May 28, 2009

Dear Faye,

We had such a wonderful time! The resort was great and our vale was beautiful. All worth it! What a wonderful way to spend our birthdays...they really made it special at the resort. A very quiet resort...there was one day I think Frank and I were the only guests. I think the top numbers of guests were 12 people which makes it very private - we felt like we had our own private island. The food was very good. I think I gained 10 pounds! The activities..Frank and I went snorkeling (which is beautiful), jet ski to another island, we did the sandspit (which is separate little island in the middle of the ocean, white sand, and had a picnic - the weather was a bit crazy...but we still had fun!). Julie and Daryl the management team was great - they made sure everything was going ok - they were very personable and got to know us.

The airline from San Jose to LA and LA to Nadi - all worked out great...no issues. Frank and I did get exit seats on the flight to and from LA/Nadi - which really helped! The only thing I would say to be cautious about...is the flight from Nadi to Pacific Harbor - it all worked out all ok...but there just seemed to be some confusion - we talked to Julie the resort manager and she said they have had challenges - they have purchased a plane so they will have more control over that. The boat ride to the resort was fine and on time.

The day we left...we were a bit confused we thought we were going to leave at 11:30 then do the tour on Nadi but they let us stay until 4pm which was wonderful then they got us to the pacific harbor by 5pm and then to the airport around 5:30pm - which all worked out great. Rosie's lounge was GREAT! that was so nice to go there to refresh ourselves and get ready for the long flight.

I will definitely refer you to my family and friends for any travel plans.

My sister and I are already thinking about next year....we want to rent a villa in Italy or France...we are brainstorming now :-) on ideas.

Thanks again!
Susan D.
San Jose, CA

May 20, 2009

Dear Melissa,

I am writing to let you know how extremely pleased we are with our travel plans to Fiji this summer and it wouldn't have been at all possible without the outstanding help and service provided by Faye. She is so informative, professional, sweet and helpful. I couldn't have asked for a better agent to help me book this trip and organize all the details. I can't thank her enough for all of her help and ideas.
She is truly the best,

Thank You,
M. Norian
Castaic, CA

May 20, 2009

Greetings Mike!

We're so very excited about out castaway vacation ! Thank you for making it extra great with that fabulous room upgrade , wow , for sure we won't want to be coming home anytime soon!

We'll definitely also make sure to go on the Manta Ray dive after reading about it, sounds like a can't miss .

You have been so helpful ,descriptive and efficient thanks again for arranging all .

P.S. I'm sure you'll soon be enjoying your " lifestyles of the rich and famous " vacation very soon .

Aloha,
D. Menor & L. Baldridge
Kapaa, HI

May 18, 2009

Hi Mike!

Mike you are wonderful. I don't know if we'll do this itinerary but I hope we can do business with you soon as you are so nice. Deanie

Thanks,
D. Martino
Dallas, TX

May 14, 2009

Hi Mike!

A friend gave me your name and said you are an amazing travel agent!!! Kate and I work together on Treximet and our submission won the award for the trip. She mentioned that you might be able to help me out with some insight into Fiji and which island to go to, where to stay, etc..

Our travel itinerary is listed below. Looking forward to hearing from you.

Thanks,
K. Olivia
North Carolina

May 13, 2009

Hi Lori,

We just want to thank you for your guidance while researching our trip. We are filled with the beautiful spirit of the Fijians and sunny memories of the islands. We are very grateful you steered us in the right direction and absolutely loved our accommodations. Mana and Qamea was a great combination. We could not imagine a better, more beautiful place for a honeymoon!

Vinaka,
P. & L. Ribeiro
Evanston. IL

May 12, 2009

Hi Lori,

I am very happy to be able to write this letter regarding McCoy Travel (i.e. Lori Evans). When my son decided to marry, we, as a family, strongly considered Maui. We phoned numerous travel agencies for information and advice.

It was ONLY after finding McCoy Travel and speaking to Lori that we cinched the deal. I was a nervous mom of the groom and was most concerned about my only son's honeymoon being a huge and fabulous adventure for him and my new daughter in law. Lori is by far, more than an agent, even more than a friend, more like a member of the family. She calmed my nerves and went through the whole program with me.....more than once. She went above and beyond, letting me know she was there, only a phone call away if any concerns should arise. And they did (even if in my own mind, and she was there).

I don't know about other mom's. but in this day and time, feeling comfortable about your children being so far away is PRICELESS and knowing Lori was there, right there...............helped me sleep at night.

She is absolutely wonderful and I would highly recommend her for your travel needs. I would love to recommend her and would be glad to have you phone me for any information. Believe me, I know the questions you would ask.

Most Sincerely,

C. Lomax
San Antonio, Texas

Hey Lori, thanks so much for the messages and the great gift baskets-- we did receive both. This honeymoon is definitely perfect and we couldn't ask for anything more. We had an incredible time here and I have a feeling we will be back. Thanks so much for your help and ideas on our honeymoon, they were much appreciated. Thanks.

