tell it was a bit of a culture shock :-D ?
Thanks for all the help! We will definitely call you again in the future.
Whitney K. (Richardson, TX)

Hi Sue,
Sorry it's taken so long to get back with you. I/we have been working non-stop since we got back. I will send a longer email back when I get a free moment. We had a fantastic time. The kids won't stop taking about the Cousteau resort. And the kicker was a week after we got home the Discovery Channel HD had a special about the best 5 Honeymoon places in the world and the Cousteau Resort was highlighted as one of those place (Vesi, Simi and the medicine man nuemiaia (sp) were shown). Pretty neat, unfortunately we didn't have time to video tape the episode. I'll select a few good pictures and send them shortly.
Jim, Chanda, Lexi, Jason, Ryan S. (Anaheim Hills, CA)

Aloha Melissa,
The arrangements for our airfare, hotel, and jeep were excellent. Your arrangements made our honeymoon effortless and enjoyable!
Mahalo,
Rachel D. (N.Miami, FL)

Lori,
We had a great time in Fiji! For us Fiji and Dive Kadavu were exactly what we were looking for, great diving and a comfortable place. The hospitality and the food was excellent. Apparently the cook is relatively new...he did a great job.
I think Dive Kadavu is a good blend of 'real' Fiji yet still clean and comfortable. I believe spending more money at a different resort would have bought us more modern (better?) accommodations, however we would have lost the natural feel of Dive Kadavu. I'll pass on the 'manicured' areas and go for something more local every time. That's my opinion, having only seen the Island of Kadavu, Dive Kadavu, and a small portion of Nadi, what do you think?

Your and McCoy Travel's service were top notch from the start. Great recommendations and options when we were researching the vacation and excellent support once we made a decision and reservations. The information packet that came with the airline tickets is a nice touch. We would (and will) recommend Fiji and Dive Kadavu, as well as McCoy Travel's services to anyone looking for a friendly and professional travel agency.
Vinaka,
Steve and Nicole C. (Honolulu, HI)

Dear McCoy Travel,
I am so pleased with my experience with Ron. He was very quick to respond to our needs and found us a great condo at an excellent price. Many thanks!!
Fabian K. (Colorado)

Aloha McCoy Travel,
We had a wonderful vacation in Hawaii. The Perillo Tour was very nice and we met alot of fun friends. Hiapo was very patient and helpful with reservations and your staff was always ready to assist.
Mahalo,
Don & Helen M. (Lake George, NY)

Hi Melissa,
I just want to say our experience on our honeymoon in Tahiti was amazing. My wife and I would like to thank Joanne for helping us pick the islands and for her great ideas and suggestions. It was a unforgettable trip, so good I actually called her from Tahaa to thank her and tell her how right she was about the private beach bungalows. I would like to say thank you to all at McCoy Custom Travel for making you honeymoon perfect and so good we will be contacting you soon for our next trip to somewhere in the south pacific.
Thank you
Bill and Rachelle S. (Carlstad, NJ)

Happy Family, Vancouver BC at Fiji Island Resort from Dec 2004.

Mark,
I'm ready to go on my honeymoon! I really wanted to thank you for answering all of our numerous questions over the
last week - your responsiveness, attention to detail and overall level of service has been impeccable. I look forward to this trip, and with working with you again on future trips to the region.
Faiz K. (Bardonia, NY)

Sue,
Thanks so much for everything. You have definitely sold me on travel agents - I don't think I would have been able to look forward to as nice of a trip without you. I'll be sure to send you a picture when we get back.
Jason H. (Beaverton, OR)

Mark,
We had a Wonderful time in Maui! The Hyatt Regency was an amazing resort and fulfilled all of our expectations. Their pool was amazing! Maui also had the best shopping, Whaler's Village is a must and Lahaina has such a large variety of shopping and restaurants I would recommend anyone to go to Maui for their honeymoon or for a romantic get away. Mccoy Travel was extremely helpful in making sure that they did their best to make sure our vacation was perfect! I will definitely book my next vacation thru them! Mark, thank you for all of your help and all that you have done for us. Also, thank you for our strawberries & champagne upon our arrival! Talk to you soon!
Mahalo,
Kelli S. (Chesterland, OH)

