March 21, 2009
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
Nov 18, 2008
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)
Nov 14, 2008
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)
July 07, 2008
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 )
June 25, 2008
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.
Thanks
J. Bruce (Fountain Hills, Arizona)
Jun 10, 2008
Bula Melissa/Hiapo,
We, once again, enjoyed our trip that was arranged through your awesome agents. This trip, to the Fiji Island Resort, was quite a topper. We've never had a trip like this. This place is surreal. Service there was incredible. I can go on all day. We want to go again when we celebrate my husband's retirement in approx 11 yrs. Meanwhile we'll be looking at other areas to visit. But we just can't say enough about this Fiji Resort. Air Pacific services were great once again, the flight time is rough but it was better than last time. We're still trying to adjust back to Pacific Coast time. Please let us know whenever the resort offers a blue light special!!!
We took some beautiful pictures as we celebrated our 25 wedding anniversary. The Resort Staff took care of all the details for our vow renewal ceremony. It was just out of this world.
Vinaka for all your help,
D. Gapasin (Los Angeles, California)
July 05, 2007
Lori,
I just wanted to really thank you for all the time and energy you put into planning our weddingmoon. We couldn't have asked for a better destination than Qamea! We had the perfect wedding and honeymoon.
John Ferguson did an outstanding job with the photography and I would highly recommend him to any of your clients. Thank you again for everything and I will be sure to call you when we are planning our next trip!
Vinaka,
C. and F. Land
Mansfield, Texas
June 12, 2007
~ Comments/Letters from Qamea Resort, Fiji ~
Bula Lori,
It is late at night, and before I go to bed I wanted to report to you on your two sets of clients that are on our resort because they are so special, and I want to thank you for sending such wonderful guests to our island:
P. & K. Hoholik (Pendleton, Oregon) were married this morning at 10:00AM in brilliant sunshine, all of their lost luggage was recovered yesterday, and they wanted me to tell you that it was better than what they had ever dreamed, and to (a) thank you for recommending Qamea, and (b) to apologize for sending the frantic email to you about the lost luggage. I had drinks with them tonight before their private dinner on the beach, and they could not be more happy; and
R. & N. Wellwood (Modesto, California) – this is the real special one for me. Tonight they had their 40th wedding anniversary dinner. They started their pre-dinner cocktails on our new dining bure over the beach, but as it was such a brilliant evening full of stars, I moved them onto the beach just above the surf. We presented them with an anniversary cake, and all of our night staff – about 40 in total – with band, serenaded them with the anniversary song. It was very moving, N. was balling, and R. was fighting back the tears. It was one of those moments when I strongly felt that we were making a real difference – contributing to a very special moment in the lives of our guests, and it really made me feel proud to own this resort.
I have copied Melissa on this email because I want her to know how appreciative I am of the support you and the rest of the McCoy travel team have given us, and how much I respect your business and confidence.
Vinaka,
Ron
May 8, 2007
Bula Mark,
We had the BEST time. We loved everything, the people, the food, the music, and the beauty of Fiji. Our wedding was perfect. It was really special that we are the first wedding at Likuliku Resort. The entire trip exceeded our expectations, completely stress- free. I wouldn't have changed a thing. We loved everything about our wedding and honeymoon! We will definitely be going back. Thank you for everything,
C. & K. Christensen
Redwood Valley, California
Romantic Fiji Weddingmoon
Jan 23, 2007
Bula Lori,
Happy New year to you. What can I say, It was perfect! We were in paradise.
On our wedding day it did not rain and it was the first night we had a sunset. The only thing that went wrong was...We gave them our video camera and had a few practice sessions. And during the ceremony they had not pressed the Record button. So I only have pictures from 1/35 mm camera. One guest took a short video from his camera and pictures and gave me the memory stick. That was real nice. He was also getting married there 2 days after us. We video taped their wedding for them. We were each others witnesses. Made new friends. Tony and I took our own pics with a remote control and tripod. They came out real nice. If you look hard enough you can see the remote but who cares. We were so happy we chose Qamea Resort. We met both owner's. Your're right, he is really nice. He came a day after we got married. He upgraded us the last night to the honeymoon bure. That was so nice of him. We enjoyed the last night with our new friends in the jacuzzi. The goodbye was so sad, we did not want to go. We will be back for sure!
The fiji people are so nice/wonderful. So were the guests. No worries!
