Client Testimonials

We at Island Getaways build great relationships with all our clients as we work with them for up to a year. If you would like to contact any of our clients who have written any of these testimonials we would be happy to provide you with their email addresses.

• Jamaica

  • Breanne and Eric

    Honeymoon at Sandals Montego Bay
    

    Words truly cannot express how happy and thankful we are for booking our honeymoon through Nancy.... she put all of our troubles at ease and helped our planning process run so smoothly from the very beginning when helping us to choose the right resort for us to the very end when making us VIP clients and getting us a HUGE upgrade at our resort  She was VERY patient to work with and was extremely responsive to all of our questions and concerns along the way.  We honestly had the best week of our lives on our honeymoon at Sandals Montego Bay and we are so appreciative for all of Nancy's help and expertise in getting us there!!  She sent us information along the way for the excursions/adventures and also helped us to get registered for the 'honeymoon benefits' for sandals.  She truly kept us on track and the 8 days in Jamaica were the most relaxing, worry-free days of our lives (which was MUCH needed after 14 long months of wedding planning).  We couldn't be happier with how our honeymoon turned out and we are thrilled that we now have such a wonderful travel agent that we will use for years and years to come for all of our vacations! Thanks again for such a PERFECT honeymoon.

  • Gina and Michael

    Couples Swept Away Honeymoon
    

    With the great reviews on forum we were able to find Nancy Finn at My Island Getaways and use her as our travel agent. After reading all the praises for Nancy, I decided to call her up and see what all of the fuss was about. I had it set in my mind that my husband and I were going to go to St. Lucia for our honeymoon, but I don’t think our budget was feeling it as much as we were and Nancy picked up on that right away She asked me why we were set on St. Lucia and I told her about the Paula Deen special where she went to St. Lucia with her family and how they got to experience amazing food and do adventurous activities like ziplining. Nancy explained to me we could experience all of this and not break the bank if we went to Jamaica. She sent us a TON of information about Jamaica and the different resorts, and after some consideration and more conversations with Nancy we booked our trip to Couples Swept Away in Negril, Jamaica.

  • Jaye and Rocky

    Wedding at Beaches Sandy Bay
    

    Nancy and Island Getaways was a great help in planning our wedding.  She always seemed available to us to answer questions, calm concerns, help with panic attacks... all the things that go along with planning a destination wedding!   We had 24 guests join us for a week in Negril Jamaica and Nancy helped coordinate most of their flights and rooms.  All of our guests had a great time at Beaches Sandy Bay and Sandals Negril and we are planning a reunion for 2010!  And of course, we will once again call upon Nancy to help us out.  If you are looking for a travel agent who truly cares, Nancy is the way to go!

  • Melissa and John

    Wedding at Couples Swept Away
    

    We are writing this letter to thank you for all your help in planning our destination wedding in beautiful Negril, Jamaica. The truth is, however, that words cannot fully express our gratitude and deep appreciation for all that you have done for us. Planning this wedding was a challenging task. We contacted many other travel agencies and spent hours researching possible locations and resorts. Every travel agent we spoke with could not provide us with what we needed.  They weren't able to offer us suggestions of locations, they couldn't provide us with price quotes, and most of all, they didn't share our excitement in planning this trip. It was so frustrating and at many points we truly thought that the destination wedding that we wanted would never happen.  You changed all of this. You made the wedding happen. From the first time that we spoke to you, we knew that you were different than the others. You were excited, you had insightful and helpful suggestions of locations and resorts we could have the wedding at, and you were able to provide us with the information that we needed just hours after we had initially spoken to you. You were able to accommodate all of our needs and the needs of all 30 of our guests. Because of your expertise, we found an incredible place to have our wedding and honeymoon. Just as you said, Couples Swept Away was absolutely amazing. The rooms were beautiful, the food was fantastic and the service was exceptional. The wedding staff was extremely helpful and made our day seamless and stress-free. Thanks to your coordination with the wedding staff prior to our arrival, we were able to finalize all the details of our wedding in just one short meeting with the wedding coordinator. Our dream wedding on the beach was even better than we had imagined it would be.

