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March 03, 2008
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Bula, Mimi -- Thank you again for arranging our 40th wedding anniversary trip to Fiji. We did not let Cyclone Gene dampen our spirits. All in all, we had a wonderful time.
CASTAWAY: The staff at Castaway was wonderful, but we have to say the highlight of our Castaway stay was the food. They had a consulting chef there, and he made sure that he visited with the guests at every meal to insure their satisfaction. We have to say he prepared some of the best meals we have ever had. Because of the storm, the staff was working very hard to clean up all the debris left in its wake. We spent much of the time on our porch just reading and relaxing and enjoying one another's company. The sea was still pretty choppy and it rained a good part of the time we were there. So we really never got in the water or participated in any activities. We ordered a lovely custom woodcarving from the "woodcarver" to remember our stay at Castaway. (He delivered it to us at Likuliku prior to our departure).
LIKULIKU: We were greeted by the staff at Likuliku with a "Welcome home!" The resort had some minor damage from the cyclone. We had the pleasure of sharing the Likuliku speedboat from Malolo Resort to Likuliku with Chef Shane Watson and his wife. Chef Shane is a genius when it comes to preparation and presentation of food. Every meal was a real adventure. Our bure was SO luxurious, we felt we were truly in paradise. The staff was exceptional in meeting our every need. Two days before our departure, the Masima Island Bar and the overwater bures reopened, and the pontoon was back in place (so the arrivals and departees didn't have to wade in the water). The pool was also in tip-top shape. The staff worked day and night getting the resort back to its pristine condition. We really enjoyed many hours relaxing and reading on the daybed, as well as the 4:00 p.m. arrival of our filled ice bucket and freshly baked cookies. We can't say enough about how much we enjoyed Likuliku Resort. We nearly cried when we had to leave.
K. Leonard Klamath Falls, Oregon 40th Anniversary Celebration |
November 01, 2007
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| Dear Mimi, We arrived at home on schedule after a wonderful trip. Everything went as planned, car rentals were smooth, hotel/condo check in/out were easy and fast, airline travel went off without a hitch. Thank you for your service. I think the best thing about your service was the comfort in your knowledge regarding the lodging. Each condo/hotel was better than anticipated. The Kamaole Sands was spacious, quiet, very nice facilities, and across from a beach/reef that we had a blast swiimming, snorkeling, and watching sunsets. We liked Kihei and Lahaina the best for tourist type stuff. Our favorite beach of the whole trip was a small beach between Homoa and Hana called something like Kiki or Nini beach. It was awesome and the first time Lydia swam in any ocean. Kamaole #3 was the first time she ever snorkeled in the ocean. The best meal we had in Maui was aboard the Pride of Lahaina for a dinner cruise. Maybe the ambiance had something to do with it! Walking through the bamboo forests was awesome in Oheo Gulch up to the 400' waterfalls. The sounds of the bamboo trees swaying in the wind was not like anything we had heard before. Snorkeling with the turtles off Kamaole #3 and 'Turtle Town' off shore from the Maui Prince Resort was outstanding. On Hawaii, visiting South Point was my favorite. Lydia and I both really like the black Sand Beach at Punalu'u (turtles again of course). Volcano National Park was like walking back into time and the couple days we spent walking and driving all over it was cool. Too bad the lava flow was so far into the forest off the beaten path the cloud cover didn't let us view it from the viewing areas. We went to a tropical garden just north of Hilo which was unbelieveable. The Banyan trees on Banyan drive (and of course the park in Lahaina) were amazing to me. Coconut Island, adjacent to our hotel's property (the Hilo Hawaiian) was great for walks, swimming, picnics, sunset viewings, and laying on our rafts for hours, just floating and staring at the clouds and blue sky! Kauai was also a blast. We started out leaving the airport and heading directly to the Waimea Canyon. We have back-packed over 110 miles in the Grand Canyon, and this was every bit as spectacular. In Waimea, we watched sunset on a pier on the south end of the 17 mile long Barking Sands beach. We met a fisherman who recommended the Wrangler restaurant in Waimea for dinner as the best. This was my personal favorite of every meal we had. IAnother favorite from the quality of food standpoint was a place called the Fish Shack or House in the Coconut Market Place, across the street from the Islander on the Beach Hotel we stayed at. It was the final choice on our last night for the pick your best spot on this side of the island for our last eat out night! The reefs on the north shores of Kauai were our favorites between Maui and Kauai. Our favorite overall were, in order: #1 Tunnels Beach-awesome reef close to shore, no waves stirring the inner reef so very clear (as clear as the Molokini Crater), very easy access. Simply outstanding and safe, seeing more turtles helped