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Most enjoyable trip.
Beautiful location, well located accommodations, four well equipped different restaurants with pleasures beyond the plate.
The entire staff was polite, helpful, and efficient.
Joan and Randall
Pasadena, FL
October 2011
We had a great stay at the Baymont Inn and Suites at Bridgeport, MI. It was clean, quiet, and the staff was extremely friendly. It's a prefect location for shopping in Saginaw and the Outlet mall at Birch Run as well as doing the shops and restaurants at Frankenmuth. Thanks Tammy for the help.
Roy and Barbara
Petrolia, ON
November 2011
We found our motel very easily and were pleased with the hostess and rooms.
There was a family restaurant one block away and several chain restaurants close by. Filling station 200 yards away.
Thank you.
Roland and Betty
Martinsville, WV
October 2011
Janice went out of her way, after hours, to satisfy a customer, me. She is an example of a fantastic person to speak with at a moment hen a problem arise, that will follow through until all the work is done. Janice, I thank you from the bottom of my heart and may God bless you always. Hopefully one of these days I would like to meet you. If you are ever in Houston, TX please give me a call. My house is your house. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
Janie and Tim
Houston, TX
November 2011
As stated before. Had a great trip!!! Would highly recommend both the Resort in Phuket and the Hotel in Bangkok. But without Judy - none of it would have been possible. Thanks Judy :) Can't wait to talk to you again and start planning the next trip!!!
Jesse and Kimberly
Grand Saline, TX
August 2011
Had a great time at both places. Judy from Coast to Coast was such a delight. Patience should be Judy's middle name. since this was our first time to use them, we were a little green, but Judy just hung in there and made us understand just how everything went!!! With very short notice, she got us a good rate with one of Phuket's finest resorts. The Katathani Resort was just one of the best we had ever stayed in! The staff went up and beyond customer service :) Great stay!!! Our staff in Bangkok at the Grande Centre Point Ratchadmeri Hotel was just as impressive as the neighbor in Phuket.
Jesse and Kimberly
Grand Saline, TX
August 2011
Thank you for making my flight enjoyable and helping make connections. Special thanks to Judy for her help. Had a wonderful time.
Leonard
Liverpool, NY
November 2011
Hi Kim- We just returned from our trip to Florida. I wanted to say thank you for your help with booking our fabulous vacation villa at Calypso City!!! Our two bedroom looked exactly like the photos you sent me. It was fresh, newer unit, and had excellent pools. Plus, very close to Disney World. I am not sure if all the units were this fantastic, but for future bookings, unit 208 in building 223 was the best! When I checked the reviews for Calypso Cay they were mixed, but the villas are a great deal. No problems with anything. Also, front desk will give you an iron and hair dryer to use for the week - no charge unless you don't return them when you check out. Ironing board is in the room. If we wanted to return here or use your timeshare in the future, would I be able to contact you directly? Thanks again for sending us to this great place.
Valerie Elgin, IL November 2011
We found the travel arrangements to go very smoothly. Tammy was excellent in working with us to find a date and available cruises the would accommodate our schedule. We enjoyed the cruise very much.
John and Patricia Tampa, FL September 2011
The hotel where we stayed in Charleston, SC was an older one; however, they provided excellent service! The Holiday Inn- Midtown, Savanna, GA was OK, but nothing special; however, their rate was great and had a good breakfast! Thank you for booking us with such expediency and friendliness!
Peggy and Paul Chesterfield, MO October 2011
Thank you for the services received and the help in planning the trip for a long time dream for my family to Disney World. Excellent attention of staff in Colombia and Marianna in the call center.
Juan Carlos and Family Colombia October 2011
Aileen, You did a great job picking our stateroom on the Carnival Glory. It was an excellent location on the ship. Thanks for making a great cruise even better.
Roberta Ruskin, FL October 2011
Tammy is by far the best thing that the travel club has going for itself. I have generally been extremely happy in the commitment and follow through. I appreciate the feeling that tammy is always there for the customer, making sure that all bases are covered and that the customer us satisfied. In the case of this recent travel, the honeymoon couple was disappointed with the original accommodations. When Tammy became aware of the situation, she was quick and thorough is developing cost effective alternatives that proved to be outstanding. My hat is off to Tammy.
Robert and Sarah Kalamazoo, MI July 2011
We prearranged a motel room about 550 miles from our home for a one night stay, going to a vacation destination that we had bought into years ago. The lady who made the arrangements did as we asked and found a motel that suited the six of us very well. I was going to call for arrangements on home trip but with two planned stops we could not determine where we might stop. We drove till we were tired and found a place.
Roland and Betty Martinsville, WV October 2011
We stayed at a Best Western on sount UT. It was a good experience. I also appreciated the car rental service at a good price.
Russell and Carol Glenville, NY September 2011
Hotel was excellent! When I couldn't get a room you were able to come through for me. The trip was wonderful and the hotel was just across the street from the convention center. Thanks for getting the job done first class!
Carolyn and Donald Seaford, VA August 2011
I really enjoy this vacation club Jeffery Pompano, FL May 2011
Fransis has done a fantastic job for me and my wife. He has helped us on making reservations for our cruises. He has always returned our calls when we have had to leave a message for him. My wife says he is very plesasent to talk to, he has made my life easy because he makes my wife happy when he helps us book our trips. People like francis make everything go smooth when your planning a trip. Francis has just been fantastic. Thank you.
Peter & Josephine
I have used Grand Getaways for my travel needs for several years . I like to ask for Judy, She is always very pleasant and so helpful with getting me great prices. All me experiences have been wonderful.Many thanks to Judy and Grand Getaways.
Jane Blue Springs, OH
We had a fun time. We had good service, great hotels fantastic food, and good guides. Thank you Judyfor arraanging this for us, you were very helpful and proffesional from the start.
Amelia
My stay at the hotel was very comfortable and satisfying. Thank you, for all your help Grand Getaways made my trip a success.
Vanessia Vernon, NY
Tammy Barngrover recently worked with me on arrangments for a trip to Denmark with my husband and two grandaughters. I could not have done it without her! She was invaluable in making reservations for us as well as precautions for traveling with the children. Thanks to her the trip was perfect and we had a great time. Many thanks for putting in the effort to make our trip flawless.
Bonnie & Roger Stroudsburg, PA
Mariana, I am writing to express our sincere thanks for the excellent arrangments you made for our reservation at the Blue Tree at Lake Buena Vista. Everything went really well, and our travel level of satisfaction was wuite high. Thanks again for for the high level of quality service. We hope to use your services on our next vacations.
George Santo Domingo
Dear Janice, You are just too good to be true!!! Lee and I want to thank you again for the effort you expended to get the motels for us at the time and place we requested. We requested the motels to be the cleanest. You met all of our expectations. En-route to moble, the most exceptional motel was the Best Western Chateau Louisianne in Baton Rouge. I heartily recommend it. As you enter you get the feeling you are entering an outdoor courtyard, beautiful. Our room was a delightful suite, large and comfortable. They had a scrumptious complementary breakfast. They had eggs, grits, meats, cereals, fruit, various drinks, and more than I can remember. We were sorry that we could only spend one night. One of the least expensive we stayed in. It definitely was the best value for the entire trip. In Mobile you situated us exactly where we wanted to be. The Hampton Inn had everything we wanted, the room contained the microwave and refrigerator as we asked for. Their staff was very hospitable, and accommodating. What a sterling performer you are!!! On very short notice, you made all of the arrangements, and sent me an e-mail with all of the information before you left the office. Well done, and many thanks!!! On the way home our first stop was for two nights at the Charion Inn on Canal Street in New Orleans. We had a wonderful visit. The location was what we asked for, and the street car stopped right down the street, so getting around was really busy. We got to do what we wanted to do. It was fun!!! In San Antonio we spent two nights at the Crowne Plaza. We asked to be near the River Walk, it was right ouside our window! The Alamo was within sight and only a short walk away. We enjoyed revisiting Alamo, boating, and walking River Walk. We had a good time. Our trip was, for us, a grand success. We did what we wanted to, stayed where we wanted to stay. Thanks again to you, we thoroughly enjoyed visiting family and sight-seeing. Thank you, thank you, thank you for arranging our stays for us. In every instance you provided what we asked for, where we asked for it, and we are extremely satisfied with our accommodations. Many thanks for a job exceptionally well done!!!
