3 Big Benefits to Booking a Condo with a Travel Agent

Recently we've all been hearing a lot of our clients telling us that they are booking a condo directly with an owner, rather than with a travel agent, because it costs less.

Before you make that decision, let us explain the benefits of booking through a travel agent and a reputable management company, like Outrigger Hospitality. Here are three great reasons to book with a travel agent.

1. You will be able to check-in and check-out at the front desk of the property vs. having to go to another off-property location, like a realty office, to pick up the key.
2. You will enjoy regularly scheduled housekeeping services.
With owner-direct bookings, the unit may only be cleaned only after the guest leaves.
If you need or want certain types of housekeeping or maintenance services during their stay, and if they booked direct with the owner, they may have to arrange for these services themselves, via the owner or the owner's representative. If you book through the agent, we'll take care of this for you.
3. You will have overall peace of mind knowing that you have an experienced travel agent behind you if you need assistance to make your vacation experience match your expectations.

It's your vacation and your time to relax. Let us book your condo for you. Give McCoy Travel a call to book your next Outrigger getaway to any of the Hawaiian Islands.

Mark Cruise Reviews

Aloha,

Just wanted to give you a quick overview of my cruise on Royal Caribbean’s “Freedom of the Seas”, the world’s largest and most innovated ship.

Being that this was my first cruise I really had nothing to compare it to other than a resort. One thing I had been afraid of was sea sickness, never felt a thing!

The ship was Spectacular! I would have never imagined that such beauty, craftsmanship and attention to detail could be found on a ship. The vessel itself was huge, it has 15 decks and that does not count the staff decking. There are three pools, one is a fun water park, the second a beautiful set of pools connected with wooden decks and hot tubs. The third pool was more elegant and is for adults only, bronze palm trees and sitting areas (stools) in the water.

There are also two huge solariums that extend out on each side of the ship and have hot tubs that could hold 50 people! They extend over the deep blue ocean below and offer great views of the ship.
The food was excellent and plentiful, the accommodations very nice and the atmosphere on the ship was fun, fun, fun!

Then you have the wave rider pool, ice skating rink, casino, nightclubs, shows, bars galore and the Royal Promenade. The Promenade is set up like a street, it's lined with shops and restaurants with a brick walkway. The Promenade staterooms have bay windows that look right over the street below, very cool!

I also had the opportunity to meet and chat with the Captain, he is actually the current VP of RCI and was Captaining the ship only until June 15.

The only negatives I experienced...the service really needs some fine tuning and they need clocks in the state rooms. Other than that it was one of my most memorable travel experiences!

Call me if you'd like more details or are considering taking a cruise.

Mahalo and Vinaka,

Mark Cardoza,
Toll Free 1-866-225-7944
Direct 1-954-376-7414

Lori Evans in the Cook Islands

Aloha and Kia Orana!

I have just returned from a wonderful week in the Cook Islands. My daughter Rachel and I had a great time together enjoying two of the beautiful islands. We spent our first five days on the main island of Rarotonga. A drop dead gorgeous white sand beach circles this entire island. You can walk for miles barefoot on this silky white sand and not encounter more than a handful of people! Sunrise and sunset views here are breathtaking. There are several small and intimate resorts to choose from.
We loved our stay at the Crown Beach Resort where we had a spacious 1 bdrm Beach bungalow just a few steps from the clear aqua blue water. We had our own private Jacuzzi tub on the deck which was the perfect way to enjoy a cocktail and watch the sunset! The service is consistently excellent throughout the island, and the people are friendly and warm. There is a nice selection of restaraunts, most within walking distance, and the food is fresh, delicious, and reasonably priced.

After Rarotonga, we took a short and scenic flight over to the island of Aitutaki. There are some very nice resorts to choose from here also. Our favorite was the Pacific Resort Aitutaki. Their Beach Bungalows are richly furnished in solid mahogany, with many nice amenities and the ocean view from our deck was absolutely stunning.
Never have we seen more beautiful water than in Aitutaki! Our all day snorkel trip on the Bishop's Aitutaki Lagoon Cuise was definitely a highlight. We spent the day swimming, kayaking and snorkelling and were served a delicious barbeque lunch on "One Foot Island" (an adorable little island on the lagoon.. you can even get your passport officially stamped here!)
It was hard to say goodbye to all the friends we made in the "Cooks" and yet we are confident that we will be drawn back to this very special place again.
If you are looking for a spot that offers beautiful beaches, pristine clear water, total peace and quiet with excellent accommodations and great food... the Cook Islands are definitely a "must do".

Pick up the phone and call me, and let's plan your next fabulous getaway to the destination you are dreaming of.....
where will it be?

Warm & sunny regards,
Lori

Here are a few photos from our travels… (you can click on them to see larger versions)

In addition to the South Pacific, I am now broadening my expertise and look forward to assisting clients with incredible holidays throughout New Zealand, Australia & Africa.

Call me to learn about some exciting new upgrades and specials being offered throughout Hawaii, Fiji & Tahiti. I have added a Preferred Client Reward Program and as a return client, you will enjoy many extras, such as free room upgrades, free nights, activity discounts and more.

I look forward to working together on your next travel destination and hope to continue building a long and trusting relationship.

Mahalo and Vinaka,

Lori Evans,
Toll Free 866-369-4068 on Maui: 213-784-6143 x105