Hawaii Travel, Hawaii Vacation, Hawaii Package, Hawaii Trip

Hi Nancy ~ I wanted to thank you for organizing a great vacation for us. Everything went to plan and the hotels were great. Maui was a great hit – perfect place to unwind. Hotel was just right for us. We could have stayed there longer. The volcano on Big Island was also a big hit and we did some great hikes across a crater and lava flows. We could have stayed in that area longer too. The apartment in Waikoloa was great, especially as it had a kitchen and a washing machine. Waikoloa was nice, but not as good as Maui (although I did get to play golf in Waikoloa). All the flights were flawless. Nancy mentioned the parking charges at the hotel, which we appreciated. There’s nothing worse than unexpected charges when you are on vacation. The documentation was great too, so thanks to Nancy for putting that together. Best regards John

HELLO JOHN THANK YOU FOR OUR LAST TRIP TO ARUBA JUST GOT BACK WE WOULD LIKED TO SEE IF YOU CAN FIND US A DEAL FOR 5 DAYS AND 4 NITES FROM CHARLOTTE NC NON-STOP TO ARUBA ALL INCLUSIVE FROM SEPT 19 TO 23 THIS WILL BE OUR 4 TIMES TO ARUBA AND THE 8 OR 9 TIMES WE HAVE USED THE VACATION CENTER THANKS KEN AND TARA STANLEY

Hi John, Well, we survived the wonderful Australia trip. You did a great job on the tours, for the most part. We loved the hotel in Sydney, being able to see the Opera house and the Bridge frm the rooftop pool, OMG. There was a street fair right outside our window for 2 days. So much browsing and sightseeing within walking distance. We walked to the Opera house and all around the Circular Quay and Botanical gardens. We did not climb up the bridge!! The hotel in Cairnes with the Lagoon right out side our door, the casino, the shops and the waterfront...perfect!! Snorkeling on the reef was phenomenal. The Daintree rainforest, river and gorge tour was a day well spent. The guide, Daniel, was very informative and the BBQ was very tasty and relaxing. The trip to Ayers Rock was a little hurried, my fault for putting time restrictions on you for the length of the trip. Howver, the Sounds of Silence, sunset and sunrise were breathtaking. The only part of the whole trip I really didn't like was the bus ride, 6 1/2 hours, from Ayers Rock to Alice Springs. The tour in Alice Springs was not the highlight of the trip. I would have liked to go to King's Canyon or to the mountains around. They looked like they were beautiful up close. The hotel in Adelaide, Breakfree on Hindley, was a great room in a very poor place. There was no where to go for a walk or to sight see. The staff at the hotel and the ameneties were first class. Kangaroo Island is an absolute must for anybody going to Australia. The tour, the sights, the hotel, the food, wine, all perfect. I am glad you put us on the 2 day tour, we would have missed so much in only 1 day. As it turned out, we were the only 2 people on the tour bus, so our guide, also a Daniel, took us to some extra places because he wasn't marshalling 60 people around. We had the greatest time in Melbourne. The city sights tour actually wasn't necessary because they have a free shuttle bus, with comentary that takes you to all of the places they do, but, you can get off, spend time where you want, not where the tour wants. We went all over the city to the huge Victoria Market and found all kinds of sights that were not even mentioned during the city tour. Did you know that the hotel, also in a great place for walking and sightseeing, is right beside the Eureka Tower that has the Skywalk? We didn't even realize it until the day we left!! All in all, this was a trip of a life time. You did a great job setting it up and keeping it within our time reatraint. We will. of course have to return, and you will be the person I get to help plan it. We could never have gotten all we did if it weren't for your ability to shop through a wholesaler. I know how much some of those tours and shuttle pickups and flights were from brochures and from others we met along the way. Armed with a little bit of knowledge, the next trip will cover some oft he areas we missed, and revisit those we like best. Thank you again for such a vacation, we a re the envy of all who know us. Hope the engagement and trip for you and your fiance went well. I wish you the best, and will be contacting you again in the future. Thankful to be home, exhausted and thrilled, Brenda and Edwin Coombs

Just writing you to say that Aurora and Carlo are back and they are amazed by their trip! Thanks for all your help and pls thank everybody who helped us to make this honeymoon possible! SAludos, Annalisa

John, Just wanted to express our gratitude to you for helping us to ensure our vacation reservations for Maui. We had a blast, and it was just as beautiful as you said it was. The Whaler was wonderful, and I am very pleased we chose that particular accommodation. I appreciate ALL the emails, the different choices provided, and the words of experience you offered. Again, it was awesome. I have already referred you to two different people. I am thankful for all you did. Christy Walker

