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Hi Sandra,
Everything was perfect at the Occidental Papagayo in Guanacaste! The resort was great as was the food and people. We had a fantastic time on our excursion and didn't want to come home! Lol.
Costa Rica is a beautiful country and so are the people: Pura Vida!!!
Kim Richards
Queens Village, NY
Hi Janelle,
Thanks for making this happen. This is the best trip ever in my life, we had so much fun. I visited other hotels in Moorea while I was there and found out the Hilton Moorea has the clearest and the most turquoise color lagoon compare to other hotel, I’m glad that you recommended this hotel for our wedding. Also, the photographer Helene was just so professional and friendly, again thank you for recommending Helene.
The trip is worth every penny. My husband and I are planning to visit Bora Bora for our next trip.
Yien Sing
Phoenix, AZ
Photography by Helene Havard- Bora Bora Wedding Photography
Hi Catherine -- We are home and VERY reluctantly I might add. We had an awesome week! I can't wait to start planning our next trip and we will definately look for you at that time. We were extremely satisfied with your work and all you did for us. I'm hoping to go back sooner rather than later. (Hopefully Keith agrees) Again Thank you so much and please do not hesitate in sending anyone to Gran Bahia Ambar, Punta Cana. It was heaven. I'm soo having withdrawals! Have a great weekend.
Brenda Theriault
Madawaska, MN
Caroline,
Thank you so much for helping us plan our trip to Hawaii. As you know, we had never visited the islands and were inundated with ideas, which islands to visit, how many days on each island, to rent or car or not rent a car, etc. The list of questions were endless for us. Additionally, we were very busy in the summer with work and trying to plan for our baby coming in November. We really were stressed about so many "to-dos" and a trip that was supposed to our last relaxing trip just seemed like it would be anything but. We came to you with random weeks of travel that worked for us and pretty much just a budget number and said, "here. please help us!" And boy, did you! Within very little time, you had come back to us with so many options between dates of travel, types of hotels, islands to visit, how many days on each island, etc. It took my husband and I only about 2 hours of sitting down together and really discussing each hotel before we had a concrete next step (and I say 2hrs because we are extremely OCD people who like to talk and look through everything exhaustively)! Within a week of contacting you, we were planned and ready to sit back and await out trip. Had we tried to plan this ourselves...we would still be planning the trip right now and would have put it off. You were so instrumental in giving us the most wonderful trip we could have asked for before our lives were forever changed with our baby.
Our trip to Hawaii is one I think of often now during maternity leave. I remember those top down drives around the coast of Maui, with the radio playing Oldies and the wind blowing my hair. I remember that lazy day in a cabana at the Hyatt on Kauai, reading through magazines and taking a 2 hour nap, knowing this would be one of the last lazy pool days for awhile. It really was the perfect trip for us to have before bringing baby into our lives and we can't thank you enough for planning it for us.
Andrea Wightwick
Atlanta, GA
Hey Marjie,
Everything was amazing! I meant to e-mail you back, but we've just been busy settling back into the work routine. The people were extremely nice, including the other guests; although the guests at Matangi were very outgoing/friendly and the guests at Royal Davui seemed to mostly keep to themselves (which was fine, we could just see the difference between the 2 places as Royal Davui seemed more like a true honeymoon place where you go to be alone with your spouse). At Matangi we got to snorkel a lot, kayaked, visited Horseshoe Bay, went on a hike to the waterfalls at Taveuni and fished one morning where we caught 2 yellowfin tuna, a barracuda, and a 73lb 5'4'' wahoo (2 of the other guests invited us to join them so we didn't have to go out on the smaller boat).
We didn't get to experience everything at Royal Davui as the first 2 days it was raining and Crystal was feeling sick, but we did get to snorkel the morning that we were leaving and felt it was the best snorkel experience of the trip (the water both places was really clear, but at Royal Davui we got to swim next to/with a lot more fish and even some small black tip sharks). However, we didn't get to kayak at Royal Davui since it was raining.
The food was also delicious at both places. Overall, we were very pleased with both places, but I think it was the other guests at Matangi that made that place stand out more (again, the staff at both places were extremely nice). Crystal also got to photograph a wedding at Royal Davui. We met a couple on the night we arrived who was getting married the next day on the island so we asked to watch not knowing that they didn't have a photographer, so when we showed up we were glad that Crystal brought her camera (we'd hate for someone to not have pictures of such a beautiful ceremony and Crystal does photography as a part time hobby). She was also able to edit the photos and give it to the couple the next day and they seemed very happy.
Crystal was keeping a journal and we have lots of photos/videos to edit, so I'm thinking of having her put them on a blog for our friends/family to see, so whenever we get that set up I'll send you the link.
Thanks so much for everything and for planning such a great time for us.
Chance Downs
North Bethesda, MD
Hi Cathy,
I wanted thank you for making our Annual Anniversary trip a huge success once again! Secrets Silversands in Riviera Maya, Mexico was amazing. The room, service, restaurants, and appearance of the resort far surpassed our expectations (the room looked exactly like it did on the website). We had a pool and ocean view from our balcony, it was absolutely beautiful. It rained the first couple of days, but that didn’t stop any of the fun. The entertainment staff had us participating in various activities offered during the days spent at Silversands, from darts tournaments to Euro-bungee and many more to many to name. We also had a wonderful time away from the resort on an excursion to Xplor, a zip-line theme park that included exploring stalactite caves and driving through the jungle in amphibious vehicles, it was just the kind of adventure Tra and love taking on.
We wanted to let you know that we are so appreciative for all of the work you put into helping us plan our trips. Can’t wait to speak to for next year’s trip!
Sanondrah & Jerome
Florida
Hey Marjorie,
Thank you for everything that you did for us to make our wedding day at Gran Bahia Principe, Jamaica one of the best days of our lives. Giving the fact that there was a hurricane going on stateside that shut down travel across the Eastern coast we were still able to get out there before being held back and our guests were able to come after as well. Your professionalism and personal touches made the process very easy including how you spoke on our behalf to the resort and wedding coordinator. The wedding was great, the weather held up and our day was extremely special, we look forward to future bookings with you, on a one to one scale no more 150 people trips for us ;) but given the amount of guests you had to deal with everything came out great.
Thank you Marjorie and we will be in touch.
The Ademu-John's
North Brunswick, NJ
Hi Caroline!
Thank You! And thank you again for working with us to help us find the PERFECT honeymoon! We absolutely LOVED everything about Anguilla and The Viceroy. We are already trying to figure out how we can go back. It's such a beautiful, small and safe island with amazing food. Who could ask for more?? We rented a car for a few days and were able to explore the island and see some of the other beaches. We went snorkeling on Shoal Bay, which was really beautiful beach. The sand was the softest sand we had ever put our feet in. I couldn't say enough about Anguilla and really my words probably don't do it justice. The only problem we had is that we weren't able to stay longer. The Viceroy is such a beautiful resort and the picture we could have taken would have not done this place justice at all. Such a cool place!! And the perfect place to relax and unwind after all of the wedding planning and festivities. All was PERFECT!
Again, thank you for EVERYTHING!!!! You were so great to work with us and find just what we were looking for. We hope to work with you again...sooner rather than later :-)
Hope you are well!
Best,
The Hasties
Atlanta, GA
Hi Cathy,
The trip to Excellence Playa Mujeres was the perfect vacation!!! I have never seen such hospitality and such a great beach! The Imperial Suite Club Excellence room was amazing, the service was perfect.....
The best vacation EVER!!!!!!
Bill Bellando
Conway, AR
Easy Escapes,
Gosia Hatak, one of Easy Escapes' Executive Travel Agents went the extra mile to seek out the perfect vacation get away for my family. We knew that we wanted to soak our feet in Jamaican waters and had exact dates in mind. Gosia Hatak hooked us up with Breezes Trelawny all inclusive resort located right out side of Montego Bay. Breezes, one of the oldest and most well known resorts in Jamaica has a warm and hospitable environment perfect for families of young children to intermingle in a non-pretentious and international environment, where tourists and Jamaicans alike come to enjoy and relax. The food was amazing and when I said all inclusive, I meant just about everything you can imagine. Gosia Hatak did a great job finding this wonderful resort well worth the price. Furthermore, Gosia Hatak researched informational Jamaican travel websites directing us to areas that were good spots for families. I highly recommend Gosia Hatak and Easy Escape Travels for finding the best vacation for your dollar.
Julie Nalty
New York
Hi Cathy,
I truly apologize for the delay on providing feedback for my fabulous birthday getaway to Jamaica. You were extremely courteous from the first time we spoke on the phone and you were extremely patient with all the back and forth e-mails. I must say you responded very quickly to all my e-mails and this put me at ease and was sure that everything was going to work out perfectly, in which my intuition was correct because my group and I had the time of our lives at Iberostar Rosehall Suites in Montego Bay, Jamaica. I cannot Thank You enough for helping me book this trip at a great price because the resort was absolutely breathtaking and not to mention the friendly staff, great hospitality, great entertainment, fresh food offered in buffet and restaurants and of course the endless drinks! You suggested an oceanview room and my goodness the room was amazing! The weather was fantastic and the pool overlooking the ocean just had me mesmirezed. The lazy pool was fun and the beach was just wonderful. We met a lot of friendly people from all over and it just made the trip very pleasant.
My group were known as the five divas from the Bronx. There were some kids staying in the resort but the resort offers so many activities for all ages that they were barely seen so it almost made it feel like an all adult resort in which it is not. The entertainment team made me feel so special throughout the whole trip and all those we befriended on this trip had positive feedback on this resort as well! I truly suggest this resort as a destination wedding as we seen a wedding daily in all areas throughout the resort and the set up whether it was on the beach, poolside or garden were all beautiful. My group and I enjoyed ourselves so much that we plan on returning next year and the whole group wanted to express their gratitude for all your assistance because I cannot stress this enough but you was Wonderful and we all had a Blast!! This was my first time doing business with your company and I can guarantee you that it will be the first of many because the planning process was stress free as you handled everything from the booking to the transportation and upon arrival, everything went smoothly!!! I absolutely have no complaints!!
Tynisha from The Bronx!
Easy Escapes,
Gosia helped me plan my recent trip to the Marriott Aruba. All I have to say is I wish I had gone to her for all my previous vacations. Let's be honest, we're all trying to save money and right off the bat Gosia let me know she could beat any internet deal I found...and she did. On top of that, even though I would have booked limited excursions that were not exactly what I was looking for, she advised I get to the Island and I might find a better deal on some activities she proposed and that way, I would also have more flexibility during my vacation. Her main objective was not to make commission but to make sure I had a great time.
That's why she has a client for life in me. It was so easy to get in touch with her (email, facebook, text, call, etc.) and at any time of day. I felt like if I ever needed any help she was there. She gave me great advice on which type of room to book and even got us a cool birthday upgrade for my girlfriend. There are so many little details that you can't get from an internet site. Why wouldn't you use a great travel agent that will give you personal service and be cheaper?
Juan Guichardo
New York, NY
Easy Escapes,
First and foremost, let me say I arrived in Cabo a little skeptical about the remainder of my vacation as I got off the plane and saw nothing but Cacti. I wasn’t used to the desert look, especially since I’m a party girl. All I wanted to see were beaches, pools, and clubs galore. Above all, I didn’t feel the scorching sun rays melting my skin off, which I was actually looking forward to as I am an avid sunbather. Lo and behold, the six days I spent in Cabo were awesome!