Andy and Lee May 2010
Dear Brenda, I just want to tell you what an excellent employee you have-April. I dealt with her last year on a vacation and got amazing service. What a blessing! She got me an absolutely beautiful 2 bedroom condo in 24 hours. I certainly will call April to get my next vacation scheduled. My thanks to April and to you for having such a wonderful employee.
Linda Thornville, OH 2010
Kim, Just wanted to let you know that we had a great time staying at the Wyndham Ocean Walk Resort in Daytona Beach last month. It was a very nice place. The sunrises from our balcony were beautiful. They brought in a dance instuctor the first night and she taught us some basic ballroom dancing and Zumba. We went to her studio several times for more lessons and fun. Thanks.
Craig Gaylord, MI December 2010
I just wanted to say what a pleasure it was dealing with our Travel Representative, Janice. She worked with me for over a few monthes, helping me create a special trip for me and my family. I was looking for a vacation that was family oriented , reasonable, and relaxing and she found it. We had a great time and can't wait to return. I will be calling again to plan our next vacation
Lisa Salem, NJ June 2010
It was beautiful on the resort. At the Natura Park we had a wonderful time. The flight over and back was nice. I am looking foward to my next vacation.
Ronald & Debbie Louisville, KY July 2010
Tammy does a great job helping us with our vacation plans. A few years ago she got great pricing for a plane trip to Cancun. We just booked a motel for a trip to Myrtle Beach, and found a price that we felt was suitable for us. Thanks again!
Pat & Curt Pella, Ia October 2010
My prayers were answered! Tammy found us great air fare. She has excellent professionalism, and a great sense of humor. I was almost giving up Christmas with my grandchildren, until she found us affordable air fare. She is an asset to your travel department, we are very satisfied with the service proveded by Tammy.
Richard & Susan Boca Raton, Fl 2010
Wendy, I have been talking with Connie for the past week about trying to get my hotel room switched back to the original dates. She was super patient and nice enough to move my dates back a day the first time. She is now trying so hard to get them to give me back my original dates. I am impressed that she has gone so far out of her way to work with me, even though I am forever changing my mind. I just wanted to let you know about her professionalism. Thank you.
Megan Pensacola, Fl October 2010
Janice it is a pleasure talking to you. As I told you over the phone you are an asset to the company. You are nice, prompt, and courteous. Thank you.
Georgina Miami, Fl September 2010
Christie and Tammy, Results do matter! Because of the efforts put forth by each of you, my wife and I will be able to make a trip to New York from here in central Texas that, quite frankly, we didn't think we would ever be able to make. Not only will we be going, but the flight times Tammy was able to arrange for us couldn't be any better, we are very pleased. You can be sure we will always remember this trip! Thank you again, one and all.
Richard & Tina Buda, Tx September 2010
Tammy, Thank you so much for booking this. I just want you to know that I really appreciate all the help you have given me. To acctually look for a cheaper price was above and beyond the call of duty! You really worked hard in getting the best for us! I am so happy. Thank you for doing your best to help us achieve a wonderful weekend. Thanks again Tammy for all of your help!
Linda Kansas City, Mo September 2010
We had very smooth airline connections, a wonderful condo, a very nice view, and a 2010 Doge Charger. We were very satisfied! We had wonderful service from you and the condo department,and are looking forward to working with you again.
Dennis & Barbara Lima, OH September 2010
Globus personnel and the town itself were outstanding, as were our dealings with your representative Judy. She was a pleasure to work with, thank you.
Joseph & Betty Jackson, MS September 2010
This was the first time I used Grand Getaways to book leaisure travel plans. I was not sure what to expect, but I was surprised on every level. Tammy and Grand Getaways exceeded my expectations . From the beginning to the end, my friends and I experienced a vacation that we will talk about for many years. The staff, food, and accomodations were were superb! We cant wait to plan another "girls getaway".
Karen Long Beach, Ca August 2010
Mariana, My husband and I needed a specific check in date for a 2 bedroom. I was impressed that you called back the very first day with the three possibilities I inquired. Not only did you find a 2 bedroom for us on the right date, but the price was actually $200 less than anything previously mentioned. I want you to know how very much I appreciate your good work! Thank you, you are and angel.
Linda Osseo, MN September 2010
I was very pleased with the courteous and efficient service I recieved when booking our Delta Airline flight over Labor Day weekend. Our trip to Idaho went very smoothly. When comparing our ticket costs with others, we relized that we definitely got the lowest rates. We will most surely use Coast to Coast for our future travel needs.
Marcia and Paul Springfield, VA September 2010
Janice has helped us many times before and always treats us like VIP's. She is thorough and organized, you always know that you are getting the best of everything. We truly appriciate her time, patience, and help she always gives us.
David and Ann Bossier City, LA September 2010
Janice is a very smart, kind, and happy person. She is so enjoyable to talk to. What wonderful customer service I have recieved from her. She is very valuable to your team, and we appreciate her. Thank you Janice. Have a great day!
Lorrilee Clinton, UT
Kim, Thank you very much for your hard work.
John
Hi April!! Now that I have your e-mail adress, I hope I can Communicate with you via e-mail!
We just got back from Branson last night. This is where you arranged for a condo on the golf course for us. I wanted to let you know we were very happy with the whole arrangement, both the room and the price. Thank you very much. While in Branson, we also utilized our membership to get reduced ticket prices, so that also was a benefit of our membership.
Thank you very much!
Joy Alexandria, MN August 2010
Hey April, Thanks for checking on the vacation, it was GREAT!! The condo was great and so was the facility. Everyone was extremely nice, they coundn't have been any nicer. THANK YOU again for all your help. I am working on my husband to take a cruise, and I am looking at a vacation for next year already.
Thanks again. Have a great day!!!
Linda Thornville, OH August 2010
Dear April, Thank you for making the extra effort to have our trip to Branson nudged forward by one day. You handled that effciently and quickly. Our whole experience with you has been very favorable. I suspect that Coast to Coast Grand Getaways is fortunate to have you for an employee.
Lois Paul, MN August 2010
Dear Connie, I want to thank you for your kindness and patience that you extend to me. In this day, sometimes it is hard to find those values in people. Especially in your job in dealing with the public.
I really appreciate those valuse. I am a senior citizen, and every penny counts. Again thank you, your employees are fortunate to have a compassionate person like you as an employee.
Mildred Coral Springs, FL May 2009
Our travel from St. Louis, to Houston, to Cancun was smooth, orderly, and on time. After we passed the gauntlet at the Cancun Airport, our driver was courteous and prompt. We stayed at Laguna Suites, with a second floor room with balcony. We were pleasantly surprized and very pleased with the resort. Our service was very nice, and we cannot say enough about the restaurant and the staff. They made our trip a wonderful memory and we made some new friends. Being the quiet type folks, this resort was the best choice for us. We visited all the other properties, however the personal service at the Laguna was home for us. It was all inclusive and perfect. All our day trips and concierge services were on time, as advertised, and well done. The Laguna Suites was well maintained, very clean, and was very nice.
We like our Coast to Coast Grand Getaways package, and plan to keep it, and use it. The rest of the trip was very, very nice. From the 30 minute yacht ride, to the last day out to Xelha and back, all we did we were treated very well. The flight back was the same, on time, smooth, and safe.
In conclusion, we were very satisfied with the entire package. Muy Bueno!!!!!
Dave and Lisa O Fallon, Mo April 2009
Tammy was incredible!!! I could never have made our convoluted reservations without her expert and patient help. We had a last minute moment of panic at the airport on my flight day, but the dysfunction was with American Airlines, not Grand Getaways. Tammy has completely restored my faith in our membership. Thank you!!!!