    Simply put, our wedding was perfect.  You handled everything for us with ease and with such a great attitude. You enabled us to have the wedding we dreamed of without any of the stress that goes along with planning a wedding.  We truly enjoyed working with you and can't thank you enough for all that you have done for us.  Feel free to allow any of your potential clients to contact us anytime. We will gladly recommend your services and answer any questions they may have.  We look forward to planning many more "Island Getaways" with you in the future. Thanks again for everything.

  • Eryn and Chris

    Wedding at Beaches Negril
    

    The Wedding & Honeymoon of Our Dreams…thanks to Island Getaways. Right from the beginning we knew we wanted a destination wedding in Negril, Jamaica. We had been working with another travel agent who claimed to specialize in weddings at Sandals & Beaches, but never felt comfortable with how things were being handled. Then we found Nancy & Tom at Island Getaways…what a blessing. From our first phone call, which was over an hour long, to the week after we returned, they were always on top of things. Calling us making sure we didn’t have questions, getting answers to us right away & giving us advice and their expert opinions. We got married in January at Beaches Negril with about 20 family & friends, all of us had a wonderful time. The wedding went off beautifully…better than we could have imagined. We, along with most of our guests, got room upgrades, all thanks to Nancy & Tom. We were treated wonderfully from the time we set foot on the property, but once it was known that we were “with” Island Getaways, we were treated like royalty. Nancy & Tom have truly made a name for themselves in Jamaica. The day after our wedding, we transferred to Sandals Negril for our honeymoon. Per Nancy’s recommendation, we splurged for the butler service…now that’s honeymooning!! We were literally waited on hand & foot, day & night, but they serve you to the extent that you want. The week was wonderful. The only that would have made it better is if we could have stayed longer. Without writing pages about how perfect everything was, all we can say is thank you Nancy & Tom for truly make making our wedding & honeymoon more than we could have dreamt of. We would recommend Island Getaways to anyone & everyone for their destination wedding, honeymoon or just vacation.

  • Rebecca

    Vacation at Couples Negril
    

    Nancy made planning our vacation a "no-hassle" experience.  She said yes, when other travel companies said no.  Nancy was able to book us into Couples Negril when other agencies told us they couldn't. We got just what we wanted, when we wanted. It's good to have friends, especially when they are competent, reliable and have the best interests of the customer in mind. I call Nancy a friend because she even called me after the trip and inquired if everything had gone well. She knows what she's doing from start to finish.