My initial forecast about the place was completely wrong. And I couldn’t have been happier to be proven wrong. The All-Inclusive Resort I stayed at, the Riu Santa Fe, was spectacular. All the employees were very welcoming and friendly and the resort was very clean. There were several pools to choose from, all with activities and bars. As a hint, wear sunscreen! But please be smarter than me and bring your own sunscreen. At the stores, sunscreen costs $30 US. You don’t feel the sun blazing but it is. The cool breezes are a distraction from the truth. I definitely came back eight shades darker. Mission accomplished!!!
The resort itself was so big that it didn’t seem overcrowded at all, even though there were a lot of people at the time. My hotel suite…caught me by surprise. I had an ocean view suite which had the usual king size bed, shower, tv, bathroom (with a bidet – something new to me) plus the living room area, Jacuzzi inside, a balcony, and last but NOT least, a Jacuzzi on our upstairs private terrace! I repeat…a Jacuzzi on our upstairs private terrace! I can assure you, it was put to good use. Need I say more?!
For once, I found a resort that actually had great food at all its restaurants, and bars. It wasn’t the typical flavorless resort food. It was quite scrumptious and ethnic. For the reservation restaurants they say you are supposed to go dressed up in slacks for guys and heels for ladies…I barely saw any of that. I saw most people in shorts and sandals. So it’s okay to dress relaxed. As for the drinks at the bar…try a Mike Tyson. One of those alone might knock you out.
For night time fun you definitely have to go to downtown towards the Marina. There’s lot of bars and lounges. The biggest two are called Squid Roe and Mandala. At Squid Roe be prepared for a loooooooooooong line, but it’s free to get in. Mandala on the other hand had a short line to get in because they charge an entrance fee. At night it got very chilly, so it’s a good idea to pack some light jackets or sweaters. I noticed people were also dressed very relaxed at the clubs/lounges. So girls, you don’t have to pull out your best heels and dresses.
Our Apple Vacations representative in resort, Nanely, was excellent and extremely knowledgeable. She knew which excursions were better than others and she also gave us helpful hints about the city as far as safety and fun. The ATVs were pretty cool, and you get an awesome view of the Pacific Ocean during that excursion. The Fanta Sea excursion was okay, but if you are a big snorkeling fan, you might be disappointed by not much to see as far as fish and coral reefs. On the upside, we got to see whales and dolphins. How exciting for a person like me who has a fear of whales, but everyone else was in awe.
I would give the place two thumbs up. Everything was perfect. I never had a complaint during the whole vacation and of course I didn’t want to leave! If I could still be there, I would.
Thank you!!!
Caroline S.
New York, NY
Hi Caroline.
The honeymoon was wonderful (I want to go back!). Here's my feedback on the hotels, restaurants, and activities:
Moorea:
We really liked the Hilton Moorea and were very happy with our garden bungalow with the pool. We liked hanging at the beach and my husband really enjoyed the snorkeling! We thought the food in general was just ok. The breakfast was fine and we'd get lunch at the beach restaurant which was fine as well. We did the buffet at the hotel with the Polynesian show and the food was not good at all which was a little disappointing since it definitely wasn't cheap. We did go to Rudy's and Le Mayflower for dinner as well. We thought they were both just ok, but I don't think we got either restaurant's specialty, since some other couples seemed to enjoy their dinners, at least at Rudy's, more than us. We did the sting ray/snark feeding snorkeling tour and the 30 min dolphin experience at the Le Meridian. We thought both were a lot of fun.
Bora Bora:
The St. Regis Bora Bora was absolutely phenomenal. The room was fantastic and the resort was just GORGEOUS! We had some great meals there. The Jean Georges restaurant and La Villa Mahana were both amazing. We also did a private sunset cruise with a dinner on the beach which was fantastic as well. We liked the sushi restaurant at the resort and thought that Bloody Mary's had a really fun atmosphere (I thought the food was good, but Alex though it was just ok). In terms of activities, we also did the Jet Ski tour around the island which was really fun! Other than that, we just enjoyed our bungalow deck and the beach/pool area. Alex thought the snorkeling was better in Moorea, but we probably could have found a tour that took us to some better snorkeling spots.
All and all an absolutely wonderful honeymoon.
Thanks for all your help!
-Amanda
New York, NY
Hi Cathy,
Thanks for setting everything up. We appreciate that most of us got upgrades to oceanview, which was awesome!! I would say overall that the Iberostar Rose Hall Grand was beautiful and service was very good. My biggest complaint was that the pools were not heated (which meant that the water was too cold to stay in at this time of year), the jacuzzi was just a cold whirlpool and not a HOT tub, and fresh coconuts to drink coconut water from were few and far between (we had to beg and plead the staff and bribe them). Anyway, the last complaint is very minor. The worst was the unheated pool. I would absolutely return there, but only in the summer when I am assured of warm water. The ocean was warmer than the pool.
Thanks again, and I think everyone is hoping we plan another similar trip every year!!!
Lissa
Boca Raton, FL
Hi Cathy,
Having a destination wedding was the best decision we could have made. Everyone had such an amazing time at the Renaissance Aruba. I found you from a fellow member of Best Destination Wedding website and she described a bit of her experience with you booking her group wedding and how wonderful you were.
Thanks so much!
Take care & talk to you soon,
Sheree & Anson Ferguson
Bronx, NY
Cathy-
We had a great time at the Secrets Wild Orchid and Tracie and I owe it all to you. You really put us in a great location and also great place to be at as well. The staff there was very attentive and it felt as if I was at a Lexus dealership. The only draw back I had was the check in. It took us almost 2 hrs. to check in and they kept telling us 15 more minutes. Other than that. The food and sun and of course the booze was great.
Thank you again for everything. We had a blast.
You are awesome!!! :)
CJ Kinch
Oveido, FL
Hi Cathy,
My apologies for the late review but I was finally able to upload our photo. We had a wonderful time in Jamaica again, this time at the Riu Montego Bay Resort. The staff was friendly and courteous.
The food was great, the weather was fantastic and the resort was very nice and clean. The jerk chicken was delicious . This is my second visit at this property and the first for my two good friends. We definitely will be back to Jamaica for another visit.
Cathy, I could not thank you enough for your patience with the back and forth emails and the great price you booked for this trip. You know this was not my first trip via Easy Escapes Travel and will not be my last.
Thank you for making our Jamaica trip, an Easy Escape!
Michele M
Brooklyn, NY
Hi Caroline. Thanks so much for your note. The honeymoon was wonderful (I want to go back!). Here's my feedback on the hotels, restaurants, and activities:
Moorea:
We really liked the Hilton and were very happy with our garden bungalow with the pool. We liked hanging at the beach and my husband really enjoyed the snorkeling! We thought the food in general was just ok. The breakfast was fine and we'd get lunch at the beach restaurant which was fine as well. We did the buffet at the hotel with the Polynesian show and the food was not good at all which was a little disappointing since it definitely wasn't cheap. We did go to Rudy's and Le Mayflower for dinner as well. We thought they were both just ok, but I don't think we got either restaurant's specialty, since some other couples seemed to enjoy their dinners, at least at Rudy's, more than us. We did the sting ray/snark feeding snorkeling tour and the 30 min dolphin experience at the Le Meridian. We thought both were a lot of fun.
Bora Bora:
The St. Regis was absolutely phenomenal. The room was fantastic and the resort was just GORGEOUS! We had some great meals there. The Jean Georges restaurant and La Villa Mahana were both amazing. We also did a private sunset cruise with a dinner on the beach which was fantastic as well. We liked the sushi restaurant at the resort and thought that Bloody Mary's had a really fun atmosphere (I thought the food was good, but Alex though it was just ok). In terms of activities, we also did the Jet Ski tour around the island which was really fun! Other than that, we just enjoyed our bungalow deck and the beach/pool area. Alex thought the snorkeling was better in Moorea, but we probably could have found a tour that took us to some better snorkeling spots.
All and all an absolutely wonderful honeymoon.
Thanks for all your help!
-Amanda
New York, NY
Hey Cathy!!!
Our trip to RIU Ocho Rios was AMAZING!!!!!! Thank you sooooooooo much for everything and we will be planning all our vacations through you!!!!
It was such a fantastic trip and everything was soooooo perfect that I would want more people to take that leap with full faith in your wonderful self!!!
Thank you again so much.
Nadina & family
Manitoba, Canada
Hi Marjie,
I want to tell you that you did a great job and we both had an amazing time in Moorea and Bora Bora. The Pearl Resort in Moorea was beautiful, great location, easy to get to from the airport with the included transfers. We definitely recommend going in the slow seasons and the breakfast is a MUST! The included dinners in Moorea were a nice touch since the restaurant was excellent but there were so many places to eat that renting a scooter and exploring was another experience not to miss.
Bora Bora at the Thallasso in the OWB was unforgettable. The meal plan is very important to get since going to the main island is good to see but relaxing at the resort is better. The pictures don’t do this place justice, the spa is AMAZING and the grounds are so new and manicured its really impressive. You have to do Bora Bora AFTER Moorea because both are great but you cant beat the experience of Bora Bora. Thank you for all your help and we both had an amazing Honeymoon!
Take care,
Anthony & Candi
Whitestone, NY
Hi Caroline!!
How are you? I hope all is well!! I am sorry I didn't get back to you sooner Ari and I just got back yesterday. We went to LA and Vegas to visit some friends. BUT... Bora Bora was absolutely amazing! The whole thing was such a wonderful experience and we lived it up!! I can't thank you enough for all your help! We truly thank you and I will send you some pics soon! I am telling all my friends and recommending you as a travel agent if they go to Tahiti. Honestly the accommodations at the Intercontinental Bora Bora were outstanding and we hope we will go back again someday. It was the highlight of our Honeymoon for sure! But we want to thank you for all your help and suggestions for making our honeymoon an unforgettable one! Take care and happy holidays!!!
Sincerely,
Lindsey
Brooklyn, NY
Hi Cathy,
Michael and I are back. What a wonderful time we had at the Secrets St. James in Montego Bay. The resort was awesome, we had a end room on the fifth floor that gave us an ocean view from one direction and a mountain view from the other direction.
The room was great, the service was great, the food was okay in some of the restaurants, good in the others. We would have liked to have had more choices of regular salad items on the salad bars (tomatoes, variety of salad dressings etc.). The only restaurant reservations needed was for the Himitsu food prep-chef show (not sure what the proper name is), other than that you could sit at any table that was available and still see some of the show.
The Dunn’s River excursion was great, but, dissatisfied with the DVD that we purchased. We were told that the DVD included a documentary of Jamaica with the taping of the excursion itself. The documentary portion of the DVD is not included and the DVD just stops with no sufficient ending. The DVD was $40. All of the transportation service was great. We felt like the entertainment could use some improvement. There was no designated area for music and dancing and some of the entertainment that we experienced did not provide a variety of music.
Overall, the trip was great and as we know there is always room for improvement. My desire for our next major trip is to try Couples all inclusive in Negril. I have family members and friends asking for the travel information because of the excitement they have heard from us. Of course I will be forwarding your information to them.
Thanks Cathy, I look forward to speaking with you soon.
Tonda & Michael Nunn
Orlando, FL
Marjie,
Words can't explain how helpful you were. I tried Numerous travel companies and agents but finally found you. You were like an angel, heaven sent. You were so amazing in getting us the best place and price that 42 of our closest family and friends decided to join us in Mexico at the RIU Cancun. Our dream wedding was made possible because of you. If it wasn't for you and all your hard work (9 months pregnant at that!!!) I don't think half of our group would have been able to attend. I was so impressed how patient and efficient you were with all the planning and organizing. Everyone that went through you had nothing but nice and pleasant things to say about how helpful and sweet you were. I have already recommended everyone I know to you. Any trip that we plan to take in the future will go through you. Thank you so much for all you help, planning, interpreting, pricing, advice, organizing, patience, honesty, etc. (the list goes on!) You truly were a blessing to Travis and I.