also. #2 the beach at the Princeville Resort Beach, #3 Ke'e Beach, at the end of the road, 1 mile past the Haina Park Beach. More wave action and stronger currents but spectacular fish and views of the Na Pali Coast. We also saw a Monk Seal sleeping on the beach at sunset our first time here. The best learning to surf and body surf/swim beach was the miles of sand and gentle long breaking waves of the Hanalei Beach. Simply awesome. Finally, the Na Pali Coast boat tour on a Zodiac raft/boat was great! We didn't see any whales yet, but next time going the first part of December would be a priority. In conclusion, our favorite accommodations in the future would probably be condos or homes with air conditioning. The hotels were great, but a little too noisy sometimes, which is what hotels always do. The spaciousness of condos/homes and the fact they tend to be quieter I think appeals to us more. In terms of activities, one advantage we had in living at 7000 ft of elevation, was the fact no matter how fast, steep or high we climbed, or how long and hard we swam in the ocean, we recovered extremely fast. In terms of pace, Maui felt like Southern California in the cities-faster pace and more crowds. Hilo and southern Hawaii were much calmer and slower paced, as well as was Kauai as a whole. Each place had its own charm and things we absolutely loved to do. The Hilo Hawaiian was as expected for a late 60's early 70's construction. Islander on the Beach was really fun, Lydia says cute! The Tiki Bar at the pool was also a big plus even though we only went there once. We had a great time. Thank you, K. Friese Colorado Springs, Colorado Hawaii 25th Anniversary |
October 25, 2007
~ Hawaii ~ |
| Hi Melissa/Mimi, My husband and I had a wonderful time in Kauai and booking it through your company made it even better. We had no troubles at all and everything was delightful! It is the little things that make the difference. An example would be being able to walk up to Hertz and get our car almost immediately. We did not have to wait in the long line since we booked through Classic Vacations. Kiahuna Plantation was a dream and we would definitely stay there again. We loved the South Shore! We will definitely use your company again when we travel and I recommend you guys to everyone. Our friends just got back from Oahu and they booked through Classic Vacations. Thanks so much for everything and I look forward to using your services in the future! L. Yeamans Gardner, Kansas Hawaiian Romantic Travel |
October 12, 2007 ~ Hawaii ~ |
| Dear Mimi --- Thank you so much!! I wish we were coming back again this year!! What a beautiful trip that was!! Thank you again for making it such a very special time for us!! W ith much appreciation, D. & S. Hudson Glendale, California Anniversary at the Orchid |
October 11, 2007 ~ Hawaii ~ |
Hi Melissa, Hawaii was awesome! We stayed on the Big Island (Hapuna Prince Hotel), and Kauai (Sheraton). The good thing about both of these hotels were the beaches! Food was better in the Big Island Hotel than Kauai. The breakfast buffet was awesome and I would highly recommend having this included. Both hotels were very nice; especially the Sheraton in Kauai. I think we had better beaches over more privacy; this wasn't such a bad thing. Best thing to see on the Big Island was Waipio Valley. We went on our own and you can't go down to the Black Sand unless you have a Jeep or offroad Vehicle. Also it is good to know (we knew this) if people are not interested in driving and checking out things on their own; they may not appreciate the Big Island as much. Beautiful, Beautiful Island. Missed the Helicopter ride to Volcano; they were booked and we didn't feel like driving to Hilo on our last day. Tell people to book early if they want choices on location and time of helicopter rides. I guess the Lava took a turn and viewing was really good when we were there. My husband and I really loved Kauai ; extremely lush beautiful Isle. We enjoyed the Luau at the Sheraton. We also did our fair share of exploring the Island by jeep. Best thing on Kauai: The Zodiac trip up to the Napali Coast...Awesome and worth every penny. Full moon on the Big Island...priceless. Lit up the whole Island. Thanks to Mimi again, our trip was fabulous. L. & V. Buccellato |
September 22, 2007 ~ Hawaii ~ |
Mimi, My husband and I just got back from Maui on the 15th.... The ONLY problem we had was we HAD TO LEAVE!!! It was AWESOME!!! Couldn't have been better! We arrived on the 5th into Kapalua Airport and it was 'smooth sailing' from there... our car rental was ready, our hotel was ready, and they even upgraded us to a 1 bedroom for only $30 a day! The studio would have been fine, and in fact, we did stay in the studio for 1 night. But, the next day we moved to a 1 bedroom on the 1st floor and it was PERFECT! We could walk from our patio door straight to the grassy area, then to the restaurant/pool area and ultimately to the beach. Everything at Kaanapali Shores was just as we'd remembered it, but better. We've stayed there twice before and this being our 3rd time, we will ONLY stay there in the future. Our BEST snorkeling adventure was at Black Rock, behind the Sheraton.... we were protected by a 'cove' and that made my experience even better. It was calm and the water was super clear! We were able to actually swim with a HUGE sea