The Lomax's

Hi Lori,

It was so nice speaking with you and we Thank You SO much for helping us with our Fiji trip. I wanted to send some photos of us just in case one day you decide you want to adopt two more kids and some baby great danes!

It has been a pleasure working with you,
Thanks so much!

Sincerely,
H. & S. Fox
Broken Arrow, OK

Dear Mike,

You da man. If you need any objective information about our experience, call anytime. But, we were satisfied, and feel that you did well.

Bless you,
P. Oconnor
Irvine, CA

Melissa,
Thanks for the message you sent. We LOVED the resort! It was amazing. Great service, friendly, wonderful beach wedding and honeymoon. The deluxe bure was great and then we made it to the point for the last 3 days, Aahhhhhhh! We saw your name in the guest book, too! It was so beautiful there. We hated to leave after 9 days of luxury and relaxation.

Overall, we were happy with most things. We would recommend your travel service to our friends.

Most memorable experiences - our beach wedding, The Point stay and butler service there, the friendly staff.

Best wishes,
M. & M. Yonan
Chicago, IL

Bula Melissa,

The trip was fantastic. Many, many things done right. Mike was great, tolerating my frequent mind changes in the planning process. His suggestion or Raffles for a day room was good too – they just opened a new pool which is actually pretty nice for a “crash pad” level room.

Diving had to be the highlight, although the accommodations are a close second, followed by the quality of snorkeling around Davui.

We were more or less the only divers there at the time so we had essentially a personal boat driver and dive master. Even if there were a few more people, it beats the cattle boats from the big dive resorts. Mini, the dive master was excellent and a lot of fun to spend time with. The night dive just off the island reef was a highlight. Definitely a different set of critters out at night, and a couple sharks in the dark… Did the big fish encounter – good, checked the box, a bit like a zoo under water, without bars. Glad we did it, but the small reef sharks appearing out of the darkness and disappearing just as fast on the night diver were more impressive/a little unnerving. On a related topic – snorkeling is amazing – the colors in the coral are innumerable, throw in the vertical wall dropping down to about 30 feet, cool shells and I spent hours just kicking around the island.

The rooms at Davui are great. They do have a resort map now with locations. If I had that to overlay with sun/shade times of each, it would have been the ULTIMATE. We started with an upgrade Mike arranged (Valle 3) that for our time of the year, great sun/shade mix and evening sunsets. Then moved over to 6, which turns the corner and only got sun on the splash pool for about an hour – not a huge deal and since I picked it over Valle 1, oh well (1’s pool overlooks the boat area and thus a little less private). Bottom line though, the rooms are great and for the rainier season, we were lucky enough to have perfect weather right up the day we left, which rained and made it just a hair easier to leave, but only just.

After reading reviews, we had already determined that we weren’t the kind of people likely to write a disaster story review and nothing changed after the trip. It was a little humorous to see how some of the things people thought disastrous weren’t (at least to us). Mosquitoes, yes, we got bit. Inside and outside the netting, sometimes at dinner – its tropical. We had very, very strong repellent we brought with us – it helps a lot but still… the mangers were in transition but seemed to recognize that and went a little extra to make sure they weren’t missing an element we needed. They were good about setting some expectations up front as well – such as letting us know if there was ANYTHING we needed to ask, and yet reminded us that we were on an island and although they would always do their very best, sometimes they would not be able to accommodate certain food requests, etc. They had a smoked tuna breakfast sandwich that they never got the tuna in for, but they did know I had inquired about it a couple times and seemed to genuinely try and get it but could not. They substituted with smoked Salmon they were able to get. On the topic of food, it was amazing. In particular the fish, which seemed available at every meal in some form including the breakfast sandwich I mentioned. I read a very contrary review online about them never having fish before going so who knows why when that happened. It was definitely NOT an issue and it always seemed extra fresh.

One other pleasant, and not minor surprise, all drinks (except alcohol) WERE included. They don’t list it as that on their website that way (I think they say tea, coffee and water is). Probably saved us a little bit and kept us more hydrated than we otherwise may have. It also means that with a bottle or two from duty free in Nadi and the minibar stocked with coke, tonic, club soda, etc – we didn’t have to have drinks delivered, ordered, etc.

Staff was very friendly and mostly fast. We learned that if you get to know them a little better, ask them questions, etc, they seemed more at ease and more in tune with what you liked – by the end, they knew that I LOVED the fresh baked bread (they made a pesto bread, kind of swirl of pesto inside – to die for…), and got a kick out of keeping me well stocked at meals.

Airline was good – upstairs in the air pacific 747, bulkhead seat was KEY on the way there. The little commuter 3 seater plane Davui used was a kick. If you have any fear of flying or small plans though, watch out. I have great photos from the plane, including out the front window landing. But then I like flying, and small planes. If they have any reservations about it, a car from Nadi takes a little longer – but you do get to see the country and I think is a little cheaper, and does offer more options for departure/arrival time. I’m sure they like to keep boat trips from Davui to Pacific Harbor to a minimum so if multiple people arrive on the same day, the plane is a charter. We enjoyed it as I said. On the way back, we were on a United plane – luckily had economy plus so leg room was tolerable there too. Upgrades on the united plane was crazy expensive despite plenty of room. US air lines – Oh well.