Thank you doesn't say enough for all the help you gave us, but Thank you so much.
Love always,
Mr. and Mrs. Morrison
Lynchburg, VA
Dear Marjorie,
A million thanks are not enough to give you for such an incredible experience. Because of you, Shawn and I had our dream wedding at Little Palm Island. The island was breath-taking and the service was like none other. We had no idea that Florida could offer us the tropical paradise that we were looking for in a destination wedding. Thanks again for the recommendation! We will definitely return for our many anniversaries to come.
Take care,
Cynthia
Orlando, FL
Hi Caroline,
Thanks for the well wishes. We did have an absolutely amazing time. Everything with all of the hotels, transfers, flights, etc. worked out perfectly and for that we are very grateful.
From LA, our flight to Tahiti was practically empty, so we each had our own rows to spread out in and it made the flight much more comfortable. Our first night at the Manava Suites was perfect - close to the airport, comfortable, and easy. The flight to Moorea the next morning was a little nerve racking as it was such a small plane, but by the time we took off, the pilot announced we were landing - probably the shortest flight we have ever been on, and ever will be on.
We have very mixed feelings about Moorea. We thought the hotel (Hilton Moorea) was beautiful and we liked our room, but unfortunately, the weather did not hold up while we were there. It rained more often than not, and was cloudy and windy when it wasn't raining; however, we didn't let that ruin the fun. We went Scuba diving there, and also did a ray swim/shark feeding/ whale watching/ snorkling/ picnic lunch activity - we really got our money's worth on that excursion! Again, the weather was kind of nasty and it made it chilly, but it was still fun. The one thing we would have liked to do but decided not to because of the weather was renting a dune buggy and getting out around the island. We never made it to Belvedere lookout, but wouldn't have been able to see anything even if we did.
Bora Bora on the other hand, was incredible! First, the hotel (Hilton Bora Bora) is amazing. The room we got was in a great location too. it was right across from the reception, which some people might not be happy about, but the deck faced west without anything blocking the sunset. Each day we sat on the beach until lunch time, and spent the afternoons on our deck. Every night we sat out on the deck and watched the sun set while drinking a glass of wine. We were going to upgrade for a few nights to a "deluxe" room, but they were going to move us to a room that didn't get the sunset, so we never moved. In Bora Bora we went Scuba diving again which was a lot of fun (and not freezing on the boat when we came out of the water), but aside from that, we just tried to get in as much sun time as possible.
Meal-wise, we went to Rudy's and Ia Haitu (i think) on Moorea. We really liked Rudy's a lot and would definitely recommend that. Ia Hiatu was ok, but a very limited menu (only about 5 or 6 main entree selections). At the Hilton in Moorea, we normally picked up food for lunch to bring back to the room to avoid the 1500 XPF surcharge and that worked out just fine. In Bora Bora, we ate at Bloody Mary's which we really liked. Some of the reviews on Trip Advisor said it is a tourist trap, but we thought it was good. About the same prices as you would pay to eat at the hotel, but there is the additional 3000 XPF surcharge for the boat after 4pm. Other than that we ate at the hotel for our meals. One thing that we discovered the day we were leaving is that the hotel bar during the day has a separate snack menu with quesadillas, chips & guac, grilled cheese, etc. that would have been good.
All in all, we would definitely recommend the Hilton for both islands. One person we met while Scuba diving was staying at the Sofitel in Moorea and they said the weather on their side of the island was even worse than what we were experiencing. If people can afford, I would recommend staying in the overwater bungalows over the garden bungalows, as we really liked the private deck with ocean access. The private deck in Moorea was ok, but you miss out on any scenery because of the large walls.
If you have any other clients traveling there that have questions, please feel free to reach out to us if you think we can help. Again, we can't thank you enough for putting everything together for us. And, being that we are the first of our friends to get married, we'll try to direct people your way once they are planning their vacations.
Talk to you soon.
Richie Bloom
NYC
Easy Escapes,
I was referred to Janelle by a close friend when the task of planning my destination wedding called. Overwhelmed with planning, I decided to take a chance with Janelle and it was a miracle from heaven! I provided Janelle with my details and budget and she found the perfect package for myself and guests at Couples Swept Away Resort in Negril, Jamaica. With a guest list of thirty, Janelle took care of all our travel needs in an organized and timely manner and in the event she was unavailable, Cathy was attentive, helpful and a problem solver!
Couples Swept Away is not only a great deal, but their service and property is unparalleled. Upon arrival, we were instantly "Swept Away." We were greeted with a cool hand towel and a glass of sparkling champagne. After checking in, our luggage was picked up and we were escorted to our suite. As soon as the door swung open, we were introduced to impeccably spotless accommodations that smelled pleasantly of lemongrass. Every need was met and if it was not readily available, concierge was happy to assist. Our wedding was more than we could ever ask for. Alicea was our coordinator and she went out of her way to make every detail run smoothly and beautifully. We were treated like King and Queen and our guests were treated with the same sentiment. Everyone one of guests left saying "We are definitely coming back next year!" This location is truly a gem. Thank you Janelle for suggesting this location and for all of your help : )
Always,
Jalene Mojica
Bronx, NY
Hi Marjorie,
Just wanted to say thank you, for all the hard work you put into making our vacation a huge success. Everyone had a wonderful time. The RIU Montego Bay in Jamaica was Spectacular, from the moment we walked in until the time we left. No one wanted to go home. The rooms, food, drinks, entertainment, beach, indoor & outdoor activities were GREAT!!! Looking forward in next years trip.
Attached is a picture of us enjoying a day at the pool.
Rebecca Davis
Bronx, NY
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Cathy,
I just wanted to thank you again for all of your help planning this trip for my friends and I. We had a blast, everyone raved about the Couples Tower Isle Resort and how beautiful Jamaica was. They are all ready to go back now, but I guess we will have to wait until next year. Again I just wanted to reach out and thank you again, if I was there with you I would give you a big hug. We really appreciate your great service. I look forward to booking with you again early next year!
Sanondrah Blake
Orlando, FL
Marjorie,
Just wanted to say thank you! We had a great time in Cancun. Everything you recommended to us was spot on! We all loved the Riu Cancun and what it had to offer from the beach, pools, enterainment, and location. The Riu was the perfect place for all of us. We all defenitly had a blast and it was beyond our expectation. I really can't believe how smooth everything went from the day we landed in Cancun airport to the day we left.
Thank you for making our group trip a sucess!
Ryan & Praew
VA
Cathy,
I'm back!!!! The Grand Palladium Jamaica resort was really really nice. No real Jamaican food though. The rooms were nice and clean. My A/C wasn't the best but my aunts was pumping big time. Thank God for ceiling fans lol.
Staff really nice, had plenty of drinks. Location nice. A lot to do as well. Free shuttle to Mo Bay Margarittaville Tuesday nights. That was a hit!!!!
Took a taxi into Negril $20 pp minimum of 4 hours. The beaches in Negril of course are beautiful!!!! I loved the trip.......
Keysha
Newark, Delaware
Marjorie,
Thank you for helping to set up a great vacation to Cancun, Mexico for my friends and I. The RIU Cancun was a great resort and had everything I had pictured it to have. Restaurants at the resort were great, especially the Brazilian restaurant. Everything was great, the spa, pools, bars, beach, etc. All service at the resort was great, even the birds flying around in the open air restaurants added to how exotic Cancun is.
The only real regret I have is that I didn't go through you for my airplane tickets, you would have gotten me a much better deal. Thanks for all your help and I will definitely be coming back to you again for anymore exotic vacations I go on.
Sincerely,
Matt Pillow
Lynchburg, VA
Easy Escapes,
Thank you Marjorie for setting up such a great trip for me and my friends at the RIU Cancun. Everything went smoothly from beginning to end. From the transportation to the nightlife, the all inclusive food and drinks and the customer service. The list goes on and on. It's just what I needed after months of hard work. I'll definitely go through you and Easy Escapes Travel the next time I plan another get away.
Heissam Jebailey
Orlando, FL
Easy Escapes,
We loved our trip to Italy! Marjorie made sure to make the trip as enjoyable and stress-free as possible. The hotel locations in Rome and Florence were perfect- nice and close to everything we wanted to see yet far away so that we weren't in the middle of a tourist zoo! Can't wait to book our next trip with Easy Escapes Travel.
NF
New York, NY
Hi Marjie,
We had a great time and everything was perfect at the RIU Cancun. It was quite hot, but we found places to stay cool... in the pool, ocean, etc. The food and staff was the best. The resort was beautiful and very clean. The maids were constantly cleaning.. The Wedding was beautiful... We couldn't have asked for a better time.. It was great working with you and I will definately use you again. We are going to get a girls trip together for the Fall to Cancun or Bahamas. Send me any fall special all inclusive deals that you get for 4-5 days...
Pat Moore
Virginia
Marjie,
Thank you so much for this trip to Le Blanc Cancun! It's probably the nicest hotel I've stayed in. The staff, food, spa...everything! And the service was like nothing we've ever seen. We secretly hoped that our flight was canceled so we could stay another night. We definitely want to go back. I can't wait to try other Palace Resorts. They know what they're doing.
Thanks again for your hard work on this for us! I had a wonderful birthday, and I know it was partly because of you.
Take care,
Cynthia & Shawn
Orlando, FL
Hi Marjorie,
We had a great time at the NOW Jade Riviera Resort. From the moment we stepped in the door they were getting us drinks (juice for the kids) and bringing us cold towels to cool off with. Check in was a breeze and then they took us on golf carts to our room so we didn't have to guess about which direction to go to get to our rooms. The rooms were gorgeous and the air conditioning worked great! Which is a big plus when the humidity is high. The food at the resort was the best I have had in Mexico and the Asian Restaurant had superb Sushi. My niece Hailey loved the kids club they had at the resort they had a lot of fun activities and it was nice for all the kids to play together.
When we first arrived in Cancun we were staying at the Grand Oasis Cancun and it was a absolute nightmare. You saved our vacation by working with the resort and Apple Vacations to get our situation taken care of and getting us switched to the NOW Resort. You were there every step of the way and were absolutely wonderful to work with.
So, thank you so much for arranging this trip and I look forward to booking my next vacation with you real soon!
Thanks again!
Jill & Jason
Wapakoneta, OH
Hello Cathy,
We had a BALL on our vacation to Cancun. We were happy we decided to go with the Riu Cancun. I understood what you were talking about as far as the location, pools, etc. Everything was absolutely great. The ONLY thing we were sort of bored/turned off about was the same food every day and night (even with the different themes it seemed to still have the same exact selections). We did try the other restaurants as well. But I would definitely stay there again. Thanks again for all of the advise and guidance with booking this vacation.
I look forward to booking some more trips with you and I will definitely refer you to my friends and family as "my travel agent". Just don't forget my name.
Thanks again,
Dana Brown
Bear, DE
Hi Marjorie,
We had a dream vacation in St. Thomas (Wyndham Sugar Bay). The weather was perfect. The water was the most incredible turquoise blue I've ever seen and filled with so many breath-taking fish that I had only ever peeked at in aquariums. Going all inclusive was definitely the way to go. It was so nice to not worry about what we were eating or drinking because we had already taken care of that part. The kids loved going up to the bar and ordering virgin daiquiris like they were water. In addition to just hanging out at the resort, we went Snuba diving and on an all day sail and snorkel trip to St. John. Everything and everywhere was amazing! I feel so lucky to have had this experience.