Margie June 2009
Hi Ruth! Just wanted to let you know the trip was fabulous!!! My sister and I really enjoyed ourselves. I thought the weather was perfect (mid to upper 80s). We lounged around the pool a few days, did a canopy tour, and zip lined through the mountians. One day which was a blast we took a catamaran boat tour and went snorkeling. Another day we went to Yalapa, and the guide was a hoot. We ate out at local restaurants every night, and did a little shopping. We ate seafood five out of seven nights there, it was so fresh and so tasty! The town and bus system was super easy and cheap. Pretty much everyone spoke English and was nice and friendly. The resort and town was not crowded or busy, and the service was great too.
It's been hard being back at work this week. Thanks again for all your help, and have a happy Memorial Day weekend!!
Laura May 2009
Everything went very smoothly for us as we cruised Alaska on the Norwegian Star. Janice made sure we had everything in order. We do not travel that much and it is so nice to have no worries with airlines, and transfers to and from the ship. It was great to have that all in hand, and be taken care of so efficiently. Thanks so much.
Dawn and Donnie July 2009
We were very happy with our Globus Tour of Alaska. Our travel guide, and bus driver were very good. Our tour guide Silvia was a great help to us.
Alan and Ella Waukesha, WI June 2009
This was a last minute reservation to attend a funeral. You found me the last seat on the flight and I appreciated it. I then made reservations for a flight the week of my vacation. Thank you Grand Incentives!
Betty Alexandria, VA July 2009
Judy you did a very good job, thank you.
Warren Conway, AR May 2009
We thank you for all your help when we were booking our flights. It was great to know that you were there helping us. Especially when our flights were changed. You were able to get all nine of us on another flight that worked for us.
Gaylon and Pamela Blomkest, MN April 2009
Grand getaways did an excellent job with the travel arrangements.
Hal Charleston, IL 4/17/2009
We felt that your company did a very good job. The connections were on time, and everything went as planned.
Gary and Irma Heffman Estates, IL May 2009
I appreciate the frequent updates on the changes in my flight number. Everything was accurate and clean. You did an excellent job, thanks Judy!
Hanna Bradenton, FL April 2009
Janice was very helpful in planning our trip to the UK. We had fairly complicated plans and she was able to schedule transportation and housing, all of which worked very well for us. We hope to use your services in the future.
Ralph and Mary Lyons, KS 04/14/2009
The flights were on time and pleasant. The food was wonderful. Your work on getting my flight was wonderful Judy, and I thank you.
Mary Chambersburg, PA June 2009
Judy arranged travel for us. She was very accomodating and helpful.
Ron and Linda Iowa Falls, IA April 2010
Hi Kim,
Just wanted to lest you know how much we enjoyed Little Harbor, Tampa Bay. It was first class all the way. It was exactly the kind of getaway we wanted.
Thanks again and we may very well consider a return trip in the future.
Dia June 2010
Dear Tammy and Jamie,
Please forgive this way-too informal communication, but I wanted to send you both a HUGE thank you from me and my entire family.
Our weekend at the Majestic Mountian Pool Lodge was absolutely fantastic, and the Majestic Mountian crew was so wonderful and responsive whenever we needed anything. Jamie, I'm sorry I didn't get to meet with you in-person, but my niece couldn't say enough good things about you. :-) Thank you for all your help above-and-beyond.
My thanks as well to Tracy and Crystal, as well as Norm, their speedy, on-the-spot maintenance expert who made it possible for us to give that monster grill a good workout.
We're already looking foward to the 2011 sequel, so I'm sure I'll be back in touch before too ling.
Again, many thanks for a WONDERFUL experience.
Margie Dallas, TX June 24, 2010
I do apologize for being late in sending in my thanks for all the hard work Tammy went through to set us up in a unit meeting our requirements. It was really an effort above and beyond her normal duties. She didn't quit until she found one. We truly appreciate her efforts.
Nancy & William Wayne, IN May 2010
Our trip to New Zealand was so wonderful it is hard to describe. The car rental went smoothly with no problems. The hotels were pretty good. Judy, you were great trying to work with my schedule, but you got it done and we appreciate that a lot.
Linda & Chuck Farland, WI April 2010
Dear Janice,
Thanks so much for helping to organize our trip to Quebec City. We just returned and everything turned out wonderfully. We appreciate your professionalism and assistance.
Claire Carmichael, CA February 2010
This was by far the best trip we have been on. We are going back to Playa Del Carmen again. This trip was twice as good as Hawaii.
PS: Thanks Judy for a wonderful trip.
Jerry Union City, TN May 2010
Judy was absolutely wonderful! She was on top of any concern we had. Our trip was wonderful due to her hard work.
Thank you!
Kim & Joe Europe - May 2010
Judy, the trip met our expectations. The tour director Alison was outstanding. After speaking with the other people on the tour who had taken Globus or affiliate tours, they said she made the tour very informative, witty, and kept everyone on time. Stacy even took an optional second day snorkeling the Great Barrier Reef. I'll call you when I get into a groove.
Thanks!
Joan Ft. Myers, Florida April 2010
The air travel was fine. The AA flights were on time, all four segments. All four of the flights were fully booked. The car rental through Enterprise excellent.
Thanks a lot,
James and Geraldine Chapel Hill, NC April 2010
Tammy, just a short note to let you know you have excellent customer service skills. You were so patient and courteous during the 3 or 4 calls with all the questions I had. I am happy with your service, and I will definitely ask for you when I am traveling again.
Sincerely,
Janet & Ralph Hollywood, FL April 2010
Dear Kim,
I want to take this time to thank you for your hard work, to line up the dates I had requested for March and September, 2010 for Daytona.
Thanks again!
John Montgomery Village, MD
Christie, On behalf of my nieces, Lauren, Julianna and myself, we would like to thank you for all of your effort in processing our requests so quickly. You had fantastic customer service skills.
The girls were very happy!
Sincerely,
Angie Albany, NY
US AIR was on time. Judy was very pleasant and follow up was great.
Thomas & Carolyn Spencer, IA March, 2010
Our Condo in Cape Coral at Marina Village was fabulous! You picked a good place for us. We were really happy with the accommodations. Our vacation was great!
Thank you!
Emma Austin, MN March, 2010
Acapulco, Mexico
We had great flights both ways. We have been going to Mexico for over 20 years. We need to use this travel more. Let us know if you have some hot deals.
Thank you!
Leonard & Joyce Webster City, IA January, 2010
Our 7 day Western Caribbean cruise on the Crown Princess was wonderful. Many thanks to Janice for all of her help with this booking. She did a great job in coordinating our booking with our friend's booking so that we would all dine together, and be near each other on the ship. She always goes that extra mile when we cruise.
Barbara & Harvey Tamarac, FL February 2010
We had very good prices, great hotel accommodations, and courteous, knowledgeable representatives at Grand Getaways. We would recommend Grand Getaways and look forward to other trips.
Everett Bowie, MD November 2009
The 7 day Western Caribbean cruise on the Royal Caribbean cruise line, booked with Janice's assistance was wonderful and enjoyed by all of us. The accessibility on the Liberty of the Seas was beyond any of our expectations. Thank you very much for the assistance in booking the vacation.
Janice & Lee Carlton, MN January, 2010
I just wanted to tell you, after many months how much my family and I enjoyed our vacation last summer at Branson, MO. The condo at Stonebridge Resort Village was just great. The location was quiet and beautiful. The grandkids had a nearby pool to enjoy all week long and the location was perfect, just down the road from Silver Dollar City. I had saved some pictures to send you but then I was unable to find an address for Go Grand Getaways. I don't know how to send pictures from the e-mail but my daughter, Laura, said sometime she will help me do that. We are thinking about taking a trip to Tennessee this summer. If you know about any condos at Pigeon Forge or Gatlinburg, Tennessee, you can let us know. I hope hope you had a nice Christmas and are doing well. We have had snow here in Arkansas for the past few days. It is pretty cold and I am enjoying the thoughts of Spring and the warm weather returning. Have a great day !
