Fiji Castaway Island - Best Vacation Ever!

Hello Melissa,
Our trip to Fiji was by far the best experience we have ever had! We will definitely go back next year. Castaway Island was perfect so please tell Mark he picked a good spot for us. Next time we would want a Bure closer to the Ocean, but we were not that far away. The Airline Service made us feel like we were in first class, by far the politest airline. Rosie's Service was excellent too. The only experience I did not like was at the airport lounge where we had to wait for our spa experience for about an hour. And only the adults were included so I let my 10 yr old have mine. They wanted to try a pedicure. Some of it was actually funny. I did not say anything because I did not want to offend them, I was not sure if that was suppose to be like that. Also I wanted a nice glass of wine to end our wonderful trip and they did not have alcohol in the Lounge?? Anyway the good outweighed the bad.

We were also lucky that Mark helped us set up a meal plan. Another couple at the resort was not so lucky. Food was expensive. We were glad we had the 3 meals included. Thank you again for everything and we will talk to you in the New Year. If you have any other resorts or islands you would recommend we would also be interested. It will be hard to top Castaway.

Thank you and Happy New Year.
W. Ludwig
Alberta, Canada

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Incredible Fiji Vacation

Bula,

We had an amazing holiday at Castaway Island in Fiji. Thanks to Lori for being really helpful in getting our transfers and hotel planned. The staff at Castaway is truly unique...in all of my travels around the world I have never encountered such a friendly staff anywhere. We only spoke to Lori a few times but she was able to answer all of our questions and get back to us with answers she did not know. Everytime we called she answered her phone...no voicemail and no sitting on hold. It was a nice feeling to know that when we called we were able to talk to Lori.
Keep up the great work Lori!!!

Vinaka,
A&E. Martorina
Chicago, IL

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Beautiful Fiji - Taveuni Palms Vacation

Hi Faye,

I know you are on vacation but thought I would send a quick note to let you know that we had a wonderful time at Taveuni Palms. Unfortunately, Kelly and Tony were not there but on vacation, however Derek took great care of us. Andrew and I both commented that we felt it was the best vacation we have had. Fell in love with Jimbo and the rest of the staff and absolutely LOVED Taveuni. The only problem was that we did not get to stay enough nights and are planning to go back (as soon as we can) and for more nights. I really didn't know if it would live up to my expectations after reading your e-mail and the comments on Trip Advisor about what a wonderful place it was, but it surpassed all of my expectations. Thank you again for all your hard work in making this work for us as it really was exceptional.

Have a wonderful time in a New Zealand. I will be in touch soon - as soon as we can figure out when we might be able to get over there again (and this time, I will book it far in advance!)

D. Fisher
Yorba Linda, CA

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"Wow! Taveuni Palms not only met, but exceeded all of our expectations. After reading most of the previous posts on Trip Advisor, I will admit my expectations were pretty high, but still had doubts on whether I might be a little disappointed. I can say that we were not disappointed in the least – what a vacation!

After a long flight we arrived and were met by Babbu and Derek (filling in for owners Kelly and Tony while they took a much deserved vacation) and dropped off at Coconut Grove for breakfast while they finished getting the lower villa ready for us. An hour later, we were whisked to the resort, greeted with lei’s, bula drinks and the staff welcoming us with their beautiful Fijian singing. It was overwhelming to say the least.

We were shown to our villa and could not have been happier. The location is spectacular and we immediately felt ourselves relax and melt into the day. Jimbo (Kelly and Tony’s lab) came up to greet us and we knew it was the start of a great trip.

I am the type of person that has to plan everything out and we immediately went down to see Anna to schedule the activities for the week. Anna was so kind and just smiled at us and took notes, letting me know they would get back to us. Teila came to meet with us regarding our dinner selections and our activity choices. Teila is one of a kind – she listened to what we wanted to do and then smiled and gently suggested that we switch some things around as some of the excursions we wanted to do fell on the weekend or holiday and would be much more crowded (crowded for Taveuni that is) than if we went on a different day. She was so right – we were the only people at Bouma Falls when we went, and only saw 4 other tourists during the Lavena Kayak/Coastal Walk.