We were not without troubles on our trip. Within 10 minutes of arriving at the beach on the first day, our daughter stepped on a sea urchin and got about 40 spines in her foot. It was very painful for her. The staff at the Wyndham Sugar Bay were really great to us. They called the doctor on call and gave us vinegar to soak her foot in. Later that evening and the next day we received phone calls to check on how our daughter was doing. The care and support didn't stop there. Everyone that had come in contact with us asked about her for the rest of the trip. She was fine within 24 hours. It made us feel really wonderful that we were in such a caring place with wonderful people.
So, thank you so much for arranging this trip. We looked on our own to find deals for several days. We were tired and very frustrated.
We don't know how you did it, but you made our dream trip happen within our means and we can't thank you enough.
We will definitely call again the next time we need help arranging a trip.
Thanks again!
Ellen and Leigh
Vienna, VA
Hi Caroline,
The Dreams Punta Cana trip was great. Thao and I had a really good time. We were smart to book the preferred rooms, because some of the other guests had major issues with the rooms they were in. They ended up changing rooms multiple times. The service was very good and the staff was very helpful, and the resort and beaches were very well kept. All in all, it was a very relaxing trip.
On a side note, my friends and I were talking about the different travel agencies we went through and the level of service we received. Thao and I spoke very highly of the attention you gave us. I considered myself very fortunate to have used your service after hearing what some of the others went through. Thanks for everything, I will not hesitate to contact you again the next time we need vacation arrangements!
Regards,
Chris
Jacksonville, FL
Hi Cathy,
The Serenade of the Seas is a beautiful ship...when we got on board we were warmly greeted....like when family is expecting you (smile) they were so good to us....
Thank you so much for all of your help in making our vacation a wonderful, relaxing, and romantic time together. We had a few glitches... we missed the ship sailing out of PR because of cancelled flights due to bad weather....but thanks to you and your quick thinking we were able to catch up with the ship at the next port via Capeair airlines. Also when I opened my suitcase in the airport in PR all of my clothes were wet and cold,...our cabin attendant took good care of all of the laundry, compliments of the guest relations management.
Because we were so tired, after we settled in Doug fell asleep and slept right through dinnertime ...so we missed dinner that first night...we also missed the cocktail party for the returning guest the next day too...(smile) ....so one of the Guest Relations Managers call us up on the phone to check up on us to make sure that we were okay.... after that much needed rest, we made it to dinner every night, we met a lot of nice people at our table...
On the last night of the cruise the same Guest Services Manager, her name was Trudy...she sent us a beautiful romantic tray of champagne and chocolate covered strawberries...it was delightful. The cruise was realy nice, we had a good time.
Thanks again for your care and help...you're our angel and we love you...
Love,
Doug and Brenda
Brooklyn, NY
Hi Cathy,
I just wanted to say THANK YOU for all your help in planning my surprise vacation for Carl on his 30th birthday. It was a time that both he and I will never forget. The resort was beautiful and the staff were helpful and kind. In that short amount if time it's almost as if they became our family. It was intimate, quiet and they catered to our every desire with ease and a nice smile. The food was excellent and although we went to the bigger resorts, it didn't' compare to the food at our little Sandals Inn. The view was beautiful, the weather was warm and everything was just perfect. I haven't uploaded our pictures yet but I'll be sure to send you one.
Thank you again, i'll be sure to contact you with our next travel plans!
Have a great week and weekend!!!
Dove
Jersey City, NJ
Cathy,
Just wanted to thank you again for making all the arrangements for our Walt Disney World trip. The kids had a blast and this will no doubt be one of their most memorable Thanksgiving Days. I've read the testimonials about your company as well as your mission statement and they couldn't be more true. Driving me to pick up groceries was certainly an adventure and way beyond the call of duty. We have booked our last three trips through you and they have all gone off without a hitch. You have certainly gained our trust and loyalty and we look forward to our future endeavors together. Best wishes and have a wonderful holiday season.
Dave, Sarah and the kids
Racine, WI
Cathy
We returned on Saturday night after a wonderful week at Iberostar Bavaro Suites (Punta Cana).
Everything was very good: people, food, drinks, beach, etc.
At our arrival found Apple Vacations' corner and right away went to resort. Fast check in, good rooms.
My best regards and hope you can get here sometimes.
Chile is a wonderful country.
Fernando A.
Santiago, Chile
Easy Escapes,
The Wyndham, St. Thomas was really nice Cathy......for the birthday dinner we went to Marriott Frenchmens Reef (which looked a little high class then the Wyndham and ate at Havana Blue which was EXTREMELY NICE!!! Very Ritzy....just what we were looking for.
Caught the Ferry to St John went to Cinimon Beach.....BEAUTIFUL seen two rainbows!!
Oh wait let me submit my pic to WEATHERCHANNEL.COM lol.
We had a really nice time..found out about a $1 bus the day before we left LOL.....so we did get to ride it for that day.
We had a really nice time....
Newark, Delaware
Easy Escapes,
My boyfriend and I hadn't been on vacation for as long as we've been together - six years! And, while deciding where we should go, a good friend of mine recommended Easy Escapes Travel and told us that cruises are great because you get to go to different places. After browsing thru their site, I was able to get in contact with Marjorie Sanchez and she assisted me in finding the best deal and the perfect 8-day getaway!
This is the first and BEST trip I've been on - great food on the ship, great service from the Carnival staff and great fun on the islands! Our ports of call included Ocho Rios, Jamaica; Grand Cayman; and Cozumel, Mexico! This was also a very memorable trip for me because I got engaged on the ship! My fiancee and I are definitely booking our next trip through Easy Escapes Travel and will be going on more cruises in the future!
Thanks Easy Escapes!
(The attached photo was taken in Ocho Rios, Jamaica and I WISH I could tell you the name of the restaurant! LOL)
JoAnna & Duane
Brooklyn, NY
Marjorie,
The Secrets Capri Riviera Maya was a beautiful intimate resort with terrific service and perfect for couples on their honeymoon/anniversaries or on a getaway for a little R&R.
We had an absolutely AMAZING experience! I would go again in a heart beat and we are, at the end of this year. We were greated at the door with champagne and waited maybe 5 minutes to check in. Checkin process took 10 minutes.
The rooms were beautiful, clean, plenty of A/C. Property was clean and the employees happy and helpful. The activities were plentiful and although you were encouraged to participate, you weren't harassed to do so. The restaurants were all great, and we ate in all of them. The beach however, was not nearly as beautiful. It was not crystal clear and there were some rocks and seaweed, but the sand was soft and sugar like, and there were so many beach lounges and hammocks, that I found it to be so relaxing and beautiful. I can’t say enough good things about this resort and the staff. Best place we stayed!
Denise Baretto
Worceshter, MA
Hey Tabitha,
We just wanted to send a special thank you to you and the Easy Escapes Family! The Johnson girls have been on a number of family vacations,this one by far was the best.We stayed at the Riu Resort Ocho Rios recommended by our travel agent Tabitha Garomo and might I say that was a great recommendation.
The resort was full of activities for the whole family and the escursions were funfilled.The restaurants were very tasty but my favorite was the steak house. Breakfast was a must it was delicious and a great way to start your day. Every night there was a live show full of fun and entertainment,the cast was friendly and pleasent. The Riu in Ocho Rios is a definite
recommendation for all ages and our trip was very memorable.
Can't wait to do it again!
Johnson Ladies of Brooklyn, NY
Hey Cathy,
Thank you to Easy Escapes Travel for making our destination wedding WONDERFUL! Coordinating 47 family & friends out of 6 different cities couldn't have been done so smoothly with out you! Thank you for making the beginning of our lives together start with such a great memory!
Sincerely,
Charles & Catherine
Dallas, Texas
May 30th, 2009
Barcelo Maya Palace Resort
Easy Escapes,
The Condado Plaza Puerto Rico hotel was so nice for Memorial Weekend. We met up with people we didn't even know where going to Puerto Rico. We had a BLAST and the service was great at the hotel. The drinks kept on coming and the bar always open. The beds were so nice to sleep on!
All I can say is thanks to everyone at Easy Escapes and double thanks to Cathy because she always finds great hotel & prices. You are the best!
Stephanie Bogy
Brooklyn, NY
Easy Escapes,
Costa Rica, Pura Vida, 2009
My travel group had a wonderful time in Costa Rica and we enjoyed our stay at the Occidental Allegro Papagayo Resort. The staff was friendly and courteous.
The weather and the black sand beach was beautiful. We took an all day tour which included zip-lining, horseback riding, traveled through the rainforest, a volcanic mud-bath and shopping.
We partied at the The Lizard located downtown Coco-Beach. Our only complaint is the food was not that great, but enjoyed the resort and made the best of our vacation. Thanks again Cathy, for making our vacation an Easy Escape.
Michele
Brooklyn, NY
Hi Robin,
I just wanted to thank you for setting up our trip to the Melia Caribe Tropical, Punta Cana. We had a great time and the room was very nice and it was great that our rooms were all pretty much close to each other. The resort in it self was very nice and the people were very helpful and friendly.
Most important our flight was great going and coming we had no delays (no issues checking-in) and arrived safely which is really all I care about. I wish you could have been there. Maureen’s wedding was beautiful and she had great weather that day no rain. :o)
Also this resort must do a really good job in taking care of their grounds because last time I was eaten alive by mosquitoes but this time I probably got like two the whole trip which is amazing for me.
I was thrilled to find a blow dryer, iron and coffee pot in the room (I did not have that in Boca Chica), these basic things make trying to travel light a little easier. They also gave us bottle water every day which was great and needed. :o)
Thanks again for putting this together for us.
Rosalia Vitale
Astoria, NY
Hi Robin,
My apologies for the delay in sending you this gigantic THANK YOU!!! We had the most wonderful and relaxing vacation in the most beautiful place (Somerset on Grace Bay, Turks & Caicos). Everything was perfect starting with our upgrade to first class....with seats next to each other...and then our spacious and comfortable apartment. I could go on and on....the water, the sand....WOW!
Thank you so much for all your work on first finding the Somerset and putting this together....then making it happen. It was truly special for me and I always love spending time with my great friend, Diane. We really had fun and laughs and relaxed a lot,, which I needed for sure. I am not good at relaxing, as Diane can tell you, so this was the perfect place.
Thank you again so much!
I will recomend the Soomerset on Grace Bay Resort Turks & Caicos and OF COURSE you and your very professional and friendly attention.
Karen Ritter & Diane Ashley
New Jersey
Hi Caroline -
First I would like to say thank you so much for all of your help! We were so happy with all of our accomodations.
The Sofitel Moorea was a beautiful hotel and the service was very pleasant and willing to help you with anything you needed. The room was spacious and very nice with a beautiful view of the ocean, even though it was a garden bungalow. We did two tours in Moorea, the ATV tour and the Jet Ski tour which I would highly recommend, they were so much fun and we got to see so much of the island and it's beauty!!
The Intercontinental Thalasso Spa & Resort was breath taking! The rooms were amazing and they honored your request and gave us the bungalow that overlooked nothing but water and beach which we were very happy about. A lot of the other bungalows lacked the privacy that we had. The only complaint that I would have about Intercontinental was that the service wasn't always wonderful. Sometimes you would wait awhile before anyone would even offer you to order a drink. The spa there was amazing and they have great packages. We went to bloody mary's and it was great the food was very good and the atmosphere was a lot of fun!
Overall the vacation was so nice and we are so thankful for your help! We knew so much more than other people there who booked through other travel agents and they were all upset about how much you told us (thank you!)!
Again thanks for all of your hard work!
Easy Escapes,
Jamaica was so nice! I am so glad that we went. I wish I could be back there right now! The RIU Montego Bay Resort was great, the people were so friendly, the weather was great everyday, and the beach was probably my favorite. We were at the beach everyday, more than the pool.
Thank you so much for everything!!!! You went above and beyond and we had such a wonderful wonderful vacation!
Thanks for everything!!!
