Archive for the ‘South Pacific’ Category

While away at a travel conference hosted by one of my preferred suppliers, GOGO Worldwide Vacations, a minor issue arose with a traveling client.  Fortunately I had booked them through GOGO.  I left the seminar that I was in and talked with a GOGO rep on site who immediately sent an email to another rep.  He then came to find me (approximately 20 minutes later) before the next seminar started to assure me the issue was resolved.  My next seminar was about how GOGO is always there to assist your clients if you’re not available and to assist us in any situation.  Well, they couldn’t have been more right, I literally had them in the palm of my hand that morning.

Tradeshow time!!  I email and chat by phone with so many travel suppliers around the world, some on a regular basis and to finally get to meet them face to face is so rewarding, even if we haven’t been in touch for a long period of time.  It just makes the relationship much more personable.  I had the pleasure of meeting with the sales manager from a luxury resort in  Turks and Caicos and mentioned that I had suggested their resort to a new client recently.  He was happy to hear that, we talked for a short period, exchanged cards and he offered to personally assist me in any exclusive amenities for future clients.

I was so thrilled when I left the conference yesterday after gaining more knowledge, building better and more supplier relationships, it makes me love my job even more.  Not a single OTA (online travel agency) is going to have those types of connections or be able to provide that extra special service.  I can’t wait to plan a future Turks and Caicos trip for someone!

—Jodi

Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora is offering two new packages—the Romance Package and the Stay Longer – Fourth Night Free package—that are good from now to the end of 2012.

The Romance Package, valid from September 19, 2011 to December 24, 2012, is ideal for couples. Based on a five-night minimum stay, guests receive daily breakfast buffet in the Tere Nui restaurant, a dinner in the Arii Moanarestaurant, a couple’s Polynesian Massage treatment in the Spa, a romantic bath amenity, Champagne or wine and a Polynesian gift upon departure. This package is available on select overwater bungalows and beachfront villas.

The Stay Longer – Fourth Night Free package is also valid from September 19, 2011 to December 24, 2012 and offers a complimentary fourth night to guests staying three consecutive paid nights. The package also includes daily breakfast buffet in Tere Nui restaurant, and it is available on select overwater bungalows and beachfront villas.

The Resort’s accommodations include 100 overwater bungalows and seven beachfront villas, all designed with traditional thatched roofs and decorated with indigenous artwork. Dining options at the Resort range from Polynesian to French and South Pacific fusion. Families can also enjoy an array of activities, in addition to full-day complimentary programming at Kids For All Seasons (ages 5 – 12) and Chill Island for teenagers.

Our clients also receive a variety of exclusive benefits when booking with us, a Four Seasons Preferred Partner through our affiliation with Leaders in Travel, a member of the Tzell Travel Group.

Source: Travel Agent Central