  • Christina and Larry

    Honeymoon at Couples Swept Away/The Caves
    

    First off, I contacted Nancy after reading about her from so many other brides early on in my honeymoon planning. I emailed her one night, and we spoke for a long time the next day. She immediately makes you feel like a friend, not just a client...and is always available for any questions that you have. We wanted to go to Jamaica, and having been there herself 100+ times, she had a lot of personal knowledge to share with me, which was more than just what the hotel brochures will tell you. I loved the fact that her website has personal photos, not just the hotel's press photos. Booking through her was a breeze. It doesn't cost extra to work with her vs booking yourself, but she adds an invaluable service by giving you her time and expertise. Before we left, she called to make sure we had everything, emailed me her own tip list and personal contacts she had at the hotel so just in case we had any problem whatsoever, we knew who to call. We chose Couples Swept Away (all-inclusive) in Negril, Jamaica as our first stop. The place is gorgeous. The minute you enter their lounge at the airport, you are checked in and promptly served ice cold Red Stripes :) When you arrive at the hotel, you are given a cool towel and a glass of champagne, which really sets the tone for your time there. We were at CSA for the first 5 days of our Jamaican honeymoon, and it was more than we hoped for. We had a beachfront verandah suite on the 3rd floor. Our room was impeccable - clean, AC was cold, bed was super comfortable. View of the beach was fabulous and I would definitely recommend requesting the 3rd floor if it is available (thanks to Nancy's pull, we got it). Food - be ready to eat, because there is lots of food to choose from! From breakfast to dinner and everything in between, every meal was delicious and perfectly prepared. Make your reservations for Feathers and Lemongrass, 2 of the "nicer" restaurants. Pack some nice clothes for dinner - I forgot a pair of dressy sandals and had to buy a pair. Not all restaurants let you wear your $2 Old Navy flip flops to dinner :) The drinks are plentiful and yummy. Flag beach bar service on the beach was great. I recommend the "Dirty Banana" and "Hummingbird" for a frozen drink to cool you down in the sun, and the Lychee Martini at dinner. The beaches were not crowded, and there were always plenty of chairs to choose from. If you've had too much sun, there are lots of shady trees to sit under. If you want a cabana, though, you have to get to one early because they get claimed pretty quickly. Water was clear, cool, and calm. The staff at CSA is nothing short of helpful and pleasant. They really go out of their way to make you feel welcome and at home. The great thing about this place is you can be active with all their watersports and activities, or you can do nothing. It's up to you! We were sad to check out, but we will definitely return to CSA. We moved from CSA to The Caves (all-inclusive) for a different vibe for the last few days of our trip. This hotel does not have a beach, since it is built right into the cliffs in Negril. The scenery here was beautiful. A small hotel, only 10 villas. Each villa is uniquely decorated with locally handcrafted furniture...lots of charm. Food was top notch, drinks were delicious (try The Cliffhanger and The Hummingbird), water was crystal clear. We got the Bird's Nest room, which was on the second floor. This means no AC, and you have to get used to having some extra roommates (the 4+ legged kind). It was not a big problem for us, though. It took some getting used to, I will admit. This is a place to do nothing but relax. You can jump from one of their many cliffs into the ocean, or climb down one of the ladders they have right into the water. Lots of floaties to use. You can go kayaking, snorkeling, etc. Since it is so small, you get to know the staff by name and they make you feel like you are staying in someone's home instead of a hotel. My husband had a bad sunburn (bring sunblock!), and asked the front desk if they had any after-sun lotion or gel, and they brought up a real aloe leaf :) If you want something from the bar and it's after-hours, help yourself! They also have an Aveda Spa, which I didn't get to experience, but promise I will when we go back. If you go, you must book the Cave Dinner asap. It's a private dinner for you in one of their caves, complete with your own server, full of candles and flowers. We didn't reserve it in time, so they gave us a private stone table dinner, right on the cliff, instead of the cave...it was just as romantic and intimate. Also book their private jacuzzi. It's in a room with a large window overlooking the ocean. Lots of candles and flowers also. It was a really nice way to end our honeymoon. Honestly, I was hesitant about booking through a travel agent since the internet has made it so accessible to book yourself, but I couldn't imagine not having done it through Nancy and Island Getaways. She makes herself very accessible (I emailed her from Couples with a question about our transportation to The Caves and got a response right away), she is always friendly and truly makes you feel like you are her only client. It was our first time to Jamaica, and it made us both feel so much better knowing that we could contact someone if we had to. Now speaking from personal experience, you cannot go wrong with Nancy, with Couples Swept Away, or The Caves. It was a great time, and we really loved Jamaica and its people.

  • Suzy and Nate

    Wedding at Couples Negril
    

    Couples Negril was great! I am so glad you were able to pull strings and get Nate and I first class seats roundtrip. It was SO much more comfortable. All of our guests were jealous!  When we arrived at the resort we were told that we had been upgraded to a deluxe beachfront suite (per your request) which was awesome. Due to the fact all of the girls were getting ready in our room the huge bathroom was a life saver, I don't know how we would have all fit in a regular room?!