Sarah Karbulka
Racine, WI
Dear Cathy,
Thank you, yet again, for another fabulous vacation to Fiesta Americana Grand Los Cabos! You have sent me all over Mexico and the Caribbean at this point, but nothing can compare with Los Cabos, nor with the deal you got us! After speaking with a lot of the other guests at the resort, it was evident that we got the BEST DEAL out of everyone - even the other couple who came from NY. You never let us down!
The resort was top notch and we had an amazing time! We learned to surf, played on the wave runners, whale watched from the private beach at the hotel, and ate some of the best food I've ever had.
I want to thank you for always looking out for the best prices and our best intrest. I am so glad that I haven't had to plan my own vacation in over 8 years! You are the best!
Thanks again!
Shoshana Seid
Forest Hills, NY
Cathy,
Thank you for all your help in making our trip to Couples Negril go so smoothly. This is an OUTSTANDING resort and the first resort we want to schedule again and again. Food is wonderful, staff is super friendly and accommodations are great. Lots of activities if you want to participate -- gorgeous beach. Highly recommend this resort to anyone.
Beverly and Ray
Memphis, TN
Cathy,
My trip to the Barcelo Maya Palace is not scheduled until next May but I wanted to send a letter of thanks for all your help with the arrangements. I feel like I am your only client because of your attentive customer service. You have been supportive and patient with my needs and I would recommend Easy Escapes Travel to anyone looking to book a vacation.
Keep up the good work! I look forward to my next posting after the trip so I can tell everyone what a great resort you booked for us.
Thanks,
Megan H.
Plano, TX
Cathy,
I just wanted to take a moment to thank you for booking me on this wonderful Carnival cruise. My family and friends had a tremendous time. Also thank you for the taxi tip everything turned out seamless. Another thanks for helping Joanna L for her trip in December she is so excited and is loving the service you are providing. So a big Kudos to you. I am so happy with your services and will recommend everybody I know to you.
Hopefully Erika Ha will stop procrastinating a go ahead a book.
XOXO
Thanks again, I am looking into another cruise so look out for my next email.
I have enclosed a few pics.
P.S I won $250 dollars on the slots and didn’t give it back.
Stephanie N. McCants
Hi Cathy,
We enjoyed our stay at the Great Escape Lodge (Lake George, NY). It was a very nice place to spend a few days of serenity. The Johnny Rockets Restaurant was great, this includes staff and food.
Thanks again for working with me to pull this vacation off and for your patience in making sure that our reservation was upheld despite the delays.
Have a wonderful day.
Linda G.
New York, NY
Hi Cathy,
I had an AWESOME time on the Carnival Imagination and just wanted to say thanks for all your assistance. I definitely want to go on another cruise this time with my son. I will reach out to you soon.
Thanks again!
Halcyone Williams
Staten Island, NY
Tabitha,
We just got back from Couples Negril Jamaica late Friday night. WOW. It was the perfect vacation…words can’t express how wonderful. Thanks.
Maybe another year we can do it again.
Booked Dreams Punta Cana!
(As posted on The Knot's bulletin board: Big ups to Cathy Sanchez, the President and our agent."
She beat the quote I got on AllInclusiveOutlets.com of $3377 by $50. She has been great to work with and I highly recommend her)
"We booked our honeymoon to Dreams Punta Cana!! We got a great deal for 7 days in a Preferred Club Honeymoon Suite with a private jacuzzi on the balcony. The HM package is CRAZY good and includes massages and private dinners and a private pool for the Preferred Club guests. Cathy Sanchez from Easy Escapes Travel, Inc. (www.easyescapestravel.com
Easy Escapes,
We are young barely making it college students who love to travel...and when we feel the need to get away we call TABITHA at Easy Escapes Travel because she always gets us the best deals for our money...we went to Jamaica in January of 2008 and had the times of our lives!!! We were in the perfect location next to shops, food, casinos, clubs, supermarkets, bars and best of all the BEACH!!!!
We've been traveling with Easy Escapes Travel for four years and we just booked our next two week vacation for January 2009 at Rooms on the Beach in Ocho Rios and we cant wait!!!!
THANX SO MUCH TABITHA!!!!!
Essence Fields
Brooklyn, NY
Cathy,
Got back to Wisconsin on Sunday night. The Oceania Regatta cruise was fantastic. The French inspired dining was amazing!! At least as good or better than some of our fine restaurants here in Milwaukee. Very classy and low keyed atmosphere. Nothing like the mainstream lines. So I wouldn't rec it to people looking for action on board every minute. An older group of passengers, but avid travelers. Anyways, the trip was wonderful. St. Barts is beyond description as far as the wealthy people who park their YACHTS....and I mean big ones, and shop at all the designer stores. It's like Paris....Hermes, Vuitton, Cartier, anyone that you can think of has a shop. Prices were out of this world. A purse I liked was more than what our cruise cost! Fun to look tho.
Thanks for your help. Oh...and yes, we are looking to plan our trips for 2009 already. Maybe a Med cruise in the spring? We're still negotiating...HA.
Ellen & Jim Ball
Waukesha, WI
Hi Cathy,
Oh my gosh, my honeymoon at Iberostar Paraiso Del Mar was absolutely beautiful! We had such a nice time. We didn't really go anywhere we relaxed a lot on the beach and the pool! But we'd like to eventually get back there for a vacation and do more things. Thank you soooooooo much for helping us out and being wonderful. We truly appreciate it. We have given your email address and phone number to a couple of our friends so maybe that will give you some more business. Thanks again so much
Corissa & David Kacuba
Hi Cathy,
We’re back from Palms South Beach, Miami, it was great!!!
Thanks for all your help, as usual J
Attached are pics of all the girls so you can put a face to the name and see the fun!
Renee
Brooklyn, NY
Cathy,
Paris Las Vegas was AWESOME but not long enough...or just long enough! Not sure which...lol!
Nice quick trip but for someone who has been there before but it was a lot with Susan not having been before. So next time should be better for her. I passed out on the first flight home (about 5 hour flight) and wasn't even awake long enough for the safety demo or taxiing from the gate! ha ha! It was fun, Paris was a great hotel and the staff there was awesome. I cannot wait to get back there again...
Enjoy but be prepared...it will be HOT HOT HOT! Have a bunch of singles handy because there will be people selling bottles of water for $1 all over - you will be needing it. I wore comfy flip flops both times I went and never had blisters or anything. MGM is at the other end of the strip but really try to get down to Belliago, Mirage and Venetian. They are all great photo ops! I saw LOVE at The Mirage last time and Celine Dion at Ceasars this time. Both were excellent!
Thanks Cathy for booking another amazing vacation, you always make things so easy and you never disappoint!
Lynn Dearmyer
Buffalo, NY
Cathy -- Your service seems really friendly and genuine. We really appreciate that after spending so much time doing research on the internet (not so friendly and genuine). It's nice to deal with an actual person....and a nice one at that. I'm sure things will go well, and when they do, we will refer you to our friends. - Pamela
After the trip: Great vacation at Excellence Punta Cana. Pamela and I were very pleased. Thanks for all help.
Regards,
Timothy & Pamela Knezic
Cathy,
I'm back in NY :-( Just wanted to say thanks for everything. We all had a great time in Orlando. We really enjoyed our stay at the Embassy suites Orlando hotel; the staff was very nice and friendly, the service was superb and the rooms were nice and comfortable. The buffet breakfast was great also; now I have a few extra pounds to work off in time for Miami Carnival lol. Mom especially loved the hot tub; she would wake me up at 6 am to try and get me to go with her lol. The kids also had a wonderful time; they really had a blast at the theme parks. Looking forward to start planning our next family vacation soon, so I will be bothering you soon about any ideas or suggestions. Thanks again :-)
Charlene Strachan
Brooklyn, NY
Hi Cathy!!!
We are finally just catching up on everything since we've been back and I wanted to drop you a line to fill you in on the cruise. WE HAD A BLAST ON THE CARNIVAL INSPIRATION!!! Everything went so smoothly at the port, we did have to call the room steward to bring the sharps container for dad (even though his funpass stated it would be in the room). They brought ice 2x's a day for him to keep his insulin in his cabin instead of @ the information desk. Both ports were a blast and Kevin and I went on a jeep tour with snorkeling in Cozumel. We went to seven mile beach in Grand Cayman. Mom and Dad shopped mostly. They are official cruisers! Everyone is ready to book a winter cruise!
The Westshore Hotel (Tampa) was very convienent. We parked our car in the rear lot (it wasn't covered like the reservationist stated, and I assume there were cameras. But the car was safe and in a well lit area. The staff was nice and the rooms were newly remodeled.
If you'd like to see some wonderful photos, let me know. You're the best and I can't wait to book again with you! We love Carnival but would be willing to go on Royal Caribbean too!
Can't wait to book again with you Cathy!
Talk to you soon.
Stephanie DeMetz & family
Alpharetta, GA
Hi Cathy.
Well we are back and couldn't be more satisfied. The Iberostar Paraiso Lindo Resort (Riviera Maya) was wonderful. A truly top shelf vacation. The rooms were great, the restaurants were fantastic, the staff was very friendly and accomodating, the weather was unblievable, the beach was beautiful.
Again, I thank you for your guidance and expertise.
I've already started thinking about next year...
Richard Azzara & family
Watertown, CT
Cathy YOU'RE THE GREATEST!!!!!!
Thanks for your recommendation! Just wanted to let you know we had a wonderful time. At the Bahia Principe Punta Cana everything was absolutely fantastic from the beach, the pool, and the food. I would highly recommend this place to everyone.
Thanks Again,
Walter & Leanna
Somerset, NJ
Hi Lauren!
Oh my gosh- we loved it so much!!! The Bucuti is wonderful and so is Aruba!
We had the best time ever!!! The food in Aruba is amazing. Literally every meal we had there was out of this world. And I can't say enough about the Bucuti...we loved it...I love the peaceful atsmosphere and the gorgeous beach. We visited the high rise section one day and didn't like it nearly as much as the low rise area. We're so glad we chose the Bucuti and we already are dying to go back. Thanks so much for all of your help-everything was perfect! And thanks for the nice bottle of wine you had sent to our room. We definitely enjoyed it. :)
In case you're interested, the stuff we did/restaurants we ate at:
-Flying Fishbone - loved it so much - we sat with our feet in the water! Excellent food.
-Romantic Dinner on beach @ Pirate's Next- This was great too! Great food and so romantic
-Horseback ride to natural pool- so much fun...we were sore later though!
-Couple's massage at Spa @ Bucuti...very relaxing (was at the hut on the beach)
-La Trattoria El Faro Blanco-the Italian restaurant at the lighthouse. We loved it! The food was wonderful!
-1/2 day trip to Depalm Island...the snorkeling was wonderful!
-El Gaucho Restaurant - once again, great food- best steak I've ever had.
-Papiamento Restaurant- wonderful food, great atsmosphere (by pool), great chocolate cake
-Pinchos Restaurant- great food, great atmosphere (on pier)
-Sunset sailing cruise- we loved this!!! It was so much fun...the one we were on was with Depalm tours...we were probably on the boat about 2 hours...i loved it-they had unlimited drinks and snacks and great island music playing.
-Iguana Joe's - really great food!
-Driftwood Seafood Restaurant- this food was to die for- best fish I've ever had (wahoo)
-We also ate at Pizza Bob's a few times for lunch and the pirates nest for lunch.
I can't say enough about all of the great food. I can't even pick a favorite b/c they were all so good!
Thanks again for all of your help. Everything was perfect- we had no problems at all with any of the arrangements. Hopefully we'll be contacting you again (sooner rather than later!) so we can make a return trip to the Bucuti. We're also going to try to talk our parents into going sometime and I will be suggesting it to my friends who are getting married. (I'm at that age where they're all starting to get engaged!) I'll definitely recommend you to any of them interested.