Vickie & Johnnie Alexander AR July 2009
We are long on travel clubs as that is our passion. When I called to update information on Go Grand Getaways, I casually mentioned that we were having a wedding in San Diego August 6-13 2010, and needed accommodations located as closely as possible to the downtown area. When you called to inform us of your find, I was in pure shock, never expecting that you could offer the World Mark Mission Hills condos. Although it is much more pricey than we had planned, we realize that to locate 5 two bedroom units in one facility with kitchens, within 15 minutes of major attractions, was a winner. With 12 timeshares with RCI and II, we had checked with them and there was nothing. Kudos!!!
Our "fussy" children were pleased with your selection for us. A wedding is a special occasion and we are delighted with the end result.
Lew, through our phone contacts, we have made a friend--- although living in Sarasota--a lovely city---you have helped to make this family occasion a dream because of your effort.
Sincerely,
Esther Ft Collins, CO
Our vacation stay in Nacogdoches, TX was just a weekend for rest and relaxation. And what I came away with is RELAXED! Days Inn was a nice and a pleasant place to stay.
Shannon & Joel Lone Star, TX November 2009
Kahana Beach Vacation Club review:
First of all, we want to express our appreciation for the job-well-done by Mike at Grand Getaways. He was always very professional, patient, and helpful. We were pleased with the resort and the cost. We would recommend Mike to anyone and hope he will be our vacation specialist in the future.
We stayed at the Kahana Beach Vacation Club on Maui, March 21 through April 4, 2009, just a scenic, 45-minute drive from the Kahului Airport. One of the first things to point out is that the sign out front is “Kahana Beach Resort”. We passed it up because it didn’t say Kahana Beach Vacation Club. We found this resort to be a very good value for the money spent. This is an older resort but is clean, the condo (for a studio) was spacious, and the staff was friendly. Parking is ample but a bit cramped; overflow parking is allowed at a resort across the street or on the street. Our particular room was just steps from the elevator, and our lanai (balcony) gave us an ocean view to the left and mountain view to the right. On more than one morning, we were afforded a very colorful view of Hawaii’s vivid rainbows over the mountains. Needless to say, cameras ready at all times. The bed was a queen size Murphy Bed but was very comfortable and easy to put up and down, even for us folks in our sixties. They offer various activities Monday through Friday, that include lei making classes, guided nature walk, ice cream social, and a hamburger get acquainted social at no additional cost. They have a nice outdoor pool and hot tub on a deck that jets out onto the beach. We actually sat in the hot tub and watch whales off shore—a really neat experience. The hot tub area also affords a beautiful sunset experience as it sets between the Islands of Lanai and Molokai. The location is great allowing for quiet on the beach and yet just a ten to fifteen drive from nice shopping areas, multiple restaurants, and also the very popular Lahaina Harbor area. There is a sister resort next door where you can enjoy the guided nature walk through their beautiful garden areas. A very nice, poolside restaurant is at that resort, of course within a short walking distance. They have good food and moderate “Hawaiian” prices for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
We would definitely stay there again and coordinate our arrangements through Mike.
Bob and Joyce Texas City, TX April 2009
Ron is an angel. Last Fall, my 7 friends and I had signed up for a tour of Croatia when the tour was canceled. Well we were set on taking this trip if at all possible. I called and got Ron on the phone. Well he very professionally gave me some options. He shepherded me through all the preparations and our group of eight traveled to Croatia.
Ron had made all the arrangements for less than we had paid for the canceled tour. We were met by the tour guides at the time and place given in our itinerary. We lucked out and in most hotels got no extra cost room upgrades (it was the end of their tourist season). We were met by a friendly van driver and toured to all of the destinations Ron had arranged for us each day. Needless to say, we had a ball, you might say the best of our tours to date (we travel together most every Fall). Grand Getaways is our travel agent whenever we have time and savings to tour the world. Hip!hip! hurrah!.
Linda Lonedell, MO November 2009
Tammy was very helpful and did a great job in making reservations for us. I would give her an A+ for her services.
Sherman & Dorothy Conway, AR December 2009
Tammy assisted me and I was very pleased with her. The reservations were very good.
Robert & Judith Branson, MO December 2009
The flight went as scheduled with no problems. Judy was quite efficient in booking our trip and we were excited to receive the $100 incentive.
Wayne & Nellie Rayne, LA October 2009
TRIP: AIR TO TUCSON & RETURN CAR RENTAL We flew AA to Tucson and returned on Delta. Car hire was Dollar. All arrangements made efficiently and flights departed / arrived on time. Judy got us good departure times and good connections.
Thanks,
Jim & Geraldine Chapel Hill, NC November 14, 2009
TRIP: US AIR TO ENGLAND & CAR RENTAL Judy fixed up the air travel and car rental with her usual efficiency. Flights were on time and the rental worked well.
Thanks!
Geraldine & Jim Chapel Hill, NC November 3, 2009
This was one of our top 4 vacations - Ever. Everything was set up beautifully and it all went as smooth as clockwork. Judy did an outstanding job in fulfilling all our needs. This trip was our first with Grand Getaways, but it certainly will not be our last. Everything was first class and top notch.
Thank you,
Irwin & Sandra Bradenton, FL
The World War II Memorial Tour my son and I went on in September, 2009 was arranged by Tammy of Grand Getaways. Everything was handled expediently and efficiently by Tammy. All of my questions were answered and everything was just as it was supposed to be. I recommend using Grand Getaways for any of your travel needs.
Erma & Carl Moberly, MO
We really enjoyed working with Judy. She really did a great job setting up our trip. We were very satisfied with Globus. We felt we got an overall view of the country of Ireland. We thought the meal of the last night together should have been included but some of the travelers didn't want the added expense. We were very satisfied with the places we stayed and the meals that were included. Thank you for helping us have a very enjoyable vacation.
Glenn & Karen Shawano, WI
April, Thank you for booking us at the Westgate Branson Woods. We stayed in a one bedroom condo the week of October 4th - October 11th, 2009. We enjoyed it very much. Very relaxing resort. Beautiful location and close to everything.
Thank you again, Merlin & Christy Albia, IA
We are extremely satisfied with the agenda Grand Getaways agent Janice prepared for us. We had a wonderful time and everything went smoothly thanks to her careful planning. Southwest airlines was reliable. Janice also took the time to keep us informed of what was going on. This trip was a last minute decision on our part - we are thrilled to have celebrated it this way. Thanks Janice.
Robert & Geraldine Tinley Park, IL
RE: ITALY TOUR
Trip was great!! So much to see. Your recommendation of this tour was excellent. Motorcoach was very clean and comfortable. Giovani did a great job driving and Carmine is an excellent tour representative and guide. He gave us a lot of information for places to see and eat on our free time. Local agent met us at the Rome airport and helped us find things faster. Janice, thanks again for a great job of arranging everything.
Linda & Robert Hazen, ND
Dear Tammy,
Walt and I want to thank you for recommending the Best Western Dockside at Mackinaw City. The accommodations were very clean, comfortable and the for the price and location all was great. We would highly recommend it.
Walter and Barbara Hugo, MN September, 2009
Dear Janice,
Thanks for your great planning, we had two wonderful days in Honolulu. Waikiki Beach is beautiful and we are into our second week at Pono Kai in Kaua'i centrally located for swimming, kayaking, snorkeling etc. having a blast.
Thanks so much,
Dan and Linda St. Morristown, TN September, 2009
Our trip far exceeded our expectations. The service was great and the accommodations were good. Thank you Judy for the good information you provided us with to plan or trip more efficiently. We will certainly recommend your services to our family and friends.
Richard & Dolores West Palm Beach, Fl June, 2009
Everything went very smoothly for us, we cruised Alaska on the Norwegian Star on July 4-11. Janice made sure we had everything in order. We took our two grandsons and we had a blast the entire trip. We do not travel as much and it's so nice to have no worry with airlines, transfers to and from the ship, etc. We are so grateful to have all of your services available and to be taken care of so efficiently. Thanks so much.