Have I left anything off? I could probably go on for a lot longer...

Thanks again for a wonderful vacation.

J. & A. Lunzer
Hermosa Beach, CA

Hello Melissa & Robin!

We had a wonderful trip. Rosie's had everything arranged (multiple taxis etc) just right. They were helpful indeed. We recommend highly Blue Lagoon Cruises - the crew is fantastic and they REALLY go the extra mile to make everyone feel welcome and comfortable.

The Anchorage (where we only stayed 1 night) was also pleasant. I needed an internet connection desperately (to send an overdue work item) and the Desk Clerk did everything he could to help me out.
He ended up letting me hook my laptop to the Hotel-desk-connection for almost an hour! No charge. Just smiles. I was sooooo relieved to get that done, and to start my real vacation.

Air Pacific was fine. I bought an upgrade to fly Business on the way back (Nadi to LAX). Wow - was it ever worth it. The only thing we were not pleased with were the internet usage charges and meals at one of our stop-overs. All in all - a great time, and I would DEFINITELY use McCoy travel in the future.

Vinaka!
B. & S. Guza
San Diego, CA

Hi Lori,

Got back from Fiji last Sunday, the place is amazing! You were right, Qamea was the perfect place, splitting the week between the beachfront bure and premium villa was perfect, and the food was great. The premium villa was wonderful (having the meals brought to the villa was so luxurious). We had a bright sunny day for the wedding, in fact the day of the wedding was the only day without rain in Qamea while we were there. The Sofitel was the definitely the best place to stay in Denarau. I have sent you a link for our photo album online. Please feel free to share the photos with other couples we are thinking of getting married in fiji so as they can have a better idea as to what its like and how qamea is a great spot. I would also highly recommend the Sofitel for staying in Denarau and the Novotel as a stopover hotel in Nadi. Our stay was definitely luxury in paradise!!

Thank you again for assistance in our perfect paradise weddingmoon!!

Sincerely,
L. & D. Healy
Dublin, Ireland

Bula Mike!
The trip was fabulous! Thank you for taking care of all the details --everything worked out great! The upgrade to Paradise Taveuni was wonderful! It's a beautiful resort and a well run dive operation and we would recommend it highly. We're already talking about our next trip to the Pacific, so keep us in mind for any tantalizing deals out there!

Vinaka vaka levu!
M. & P. Gentele
Harrisburg, PA

Hello Melissa & Robin,

Matamanoa was awesome, we loved every minute of it, and the staff they were awesome and Rosies did an awesome job. Thanks for your part in our vacation.

Vinaka!
B. & B. Christie
Grand Prarie, AL

Mike, Bula Bula Bula and Aloha!

Mahalo and Denaka for your help on my trip.

I made it back. The only problem was leaving Fiji.

Fiji was absolutely magical...

The best thing you did was be the foil in my lodging selections, and recommend the Fiji sailing "adventure". Without the give-and-take on the lodgings, I would have not found the ones I found, or made the same decisions. Thank you!!!

Click here to read more.

Many Thanks,
D. Brown
Aspen, Colorado

Hi Faye,

All of your planning and tickets, etc. went very well. We were met by Rosie's and by the others who were supoosed to do so. The Fijians were all so nice we really enjoyed the country. We were very pleased with our choices of the Tui Tai and Moody's Namena. The snorkeling and diving in Fiji were amazing and our only disappointment was the weather.

On Tui Tai we were 3 of only 6 passengers on a boat holding 22 passengers and with a crew of about 20. We were very well looked after!. The weather meant our snorkeling and diving were severly curtailed. They had planned 4 shore excurions, 3 to villages and one to a waterfall. With a bit of adjustment we were able to do them all and were very glad they were planned. Seeing the villages was a real treat and added a lot to our trip.

The Tui Tai was fine. Not normal weather. The boat felt very seaworthy, even during our night of 6-8 foot seas. The captain was very good.

Moody's was another adventure that we enjoyed. It is a mile long island, holding about 12 guests (we were the only 3), and surrounded by a reef, with at least 24 dive spots. Due to the weather we had only 1/2 hour on the reef. Our accomodations were fine, and simple lifestyle was the correct description. Our bedside reading lamps were powered by solar, and the room lights were gas lamps. The toilets use salt water and the fresh water showers had individual hot wter heaters. They worked fine. All water is catchment but shortages were not a problem to us! Tom and Joan Moody were very interesting and we enjoyed being there. We would defintely go there again.