Thanks!
Joanna D.
Carrollton, GA
Hi Cathy,
Thank you so much Cathy, I had a Blast in Jamaica; we didn't want to leave. We actually had a chance to stay @ Hedonism 2 as well at no extra cost; so we were able to enjoy and compare both resorts. I must say that the accommodations @ Hedonism 3 were excellent compared to that of Hedonism 2. The rooms @ Hedo 3 are newer and more luxurious than Hedo 2 (loved the hot tub :-). I was not impressed with the rooms @ Hedo 2 as they looked somewhat old and worn (and had no hot tub :-(. However, on the upside Hedo 2 seemed to be the place where the most fun and games are at. Hedo 2 appeared to have the most risqué and repeat guests while Hedo 3 seemed to have mostly newbies like myself and more reserved individuals (unlike myself :-)). Also, the Beach at Hedo 2 is bigger and better than at Hedo 3 and there are more water activities to get into. Both Luke and I enjoyed our vacation. And yes we did venture to the Nude Beach lol!
On the downside, there was some mix up at the front-desk @ hedo 3 and the receptionist gave away our pool front room twice. So we were upgraded to ocean front room for the first night and were then given our pool front room the next day. Although ocean front is a more expensive room I really didn't care for it that much as it didn't really give direct access to the ocean (we only had an up-close view). Also the room was directly in front of the basketball court. The pool front room however I loved the most because of the fact that I had to only step out of my room and after a couple steps I was in the pool, which had its own swim up bar which was definitely a plus (I had more pina coladas, strawberry daiquiris and rum punches than I could stand lol!)
I would definitely return to this resort on my next trip to Jamaica. Oh and the Apple vacations representative, Christine was excellent. She was very sweet, helpful and resourceful. After being told that our pool front room was mistakenly given to someone else on two separate occasions and that there were no more pool front rooms available Christine waved her magic wand and ensured that we received the pool front room we had initially booked. It seemed that everybody else preferred the pool front rooms as well.
Many thanks for helping to make our vacation and New Year a success. I was badly in need of a getaway. I am definitely looking forward to my next vacation; I just need to decide on a destination. You will be hearing from me soon :-)
Oh! and we took over 600 pictures lol!
Happy New Year!!
Charlene Strachan
Brooklyn, NY
Dear Easy Escapes,
I recently visited the beautiful island of Aruba for 6 Days…without a doubt it was the best vacation I’ve ever had. Throughout my visit I stayed at the Hyatt Regency Aruba, and The Divi Village Beach and Golf Resort.
Hyatt
Very nice hotel and with out a thought it stands on the best beach in Aruba, Palm Beach, Before booking this resort I was hesitant as I read that it was under going a 22 Million dollar renovation process but decided to book anyways. Once we arrived a section of the lobby was closed off. The staff seemed a bit slow but they were nice. The rooms were nice with a lil balcony, a safe and a minibar. The minute we got in, we headed to the beach!!! Got a lil hut and towels and drank the whole afternoon. In the evening we went to the casino at the Hyatt and didn’t win….afterwards we headed to dinner at El Gaucho (Argentinean Steak house), which in my opinion is one of the best restaurants in Aruba. The meal ran us just about $45 p/p. Once we were done with dinner we decided to walk down to Carlos and Charlie’s, the club was full to the max we had a blast!!!
Our main hang out point during the day time was always the beach on the second day at the Hyatt we were approached by Jhon, one of the activities guys on the beach asked us if we want to go on a 2.5 hrs snorkeling trip for $35 p/p it was awesome! The trip included an open bar, snorkel gear, and vest. I highly recommend this activity. Got back went to dinner at Driftwood Seafood restaurant afterwards once again went back to the downtown area went to Carlos and Charles and Mambo Jumbo. Next Day headed back out to the beach and rented floats for $2 p/p stayed out in the beach the whole day as the beach has a full service staff that are very nice and happy to serve you. (Careful bill adds up pretty quickly here!) But it was worth it. In conclusion the Hyatt is a very nice hotel with a good service staff, Beach, and Casino. Do not worry about the renovations going on in hotel you wont even notice they are there at no point did we experience any construction noise!.
Divi and Tamrijn hotels
Checked in to the Divi Village and got a very nice but older looking studio with an Ocean view room and a Kitchenette lucky us because not many rooms have this view due to the fact that the hotel is across the street from the beach and directly in front of the Tamrijn resort. Once we checked in we had the option for going all inclusive at the Divi Village sister hotel Divi all Inclusive and the Tamrijn hotels. The property around the Divi Village Beach looks like if it needs a lil facelift but it not bad just comparing to the Divi Village Golf which is the brand new side of the resort. As we went all inclusive we only went to the Divi Village to sleep, we mainly stayed at the Tamarjin.
Tamarjin
Staff is really nice; the hotel looks very chic, nice and sophisticated with lots of bright colors. The lobby contains a De palm Tours table (very useful for all your sightseeing must do’s in Aruba), Pool Tables, Wide Screen plasma TV’s, rental car center and, Internet lounge. The resort has a main buffet restaurant (Breakfast, lunch and dinner) 2 bars, One Italian restaurant and a grill restaurant. The pools is ok but has a very nice view of the ocean and is right in between the 2 bars (+ + +). Breakfast is open till 11 am, Lunch from 12 – 3 pm, and dinner from 5:00 – 9:30 pm. There Is also an activities desk on the beach side were you can Wind surf, go kayaking, and rock climbing. Try them all they are lots of fun. Every night we headed to the Alhambra Casino (the only casino in the low rise section) we got lucky every night!!!
In conclusion thank you Easy Escapes Travel for making this trip, one that will stay in my memory for years to come!
Sincerely
Khalid Hoisen
Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Easy Escapes,
My husband and I celebrated our 12th Anniversary at the Radisson Beach & Yacht Club in Nassau, Bahamas and from the moment we got there it was PERFECT!!! After reading several comments @ Trip Advisors I was getting a bit nervous, but upon our arrival my nerves were laid to rest.
This was our first booking with Easy Escapes, and I do plan to use them in future. Christine at Easy Escapes made it all possible and we were thoroughly pleased!!!
Sherry Phillips
Bronx, NY
Danielle,
We had a GREAT!!! trip. 5 days should be the bare minimum that you should suggest to any clients (Holiday Inn Sunspree - Aruba).
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Let me give you the thumbnail sketch: I hired a limo service to pick us up at our house. I didn't want to hassle with driving at 3:30AM and mess with parking and lugging the luggage. (The limo was a complete surprise for Patty - she thought a taxi was coming!). The limo that came was a stretch! She was blown away. A great beginning to what was going to be a great trip.
We made our plane at Newark without a hitch. We landed and got our bags & we proceeded to the De Palm bus. A nice lady there asked us for our yellow ticket to allow us on the bus. Patty and I look at each other like "What yellow ticket? You (No YOU) must have forgotten it in NJ!" So I looked the lady in the eyes, which was tough because she had four or six of them, all moving around. And said" Surely you have us confused with someone else. We don't need no stinkin' yellow tickets!" She blinked - actually, all 6 eyes were blinking - at me for a couple of seconds and asked what resort we were going to. I shad "Holly's Day Inn SuperSpray." (Something pretty close to that.) She smiled and told us to get on the bus. The bus driver was an encyclopedia of knowledge on Aruba. It was a good bus ride. Arrival at the Holiday in was an awesome sight. The Lobby area, with no doors anywhere gave a hint as to the great weather that awaited us!
The silver lining: the room was very nice. Balcony over looking the beach. Palm trees and blue sky out the window. Nice. After unpacking, we went to the beach. Warm sand, warm water and almost a smooth as glass. A nice way to unwind from the last couple of hours. After that it was showers and dinner - and then to bed.
Next day (Sat.) was a trip to town shopping/sightseeing. It is a very cute and quaint town. On the way back we stopped at the market and brought rum, Coke, salami, ham, several cheeses, fresh-baked bread, wine, and a bunch of fruit; then back to the resort. We mixed a couple of rum & cokes and went to the beach. Heaven! While lying on the beach I overheard another couple talking to a beach guy (Tony Macaroni - yeah, right) about renting ATVs for the next day (Sun.). I excused myself and asked if I could rent an ATV also. Tony said sure. I asked the couple if they had done this before, to which they said NO. I asked if they wouldn’t mind some company, Patty and me, to which they said OK. We made plans to meet in front of the resort at 10AM the next morning. The rest of the day was our "decompression" time. We lounged, swam, call the states again, and decided to stay in the room and enjoy the things we had brought at the market. So there we were, sitting on the balcony, night-time with the spotted Palms swaying in the breeze, eating salami , ham, 3 different cheeses, drinking rum & cokes and just enjoying each others company and the view, when, to our delight, out on the water, a huge fireworks show started directly in front of out window. It was a great and professional show. Fireworks, continuous for 40 minutes or more. No less than 5 or 6 huge balls every 1-2 seconds. The balls had to be 200 feet or more across. SPECTACULAR!!! And if we had gone out to dinner, we would have missed it!
Sunday, Tony's wife (?) and a couple of friends were there with 2 ATVs at 10AM, and so were we. The next 5 hours was FANTASTIC!!! We went North to the Lighthouse and then down the windward side of the island on goat trails past the Natural Bridge (now felled), past several private, secluded, beautiful beach coves, past a surfers beach (complete with surfers), to the Natural Pool (great spot to refresh). Then cross-island back to the resort. All four of us were completely covered; head to toe, in dirt. But in one word: FANTASTIC!! We can't wait to do it again.
After showers, we had dinner at the restaurant on the pier (Pelican Pier) in front of the resort, recommended by out ATV traveling companions. We sat 1 foot from the water at the end of the pier. We could easily see all kinds of fish in the lighted water. The faint sounds of Reggae coming from up and down the beach. Very enchanting. As was the rest of the night.
Next day was back to town to buy gifts for the schmucks left back home. Well, we got quite a few things for ourselves too. That took almost all day! We went to dinner at the well-known Argentinean steakhouse El Gaucho (I hope I spelt the right). We ate like a couple of ..... well, we ate a lot. There were roving guitarists who stopped at our table twice. Great time and reasonable cost.
Next day (Tues) was pack and depart. Anybody contemplating buying ANY liquor to bring back, wait until you get to the Duty-Free stored in the airport. If you but enough, they'll ship it back to your house/work for you. Highly recommended! That stuff gets heavy! The flight back to Miami was packed. Back in Miami we were treated like VIPs again due to our friend. Ambassador's Club. Free drinks. Dinner. And then First-Class from Miami to Newark. Let me say, the rum & Cokes never stopped flowing. Once in Newark, we were met by the limo and came home like Rock Stars!
WAAWHO! What a vacation! We can't wait to go again.
Thanks again,
Bob & Patty
Garfield, NJ
Hi Cathy,
Just writing to you to let you know what a wonderful time we had at the Ocean Blue Golf and Beach Resort in Punta Cana. The weather was outstanding the food was very good and the hotel staff very friendly. I've included a few pictures for you to view. And again I can't thank you enough for all your help and recomendations for this resort. Looking forward to working with you on planning our next vacation.
Sincerely yours,
Rich, Cheryl and Rachel Azzara
Watertown, CT
Easy Escapes,
We would like to thank Christine for all the hard work she did rounding up 45 guests to our wedding in Mexico at the Secrets Excellence Resort. Everyone had a great time, it was easy and well organized. The resort was breathtaking!
Thanks again! You made our wedding unbelievable.