Hi Vanessa,
Just wanted to share with you the GREAT time my husband and I had in Maui, he is ready to join Hawai'i 5-0 (police)...the scenery was beautiful and we just enjoyed ourselves to the fulliest...I want to say thank you for searching for great prices and now I need your help again. Not sure if it's to soon, but I am looking for a group cruise package form next year around April 2006 for 7 day cruise to the Bahamas, Cozumel, Cayman Islands...let me if you search now or if we have to do it later in the year...thanks again...
Mrs. Shantyle A. (New Orleans, LA)

Hi Lori,
Thank you so much for preparing this trip for us. It was definitely a "once-in-a-lifetime" trip. Well, hopefully not if we plan to go back in 3 years :) We had an absolutely spectacular time and the entire experience entirely exceeded our expectations. The resort, the staff, the accommodations, the travel. It was all so well organized, friendly, beautiful, etc. The small dudes did relatively well. Grady has a bit of separation anxiety so he had a little bit of a rough go, but in general really enjoyed the nannies and all of the attention that he got from them. He did eventually thrive with them and they were so kind to him. Charlie loved the whole experience and couldn't get enough of the beach, pool, etc. I feel that the resort is such a unique place and we felt so fortunate to have been able to enjoy it. Dale and I fully relaxed (after the first day or so of getting used to being without our kids) and loved the long wonderful meals, the snorkeling, the sailing, the pool, the tennis courts, the extremely courteous staff...all of it. I really couldn't have asked for anything more. We are excited to return in 3 years when the boys are a bit older and can truly appreciate the wonders of the island. It will be something that we will greatly look forward to. Thanks again for all of your help on this. We'll be in touch.
Warm regards,
Amy H. (Steamboat Springs, CO)

Hi Melissa,
The trip was great. Since we had people staying in Lahaina and some in Kihei, staying at Sugar Beach was perfect. Plus being on the beach was a real treat for my born and raised mountain kids. They loved playing in the ocean and being close the condo made it a lot easier. For any one with children the Hyatt Luau was great. They are still talking about the fire dancer. It was a wonderful trip, thank you so much for all you help. Knowing that I didn’t have to arrange any of it, made my life easier. I will be traveling to the big island, to visit my daughter that is living there, so I will be in contact with you in the future.
Thanks again,
Susie M. (Hailey, ID)

Bula Lori,
Fiji was the best vacation ever. The Outrigger Lagoon was very nice although not as intimate as Cousteau Resort . The white water rafting trip on the main island was amazing. Cousteau is in a league all its own. From the minute we arrived we knew this place was very special. The staff was unbelievably friendly,and by the time we left it was hard to say goodbye. The diving was terrific, the best we have done. The dive staff was absolutely first class. We will be returning and hopefully to perform dentistry in the clinic as the people in Fiji are in desperate need for dental services. Every bit of this trip went like clockwork and no one could come up with a way to improve it. We will be recommending you to our friends. Thanks again.
Sincerely, Mark, Debby, and Justin G. (Washington, MO)

Hi Mark,
My friend I have been meaning to e-mail you since we got back from our honeymoon to tell you how much we enjoyed our trip and I apologize for not writing any sooner. The funny thing is that Carla and myself are in Helsinki Finland (Far cry from Fiji and a bit colder hear). Carla is on business and flew in to do a little sightseeing for a week then we are off
to Stockholm for the weekend. Talk about one extreme to another! So we will be dreaming about Fiji during our 35 degrees sightseeing weather.