We went out snorkeling with John (boat owner/captain) and Johnny (staff snorkeling guide). John knows all the best places to go, as previous posts have indicated. The coral and fish colors were absolutely amazing. Additionally, we did the south island tour one day and visited the waterslide – we had so much fun. The local village kids showed up, so we actually got to see them “surf” the waterslide – it was amazing. Unfortunately, we never made it out on the resort sea kayaks, but plan on getting to that on a return trip – yes, we have already booked a return visit and are counting the days.

The meals were delicious and the presentation was beautiful. The staff is so amazing – they are all so friendly and are always smiling. We, too, were invited to Sia’s village for the lovo. It was such a great experience, something we felt everyone should do if presented with the opportunity – it really makes you think about what is important in life. Fijians are the nicest people we have ever met. As we say, we arrived as guests but we left as family.

And finally, we usually book our travel plans ourselves, but this time we used Faye Bartlett at McCoy Travel. It was such a pleasant experience to work with Faye. The flight was pretty full by the time we were booking and she was able to work her magic and get some seats released so we were able to purchase the tickets we wanted. On top of that, she saved me more money than if I would have booked the trip myself.All in all, the best vacation we have had to date and well worth the money.

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Beqa Lagoon Diving Vacation

Hi Lori,

I can tell you right away that my experience was exceptional! The travel to and from Beqa Lagoon was without a hitch, and the information you provided regarding the duty-free being open early in the morning upon arrival was correct, in spite of the doubts of some of my co-travelers.

From my perspective, the Fijians at the Beqa Lagoon Resort did an amazing job of making us all feel welcome, comfortable and safe. I thought the diving was very good, the dive crew outstanding, and most of the sites they chose were pretty good, if not excellent. Plus, I'm glad I opted for the shark dive. It was incredible! Next time, though, I'd be sure to turn around during the first dive because sharks were cruising by us, and some of my fellow divers neglected to point it out. Otherwise, I would have seen even more sharks! I can definitely recommend it.

The other thing that really stood out for me was the food. It was like dining in a 5-star restaurant! And your suggestion to always order the dessert was spot on. I was extremely pleased with the food. And it was such a nice touch that the wait staff learned each of our names quickly and always used them when addressing us. Very cool and special!

Of course, the people I went with, Fabio's Fabulous Dive Buddies, made the trip very fun. For a group of 11 people from varying backgrounds I was pleasantly surprised at the chemistry between us all.

The only wrinkle in the trip was that my camera was stolen at the resort. I have my suspicion who it was (another guest), but no confirmation. I felt my belongings were safe there, and never expected something like that to happen, but there are always dishonest people everywhere you go. In spite of what happened, I didn't let it ruin my vacation. And others took enough photos for all of us, so I've got plenty to show my family and friends here in Portland.

Regarding spreading the word, I've been talking up Fiji quite a bit and told several folks that I booked through your agency. When I get a minute, I'll get on TripAdvisor and comment there, too.

I'm sure I'll be in touch because I'd like to visit Hawaii this winter.

J. Gornick
Portland, OR

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Fabulous Namale

Hi Mike,
Thought I'd let you know, our Namale stay was fabulous - the best trip ever. Thanks much for your recommendation.
R. Ferguson
Lantana, TX

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Tokoriki Dream Vacation

Bula Bula Faye!

Wow, what an incredible experience Bill and I had in Fiji... Incredible. Thank you for our guidance in our plans to Fiji and to Tokoriki specifically. We have slowly been returning to our lives of responsibility...not easy! not fun! Can't we stayin our little Bure on Tokoriki forever?! Just kidding, but we have truly been missing our experience there.

We will definitely keep your services in mind for future trips in South Pacific. We go to Hawaii every few years, so will keep you in mind for sure.

We have told everyone they must go to Fiji and have told them if they decide to go I have the perfect travel agent for them! The shells and coral and the snorkeling and just the balmy beauty...Bill especially loved chasing sharks...and we both loved the private bures with outdoor showers and a private path to the beach and the lovely people and...We could go on and on.

We look forward to future travel planning with you.
Much peace,
Vinaka vakalevu!
E. & B Hawver
Redondo Beach, CA

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Fabulous Fiji Vacation

Hello Faye,

I just wanted to say thank you so much for all of your help with our trip to Fiji. This trip would not have happened without your help. I will most certainly contact you in the future for any travel needs and I will gladly recommend you to others I know that are planning vacations as well. Thank you so much!

Have a great day and thanks again,
J. Kelly
Denver, CO

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