Dawn & Danny San Francisco, CA July 2009
Tammy was invaluable! I could never have made our convoluted reservations without her expert and patient help. We had a last minute moment of panic at the airport on our flight day, but the dysfunction was with the airlines, not Grand Getaways. Thank you Tammy, this experience has completely given us faith in our membership.
Margie San Diego, CA June, 2009
We were very happy with our Globus tour of Alaska. Our travel guide and bus driver were very good. Our Globus tour guide was a great help to us. Thank you Judy!
Allan & Ella Waukesha, WI June, 2009
Dear Judy,
Thank you for the booking you arranged for us to the UK and hotel stay. Both bookings were effordable and without hassle.
James Chapel Hill, NC June, 2009
The bookings turned out fine. Thank you Judy!
Don & David Colorado Springs, CO May, 2009
The flights for my trip were on time and pleasant. The food was wonderful. Your work on getting me my flight was fantastic Judy and I thank you.
Mary Chanbersburg, PA June, 2009
Janice was very helpful in planning our trip to the UK. We had fairly complicated plans and she was able to schedule transportation and housing, all of which worked very well for us. We hope to use the service in the future. Sincerely,
Ralph & Mary Lyons, KS April, 2009
My wife and I, extend our thanks and appreciation for your assistance/diligent involvement in facilitating our travel to Florida. Our appreciation includes Christie and Tammy from Grand Getaways who were instrumental with our travel arrangements. We are well known in our community and organizations and have relatives and great friends in our community who are interested, and would like for us to share with them our experiences with your Industry. Thanks,
Ricardo San Jose, CA April, 2009
First of all, we want to express our appreciation for the job-well-done by Mike at Grand Getaways. He was always very professional, patient, and helpful. We were pleased with the resort and the cost. We would recommend Mike to anyone and hope he will be our vacation specialist in the future.
We stayed at the Kahana Beach Vacation Club on Maui, March 21 through April 4, 2009, just a scenic, 45-minute drive from the Kahului Airport. One of the first things to point out is that the sign out front is “Kahana Beach Resort”. We passed it up because it didn’t say Kahana Beach Vacation Club. We found this resort to be a very good value for money spent. This is an older resort but is clean, the condo (for a studio) was spacious, and the staff was friendly. Our particular room was just steps from the elevator, and our lanai (balcony) gave us an ocean view to the left and mountain view to the right. On more than one morning, we were afforded a very colorful view of Hawaii’s vivid rainbows over the mountains. Needless to say, cameras ready at all times. They offer various activities Monday through Friday, that include lei making classes, guided nature walk, ice cream social, and a hamburger get acquainted social at no additional cost. They have a nice outdoor pool and hot tub on a deck that jets out onto the beach. We actually sat in the hot tub and watch whales off shore—a really neat experience. The hot tub area also affords a beautiful sunset experience as it sets between the Islands of Lanai and Molokai. The location is great allowing for quiet on the beach and yet just a ten to fifteen drive from nice shopping areas, multiple restaurants, and also the very popular Lahaina Harbor area. There is a sister resort next door where you can enjoy the guided nature walk through their beautiful garden areas. A very nice, poolside restaurant is at that resort, of course within a short walking distance. They have good food and moderate “Hawaiian” prices for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
We would definitely stay there again and coordinate our arrangements through Mike. Thank you, Mike, for your part in making our vacation worry free and enjoyable.
Bob and Joyce Texas City, TX April, 2009
I appreciated the frequent updates regarding changes in our flight number. Everything was accurate and clear. You did an excellent job. Thanks Judy!
Hanna Bradenton, Fl April, 2009
Our travel from St. Louis, to Houston, to Cancun was orderly and on time. The driver was courteous and prompt. We stayed at the Laguna Suites at a 2nd floor room with a balcony. Our service was very nice always and we cannot say enough about the restaurant and its staff. We were pleasantly surprised and pleased with the resort. The personal service at the Laguna Suites was home for us. All our day trips and concierge services were on time, as advertised and well done. The rest of our trip was also very, very nice. From our 30 minute yacht ride, to the last day out to Xecha and back. Our flight back home was just as pleasant, on time, smooth and safe. In conclusion, we were entirely satisfied with our Coast To Coast package; we plan on keeping and using it.
Sincerely,
Dave & Lisa O Fallon, MO April, 2009
We thank you for all your help while booking our flight. It was great to know you were there helping specially when our flight was cancelled and you were able to get all (nine) of us on another flight that worked for us.
Gaylon & Pamela Blomkest, MN April, 2009
Grand Getaways did an excellent job with our travel arrangements.
Hal Charleston, Illinois April, 2009
I want to thank Connie for all the kindness and patience she extended to me. I trully appreciate all of your help. May " God" bless you.
Mildred Coral Springs, Florida May, 2009
Judy arranged our travel, she was very accomdating and helpful. Thank you!
Ron & Linda Iowa Falls, Iowa April, 2009
Just wanted to let you know our trip was fabulous. My sister and I really enjoyed ourselves at Puerto Vallarta. The town/bus system was super easy and cheap to get aroud, everyone spoke English which made the place friendly. By the way, the " Canopy Tour" was a blast. Once again, thank you Ruth for all your help.
Laura Providence, VA May 2009
Judy did a very good job. Thank you!
Warren Conway, Arizona May 2009
We felt your company did a very good job. The connections and everything went as planned.
Gary & Irma Hoffman Estates Illinois May 2009
I had a pleasant experience speaking with April and her Manager Lew today. They were so nice and Friendly, very helpful to my needs, and perfect for their positions at Grand Get Always. It’s rare to find people who are happy at what they do. I felt good and important to them when we were speaking. Please be sure to put a copy of my letter in their files and let them know I wrote this. I will continue to tell friends about grand get always and I hope you will continue to hire excellent PR people like April and Lew. Thank you Diane Matesky
Accomodations at Laguna Suites Golf and Resort were the highlights of the trip. We are not your "typical" Cancun partiers, so the Laguna Suites was ideal for us. The restraunt staff got the highest marks for hospitality, friendliness, and courtiousness. All the staff at the resort did their jobs well. Trip was a delight. Douglas Clark Cancun, Mexico 04/15/09
The flight was Okay and the vacation was very good. The help we received from the club was very helpful and they were very curtious towards us. Thank you Carol Hodgdon 3/06/09 Randolph, VT
My Son and his girls say it was a great and lovely room. Everything was good Thanks Pat Long 03/24/2009 St. Louis, MO
Vacation in Mexico We went to an all inclusive resort in Mexico. The cost of the trip was reasonable and the Resort was good. It was located approx. one hour from the merida airport on the Carribbean Sea. It was an older resort, but well maintained. Food and drinks were plentiful. It had a very nice New Year's eve party. I would recommend it for people who want to be away from the hustle & bustle.
Betty Berry 01/09 Kansas, City
I just want to share with you how much we enjoyed our stay at Star Island. It was all that you said it would be and more There wasn't time to take advantage of all opportunities that were there but we enjoyed all that we did participate in. Our experience with Coast to Coast Grand Getaways has been very positive. We were somewhat skeptical due to our former association with a travel club but your personal attention and helpfulness has been very reassuring. We appreciated our visit with you and David and I will take the information from him Concerning Grand Vacations and give it to our Human Resources department. Thanks again for all your courtesy Lew! Maurice Musselman 3/7/2009 Star Island Trip
Excellent trip! Facilities were god, travel arrangements excellent and weather was great! Thanks Judy! Ted and Jane Schellermann Cancun 03/25/2009
Hi Joan , We had a wonderful time on the cruise and everything went well. Thank you for your help. Marie Beauvoir.