    The wedding was beautiful, we decided to have the ceremony in the garden. (Walking on the beach with shoes would have been a challenge)  My Dad asked Rasheda how many weddings she has done and she estimated around 3000.  Had I known that I would have had NO concerns what so ever. We are also glad we had you guys set up the booze cruise for us, it was a blast!  All of the guys jumped off the cliff at pirate's cove. Otheite was wonderful, Nate and I were able to go twice.  That is something people MUST be sure to get a reservation for immediately upon check-in at the resort.  We had a few couples that were not able to go because they did not hurry to reserve a time and they understood that it was their fault. We had the BEST housekeeper ever, her name was Marcia. We stayed in building 9 and our guests were in building 6 which made it really convenient to get to them and vice versa. My only regret is that I wish we would have stayed 10 days instead of just 7. I know you thought we would get bored, however you don't know how good we are at floating in a pool and drinking all day!  I could never get bored doing that, not to mention the great people watching. If you have any other couples that are considering getting married at Couples Negril I would be happy to answer any specific questions they may have so please feel free to pass on my e-mail.  I will get pictures to you as soon as I get them back from our friend who is putting them all on one disc and setting them to music. Thanks again to you both for helping us have the destination wedding we had always dreamed of, you are the best!

  • Stacy and Tom

    Wedding at Beaches Negril
    

    WOW, where do I even begin.  I received a referral to contact Nancy Finn to assist in planning our destination wedding. I must admit I was skeptical at first being that we lived in Pennsylvania and Island Getaways is based out of Wisconsin. After my first phone call to Nancy Finn and her husband Tom, all doubts were gone. They were extremely professional and knowledgeable yet made us feel extremely comfortable in assisting us plan our special day.  From helping us to choose our location to booking our large party everything was seamless.  We felt as though Nancy knew us personally and shared our vision of the perfect tropical wedding.

    Upon arrival to Beaches Resort in Negril, Jamaica we were greeted with the pleasant surprise of a room upgrade compliments of Island Getaways; our perfect wedding moon had begun.  We enjoyed the beautiful resort and awaited the arrival of our guests.  Upon arriving back to our room the night that night we were greeted with a gift from Nancy Finn. A bottle of champagne and cheese platter were delivered to our room for my soon to be husband and myself to share.  The following morning our guests arrived at the resort and they were also greeting with a pleasant surprise.  All of our guests received room upgrades as well. Non of this would have been possible without Nancy & Tom Finn and Island Getaways. From the moment we arrived the to day we left, we were treated like royalty. It was truly an experience of a lifetime and the perfect way to start our lives as husband and wife. I would like to sincerely thank Nancy and Tom Finn along with the staff at Island Getaways for making our dreams come true.

  • Dena

    Wedding at Sandals Grande Ocho Rios
    

    We just returned from our wedding in Jamaica and owe much thanks to Nancy and Tom.They were able to coordinate our party of 20 for our wedding at Sandals Grande Ocho Rios. Nancy was able to make sure our entire party was close together at the resort so we didn't have to search for our guests. Working with Nancy was a wonderful experience and she was always able to answer our questions and accommodate our requests. I would definitely recommend Nancy to anyone planning a trip. We loved it so much we are already looking to return and we will be calling Nancy to help us plan our next trip too.

  • Caitlin

    Wedding at Sandals Whitehouse
    

    I had never used a travel agent before and got a recommendation for Nancy from theknot.com.  I was trying to plan my honeymoon at Sandals Whitehouse in Jamaica, but had never been to Jamaica or to a Sandals resort. I knew when I first spoke with her that she would be such a valuable resource. She was always willing to answer my questions (and I had lots of them!) and when a small problem arose with an excursion before we arrived she was able to fix it right away.  My husband and I were so pleased when we arrived at the resort, everything was perfect!  Nancy had our room upgraded to an amazing room with balcony and a great view.  She even sent us a fruit tray to celebrate our trip.  We had an incredible time at the Sandals Whitehouse—the accommodations, the service, the food, everything was amazing! I know we have Nancy to thank for making our honeymoon planning so easy and the trip so flawless. I can't wait to book our next vacation with her!