So here are few comments you can use for those new honeymooners booking trips. The Royal Davui was awesome Mark. The Villas were incredible, the service was impeccable, the snorkeling and diving was fantastic, and the staff was wonderful. The food is a story in itself. Three coarse meals for lunch and dinner that were selected and prepared by a chef each day. Each meal had three choices to choose from with the seafood being the best with also a lamb or chicken choice for the times
you wanted to try something different. I decided to get dive certified while I was there because the best dive sights in Fiji were located 20-30 minutes from the resort. I would recommend this place to anyone interested in getting dive certified because it was inexpensive and you enjoy 4 open water dives that were required for certification, with a private instructor. And for those folks not interested in diving, there is a coral reef that surrounds the island loaded with all sorts of fish, soft coral, fans, sea clams, reef sharks.

I would recommend the Royal Davui to any couple planning a honeymoon or to any couple wishing to enjoy each other in one of the most secluded romantic spots in the world.

At Qamea, the Deluxe villas were very nice. Luckily we got the one on the end (thank you very much Mark) and the villa was right on the beach. The plunge pool was more like a swimming pool and the outdoor shower was huge. The island is gorgeous, the massages were heavenly, and the deluxe villas were huge. We hope you are doing well together and I look forward to keeping in touch with you. If anyone ever needs a Royal Davui recommendation just let me know and I will be happy to talk with them.
God Speed Bro,
Michael and Carla T. (Broomfield, CO)

Bula Lori,
In Bonnie's words -- and she's the expert having spent over two years in the south pacific, including several months in Fiji, "The resort exceeded all expectations." She already knew about the genuine cheerfulness, warmth and friendliness of Fiji people. The rest of us all had a chance to enjoy that first-hand. The nanny service gave my three married children a wonderful and rare opportunity to enjoy a long holiday as couples, yet still have their children present.
My Aussie grandchildren learned to snorkle -- Taylor wriggled with excitement at sight of his first fish, and all the babies quickly became water babies. Jenny came in second in the crab race. The private island picnic was a highlight for all of us. The champagne was a thoughtful touch. The weather couldn't have been nicer, the water couldn't have been more comfortable to play in, the staff couldn't have been more hospitable. Serenity was always available if we wanted it. The good condition of the reef in front of the resort -- and the diversity of its marine life -- was a special treat and a pleasant surprise. The bures were perfect accommodations. The resort's intimacy was captivating.
All airline service you reserved for us was superb. Although some family members were a bit skittish about the intra island flights, that's the kind of flying I particularly enjoy. Air Pacific showed us again how much more efficient (than U.S. airlines) many of the foreign airlines (like Qantas) are. They weren't carrying a full passenger load, so most of us were able to stretch out on 3 seats and get some real sleep on the overnight flights.
One thing though. Sure wish you could have done something about that rogue blizzard (2-3 ft of heavy spring snow) that hit Denver the day we were supposed to return. DIA shut down, and 8 of us had to hole up in LA for 54 hours until we could get confirmed seats home.
Mostly I basked in my family's happiness. Thank you for making it possible. We are already planning for a return, probably in three years to co-celebrate a 75th birthday (mine) a 50th and a 40th birthday (my two sons). Please forward this on to Melissa, so she too can be included in my heartfelt thanks. Until 2008...

Dee H. (Steamboat Springs, CO)

Melissa,
I am happy to let you know that our trip to Maui was more wonderful than we had expected. Our flights went smoothly, our room was very nice, with a sweeping view of the ocean. We enjoyed breakfast on the balcony while watching the whales play each morning. The rental car arrangements were in place with the model we requested.
We had such a marvelous time that we are planning a return trip for our 25th anniversary in 2010. We hope to bring our children and grandchildren. We would not hesitate to make future arrangements with your company, or refer someone to you.Thanks again for a vacation unlike any we had experienced.
Jim & Lori D. (Couer D' Alene, ID)

Hi Vanessa,
I wanted to thank you for the wonderful gift basket! We are extremely happy with our trip and I also want to thank you for making our honeymoon perfect! We will definitely be contacting you the next time we go to Hawaii!
Thanks again,
Stacy B. (Oceanside, Ca)

Ron,
I just wanted to let you know the trip was great and to thank you. We had no problems with rooms or bookings. It was a nice variety and a reasonable price. Thanks for pulling it together on such short notice. Including Maui was good advice. We would be happy to recommend you any time. By the way, we got the recommendation from the Hawaii for dummies book.
Terry & George M. (Northboro, MA)