turtle both times.... and he was so close, we could touch it..... but we didn't. We had an underwater camera and got some great shots too! My husband's 49th birthday was the 9th and we were able to get into a great Luau. The Royal Lahaina..... it was absolutely awesome! The food was perfect and the entertainment was first-class. One of our favorite restaurants was the Aloha Grill - plate lunch, just behind the Safeway in Lahaina. I am HOOKED on it! Everything they had was very inexpensive and a GREAT local experience. We have some local Hawaiian Restaurants, but they just don't compare..... I wish that we could have taken the food home on the plane!! Another GREAT restaurant was Sansei!! The sushi was THE best I've ever had.... I'm not a 'raw' fish eater normally, but this time I was! Everything was so fresh and it didn't 'smell' like some sushi restaurants do.... I wish we could have gone there every night! We would certainly like to make this an annual event.... 10 days were perfect for us. My husband's 50th birthday is Sept. 2008.... so, I will be in contact with you again so we can plan another perfect vacation! Thank you so much for all your help! D. & L. Cowart |
September 12, 2007 ~ Fiji ~ |
Hi Mimi,![]() I know that this is long overdue, but we wanted to thank you for everything that you did in planning the most incredible wedding/honeymoon in Fiji that we could have ever imagined!!!! We were so happy with the entire experience, and Matamanoa Island was the perfect island for us. We were very impressed with the Fijian hospitality that we experienced from the moment we arrived. We have so many memories and will never forget our Fijian experience. You really took great care of us. We felt like we were royalty! We were thinking of going to Maui for a week for our first anniversary. Could you work out a couple of packages for us to consider? I do know we would want a Jeep where we can remove the to p. We enjoy hiking, kayaking, snorkeling, anything outdoors. I have done the Trilogy tour before out of Maui and really enjoyed it. I wouldn't mind doing that again. We would definitely want to snorkel at Turtle Island. We would like to attend a Luau. If you have any other idea's, we trust your judgement.We are attaching a couple of pictures from our trip to Fiji. With regards, L. & K. Johnson Sacramento, California Fiji Weddingmoon |
September 12, 2007
~ Hawaii / Tahiti ~ |
Thanks Much Melissa; First I would like to say that throughout the trip we continually said to one another – WOW – Mimi did a great job! Each leg of the trip got better – when we didn’t think it could. To sum it up: Princeville Kauai – We were very impressed with the Hotel. Our favorite activities there were either the Blue Hawaii helicopter tour or the private horse back ride. The roasted pig at the luau was fantastic. Weather was perfect. I would not change a thing. Sheraton Moorea – The over the water Bungalow was fantastic. When we arrived we thought that we made a mistake by not booking the Sheraton Moorea for the entire trip and forgoing Bora Bora. The snorkeling was fantastic. Also, we rented a dune buggy and drove around the island. Bora Bora Nui – This was the pinnacle of the trip. Once we arrived – we forgot about any notions of having forgone this part of the trip. The private in room barbecue was fantastic – I highly recommend. Also, there was a restaurant called Bloody Mary’s that we enjoyed very much. It was not until we saw this bungalow that we thought that the Sheraton Moorea Bungalow was a little Spartan in comparison. The bathtub and shower were great. The water was so blue that it did not look real. All in All – we give the trip and the service provided by McCoy a grade of an A+. We plan to use McCoy Travel next year for our vacation plans. Not sure yet where we want to go – however, we have thought about the following: Alaska or the Maldives Regards M. Thorson |
September 11, 2007 ~ Hawaii ~ |
Hi Mimi, Had a WONDERFUL time in Hawaii. Loved the Big Island and Kauai. Took many, many photos; saw a LOT. Hotels were great; the breakfast each morning was a definite PLUS. I love both Islands the same for different reasons of course. Vince and I drove around the entire island the second day (Hawaii); saw some great scenery. So glad we went; thank you for all of your travel planning; you did a great job. The ride to and fro was extremely calm; Vince liked the 777 Jet; plenty of room. I'll send some pictures when I can. Thank you much; great job. You will be referred. L. & V. BuccellatoChicago, Illinois Kauai & Big Island Honeymoon |
August 17, 2007 ~ Fiji ~ |
| Hi Mimi, We just got back yesterday from our trip after a stopover in L.A.. We had a blast! Mounu in Tonga was amazing. We loved the atmosphere and the quirkiness of the Bowes. Swimming with the whales was the highlight of the trip. Our overwater bure at Likuliku Lagoon Resort was beautiful. It was so new and clean that you could eat off the floors. The bathroom had a tub that overlooked the water and you could gaze at stars. We almost didn't want to leave our bure. The food was top notch! We also enjoyed ourselves at Namale. We were happy to have some indoor activities to do for a change... there was so much to do there. The staff there was the best. We just wanted to thank you for helping us with the trip of a lifetime. We couldn't have done it on our own with all of the complicated air travel and transfers. Each resort was so wonderful in its own way, we loved them all! Thank you Mimi and McCoy Travel. Thank You, K. & S. McKean Palm Beach, Florida Fiji-Tonga Escape |