All for now,
K. McLeod
Melvin Village, NC

Hi Mike,

Well, I've been meaning to do this for a long time and finally have a quiet moment. I decided not to send you a bunch of pictures from our honeymoon since you definitely know what everything looks like. Instead, I'm sending a picture of RJ and me because you don't know what we look like. This was taken at Taveuni before dinner one night.

Anyway, I don't know if I ever formally thanked you for all your help with planning our honeymoon. We really had the absolute dream honeymoon, and I loved that all we had to do was show up. Everything was taken care of for us, and we didn't have to figure out anything. That was soooo nice. You did a wonderful job of arranging and rearranging everything for us. Thank you so much!

Taveuni Island Resort was the best place I have ever stayed - from the privacy to the accommodations to the food and staff - it was perfect. We weren't thrilled with the beach but found plenty other stuff to do. Likuliku was fun too but we really just hung out by the pool the entire time we were there.

I really don't know why so many people refuse to use travel agents in the age of the Internet. You guys are so helpful, and the Internet isn't always cheaper. Plus, for someone like me who hates logistics, you guys are super heroes.

Ok, that's it. I'll definitely be keeping you in my contact list for future island excursions.

Thanks,
A. Pales
Oak Park, IL

Hello Lori,

...and a late Merry Christmas. We had a blast, Vatulele has to be the most beautiful place we have seen, complete perfection!! Thanks so much for your help it was really appreciated.

Once again thanks, we know now that if we go back to Hawaii or anywhere in the Pacific Ocean, we will call you first. The trip was so worth every dollar. We even meet a couple from Australia who booked through your company, they were in the Bure next to ours.

Happy New Year

Aloha,
K. Franco
San Jose, CA

Lori,

Good evening. The trip was amazing. It was very relaxing, and the calm atmosphere was just what we needed.

I thought the flight in was great, it really let's you see part of the island that you wouldn't see from the coast. We were also glad to have taken a car on our return trip, it gave us an interesting view of the villages and locals. We had an Indian driver that was very knowledgeable.

The resort was great, we had Thanksgiving dinner with the GM and the owner who were both gracious. They asked us how we had heard about the resort and we told them your name. They were very aware of the number of guest you send them.

The resort itself was great, the rooms were very clean and nice, and the plunge pools really made the place fantastic. The employees were extremely nice and that added touch made our stay even more enjoyable.

From an activity stand point, we did everything we could, my daughter went zip lining and I did the shark dive. All 3 of us went out to the resort owned island for a day of snorkeling. My wife and I saw a 6 ft reef shark swim under us, right before we had our grilled lobster and chicken lunch.

My family and I agree that we would go back to Fiji again, but we would want to stay on an island with a lot a reef around it that we could just walk into the water and snorkel for hours. I'm sure there are a lot of resorts like this, in fact if I recall you recommended we try two places....my bad! :)

We are already starting to plan our next trip, I enjoyed working with you and hopefully you can help us on our next adventure.

I think you can sum up what we are looking for in two things, a really nice resort with great food, and untouched reefs that are warm and thriving with life that can be accessed right in front of the resort.

Thanks again for all of your advice, the resort over all was great and very cost effective.

Have a great holiday!!!

D. Cameron
Aliso Viejo, CA
Family Vacation

Hey Michael,
We had such an amazing time! the people were so sweet and fun. the only downside was that we only had a week to spend there. Thanks for all of your help organizing the trip to Fiji!

C. & E. Speron
San Clemente, CA
Fijian Adventure

Hi Hiapo!

I just wanted to take a moment and thank you for the wonderful experience we had in Fiji with your arrangements. The Hotel was beautiful, all the pickups and transfers went perfectly and everyone was so helpful. Let's say my husband was very surprised because we had a lot of transferring and moving around to do.

We love Fiji - I fell in love with Naigani Island and we will definitely return. If someone is looking for the more primitive "Gilligan Island" style of Fiji, enjoys meeting people and making friends and wants a truly special experience meeting the Chief and people of the village - this is the place for them. And I must say, I really got into the whole Kava thing! :o)

The Extra bonus was we were the only divers so everyday was just us and the dive master - perfect!

Thank you so much for helping to make our experience stress free and well organized. I am so glad I found you!

I will be in touch when we get ready to return!

Happy Thanksgiving
wishing you a wonderful holiday season

Sincerely,
C. & R. Oxford
Oxnard, California

Dear Melissa,

Wow, what can we say, but all wonderful things of our recent trip to Fiji.
Mike booked us a fabulous Weddingmoon at two properties, and everything went extremely well. From Air/ground/water transport to the 2 week stay at both Lovely Resorts. What was there not to love about Fiji?

The First Resort was amazing: They were there to collect us when we landed in Taveuni (no waiting) and took us straight away to the water transport. Sia was there to greet us when we arrived and she did an incredible job with the orientation, and our wedding arrangements. We would definitely consider another visit there. The staff were all wonderful!

The second Resort: We had a wonderful up-grade to a Premium Vale, and what an incredible place to snorkel and spend our week honeymooning. We were both very sad to leave.