We were lucky enough to go to a christmas party at the village on Naigani island. Got to try Turtle, it was different. Seen Meke dance on both islands. Lots of kayaking. Snorkeling was like the movie "Finding Nemo". The best ever!
On our 2nd week we were lucky.. everyone checked out when we checked in. So we were all alone on that island. Only one other couple was there with us. When we checked out there were at least 20 people checking in. Very lucky I tell you, Not as colorful but still beautiful. We had a mango tree in our backyard we picked every morning. Wow.
Thank you very much for helping us choose this special place. Everything you planned worked out perfectly for us.
F. Di Girolamo
Colonia, New Jersey
Happy Qamea wedding
September 20, 2006
Bula, Sue!
The resort is absolutely beautiful, and as you know, the Fijian staff are fantastic!! We formed quick bonds with several of the Fijian people and loved the culture, the village-- everything Fijian. I firmly believe experiences are largely what you make of it and we had a wonderful time as a whole.
Thank you for informing us about the Taveuni Island Resort! Eunice, Anne, Thomas, Joe and many others-- including the dogs, Belle & Tag, made for an incredibly pleasant experience. The wedding far exceeded our expectations! The meke songe & dance and the kava ceremony-- are MUST DO's for the weddings.
Anyway, we'll be in touch soon to book the Hawaii ticket. I'd be happy to diccuss anything further with you. Thanks for your email and again, thank you for guiding us to Taveuni Island- we fell in love with the Fijian people and the island.
With Kind Regards,
C. DeMoss Sharp
Glendale, California
Taveuni Weddingmoon
September 04, 2006
Bula Sue,
We can't thank you enough. We had a great trip. Rosie's Travel took great care of us, as did the hotel. The whole trip went off without a hitch.
Arrived on time in Nadi. Rosie's greeted us, verified all our travel documents and then drove us to the Outrigger. We walked up to the check-in counter and said that we wanted to check in and they said "certainly, not a problem". That really made it nice. We got all unpacked and then met the bride & groom for breakfast.
Can't say enough nice things about the hotel, the gardens, the hotel staff, the food.....everything was wonderful. The rehearsal dinner was wonderful. Both Luisa and Pruvena were very helpful and proposed a special menu for us, even though we were holding the dinner in the main restaurant. It turned out perfect!!!!!
The wedding itself was held at the Myola Plantation. What a beautiful spot!!! We were very impressed with them and their service. Beautiful wedding, wonderful reception!!!!!!
With the event behind us, Rosie's got us to the airport by 7:30pm. There was a bit of a wait at the airline check-in but no wait at security. We boarded the plane and got the upper level exit seats, Row 21 although we did have a gentleman in the row with us. The flight over was only about half full but the flight coming back looked pretty full.
By the way, the weather was very pleasant (low to mid 70's every day), actually cooler even with the humidity, than the 80 degree weather we've been having in San Diego. The only down side was that wind was howling the day we arrived and it never let up...but it really didn't matter unless you were out on the beach. The pool area and the gardens offered a lot of protection.
Again, we can't thank you enough for a smooth journey.
Vinaka!!!!!!!!
C. & R. Pearson
San Diego, California
Fiji Wedding Celebration
June 21, 2006
Hello
Just wanted to touch base with you and say Thank you for everything you did. The island you sent us to for our wedding was great! Taveuni Island Resort was wonderful and beautiful. We loved the people that worked there and with our 10 day stay, got to know them well. They are great folks. We did go island hopping and was able to view some of the other resorts. I feel we had the best one! Thank you! (Pictures)
Well, I hope you have a wonderful day.
K.& D. Butcher
Texas
Fabulous Fiji Vacation
March 31, 2006
Bula Mark,
Thank you for all of your efforts. I will send you a much more detailed report on how great things went for us, but I am rather slammed at work for some reason!
Thank you again for everything and making this a perfect Weddingmoon to Qamea!
Vinaka!
C. Needham
Texas
Romantic Qamea Wedding
December 29, 2005
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 (Trinity, North Carolina)
Romantic Fiji Wedding
Warm regards
Kelly
Taveuni Palms - Fiji Islands
Dec 9, 2005
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 !!
Atlantis, FL
Fabulous Fiji Wedding
November 29, 2005
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
Menlo Park, CA
Happy Fiji Weddingmoon
August 28, 2005
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)