Service on continental was fine. Return was delayed due to weather conditions, but nothing too inconvenient. Check in was smooth. Thank you Luz Shulgin Feb. 2009
The trip was a good trip and the service provided by everyone involved was excellent. We had a nice suite for a week where we were able to relax, tour, and enjoy the amenities at the location where we stayed, plus the other amenities provided by sunset groups other properties. We also visited chichen itza and island mugeres. Gary Rockhill Feb 2009
We recently traveled on the Carnival Spirit to the Mexican Rivera. We left on 2-16-09 and returned on 2-24-09. The service that we received from Grand Getaways was excellent. We especially liked the very good service that Janice Merrill gave us. She always treated us like we were part of her family. Thanks again for a great vacation. I think we will probably go again in July.
Tom Dubois
Feb 2009
Janice is a KEEPER! She worked very closely with us (2 couples cruising together) last year to make sure that we received the best rate, the best cabin location, dining arrangements, etc. She definitely did a GREAT JOB of hand-holding us through the entire process. We were so happy with the treatment that we received that we (the 2 couples again) booked another 7 day cruise through Janice for next month. Again she came through with flying colors to make sure that we received the best cabin (deck and location) for the price.
I am a Director of a $2 Billion Company and know how difficult it is to find and keep quality talent in a seemingly shrinking employment pool these days. As I said earlier, Janice is a keeper and I hope that she will be rewarded for her fine efforts.
Edward Mendelsohn
April 2008
We had a wonderful time. Janice was very helpful and extremely professional form the moment a quote was requested. She was also very timely with her response and outstanding in providing accurate information. Thank you-SA
Willie and Samantha Agee
Feb 15 2009
Went to Mardi Gras with two other couples, to enjoy a very pleasurable, unique experience Royal Sonesta Hotel was great, right on Bourbon Street, and would recommend. Flights to and from were uneventful, and we thought very reasonably priced; Thank you
Feb. 21, 2009 to Feb. 25, 2009
This is our fourth time going to Florida. This time going to Orlando than Daytona Beach and finally Sarasota, Where we met friends that we encountered through e-mails but had never met them. Thanks to Tammy for all her help in booking the flights and hotels for us, It was a wonderful experience we will not soon forget, She was a constant help seeming to know exactly what we wanted at an affordable price. The weather was great, hitting the low 80s a couple of days and just a few hours of rain throughout the trip. Got to talk to everyone at Grand Getaway from Tammy and Ron to Janice and Ruth, even talked to Mike and Tommy, don't get me wrong they all treated us very well with Janice doing the first booking on our first flight and accommodation's, but there is something special about Tammy as she put herself in the clients shoes and if it's not perfect to her she will not recommend it. After numerous calls from Tammy and the other way around she got us the best deals For our budget, thanks again Tammy for your excellent choices and keep up the good work, Looking forward to our next holiday, Will not hesitate to use Grand Getaways again, Bye for now, but you will hear from us very soon. Mike and Marcella Ontario, Canada.
Our two week stay at Sandals Montego Bay was great. The staff there was absoultely awesome and the shows at night were great. The airplanes do fly directly over the resort but after awhile you become immune to them.We flew Air Jamaica and found this airline to be top-notch. All of this fun-filled vacation would not have been possible without the fantastic job Janice Merrill did in arranging our trip. Her courteous, professional, sincere, prompt. and efficient response to our needs and questions was greatly appreciated. She certainly is a credit to Coast to Coast Grand Getaways. We look forward to working with her again. John A Harkness 01/31/09
Thanks to: Judy. Good Job! I ntend to rejoin Grand incentives ASAP.
James Robertson 11/21/08
Tammy was very helpful in securing accomodations for us in HNL. She returned our calls in a timely manner and always maintained a friendly, positive and professional approach to the project. We appreciated her efforts in providing a customer friendly experience.
Jean and Patricia Morrison 03/03/2009
Our trip was wonderful! Really did not have time for much, cause it was short. Our trip over was not very pleasant because we flew stand by and were not able to get on on a plane till our confirmed flight. Judy our agent, has always been very pleasant and helpful.
Maria Frandviz New York 12/30/2008
Janice was a pleasure to work with, she was always cheerful and easy to talk with. We upgraded to the extended balcony stateroom, and it was well worth the extra money.Carnival cruise line is top notch. The food, entertainment and accommodations where great.
NAME: Roger and Diane Lee
DATE OF TRAVEL: January 25,2009
TYPE OF TRAVEL: 7 day Western Carribean cruise
Thanks to : Judy- Good Job!! I intend to rejoin Grand Incentives asap! James Robertson 11-21-2008
Tammy was very helpful in securing accomidations for us in HNL. She returned our calls in a timely manner and always maintained a friendly positive and professional approach to the project. We appreciated her efforts in providing a customer friendly experience.
Jean and Patricia Morrison 03/03/2009
Hi, Just a note to tell you our vacation was great. The condo was just as you told us and perfect for our family. Thanks, Marcia Bose January 2009
WE BOOKED OUR WEEK AT WESTGATE BRANSON WOODS THRU COAST TO COAST GRAND GETAWAYS. THE FACILITIES WE EXPERIENCED THERE WERE SOME OF THE BEST WE’VE EVER KNOWN. EVERYTHING WAS PROVIDED EXCEPT THE FOOD OF COURSE. THE FURNISHINGS WERE ALL IMMACULATE AND VERY STYLISH INCLUDING A JACUZZI IN THE MASTER BEDROOM. THERE WERE NUMEROUS ACTIVITIES TO ENGAGE IN EVERYDAY, ALONG WITH HIKING AND THE USE OF THE INDOOR AND OUTDOOR POOLS. THE GOUNDS WERE BEAUTIFUL AND VERY WELL MAINTAINED. THE RESORT STAFF WAS FRIENDLY, EFFICIENT AND RESPONSIVE, WHEN WE HAD A NOISE SITUATION DEVELOP NEXT DOOR. THE COST WAS VERY REASONABLE THANKS TO OUR CLUB MEMBERSHIP. BRANSON IS A GREAT PLACE TO VISIT WITH SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE. THIS WAS A MOST RELAXING AND PLEASUREABLE WEEK WE WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS EXPERIENCE TO ANYONE.
JERRY CAMPBELL & JILLIAN MORRISON Arkansaw City, KS May, 2008
Laura and I made it back from Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic late this past Saturday night. The week went by fast. The Lifestyle Crown Residence Suites were nice. There is a lot of new construction going on building new 1,2,3,4,5,6, & 7 room villas. The Gardens section is no longer in use and is going to be replaced with something new. The weather was absolutely fabulous. You get off the resort and you talk about third world country…….. Thanks for all your help and support. You will hear from me again on my next trip.
I want to take this opportunity to thank Tammy and Ron for saving our anniversary trip. Due to the totally unprofessional and disingenuous behavior of Cameron and Sun Travel Systems, we did not have a confirmed hotel for our trip.
Ron and Tammy found us a great looking resort for a good price at the very last minute. And they were so gracious and efficient while doing it. It is a credit to your organization to have great employees such as this to be your outward facing component.
They are truly fantastic, and my wife and I sincerely appreciate them and know our future travel needs will be handled by the best!
Jerry Lamar
Jan 2009
To long of lay over in New Jersey, other then that good services.
Kenneth Burkhart
Aug 2008
I arranged this vacation for my son Bruce Harmon. He and his wife had a wonderful time and enjoyed thier stay. Your travel agent Janice made the arrangements for me and was most professional and courteous. In fact she just made all the arrangements for a ten day cruise we are taking shortly and its been a pleasure dealing with her.
Barbara Orlando Hotel Stay 12/2008
The trip was perfect. Airlines and accomodations couldn't have been better.
Ronald and Charmaine Flanagan, IL November 2008
We stayed at the Crown Plaza in Minneapolis, MN. We were very happy with the accommodations. The rooms were large, very clean, and nicely decorated. The price was very reasonable. Thank you Tammy for making our reservations.
James and Janet Marshalltown, PA December 2008
Judy was immensly helpful to me when making my travel plans. She was very patient, thorough & diligent. The vacation package was just what we were looking for. Judy helped sve us money by arranging separate fflights than the chartered ones and coordinating our departures, as my sister and I live in different cities. The brendan travel company was wonderful and I have highly recommended their services to other friends and would book with them in the future.