Dear Sue,
Wanted to share this picture with you and let you know how much we appreciated all of your help with our trip. We had a great time enjoying all of the amenities at the Hyatt, especially the breakfast buffet at Swan Court. As you told us before the trip, the buffet was terrific and the breakfast coupons worked out great! We managed to fit in a luau, whale watching, snorkeling and lots of pool play. The Hyatt pool was really a highlight for the kids. We enjoyed meeting you and we look forward to working with you on future trips.
Mahalo,
Carol W. & family (Sonoma, CA)

Dear Vanessa,
Kindly forward to me your recommendations as to what are the places of entertainment for dining and dances or night club shows/performances that are enjoyable, as I have a couple that plan to celebrate their wedding anniversary there.
You have been of excellent assistance to me and I sincerely extend my appreciation for all that. Should you ever decide to visit our country Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, please do not hesitate to let me know and I shall offer my services and perhaps be your tourist guide for a day (complimentary) Once again, thanks and warm regards
Kathy H. (Malaysia)

Vanessa,
Just as I told you during out telephone conversation, our first cruise experience was absolutely incredible and the most relaxing vacation we have ever taken. Sure there are always some minor areas which could be improved like the shows but, our overall trip we would rate a 12 on a scale of 1 to 10. Most notable:

1. Cabin Location - Lido 307 deck had a completely private balcony because we were the top cabin deck, which meant no one could look down on your balcony.

2. Pizza Bar - Some of the best pizza we have ever had, and it only had pepperoni as a topping.

3. Cabin Size - I forgot to mention that our cabin size was more than adequate with plenty of closet space. Our cabin steward (Randy A.) was super and accommodated everything we requested.

4. Desert Rose Restaurant - We love Filet Mignon and have traveled to many place having spent a career in the military, but we must rate this steak as one of the best that we have had.

5. I know that this was out first cruise experience, so we also realize that we have no comparisons. But, if it gets better than our first cruise.......here we come!!

Ted & Laura B. (Fairview Heights, IL)

Lori,
Kathy and I were discussing the service we have gotten from you. We are both in agreement that in the dictionary it would have your picture next to customer service. I have been a manager of a work group that provides customer service for 41 years. You could provide training for many of these groups for how customer service "IS" that is like this "IS" customer service.
Thank You
Mikey and Kathy P. (Albuquerque, NM)

Dear Melissa,
We had an amazing time in Bora Bora! Hiapo was great, he answered every question we had and made our honeymoon unforgettable! I will not hesitate to tell everyone about McCoy Custom Travel!
Maruru
Walker and Kellie V. (Course Gold, CA)

Hi Ron,
Our trip to Maui was amazing! The entire family loved it. We received all our paperwork the next day from booking. We then spent the weekend packing and departed on Tuesday morning. The flight was with Sky Service (Delta) the plane was roomy with leather seats so quite comfortable. Our kids are too small to see the airplane TV screens so luckily we had purchased a portable DVD before we left so they too could be entertained on the flight.
All our reservations were ready for us at the rental car and of course when we arrived at the Resort. Ron, we loved the Napili Kai Beach Resort! We couldn't have picked a better location or room. The room was extremely clean and the resort beautiful. The 1 bedroom suite fit us perfectly.
In the 7 days we had which 2 were really travel days we took in as much as we could. Whale Watching tour and the Luau at the Hyatt - we loved it! The Aquarium... The road to Hana and what time we had left we lived on the beach and my husband snorkeled.
Our only disappointment was that we had to leave. We returned to Calgary -9 and snowing so we all wanted to jump back on the plane. We will definitely return to Hawaii. It really is a paradise, the energy and feeling when we were there was incredible. We haven't traveled alot out of country since we started having kids and this year we have got the travel bug again. Our trip to Hawaii has only increased that desire for travel for us and our kids. We will definitely contact you for assistance on future travels. Thank you for all you help. Considering what short notice we had to book our trip it was perfect and your assistance in booking the resort and car is so appreciated. Also, thanks for the update emails from McCoy Travel. I have filled out the information to receive updates on places we are interested in traveling to.