Tamara and George Draut
Atlanta, GA
Dear Easy Escapes,
Thank you Michele from Easy Escapes for helping me book an amazing trip to Japan 3 weeks before I actually wanted to go. Ideally, with a trip of this magnitude, you truly want to get something booked maybe a month or 2 in advance so that you have time to let it all "sink in." While under pressure to try and get the best rates, no only did Michele and Easy Escapes keep me in my price range, but they helped get me an affordable hotel in Shinagawa Tokyo that featured the IMAX theater, 80 bowling lanes, an incredible CITY VIEW from my room all the way at the top of the hotel, the internet café (very convenient for communication back home to the U.S.), a subway stop right across the street that connects to the all other subway lines, a small indoor mall and many other incredible features. Simply put the hotel was top of the line and the name, when people there found out where I was staying, rang some bells!!! The view from the room waking up and venturing to sleep was incredible, and can easily be compared to the view of Tokyo Tower!!! My plans for relaxation transformed once I got there, to be an incredible business trip with much relaxation in between.
As a young black man in my late 20s, that trip was extra special. I didn't really know too much Japanese but everyone in the area was so eager to help me get around. A smile and a bow go such a long long way in Japan. Courtesy is the key word. I loved the trip and give thanks for Michele for thinking quick and honoring my own personal suggestions to set up, probably the best experience of my life. There will be nothing I know of, that could come close to what I've experienced in Japan; it is too much to put into words how bad I want to go back. Easy Escapes, are you ready to book my next trip??? I'm shooting for December 2005!!!! I cannot thank you enough, so for right now, Thank you soooo much!!!!!
Peace siempre,
Mike D
Freeport, NY
www.daybydayent.com
Easy Escapes Travel:
Cathy, I just wanted to give some feed back on the trip you booked for Punta Cana at The Bavaro Princess!!!
It was AWESOME!!!!
Thx soooooo much. I will definitely recommond your Agency to my friends!!
Thanks again.
Noemi Ortiz
Bronx, NY
Easy Escapes Travel,
My family and I just returned from Punta Cana. Our stay consisted of 9 perfect days! Christine, I thank you for arranging the perfect vacation for my husband, my daughter and my two grandchildren.
The Sunscape Punta Cana Grand is a family oriented resort. They had activities for children as well as for adults. The service and the food at the Sunscape was great. I thank you for arranging a trip where the hardest decision of the day was "how much fun did we want to have."
The Strachen family
Brooklyn, NY
Easy Escapes,
Cathy Cathy Cathy, I am addicted to first class!!! I love it!!!! I don't know how you got me in first class going but I just had to upgrade myself on my way back. When I make reservations with you from here on please book me for first class only if the flight is longer than three hours.
The trip was wonderful. The Island (St. Thomas) is beautiful. We also went over to St. Johns and laid out on Truck Bay. What an amazing beach. I would love to go back.
Latoya Mack
Brooklyn, NY
Hi Christine,
I want to thank you for all the extra special care you gave to planning our anniversary trip to the Rivera Maya, June 28th-July 2, 2005. All the promptly returned phone calls, and reassurance that we would not be disappointed with Apple Vacations.
The resort was awesome, Sunscape Puerto Adventuras.
The food was sooo good, did not have to make reservations for any of the restaurants, the drinks were super, a very nice swimmable beach area, awesome pools with swim-up bars and very nice grounds, a great resort and no wrist bands to fool with...a place where you just want to stay there and do nothing but swim and relax all day, with one of their really good drinks. A stocked mini frig in the room all included. All Inclusive is the only way to go.
The down side was that they gave us a room with two beds (for our 1st anniversary) and it was a close fit for larger people, but we thoroughly enjoyed everything else.
I highly recommend this property with the Water Marina close by (walking distance)with dolphins, manatees, seals and such free of charge, for a fee you can have a close up hands on dolphin experience, parasailing and snorkle trips. A truely great trip.
Thank you Christine for your hard work, and we want you to plan another one for us soon.
Thank you so much for everything.
Gayle and Danny Crim
Easy Escapes,
First I want to just say thank you to Christine, everything was great. We stayed at the Animal Kingdom Lodge, it was beautiful. Everyone there was so nice, and there if you had any questions. It was great waking up every morning to all the beautiful animals right outside our balcony windows. We loved it, and not to mention the pool, it was gorgeous, and to top it off if you want to have some time to your self yourself without the kids the life guards all take turns doing activities and crafts with them (worry free).
After our day by the pool and going to theme parks, we would head back to the hotel for dinner. The restaurants were excellent, my favorite JIKO it was on of the best restaurants i ever ate in. Anyway it was great and I defintely can not wait to go back!!!
Thanks again Christine you were great!!!
From the Mussos
Maspeth, NY
Cathy,
Sniff Sniff sobbbbbbbb you are the best travel agent in the world!!!! Meg and I went to and sad to say came back from Punta Cana. YOU WERE RIGHT!! It is definitely the best vacation I ever had!!! THANK YOU SOOOOO MUCH for everything you far exceeded expectations again. You gave us the best deals the best service and the very best vacation that anyone has ever given. Thank you so much for putting up with all my stress and BS the past few months.
Let's see… In my life I have been to Walt Disney World like 12 times stayed at almost all the hotels. I have been to Aruba, Bahamas once for a week another on a cruise, Bermuda, Mexico twice and a whole bunch of American trips. Before I went to Secrets in Punta Cana, Bermuda was ranked the highest of all my vacation spots. Aruba was the worst, as for Meghan, Paris ranked on her highest vacation spots she ever took. Secrets far exceeded all of these other vacations!! You have no Idea how beautiful this resort is, how friendly everyone was, and there was sooooo much to do!
Thank You for being the best all around travel agent I have ever had, and providing us with the most fabulous trip Meghan and I ever had. I wish there were other words to describe this vacation! Please recommend this resort to all who want to travel to Punta Cana! On the plane ride home, there was a huge conversation about where everyone stayed. It appears that everyone was jealous of all those who stayed at Secrets. A lot of people didn't like Punta Cana only because of the resort they stayed at. Half even left a day earlier. People were screaming out “5 apples my ass” the entire plane ride home. Meg and I sat quiet and listened to all this talk, we felt bad to ever brag about our vacation to all those who had such a bad time.
Some highlights for you to mention about Secrets to other clients.
1. The price is extremely reasonable for all you get.
2. Don't trust any water that is poured at the table, its purified but a lot of people who drank excessive table water felt stomach pains the last day they were there, Which means some consumption is good just don't indulged in it!
3. Ask and receive, not one request was denied … whatever we asked for the response was It's a Pleasure
4. The nightlife is the best I have ever witnessed at a resort the stage is upscale and they had a production of the Broadway Musical CATS. It was an hour of the actors dressed up in the CATS outfits singing the top songs.
5. Privacy Privacy Privacy! We never felt crowded.
6. A lot to do! We were in an archery tournament, snorkeling, boogie boarding, I went sailing and after one lesson I was sailing my own catamaran for free! Great spa and Gym, so many tours like ATVs Helicopter rides, the list goes on and on.
CATHY, THANK YOU SOOOO MUCH!
Dave Zaro
Colonia, NJ
Easy Escapes:
Cathy is a wonderful, patient and understanding travel agent. She is very insightful when it comes to travel. If you need an opinion on any island, she probably has been there so take her opinion seriously. Thanks to Cathy, our wedding day was AWESOME at the Melia Caribe - Punta Cana!!! And our guests had the time of their lives.
When we go back to Punta Cana in 5 years for our anniversary, we will be using Easy Escapes Travel!!!
Kristen Ford
New York, NY
Christine,
Just wanted to send you a note with major THANK YOU! The cruise was absolutely wonderful. The ship was fantastic, and Anisa and I had the most wonderful time ever. If you ever need someone as a reference for your services, please feel free to use my name and email address as a contact point.
For your advantage and information, NCL did EVERYTHING possible to keep us as future customers. Even when we had unfortunate next door neighbors the crew immediately moved us to a room on the 8th deck to a stateroom that included a balcony. The spa package that I booked thru you was also very good. It was absolutely unbelievable. I want to thank you from both of us for the best vacation of our lives. Please take care and when the time comes we will definitely be in contact. You are the consummate professional, and it will always be appreciated
-Tim & Anisa Ulrich
Waynesboro, VA
Hello Easy Escapes:
Wow, I think we had best vacation/honeymoon possible. Sandals Bahamas was awesome, beautiful, romantic and everything we ate was delicious. Bryan is still laughing about the fact that I asked "Have you heard of Sandals, is it nice?"
Well now I know the answer and really want to say...
THANK YOU SOOOOO much for hooking us up!!!!
Thanks,
Cheryl Brown :)
Los Angeles, CA
Hey Easy Escapes,
I can't even begin to tell you how much we loved this vacation (Sunscape Punta Cana). Thank you soooooo much for recommending it. We had so much fun, even though all we did was hang out by the pool or on the beach all day. The staff and service was excellent.
Our best friends on the trip were the 3 guys that ran all the activities of the day, one of them is my "boyfriend" in D.R., LOL. We already decided we're going back next year to the same hotel but for 2 weeks and we want to bring a whole bunch of people, just to let you know ;) one week was not enough!!!! The last 2 nights were a little boring because most of the fun people had left already. There was a guy who looked like a young version of Robert de Niro and a guy that looked like Stone Cold Steve Austin the wrestler and the guy's name was Steve.
The nightly shows were really good!
Melissa Ostrowsky
Brooklyn, NY
Dear Cathy,
My most sincere appreciation for all the work you have done on our behalf. I was so impressed by the professionalism and polish of your excellent and complete presentation.
Let me be perfectly honest. I am 52 years old and have been in sales of one sort or another for 31 years. I have never been so impressed by the effort, professionalism and great style you demonstrated in your presentation of travel and cruise options. The owner of our club, the Managing Director and the staff were equally impressed.
As our official travel agency, we will recommend Easy Escapes and sing your praises to our members.
You will go very far in your career should you maintain the level of excellence you so clearly brought to my attention. As a fellow person who is not reluctant to do the hard, typically unappreciated work, my hat is off to you.
Peter J. Phillips
VIP LIFE CLUB
A Club for Millionaires
New York, NY
Easy Escapes,
I want to take this time and thank Cathy Sanchez for arranging a wonderful trip for both me and my daughter to Crown Paradise, Cancun. Apple vacations are wonderful. The staff were courteous and informative. I have already told friends of the trip. It's a pleasure doing business with a real professional.
Gail James C.S.W.
Teaneck, NJ
Dear Easy Escapes:
Your suggestion on where to stay in Mexico (Riviera Maya) was right on the money. We had a wonderful time @ the Marival in Puerto Aventuras. There was a Marina close by with tons of dolphins jumping around in it all day and the beach was spectacular. Right by the resort was a place for massages on the beach which was breathtaking.
We can't wait to book our next Easy Escape.
Anibal & Rachel
Jersey City, NJ
Easy Ecapes Travel,
Thank you so much for your helping me with my vacation package. You get five thumbs up, for holding my hand with all the drama on the 30th....But Holiday Inn (Montego Bay, Jamaica) gets six thumbs! The staff wasn't as friendly as Aruba, but the food, the pool, the beach, cleanliness, GREAT! This place is less than fifteen minutes from the airport and I tell you we will go back and stay longer!
The kids activities were great, bingo for all, dance classes for all, the marching band, the name that tune! I can't express how great this place was! Thanks, thanks, and thanks again!!!
Thank you,
Connie Sullivan
Newark, NJ
Easy Escapes,
You made my vacation a blast! My girlfriend and I stayed at the Blue Bay Hotel in Cancun and it was extremely refreshing. I was surprised at how professional the service was. There were representatives wherever I went and they tended to any problems that arose. They arranged an itinerary for us according to what we wanted to do. Plus we got a very good deal for the all-inclusive package. I only we wished we had more time for the free drinks!