We haven't used the services of a travel agency in a very long time (generally book our own travels via Internet), but since this was such a special occasion, we decided to go the Fiji Experts: McCoy Travel. All booking arrangements were spot on. All email correspondence was answered very quickly and in a timely fashion. Mike did a fabulous job providing us with several resort options and choices, and the before and after the trip follow-up has been tremendous.

We have both worked in the service/travel industry, and McCoy gets top ratings from us!

Kind regards,
M.& D. Osualdini
Edmonton, AB Canada

Hi Faye,

We had an absolutely beautiful wedding and honeymoon in Fiji.

The day was perfect, made only more special by all the dramas with customs... and the staff in Fiji were fabulous having got to know us pretty well and what we were going through by the big day! I managed to hold back the tears and we got some stunning photographs, and the day was over all too quickly!! We then spent a couple of weeks cruising around the Yasawa Islands which was amazing. I'm sure we will return to Fiji one day, a good excuse to celebrate an anniversary out there!!!

Take care,
C. & D. Govan
United Kingdom

Hi Hiapo,

Just wanted to touch base and tell you what a wonderful time we had on the trip you arranged for us. It was a trip of a lifetime and we appreciated all your advice, research, scheduling and good taste! We'd gladly use your services again. Thank you SOOO much.

Best regards,
P. Hantman
Potomac, Maryland

Hi Mike,

Just writing a quick note to say our honeymoon in Fiji was Fiji-licious! Everything was great. We loved the Resort so much! The second one was nice too but after the first, there was no comparison.

Thanks so much for everything! I'll be in touch soon and tell you the great stuff we did.

Thanks,
A.& RJ. Pales (Kava Lover)
Oak Park, IL

Bula Mark,
The trip has been exactly what I expected….and the surprise was a full one for Laure, she enjoyed a lot each day, each moment and the Fiji area is wonderful - a small paradise in nowhere!!
The 2 resorts were more than great and the selection was the right one for the 2 weeks we spent over there.

On both service level, food quality level (special thanks to Lye, the Chef, who surprised us in terms of cooking and creativity!!!) and team site level were absolutely perfect.

Except for a little rain; for which you can do nothing, all was absolutely perfect.

I must congratulate you for your follow-up during the preparation since the beginning and all your recommendations. Thanks for your professionalism and I will recommend your contact for any far away trip like Fiji.

Vinaka!
S. Rouault
France

Hi Faye,

Sorry I have been meaning to write back to you. We went to Queensland after Fiji so didn’t get back until the 14th. Yes we had a wonderful time and our expectations were exceeded.

The Radisson was a perfect stopover point especially for young families as they have a variety of pools, a washer / dryer in some of the rooms and a great kids menu. The food was very good too.

Vomo Island was excellent. The villa was amazing. It was really two villas – one with a parent’s room and lounge / kitchen and one with 2 bed and bathrooms. We had to stay in the 2 bed one with the kids as they are too far apart to hear children cry! So Nigel’s mother loved her sanctuary! The service was excellent and nothing was too much trouble. The chef even organized a bbq at the villa for us one night. He is a kiwi and the food is very good. They had a Fijian night one night which I think is Thursday which is well worth staying for. The only thing I would say to people if they have kids is that it’s not as geared up as other resorts for kids. i.e. no special kids dinner. Dinner is at 7pm and if your kids eat before then they will bring it to your villa which is fine but not v. social! The island is a work in progress with more restaurant /bars and rooms to come. We loved it and would recommend it.

Thank you for organizing everything it went smoothly!

Regards
C. Allfrey
Sydney, Australia

Hi Mike,

We loved Vatulele, Fiji and your recommendations. We are currently looking at going to Mexico in the middle of January. Do you recommend anything? We specifically are looking for a resort that has great diving.

Thanks,
P.& T. Rundle
Sylvan Lake, AB Canada

Bula Holly!

We enjoyed our stay very much. We loved the remote escape and came to view the Resort staff as family. Millie and her team took amazing care of us. The food was fantastic - I never thought I could eat so much lobster! The intimate setting also allowed us to make great friends from around the world. We are now happy to have friends in Moscow, New Zealand, Australia, and the UK. The visit to the school was a priceless experience. I loved the ability to do as much, or as little as we wanted! We sailed the Hobie Cat, took out glass-bottom kayaks, snorkeled, saw the Blue Lagoon caves and even learned to dive. We enjoyed a couple's massage overlooking the beach and I took full advantage of the Spa treatments. My favorite activity was the Private Picnic. There is nothing like knowing the only footprints on the beach are your own. As a language lover, I was thrilled that they gave us a new Fijian word to learn every day. We also enjoyed the Garden of the Sleeping Giant near Novotel.

Warm Regards,
M. Roberts
Camarillo, California

Bula Melissa!

This is our 3rd year in a row in Fiji.  What can I say?  It is the most magical place on earth for me and my family!  With an agent like Lori every place could be that!  She is by far the best travel agent I have worked with in the past 20 years.