Talk to you soon,
Tara G. (Calgary, Alberta)

Melissa,
I love your e-mails! We were fortunate to use your business (Sue) for our trip to Maui a couple of years ago and I have so enjoyed your e-mails! Happy Birthday to you and your pal-Have wonderful travels and be sure to share your Tuscan experience with us. Thank you again-and I really hope to visit your gardens one day.....
Sincerely,
Jennifer M. (Gilbert, AZ)

Melissa,

Just got back, everything was awesome as expected. Hiapo really helped us out, and I would absolutely recommend him to anybody I knew planning on going to Fiji. Tokoriki was absolutely beautiful. My only regret was that I had not called you sooner. If so I'm sure Hiapo could have done more for us (I would have loved to spend an extra day in Fiji).
Richard D. (Miami Lakes, FL)

Mark,
You were absolutely right about the hotels that you helped us choose - they were wonderful. We preferred the rooms at the Fairmont Kea Lani but preferred the service and atmosphere of the Kapalua Bay Hotel. However, they were both very nice hotels. Everything was so easy after booking our vacation with you! Sometimes you wonder, because you book so far in advance, whether or not your reservations will be accurate or even be there at all. Everything was flawless - it all went extremely smoothly. You were such a big help to us and you really cared about us from beginning to end. It was wonderful to deal with you and if we travel in the future, you will be our first contact! :)
Joey and Jason C. (East Quogue, NY)

Dear Melissa,
We couldn't have been more pleased. Vanessa worked with us wonderfully and she hit a home run. The accommodations, airlines, transportation, everything was outstanding. Because of no hassle with any of the planning, it was a family vacation that will be a grand memory forever. Thank you so much and we have found a great partner in Vanessa and your agency for future vacations.
Craig S. (Eagan, MN)

Hi,
Just wanted to send you a BIG thank you for making sure we had a beautiful room in Hawaii!!!!! It was everything we hoped for and more...I was worried that the ocean view room wouldn't be good, but it was absolutely spectacular, and I am certain it was because you looked after us so well and made sure we had the best one available. We had R800 at the Rainbow Towers at the Hilton Hawaiian Village and it was ABSOLUTELY fantastic. It had a King bed, was quiet, and best of all had 2 huge balconies, one facing the beach and the other facing the lagoon and marina.
We didn't want to leave because we had such a fantastic time. We look forward to coming back as soon as we can.
Thanks again for all your help. Mahalo!!!! p.s. attached is a photo of our daughter Ireland on the beach at Waikiki
Brad, Michelle and Ireland E. (Harrington Park, Australia)

Dear Melissa,

I just want to express again how happy I was with my travel arrangements to the big island and Maui last year. Minerva made my arrangements. Sometimes I travel alone and it's very important to me that I not be penalized for traveling solo. Most travel these days is offered in packages based on double occupancy and a fixed itinerary, anything else comes with a ridiculous price tag and most agencies are just annoyed with and sometimes rude to customers requesting anything different. I will be sure to recommend you to my friends and you will certainly have my business again. Thank you for your consideration and specialty in custom travel.
Brenda P. (Edison, NJ)

THANKS! Melissa for the email on things to do in Maui, I truly appreciate it.
I want to do the helicopter tour ..so I will see what will work out. Have a good day. Also wanted to let you know Joanne is great!
Brenda P. (Pittsburgh, PA)

Hi Melissa,
Thank you for your note. My e-mail is not on many lists, but your notes are always interesting. Keep them coming. A few comments..
I've never been to Fiji, but my parents have. They have also been to Victoria Falls and numerous other beautiful places. But, on my advice, they took an expensive side trip to Foz de Iguazu during a trip to Buenos Aires (and Peru). They had to agree with me that this is perhaps the most beautiful place on the planet. A 100 foot tall waterfall that stretches for miles. Jungle. Toucans. Rainbows. Dozens of species of butterflies that will land on you as you are hiking. All a short flight from Bs. As. (one of the world's great cities) or Rio. One to put in YOUR itinerary!
Keep the notes coming! And happy travels!
Cheers,
Dan G. (Lexington, MA)