Hi, John, You just finished doing a honeymoon in Jamaica for my niece and nephew. Everything was fantastic. Thank you for all your help. Now, I need another honeymoon package but, this time, to Cancun, Mexico. Thanks for your help. Peggy Moser

Hi John--- I have been meaning to e-mail you and sorry I have not---your e-mail is a good reminder to correspond with you. WE HAD A GREAT TIME ON THE TRIP. Everything went very smoothly---NO hicups!!! Our weather was good 95% of the time. Our favorite thing was probably Kangaroo Island---really glad you had us spend the night on the island. One day on the island would NOT be enough time. Our least favorite place was Ayers Pock--- glad we went to the Rock but if the trip needed to be shortened, the Rock would be our first choice to drop. I remember you have not been there but we really liked Tasmania and the beautiful country feeling on this Island. We really liked Cradle Mountain (and the Cradle Mountain Lodge)---this would be a good place to spend two nights instead of one like we did. All the places you had us staying were very good. Karen's favorite room was the Henry Jones in Hobart---mine was probably the Mantra Espanade in Caines as we had a great view of the Espanade and the ocean (also, this place had a GREAT location). The 3 1/2 weeks went by really FAST. We do not have any other trips planned right now but when we do I will contact you. If you ever want to use me as a reference, feel free to do so. Keep us on your e-mail contact list. Overall, I would say you and I get an A+ for the planning of our trip. Life is good---Mike

Hi Brian, We did have a wonderful time last Sept. when we took our trip to Hawaii that you set up for us. We just had such an enjoyable adventure. Our favorite part of our time on Kauai. We had a wonderful guide book, I cannot remember the name of it. We just explored so much in Kauai and it was the least expensive part of our trip as far as extra costs. We did go on a catamaran trip around Napali Coast which was fun, but other wise we used our guide book and found all kinds of beaches and did lots of walking etc. We loved Secret Beach. Kind of an adventure to get to, but was almost deserted. We had a picnic lunch there. And we found the Queen's Bath. We do want to go back sometime, but probably just to Kauai. We really like having the 1 bedroom with a little kitchen so we could just do our own food and pack lunches for our exploring etc. I was tempted the other day and put in a search for Kauai. We really like Kiahuna Plantation too in Poipu. Probably we may try an Alaskan cruise though before we go back to Hawaii. Thank you again for all your help with our Hawaii trip. Everything went just so well on transfers etc. and car rentals. It was great. Until our next trip to Hawaii, Kelly L.

John, Our vacation went very well. The hotel Mariano was very well located and a good value. Rooms were very small, but OK. We were on the opposite side from the street-facing rooms, and it was very quiet. I am guessing the street-side rooms would get a lot of traffic noise, as it was a busy street. We could easily walk to the train station, which was a big plus because we used buses and subway to get around. Both originate at the termini station. Didn't even need a cab to get from termini station to hotel, only three blocks or so. Staff was helpful and friendly.

Hey Nancy, Just dropping you a note to let you know that we really had a great time on Maui again. I am so glad we decided to go. And once again, it was so nice to know that we did not have to worry about any of our reservations. We have taken 5 major trips with you and we have never had to worry one bit. It is very reassuring. I want to tell you about something that happened while we were in Hawaii that makes your company stand out. First, while on our flight to Maui, we were talking with a man and his family who had booked on Travelocity. He thought he had a killer deal and was staying for 5 nights at the Royal Lahaina, which is an economy hotel next to our moderate hotel (not as nice). He had a family of 4, just like ours. He paid $5200 for his economy car, flights, and std. hotel room. We paid $4400 for our flights, hotel suite, and convertible. He took your information for future trips. Then, when we got to the car rental place, the guy in front of us had a reciept from Priceline and he had no reservation showing with the company and they were out of the car he wanted so he had to settle (a lot of bickering going on). Then, the worst was at the hotel, there was a family that was there to check in and they had no reservation for them. They had used Travelocity also. The hotel was trying to find them anything in the area and were having no luck since it was Spring Break. I felt awful for these families but also I felt very fortunate to have you guys behind us. My husband and I both want you to know that you guys do a great job at making our vacations happen smoothly. The hotel has done some awesome upgrades since the last time we were there. They now have a full fitness center with a lot of different machines. They also now have a hot tub, which they didn't before. they also have 8 computers with internet for guests instead of one like they used to. Sam Galloway

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