This year we went back to Fiji Resort.  We feel this is our home away from home.  Everyone knew us and we feel at one with "the people".  The days seem to merge into another like a beautiful quilt.  The calm of the resort, the island breeze, and the amazing residents of Fiji beckon you.  There is never any stress (!) or pressure.  No t.v. or phone is an added bonus.

The best experience for us is always the sea plane.  This is an experience that everyone must enjoy at least once in their lifetime.  There is nothing like it!  A bit noisy at first but then it is like gliding.  Oh and the landing is as smooth as butter!

We hope that next year we will be fortunate enough to return to Fiji.  We can not get enough.  You can say we are addicted.  We try and spread the Fiji islands to everyone we come in contact with (whether they want to or not). So much so that this past August we brought 2 more families to discover Fiji.  They loved it so much they are too longing to return next year.

Finally, Lori is an amazing woman.  A travel agent with so much attention to detail. So patient (thank you Lori). So caring.  This is a rarity in our world today.  A world where everything is done on line and there is no contact with a "live" person. I am thankful each day that I "met" Lori.  A simple search on the internet 3 years ago led me to her.  She is the best "buy" I ever made on line.

Thank you for everything!

S. Sisso & Family

Hi Sue,

Just wanted to thank you and McCoy for your help in choosing and booking Fiji as our honeymoon destination. Fiji is completely overwhelming – both in beauty and most of all, the Fijian people themselves. Comparing #1 (Mamanuca Island Resort) to #2 (Vanua Levu Fiji Resort) is difficult, as both differ in location and style. Overall, Resort #1 got our vote for beauty and Resort #2 for the incredible service. The food in both resorts was fabulous and the quality of accommodation was unique in the world. But, of course, it's the people who work at both resorts who make you feel part of the family as soon as you arrive.

I hope we'll get the opportunity to return one day as it's not THAT far. If Air Pacific introduces a fleet which has more legroom, that would be a plus.

Again, a thousand thanks.

P. Heaton
Quebec, Canada

Lori -

As for the trip- we absolutely loved our time in Fiji, we are convinced that we were at the best of the best resorts!  The quality of the bures, the food, the view, the water... all were top notch and more than we had experienced anywhere before.  What makes the resort is most definitely the staff.  The Fijian's we interacted with at the resort knew our names by dinner (within 6 hours of arriving!), and not just our names, but we arrived with three other couples and they knew each and everyone of us!  Percy is a special staff member, one I know for a fact that all of the guests build a kinship with.

The food...good God the food!  We have never eaten so much fresh food in my life, and every time we turned around it seemed it was time to eat.  The manner in which
we are severed, the atmosphere, the presentation, and the quality are top notch each and every meal.

Our time was spent snorkeling, we snorkeled everyday except one (it rained).  Amanda and I went on the waterfall tour which is a must do for any couple!.  We were not able to get to the third fall because it had been raining the couple of days prior and during our tour and Percy said it was not safe.  We tried to bribe him to take us but to no avail!

Honeymoon beach was a great opportunity for us to get away and enjoy some time alone.  We did some snorkeling, ate lunch, read a bit, swam, and enjoyed our time together before Sam picked us up at the scheduled time.

I have included a picture of the new jungle spa, I am not sure if you have been to the resort recently enough to experience the new spa, it is gorgeous and an absolutely wonderful environment to let yourself go and relax.   We enjoyed our complimentary massage and Amanda returned for another treatment before we left. 

The village tour and church were great cultural experiences and interacting with the Fijian people gave both of us a much greater appreciation for the culture and the way they live...awesome experience that anyone who goes should attend- these two things are what help make the resort as great as it is!

I could go one for hours about our positive experience, and if it is in the cards we would certainly go back in the future. 

Awesome, Awesome, Awesome!  We have compared stories with our friends who have recently honeymooned and we are more than confident that our experience was far superior and more than worth the few extra bucks.

Thank you (Vinaka) for your help and expertise in helping us plan what is sure to be a trip worth a lifetime of memories!
 
A. & R. Knapp
Berkley, Michigan
Beautiful Fiji Honeymoon

Lori,

Thank you very much.  We had an incredible time.  The staff was incredible, felt like family.  We will definitely go back.  I will send you some pics when we get them up.

Thanks,
S. Frazer
Scottsdale, Arizona

Dear Sue

Well, why didn't you just come out and tell me right away that you were the coolest travel agent ever?

Thanks again, you were terrific!!

Hi Sue,

Back from Fiji today.  I can now understand why the Fiji Resort is your most popular package and one that you sell with the most confidence.  It is truly spectacular in every which way.  We had the best time.

Hope all is well and thank you again for making this happen.