I am looking forward to getting a bunch of my friends to go with us to Cancun again for Spring Break.
Thanks a lot! Kent Young
Easy Escapes,
I have been into Easy Escapes since I discovered you in LOOT magazine- years ago. The reason for this letter is: this was a great E-mail (“Escape the cold” newsletter), very informative and all of these new wonderful choices. Obviously, you are moving up. Although you were always great! Mostly - I hope that other New Yorkers find out about you. I never used that $50.00 dinner. But it doesn't make a difference just keep improving!
Matthew F. Duckman
MatthewMduckman@aol.com
New York, NY
Easy Escapes:
Just wanted to let you all know that Sakina and I had a GREAT time in Punta Cana!! Natura Park it was a beautiful resort... accommodations, service and overall atmosphere were excellent!
We are highly recommending this trip to our friends. I will be in contact with you soon to book our next
Caribbean get-a-way.
Looking forward to our next paradise vacation!
Thanks again!
Malcolm J. Williams
CEO/Creative Director
www.iiieye.com
Brooklyn, NY
Hello Easy Escapes,
When I got the call from my friend to take a trip to China I knew that the opportunity probably wouldn't come around again so I jumped on it an agreed to go. My first thought was to call Cathy at Easy Escapes since she had gotten me great deals in the past and I had excellent experiences through her planning.
Everything went great! I had a fabulous time in Hong Kong and Mainland China. It was an experience I will never soon forget. We stayed right in the heart of Hong Kong in a hotel recommended by Cathy and really got to see a great deal because of our location. Once again Easy Escapes picked a winner! The total cost of the trip was amazing and no one could believe how much it came to overall. Many of my friends and colleagues are now going through Easy Escapes and having great experiences.
Thanks!!!
Stacey Bonello
New York, NY
Dear Easy Escapes,
We just got back from Disney and my daughter wanted to thank you:
My Mommy and me went to Disney for my birthday and then we went on a cruise on Carnival Fantasy. Disney was so great! We stayed in a really nice place called Caribe Royal. My Mommy rented a car and took me to the parks everyday. Sometimes 2 parks in one day! We got on a lot of cool rides like Space Mountain and Splash Mountain and the Spiderman ride. I got to meet Mickey and Minnie Mouse.
My Mommy cried she said it was because she was so happy and that it was all so magical. Especially Epcot at night. I got to have dinner with Mickey and Goofy and Chip and Dale at Chef Mickey's on my birthday too!
The cruise was awesome. I had so much fun with the Camp Carnival and the food was a lot and good. I got to go to the Bahamas. The water was BLUE.. I could see my feet!!! I got to swim with stingrays and it was scary but soooo cool.
Thank you Easy Escapes for the best vacation!!!
Autumn Berazate
New York, NY
Easy Escapes,
My trip was incredible - better than expected!!!! I had the best time over there (Oasis Cancun, Mexico). The snorkeling was incredible. My boyfriend had the best time - he can't stop talking about it, especially the food he loved it. The hotel room was nice. We enjoyed ourselves to the fullest. The last day we rented a scooter and rode around all Cancun and went to the shops. I can't explain what a time we had, the only bad part was the hangover but I it was worth it. I already developed the pictures and I'll be e-mailing you some as soon as I get a chance.
Thanks so much for everything - you really gave us an incredible deal - and we appreciate all you did for us.
Take care now!
Regards,
Janet Acosta
Miami, FL
Good Morning Easy Escapes,
Thank you for organizing such a wonderful trip for both Jessica and myself. We had a wonderful time at the Blue Bay, Cancun, the food, drinks, hotel, flight and people were just all great. I really needed this vacation and I recommended all my friends to go as well.
I am looking forward for my next vacation, maybe to Puerto Rico, or Hawaii. Not sure. If you have any information on either package, please let mse know. We are looking for the same package as Cancun, Mexico. (All Inclusive).
Thank you we are looking forward to doing business with Easy Escapes again.
Mari & Jessica
blondee_blondee@yahoo.com
New York, NY
Easy Escapes,
Beaches Turks & Caicos was great for family fun and relaxation. The food was great! Our room was clean and spacious. The staff was ok....I'm sorry but since Aruba has been my best trip yet...nothing else compares so far. I haven't seen the friendly people yet that makes you feel at home so Aruba really left a lasting impression on me.
Connie Sullivan
Newark, NJ
Easy Escapes,
What appealed to me about Norwegian cruise lines was their "freestyle cruise" concept. There are no assigned seatings for meals: you can show up anytime while the dining rooms are open, and have your meal. They were trying to be very...contemporary...but really - baked potato with creme fraiche and salmon caviar? The service was great, the people were very nice. The reception desk even made follow up calls to make sure we got the things we asked for (extra blankets etc).
I was very happy with the Alaskan cruise -- the scenery was beautiful. We signed on for a tour in every port, and its a good thing we did. The towns on the itinerary (Juneau, Skagway, Haines and Ketchikan) are very small, and there's only so much shopping you can do...unless you're passionate about whalebone.
As far as on-ship activities are concerned, there weren't many that appealed to us. I know that cruising is becoming more popular with younger crowds, but we were one of about 4 couples in the 25-35 age range. Everyone else was older. And the activities offered reflected that -- Frank Sinatra revues, ballroom dancing, bingo....
Keep in mind that I was on my honeymoon. I wanted a trip that allowed me an opportunity to relax. This trip fit the bill, and I got exactly what I wanted - I ate and slept for seven days straight. Having said all this, I would probably cruise again - I may even give NCL another chance at my business. By the time I have enough money to cruise again, I may be old enough that I'll ENJOY ballroom dancing and bingo.
Christine McLaughlin
New York, NY
Dear Easy Escapes,
My boss instructed me that I would be planning our company's Annual Sales Conference. I called up Easy Escapes immediately to help me in planning the event and choosing a location. Easy Escapes was quick on their response and gave me a list of hotels which accommodated conferences. We were provided price quotes for each hotel and a list of the amenities that were included as well. Each flight arrangement was handled by Easy Escapes as well as booking the hotel rooms.
We had about 40 people (some with their families too) attending and everything went very smoothly!
We settled on the Contemporary hotel in Disney and the staff was very accommodating. It was a great facility and the activities that your staff recommended were great! The conference was a huge success... "The best we have had so far".
Stacey Bonello-Sales/Marketing Coordinator
Triumph Learning
sbonello@triumphlearning.com
New York, NY
Easy Escapes:
I can't begin to express my gratitude to you for sending me on yet another exciting vacation. This is now my second travel experience with you. I was pleased the first time when I went to Cancun - April 2001 (On a solo mission) and you walked me through the whole process with extreme patience. I stayed at the El Pueblito Hotel where everyone catered to me (especially the bartenders, they knew me on a first name basis and were sad when it was time for me to leave).
This time you allowed me to experience the Riviera Maya - January 2002, where I stayed at the beautiful Cameleon Marival Puerta Aventuras Hotel (a 5 star property). It was a huge facility with tons of activities (such as aqua aerobics, volleyball, dance lessons, nightly shows, kayaking, access to the adjoining hotel's mini-club and much, much more).
We also went to Cancun for the day and went on the Captain Hook's Lobster Dinner Cruise, which had the BEST drinks (you've got to try their Rum Punch) The show is well organized, filled with adventure, full crowd participation and very entertaining. It is definitely a MUST see.
I have definitely got to thank you personally for putting up with me and allowing Jay and I to have such a wonderful and extremely romantic vacation at such a reasonable cost. As always I never want to return from my vacations and I am looking forward to my next trip to Las Vegas.
Capri Nance
capri.a.nance@citigroup.com
Brooklyn, NY
Marjie,
Thank you for all your help in planning not just our Dream Honeymoon but also our bachelor and bachelorette vacations. We had an amazing time in Honeymooning in Greece: Athens, Crete, Mykonos and Santorini were amazing, especially Santorini, so romantic! The hotels were simply fantastic and your recommendations on what to do and where to eat were perfect!
Marv had an a great time during his Bachelor vacation in Brazil and I had just a phenomenal time at Hedo in Negril for my bachleorette.
Thank you Marjie for making my year so beautiful.
Lissa & Marv
Bayshore, NY
Easy Escapes,
I just wanted to share to you my wonderful experience on the cruise aboard the Royal Caribbean-Majesty of the Seas. I loved everything about it! The staff was so attentive, the people on board were friendly, there was always something to do on the ship. We went to Nassau, Coco Cay and Key West from May 27-31. I loved the fact that you can book excursions through the ship and they handle all the scheduling and paperwork. I felt like I was pampered all the time, and was worry-free. The ship was very pretty and all the shows were great.
I liked the fact that there was something to do for everyone-at all times of the day.... (whether you sit around by the pool and sleep all day, or have a full itinerary of things to do - there are so many activities on the ship!). Besides the ship itself as being a major highlight, I especially enjoyed swimming with the dolphins in Nassau. I have already recommended the Royal Caribbean-Majesty of the Seas to the destinations above, to all my family and friends.
Special Thanks to the agent Michele Chico for booking such a wonderful and exciting trip. I had never been on a cruise line before and had never been to the Bahamas. I decided to try it upon her recommendation. It was a decision I am so happy I made, and I would definitely do it again. The Royal Caribbean is an excellent cruise line. Thanks Michele! You're the Best!
Julie Bernardo
JulieAnne.Bernardo@acornfoundation.com
Easy Escapes,
Well what can i say i had a blast on my vacation. I went to Cancun, Mexico for a late spring break getaway. I figured i had missed the spring break rush, but wanted to party anyway. I got hooked up with a really good hotel, (Continental Villas Plaza) the service was great, 3 restaurants and many bars. All-inclusive is definitely the way to go! The hotel also has a many tours and nightly activity.
Me and my friends did the jungle tour, which was amazing, you get to drive a speed boat yourself and snorkel for hours in the lagoon and ocean for about 40 bucks. Also every night there is a bar hoping bus that picks you up from the hotel, and brings you to the hot spots, and covers the cover at the clubs. What can i say Sr. Frogs is the legend i heard it was, such a good vibe. La Boom is an amazingly up to date dance club, new music and great visual effects, as well as bikini contest! OH man, Fat Tuesday is very phat - endless participation and prizes.
Last year i went to Florida for spring break, this year I am so glad i made it to Mexico for those 6 days, I'm already planning next year to go to Cancun for 10 days! My package was the cheapest, of all the travel agents in NYC that i searched, even cheaper than STA TRAVEL in the village, and that's supposed to be cheaper for students.
I love Easy Escapes Travel, and I love Michele Chico. :)
Jesse Carmo
epkot1@hotmail.com
Attention Easy Escapes:
Thank you for all your help. I am quite satisfied. I hope you enjoy these few pictures of our trip to Mexico. Maybe I'll be able to show you all of them one day if you want to see more.
Once more, thank you for a great caring service.
Robert Biskup
New York, NY
Easy Escapes,
My Trip to Oasis Cancun Was Awesome!!! I Haven't Had So Much Fun Like That In A Very Long Time!!! Since Daytona Spring Break 1997!!!! Thanks For Hookin' It Up For Me :-)
I May Want To Go Again... Some Time In Late December?? Everyone In Our Hotel... Clubs... Bars.... Buses... Loved... Us!!! We Were The Only New Yorks First....Hung Out With Jersey Cops And A New York City Firefighter.... Big Tough Guys!!! We Were The Bomb!!!!
I can't Sit Here And Work... I Am Still Feeling The Hot Sun Off My Red Face ;-)
Ajay Philip
Bronx, NY
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