Cheryl Collinsville IL March 2008
We booked our week at Westgate Branson Woods thru Coast to Coast Grand Getaways. The facilities we experienced there were some of the best we've ever known. Everything was provided except the food of course. The furnishings were all immaculate and very well maintained. There were numerous activites to engage in everyday, along with hiking and the use of the indoor and outdoor pools. THe grounds were beautiful and very well maintained. The resort staff was friendly, efficient and responsive, when we had a noise situation develop next door. The cost was very reasonable tanks to our club membership. Branson is a great place to visit with something for everyone. This was a most relaxing and pleasureable week we would highly recommend this experience to anyone.
Jerry and Jillian Arkansaw City, KS May 2008
Hello, Just a note to tell you our vacation was great. The condo was just as you told us and perfect for our family. Thanks,
Marcia Kansas City, MO January 2009
Our experience was a trip of a lifetime, everything was so well organized by Judy Weppler, that we had no worries at all. Even when we encountered a time zone problem (air flight) in Tahiti - Grandgetaways stepped up and took care of it all. We are considering another extended vacation, and Judy would certainly be the first call we will make. Many thanks to all of you.
Lucy & Tom Miami, FL January 2008
Outstanding service. Everyone involved all along the way was very helpfull and very pleasant. Judy W. scheduled our trip and gave advise and tips when we were planning. Katerina (land portion) was very knowledgable and super nice. The woman who was part of our cruise portion was also very nice. There was also a woman who organized things in Greece who was great. The whole experience with Globus was excellent. Everyone we delt with was very pleasant, very organized and made the trip a success.
My friend Vionnette had her luggage lost in Terminal 5 in London. The girls made nuberous calls for several days regarding this issue. It was difficult I'm sure because thousands of pieces of luggage were lost when terminal 5 opened. They persisted until it was located and then they had it delivered to our hotel. That was the only bump in the road we encountered. The luggage was missing for about 4 or 5 days.
We lost a day of sight seeing because she had to shop for some clothes. That was the last thing we had planned on doing. But... thank goodness they handled all of this because we would have spent tons of time, money and patience trying to resolve this. I would defenitly recommend this trip and these companies (Globus and Grand Get Aways) to anyone who is planning a vacation. Thank you for making it a vacation we will always remember.
Frances and Vionette Miami, FL April 2008
Dealing with Judy for our trip to Italy was excellent. We enjoyed all the cities and the hotels. The train rides and tours were not all pleasant or easy for older persons. We did have a good time, though, and again were very pleased with Judy's arrangements and help with our travel plans.
Herbert and Thelma Fort Lauderdale September 2008
We had a wonderful honeymoon! The hotels in Mykonos and Santorini were FABULOUS, especially the one in Mykonos. Not crazy about the Baby Grand in Athens- It wasn’t “bad” but a little too boutique-chic-contemporary for our style and would not stay there again.
Judy, you were really instrumental in helping us put together this wonderful honeymoon and we really appreciate all her help and suggestions. We loved working with you! Thank you again!! Jonathan and Karen Astoria, NY August 2008
One of the best trips I have taken, and I have taken many. Enjoyed the countries, the people, and the food was the best of any of my trips.The tour guide was wonderful. I liked everything about the trip. It was very easy for me.. Thank you Judy for being such a big help.
Jean Sarasota, FL September 2008
Janice is a true professional. We are happy to work with her.
Karen Glendale AZ
The hotel Circus Circus in Las Vegas was great. US Air was not so good. We endured endless delays in both directions from Seattle to Las Vegas and back. . The US Air staff did not seem concerned with the discomfort of the passengers. We will not fly with them again.
Julie Seattle December 2008
We had a wonderful time in Hawaii and the The Reef Hotel at Waikiki was beautiful, The hotel is right on Waikiki Beach and the staff treated us very well and even upgraded us to a beach front room.
The hotel has three very good restaurants as well as a shopping area. The Reef is within walking distance frim several shopping malls and great restaurants.
We really enjoyed our stay and hope to make the trip again someday.
Keith and Tambra Richmond Hills, TX October 2008
Janice was very helpful in scheduling our travel for our recent trip to Hawaii. She was able to get us very competetive rates on both the air fare and car rental. We wer very pleased when we arrived to find at the auto rental agency to find that the luxury car we rented was really that.
Unfortunately, it had been a while since we traveled by air and not realizing the amount of space that passengers were required to scarifice in United.s new configuration we requested economy class.
When we reached our destination I phoned Janice to inquire if it was possible to upgrade our return tickets to Economy Plus as ther was not enough leg room on the flight over.
Janice was a jewel and was able to accommodate my request for an upgrade and was back to me within 15 minutes with the confirmation number, which made our return trip home more relaxing and comfortable.
Nancy and Robert Waddell, AZ October 2008
Janice did a great job planning our cruise. She was well organized and always helpful. Great job!! Diane and Billy Tamarac, FL June 2008
The hotel you arranged for us in Old San Juan, Puerto Rico was an excellent choice. It was small but very clean and very secure. Good for a pre or post cruise stay. It was close to everything..
Carmen Elmsford. NY August 2008
Janice, thank you for all your help in plannng our vacation to Punta Cana in the the Dominican Republic. The hotel had wonderful service and good food. The beach was fantastic. A nice place for a family vacation and plan to go again soon.
Carmen Elmsford. NY August 2008
Our trip with GLobus on the Italian Treasures and Rome was fantastic. Judy did a wonderful job in assisting with all of our pre-travel information. I would highly recommend the trip to anyone. Thanks, Judy.
Richard and Sharon Kenosha, WI May 2008
We enjoyed our cruise on the Royal Caribbean's "Vision of the Seas". However, we were not impressed by the three ports we visited and probably would go to different ports in the future on our next cruise.
Robert and Pauline Cedar Rapids October 2008
Our tour in China consisted of six great people and therefore the tour guides were very informative and made sure we were safe and took care of all our needs. We were able to see all the wonderful cultural sites and cities that we had read about. All our hotels in Japan and China were five star and unbelievably wonderful. We would have definitely skipped the trip to Japan if we had known prior to the week before we left, that all of our tours were cancelled due to the National Holiday. We were not able to see all we had hoped in Japan. The internal air transportation in China was very good, except for two very, very early morning flights, which caused breakfast planning a problem. We did fill out comment sheets with Pacific Delight, and explained everything we liked and disliked and asked them to respond. We are waiting to hear back. All in all, this was a trip of a lifetime and everything we had hoped it would be. Judy, you were very helpful, informative and answered all our questions. It was a pleasure working with you. We would definitely recommend this wonderful trip to everyone.
Michael and Marlene Sarasota May, 2008
Judy, We just returned from an amazing trip to Europe. Thank you for coordinating everything for us. Paris and Prague were just incredible! You were right about Hotel Raphael in Paris..It was just BEAUTIFUL! Our only hitch was a delay with our luggage which is covered by the insurance package. Thank you again for all of the arrangements you made, it was a trip my wife and I will treasure forever!
Ruben and Denise Coral Gables, FL November 2007
The air and ground accommodations made for us were excellent. Judy was familiar with Tahiti and therefore the suggestions and recommendations she had made were quite accurate. I look forward to her assisting us on other trips. The one difficulty we had was in the Sheraton in Papeete, as they did not confirm our departure date and time the day before we were to leave. This caused us to miss our flight to Morea.
Barry and Noreen Sarasota, FL June 2008
"Tammy, Thank you so much for all your help throughout this year, believe me, it has been much appreciated. I also want to wish you wonderful holiday's filled with joy, health and peace. Let the new year bring you all your heart desires.
Tony and Clara Apollo Beach, FL December 2008
We had a wonderful. time. Judy Weppler was excellent in assisting us plan our trip. She was very thorough and took our comfort in mind by booking our flights at times that were well spaced so we did not have to be concerned with hurrying to catch our next planne. The Holland America cruise guide (Scott) was exceptional. All the guides, bus drivers and hotel personnel were very knowledgeable about the tour. They were very giving and careful of the passengers safety. Our luggage was handled very well and was exactly where it was supposed to be at all times. Since we are older, it was a GREAT idea to take the land tour first and the sea cruise last; it gave us time to rest up. You might want to keep this in mind for your older guests in the future. Overall, I would rate thie trip a 10!