July 26, 2007 ~ Hawaii ~ |
Dear Mimi & McCoy Travel - Upon arriving in Honolulu I felt like a pampered guest. We were met with beautiful fresh flower lei's and a guide to get us on the proper shuttle to our hotel. Our luggage was handled for us, efficiently. The Hilton Hawaiian Village was also wonderful. The highlight of our trip was the Polynesian Cultural Center. It was a full and fun day that will be long remembered. The Coronado Family |
June 26, 2007 ~ Fiji ~ |
| Mimi, First I would like to thank you for taking care of our travel accomodations to/in Fiji. We had the time of our lives and hope to visit Vatulele again at some point in the future. The food was superb, the staff was super friendly and always made us feel very comfortable, management was great (Chris, the new manager, is soooo nice, has 1000s of interesting stories about her travels and is willing to bend over backwards for her guests). Thanks! D. Chang Los Angeles, California Fiji Vatulele Honeymoon |
April 11, 2007 ~ Hawaii ~ |
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October 20, 2006 ~ Hawaii ~ |
Dear Mimi, We arrived at Kahului Airport after a very long flight. Let future customers know that they are now charging for meals on long flights. No one ever has the nicest thing to say about airline food, anyway, so we opted to eat after we landed. It was the suggestion my friend, Christine, (that used your help to get to Maui only a couple of weeks before us) to have one person get the baggage while another goes to get the rental car. I was the only one on the shuttle, and the only person in line at the rental car counter. When I drove out to pick up Devin, the shuttles coming in were full of people. Thank you for your phone message to check on us. That was very considerate of you. We were very impressed with the condo (Kamaole Sands). I think it was much bigger than we needed, but given the reason for the trip, it definitely fit our wants. We were so impressed, that we made a video the next morning and put it on the web to share with our friends back home. I just watched it, and can hear why people mentioned I didn't sound excited. It must have been the morning or something, because I really loved the place and especially outside of the condo. In fact, if we just crossed the street, we could swim in the ocean. There's something about how easy it was to go swim in the Pacific Ocean that was a nice touch. There was a washer and dryer with complimentary detergent and the kitchen was big enough to give us the option to eat in. There was a Safeway that was close and that came in very handy. And it was very near to the location that we chose for the wedding; only 15 minutes away. After the wedding, we had a fantastic ride in our limo. The driver was so courteous and treated us special. He made sure we had water to drink, allowed us our privacy in the car, and let me stay in the limo while Devin went in to the rental agency to get our car. We loved our Ford Mustang, and had a laugh that *everyone* rented a Ford Mustang convertible. We met up with our friends at Mama's Fish House, as you suggested. My goodness, it was so beautiful. It was the perfect picture of paradise. Everyone enjoyed the food, but no one appreciated it more than our friend, Jason, who is a gourmet chef. He was so impressed and passed his compliments to the chef. They let us keep the menus that they print out daily.
We were so tired that we went right to sleep and when I woke up, Devin had found the nearby grocery store and was making dinner in the kitchen. Again, we had the easy option to stay in like a couple of honeymooners. Oh, and the beach. I could never say enough about the beach. The cove and the beach were just a walk away. We had fantastic snorkeling experiences. I rented snorkeling gear in Lahaina and after just a short swim, we saw the most beautiful fish and lots of turtles. In fact, we had better snorkeling by the condo than on the trip we paid to go snorkeling on! There is a great restaurant that a coworker could not stop talking
Sincerely, |
September 20, 2006 ~ Hawaii ~ |
| Hello there!! Thank you so very much for the welcome email. It was a wonderful, personal touch to meet the staff. Our contact person is Mimi and it is nice to have a face to go with a voice and to learn a bit of her "story". Again,as I told Mimi,we are planning our wedding vow renewal trip 9/4/07 to 9/14/07 on the island of Kauai (just my husband and myself). Your Happy Client Letters were very encouraging to read and we would welcome any an all suggestions! Thank you in advance for all of your effort on our behalf. L. Bobst Minneapolis, Minnesota Hawaii Wedding Vow Renewal |
September 02, 2006 ~ Fiji ~ |
| Hi Mimi, Both resorts (Maravu & Taveuni Island) were absolutely great. The staff was fabulous and we did indeed have enough to do and not do on our trip. We both agree that you are the most attentive and best agent we have worked with. Thanks so much for your attention and putting us into one of the best resorts we've been too. Thanks! P.Carmichael Concord, California Fiji Getaway to Taveuni |
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