B. Friedman
Los Angeles, California

Melissa,

Thanks for the note Melissa, we have booked two awesome trips through your company. Mike our agent has been the best. It is difficult with so many options in today's travel and cost limitations to get the best bang for your buck. Mike was able to give us our dream vacation in Fiji for my wife and I, and then help us book the best family vacation in the Mayan Rivera. Your company didn't let one ball drop. In fact, they were above our expectations. We feel like we finally have found a travel agency that is there to service the client and not just trying to get another commission and on to the next person. We felt like we were the number one client. We save our money to travel to great places. We want our experience to be great from start to finish. McCoy Travel Agency provides great service from start to finish. I have also be able to recommend several other people to your company with great pride, because I know you will not drop the ball. Thank you again. My only negative is that I'm jealous every time you send me an email of your wonderful vacations to Fiji and Tahiti. You make me want to go.

Thanks Again,
T. & S. Pickerill
Montrose, CA

Melissa,

We had a fabulous time. We joked that the brochure for the resort didn't do it justice. We were the only people staying at the resort for more than half our stay. The accommodations were superior and the diving was also very good. All our flights were on time or close. Mike was very helpful in orchestrating all the flights and arrangements. By far, the staff at the resort was equal to the best we have ever encountered. Everyone had a blast.

Thanks,
J. Haslip
Phoenix, Arizona

Cindy,
Yes, indeed our travel experience was beyond an explanation in words.  We are still amazed that we actually traveled across the world all the way to Fiji.  Air Pacific was wonderful as well....we actually enjoyed the 10 hour plane ride across the Pacific.

Our single most favorite part of the vacation was befriending a local and visiting his village and then being invited to their church for Sunday morning services.  It was so nice to be able to interact with the Fijians.  They are by far the friendliest people I have ever met. We loved them.  Leaving the island was bittersweet, as we missed family and friends and "home" in general, but hated leaving our new friends. 

The accommodations were lovely as well.  The decor and furnishings....beautiful.

Our trip was super and we hope to return in the future sometime.  I would love to bring my family to let them have an experience of a lifetime!  Thank you again for all that you have done!

J. Spalding
Raywick, Kentucky

Bula! Sue,

Thought you might appreciate some feedback as we're past half way through our honeymoon. We fell in love with the Fiji Resort - deserves all the praise possible as it's an amazing location, beautifully designed and the staff are extraordinary. Lots to do in, on or out of water and buzzing with seaplanes/helicopters arriving and changes of guests. Bures are beautiful too and central area with pool is perfect place to relax and watch sunsets. It's the singing and smiling staff that really make the place.

We're now at the second Fiji Resort which is at the opposite end of the spectrum. Long journey to get here but that was expected. Staff here are very friendly too, but we find it more pretentious as there are only about 14 guests and the place is huge. Compared to 1st resort, it looks a bit 'worn' in my opinion. Bures in 1st resort better for sure.
We miss having a proper beach and view of coral sea and islands opposite and the to-ing and fro-ing of boats. Service here is out of this world of course, but maybe just a bit over the top as resort #1 proved how naturally generous and helpful Fijians are without needing to go over the top. So, Fiji Resort #1 gets our vote for being the paradise destination at considerably less cost - if I could wave a magic wand, we'd go back tomorrow for the rest of our honeymoon. Resort #2 is great for people who want to be waited on hand and foot and have the option to dive but Resort #1 wins hands down for the 'wow' factor and the pure beauty of the Fijian islands.

Hope you're having a great summer!

P. & C. Heaton
Quebec, Canada

Hi Faye,

Thank you for your kind words.

Fiji was a fabulous romantic place and was really a dream come true. Thank you for all your help in arranging our transfers and assisting us with ideas of how and where we went whilst we were there.

The pictures look amazing and so bright and colourful. And the Fiji people were so friendly and nice and always wanted to spread their warmth and hospitality, even if they were complete strangers.

We hope to go back to Fiji to celebrate our 5 or 10 yr anniversary. If we are planning another trip to NZ, Australia, or other nearby countries, we will definitely use your services again Faye.

Rosies was a very professional company and their drivers were really informative and friendly. For all of the transfers the drivers were always there promptly and offered advice and local knowledge.

So thank you for all your help in making our trip so special for us.

Vinaka!

A. Doherty
Brimingham, UK England

Hi Mark,
Thank you so much.....You are making everything so very easy and I appreciate that. I am using you from now on...:)

R. Branson
Lansing, Illinois

Hi Mark. 

Thanks so much for the note and following up on our stay. 

The setting was absolutely stunning - very nice, too, to be welcomed upon arrival by singing musicians and the same upon leaving - it appeared to be one of the few resorts doing this.  We loved kayaking each day and snorkeling around the island.  We took advantage of the parasailing, which was awesome.  The visit to the neighboring island was interesting but I personally felt we were imposing on a very impoverished community.

The meals were generally very good.  The meals off the menu (which were often separate from the meal plan) were outstanding. 

Our room was beautiful and perfect. 

I would return to Fiji again. 