Melissa,
Thank you for your note. The information and pictures are great! We just wanted to take this time to let you know how
happy we have been working with you. We just booked our honeymoon with you and you have been the best!!! I look forward to working with you to finalize our plans and make any other travel plans your company can help
us with. I've already referred you to one of our friends and will continue doing so. Keep up the great work!!!
Kind Regards,
Cindy & Jeff A. (Sunrise, FL)

Now my family is talking about next year. My wife even said maybe we will go back next year. We are also considering a cruise in the Caribbean. I know you folks handle all of that, so you have got us as your customers. Wherever you are in the travel industry, Vanessa, we would like to work with you. Thank you again and we will be in touch in the near future (as you can tell, we like to do some long-range planning).
Mahalo,
Craig S. (Apple Valley, MN)

Jeff F. (New York, NY)

Bula Mike!
Thanks for the travel arrangements to Papageno Resort. Made for a very easy trip. Air New Zealand was awesome. Great service, great staff. We had a 2 hour delay from Nadi to LAX, they gave all passengers a $15 food coupon. Unheard of around here. A person could be stranded for hours, days, and never get an apology from the airlines. Anyway's, I had a awesome time in Fiji and will return. Vinaka,
Becky K. (Reno, NV)

Michelle M. (Ft. Lauderdale, Florida)

We had a wonderful time in Maui. The weather was great, the Fairmont Kea Lani was great. We were even able to bypass the long line at Hertz with the “Custom Vacation card” you provided us. Everything was great! Overall, we would not have changed anything. And, we are ready to start planning another trip for next year (anytime February).
Thank you so much for making our experience in Maui great. We really appreciated you going the extra distance to get us into the Old Lahaina Luau. Thank you very much for what my wife keeps referring to as “the best vacation of her life”.
P.S. We are ready to start planning for next year, so any ideas you have would be greatly appreciated.
Sincerely,
Jack P. (Portland, OR)

Vanessa,
Just wanted to let you know that we loved our vacation. The Maui Prince was a great hotel, and the Hyatt was wonderful. Thank you so much for the fruit plate, it was a great surprise. I have referred a friend to you, her name is Heidi. She is going on her honeymoon in late March/early April, and we have talked her into going to Hawaii. I told her what great service you provided, and she is planning on calling you soon.

Thanks again,

Tania H. (Baltimore, MD)

Hi, Melissa,
All told, we had a very good trip. Australia and California were wonderful, but you are most interested in Fiji.
The services of your company were excellent. Everything worked out as it was supposed to. Mike did a great job.
We enjoyed Fiji very much. The dive lodge was small and neat, with a good beach, just as we like it. Bob and Rena, the owners, were good hosts, and the food was good. We liked the Fijians. The diving was generally good; the most other divers on the boat besides us was one, and usually we were alone! It was the off-season, and three other divers arrived the day we left. We had some great encounters with mantas, and a few of the dive sites were truly beautiful.
Here are a few pix. The sarong is required for a visit to the village.
Thanks for all your help.
Regards,
Mike and Anne G.

Hi Lori!
I'm sorry that it took us so long to send this "Thank you" note to you. We really appreciate all of your help. Fiji is a beautiful place and the resort was very peaceful! I think that we will go to Hawaii next time. We also received the refund from the resort (for our sick days). We attached a couple of photos of our vacation for you!
Thanks again Lori!
Tara & Rob D. (Glendale, AZ)

Dear Melissa,
We had an amazing time in Fiji and it was all that we expected and more! The people were warm and friendly, and really made us feel welcome. Both Taveuni and the Mamanucas were wonderful and beautiful in their own special way and it was great to get two very different Fijian experiences.
The arrangements that you all made were seamless - we had no problems at all, and our connections worked out beautifully, although most often on "fiji time".
Here's some photos from our PERFECT honeymoon!

Vinny & Christine R (Astoria, New York)