Chris and Agnes Tuscon, AZ May 2008
"Overall, the trip was very pleasant and we really enjoyed the whole thing. Our treatment and service from Judy at Grand Incentives was excellent. Thank you! However we found the land trips a little disapponting. Especially the eight hour Denali park trip which was tiring and uncomfortable. We found the H.A. logistics overall excellent and tour guide was okay. The cruise was outstanding, our state room very comfortable and service excellent. The food was lavish! However we were disappointed with a couple of the on-shore excursions, particularly the rain forest/ sea coast walk in Juneau. The embarkation and disembarkation process was very well organized and efficient (they have obviously had alot of practice!)"
James and Geraldine Chapel Hill, NC August 2008
"Our group had a marvelous time. Ron Postlewait made all the arrangements for us which included pick up from and delivery to the airport, the pick ups occurred timely and more than met our expectations. He arranged local sightseeing tours with local guides. These occurred exactly as promised and everyone in the group enjoyed them. He arranged hotel stays in 5 star hotels. Receptions occurred without difficulty and because it was the end of the season we had our rooms upgraded at no extra cost. He arranged bus tours to interesting places from our hotels. Again the drivers arrived in time and gave us private tours which everyone enjoyed. Everyone commented that our 'private tour' included everything one would have expected but was so much more enjoyable because we did not have to wait for others, we were able to ask for photo stops on the tour and we encountered friendly , helpful guides and drivers everywhere. Our group is dreaming of future trips and really appreciated the very personal and clear assistance from Ron. I would suggest that he be considered for employee of the year, if you have such a thing. This was my first use of my membership account. I had no idea what to expect. I was very, very pleasantly surprised and will certainly tell friends and other travelers about your company. As you can see my first use was not an easily challenge to Ron, Thank you very much. "
Linda Lonedell, MO November 2008
"As always, Janice provided very cordial and expedient service when making the airline reservations. She also ensured that the condo group received our lodging request in an expeditious manner. Overall, we had a great time at the Lindo Mar Resort."
Gloria Somerset, NJ October 2008
"Everything went as planned; no surprises for our flight, car and hotel."
Jeff Bringhurst, IN December 2008
"We had a wonderful time. The activities, the food, the service and the weather were all excellent. I would highly recommend it. Thanks for your assistance."
Richard and Dolores West Palm Beach, FL October 2008
"Paula; we enjoyed staying at the Condo, it was very nice and clean. The staff was very helpful anytime we had a question. Thank you for your help in booking this for us; everything went very well."
Karen and Darrel
"Tammy thank you so much for all your help throughout this year, believe me, it has been much appreciated. I also want to wish you wonderful holidays filled with joy, health and peace. Let the New Year bring you all your heart desires."
Tony and Clara Apollo Beach, FL December 2008
"I want to take this opportunity to say that our stay was excellent. The accommodations met every need we had and the view was spectacular. Thanks again for all the help Susan gave us, can't remember when we had such a good time."
Tony and Clara Apollo Beach, FL December 2008
"We had a wonderful time. Super facilities in Gatlingburg. We would book there again."
Ted
"Everything was as depicted. Very pleased with the accommodations in Orlando."
Peter
"The accommodations at the beautiful Gatlingburg/Smokey Mountains Resort were great. We had a great time. Thank you." Loren
"Thanks for everything. People who answer the phone are very kind and assist members kindly. Staff at the hotel in St Petersbug were nice too."
Mark
"A fantastic trip to Greece and the Greek Islands. All the tour guides were outstanding; the food and accommodations were better than we expected. The entire trip was well organized and we were with a group of people we really enjoyed - diverse and fun. Have recommended this trip to others already. Thanks, Judy for your guidance - you are a wealth of information and had great patience with all our questions."
Kathryn and Robert Mesa, AZ October 2008
"We had a wonderful trip to Alaska and the cruise was all we expected. We hope to return one day. Tammy at Grand Getaways was a great help in organizing all the details for us."
Michael and Patty North Port, FL August 2008
"Brian; We had a wonderful time. The activities, the food, the service and the weather were excellent. I would highly recommend the cruise."
Richard and Dolores West Palm Beach, FL October 2008
"I want to take this opportunity to thank Judy and the Grand Getaways Coast to Coast family for your compassion, condolences and concern during our time of bereavement and the loss of our sistser. You at Grand Getaways have truly shown that you really care about your members. I will do my best to encourage others to join Grand Getaways and take advantage of the things we are enjoying. Judy, I want to thank you again for your care and concern."
Curtis and Helen Prestcott, AZ September 2008
"As promised by Ron at Grand Getaways we were given the best rooms at the best rates. We had a wonderful week in Mexico. I would definitley use Grand Getaways' travel services again."
Kamila and Vishnu Parkland, FL June 2008
"Enjoyed the cruise. Our third cruise. The price you obtained for this cruise was the best we found. Please continue to obtain the best price. We would like sometime to get an ocean view or balcony! Thank you, Janice."
Erwin and Linda North Port, FL October 2008
"Tammy was great! Extremely knowledgeable and very friendly. Easy to work with and really took good care of us. The cruise was a blast! Plus it was good to be able to rest up the night before the cruise sailed. (We had an eight hour drive to get to the port). We would recommend you guys and Tammy to anyone wanting a worry free vacation experience."
Steve and Maureen, OH August 2008
"As always Janice did a great job for us. We had everything done for us and just relaxed. Everything went smoothly, as always. Can't wait to work with Grand Getaways again." George, OH September 2008
"Ruth: Thank s so much for arranging our vacation in Mexico. We had a great time in familair surrouundings."
Andy and Lee Phoenix, AZ November 2008
"Tammy arranaged lodging and show tickets. She was extremely helpful and she is to be commended."
Carlton and Shirley Manteo, NC October 2008
"I had a wonderful experience with Grand Getaways. Everything was taken care of professionly. Judy was a pleasure to work with and the trip to Israel was wonderful. I saw everything there was to see because Judy had taken care of every detail. I will return." Jan Delray Beach, Fl March 2008
"Ron & Helen: Thank you both so much for putting together our wonderful November trip to Croatia on such short notice. The itinerary was just what we wanted, and much more for the price! The tour guides and drivers assigned to us were friendly, patient, just plain wonderful. The hotels were beautiful, centrally located, and great rooms with beautiful views. The breakfasts were great too. The tours were nice, only a couple of the rainy days cut short some of our touring activities. Thank you again so much for a wonderful trip. I look forward to your assistance with our next trip. Have a Wonderful Holiday Season."
Nancy November 2008
"Tammy is a great rep! She negotiated an excellent group rate for the Maclin party of 15, Folio #25050 to Washington, DC. at a time when most hotels were booked on these dates. Thanks to Tammy, our family will enjoy the historic inaugural in DC." Thank you!
Phyllis and Jarvis January 2009
"Westgate Branson Woods is a gated luxury resort situated on a secluded hill-top, yet less than half an hour from all the shows and restaurants. We stayed in a nice standard condo unit with a small kitchenette. The staff was very professional and we were treated quite well. We enjoyed the good coffee in the large main lobby every morning. Their concierge was excellent. We got tickets to all 7 shows there. All in all, we enjoyed the resort, the shows, and touring the nearby Table Rock State Park and the College of the Ozarks. A great one-week getaway!"
Regards, Emerson
"My experience so far has been a positive one. Janice has always been very helpful and I believe has done her very best to find the least expensive price on all of our requests. When Jackie was there, she too was a great agent. I look forward to continue with my membership, and hope and expect to continue receiving the service, and the prices (after all, the reason for the purchase of this package was because of the attractive savings) that I have in the past."
Elizabeth & Christopher Miami, FL. June 2008
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