Thanks again. 
T. Motes
Kingwood, Texas

The trip to Fiji was exceptional. Sue M.. did a great job and our honeymoon was even more than we expected. The Fiji resort was a fabulous place and the staff from the manger all the way down to the grounds keeper were wonderful and fun. We will definitely go back and will highly recommend you and the Fiji resort to our friends and anyone else that asks.

S. Enochian
Danville, California

Melissa
Thanks so much for a wonderful trip. Lori did a wonderful job as always. The Fiji resort has changed a bit since last year and everything was great. Last year we had an issue with the linens but this year all was perfect. The resort and staff went out of their way and we had no issues. The food was even better this year and the service was tops. I will always upgrade to a beach front from now on.

Thanks again

R. Goode
Porterville, California

Hi Melissa!

We're having loads of fun coming up on our last night at the first Fiji Resort! We wanted to thank you for the upgrade to the Nanise bure. Wow! It is gorgeous. We're enjoying all of the activities that the resort has to offer. Last night we soaked in the Moonlight Magic at the spa.

We cannot wait to see the next Fiji Resort although it will be sad leaving the first class service we have received here. Thanks again for everything.

Aloha
R. Smitson
Atlanta, Georgia

Mark, 

I thought I had some idea of what Fiji would be like from pictures and video, but when the seaplane flew over those sparkling blue waters and we saw the lagoon and overwater bures I was really speechless.  The staff was as warm and welcoming.  From day one, everybody knew our names and we were eating, snorkeling, and laughing like we had been there for a week.  No transition time, seamless.

The ceremony itself was amazing.  The Fijian warriors walked in front of me and my father.  Our mothers were waiting next to the lush green arch with tropical flowers and a heart lined on the floor with coconuts.  The weather was perfect, sunny with just a little bit of breeze.  It was just too much beauty...

The rest of the time, the food was outstanding!  So many flavors and colors, we were surprised each and every time we went to eat.  Really top-notch.  My mother says that the wedding cake (the hummingbird) was the most delicious dessert she had ever tasted.  

Our mothers and my dad's transfers were perfect.  You thought of everything there.

All in all, the wedding was nearly perfect.  The Fiji resort was beyond our dreams, and I fear that no other vacation will be able to live up to it now!  

Tim and I are looking forward to visiting Fiji again for our one year anniversary.  This time, Tim is interested in taking a cruise to see even more of the islands and beaches perhaps ending with three or four days at the resort.  Maybe you can help us with that when the time is right?  

Mark, you not only saved our wedding at the last minute, but you put together a wedding and honeymoon that will live on in our hearts forever.  We really want to thank you for making everything so seamless and easy.  In terms of travel agents, you are our man!  I can't wait to start planning our next vacation with you.  

All my love,

J. Hong
Bronx, New York

Bula Mike,
Wonderful trip.  I want to thank you so much for your great service to us.  We felt it in Fiji when the resort did some special birthday event for us.  And, we appreciated all your careful attention to helping plan our trip with the exceptional energy and always timely answers to questions from us.  Also, all the resorts we stayed at were wonderful about providing  excellent varieties of vegetarian and vegan meals.  Each place was different and suited our needs very well. Of course , that was a big concern for us and they communicated to us that they had heard our requests from you.

The travel connections were perfect, and easy and we thank you for that.   The diving was amazing and your advice about which places to go was great. 

Most of all, I felt that you carefully listened to our  particular needs and tried to help us figure out for ourselves a three week long trip in a far flung destination.  And, of course, when you were out of the office the travel agency was very efficient .

Of course, you will hear from us again when we are able to do another amazing vacation!

Thank you,
J. Stewart
Santa Fe, New Mexico

Great!!! Thank you so much for your fantastic, always positive, attitude & your wonderful extra help Mike.

Sincerely,
C. Ehret
Tuscon, Arizona

Mike,

Thanks for the follow up phone call to find out how our holiday and wedding went.

We all had a wonderful time, the resort was everything I had hoped it would be. The staff were really very friendly, as all Fijian people are, and we were welcomed into the family. The food was good, always offering fish, meat and a vegetarian option for lunch and dinner. There was certainly lots of it too! Then just in case you did feel hungry in between, there were always the cookies in your room, the cake in the afternoon or the never ending supply of cookies in the dining area.

I must admit I was a little worried about the wedding as we had had lots and lots of really heavy rain, but Kay said "have faith as everything always works out for the special day", and it did. We had glorious sunshine and everything was absolutely perfect.

Yosi took our photos and he is a very good photographer, I would recommend him to anyone.

I dived quite a lot and enjoyed every one, Bale the dive master really looked after me. I think he was sad to see me go and so was Kay. I really did not want to leave and shed more than a tear as we were going. I have been home now for 3 days and apart from seeing my cats I can still say I still do not want to be here. My heart is in Fiji.

I have attached a few photos for you to see of the wedding.

Thanks
J. Bruce
Fountain Hills, Arizona

Hiapo, just got back.  Thanks for the perfect honeymoon!  Everything went perfect and your planning was flawless. 

T. Chan
San Diego, California