  • Ashley and Spence

    Engagement at Sandals Grande Ocho Rios
    

    THANK YOU SOOOOOOOOOOOOO MUCH! We are so truly grateful for everything you've done for us on our trip. As you know we got engaged!! And it was the most romantic, beautiful thing I could ever imagine. As soon as we arrived we were greeted by the general manager Brian and the guest services manager Karen who were soo grateful to have us. I couldn't believe it when they said we were upgraded to the Romeo and Juliet honeymoon suite w/ butler service, and to top it off, Karen gave us Bertrum who's like the lead man there because he heard of us and wanted to be a part of it. When we got to the suite he first lead us into the bedroom and there were rose petals everywhere!!! in the tub, toilet, you name it with candles all around and a bottle of champagne. When I turned the corner they had spelled out "Ashley will you marry me" In fresh flowers, orchids maybe and then two dove towels w/ a note about love and happiness. Spence had to ask Bertrum for the bag haha bc he wouldn't give it to him. He got down on the knee and proposed and we sipped champagne! The only thing was the butlers stood there the whole time and didn't leave room for much privacy but we were in such shock it was fine. After they left I just bawled my eyes out....my ring is simply gorgeous and everyone at the resort kept asking about us. We never had such better service, the people were truly incredible. And to top it off..we met a Canadian couple who were professional photogrophers and took a engagment photoshoot of us for free! As soon as they send the disk we'll give you pics. I just wanted to say how much we appreciate everything you went throught to make this such a special event for us. Words can't express our gratitude.

  • Lindsay and Duane

    Honeymoon at Couples Negril
    

    We knew that we wanted to have a Caribbean honeymoon, and had vaguely heard of St. Lucia, but didn't know where to start. Instead of struggling through the process alone, we randomly chose an internet site to hopefully find somebody more experienced than us....and we couldn't have been luckier. Nancy was an outstanding asset  From the very beginning, she answered our many questions, booked the vacation that we wanted, and her personal request for an upgrade to get the "VIP Island Getaways treatment" was successful!  (And free for us!)  We wouldn't hesitate to recommend Nancy after the wonderful experience in St. Lucia and the invaluable assistance she provided to make that experience the honeymoon of our dreams.

  • Laura and Aaron Cavanna

    Wedding at Sandals Whitehouse
    

    On November 18, 2007 we were married on the gorgeous beach of Sandals Whitehouse in Jamaica. Fifteen family members came along to share this incredible journey with us and everyone had the time of their lives! Once we were on the island, nothing sums up the whole experience better than the word, paradise! The staff was friendly, accommodating and made us feel like royalty. By the second day of our trip, we were on a first name basis with many of them. Sandals had something to offer for everyone that went with us. Between the water activities (we suggest the snorkeling) and lounging by the pool or beach with a tasty drink in hand ("Come Agains" were a big hit with our group), there was never a dull moment, not to mention the food was delicious. Sandals makes you wish you never have to go back home! The main purpose for our trip, our wedding, went off without any problems. We met with our wedding coordinator the second day on the island to go over all of our details for the big day. What takes most couples a year or longer to plan, we got done in an hour! They catered to our individual tastes which made for our own unique and perfect wedding. Walking down the aisle (a gorgeous beach) with my dad, and seeing it all put together so beautifully was like a dream come true We had stunning tropical flowers on the arbor, petals scattered on the sand, an ocean behind us, our wedding song playing in the background, and our families standing and taking dozens of pictures. It was all like a fairy tale! Everything started with Tom and Nancy Finn of Island Getaways. Our initial meeting with them was face to face, which made it feel more personal then booking a wedding over the internet. It also provided us with the opportunity to get to know them and them the chance to get to know us. Between all the brochures, pictures and their first hand knowledge of all the Sandals resorts, we had more than enough information to choose the right one to get married on. Working with them was a dream because they didn't make us feel rushed or pressured, and night or day, whether it was by email or phone, they always responded to our questions - and there were many - as quickly as possible. Even after the details of our trip were taken care of (they planned everything for us), they still called once in awhile, just to see how everything was going and to let us know how excited they were for us. We could not have picked better travel agents or a better place for our first time leaving the country.

  • Becky & Paul

    Honeymoon at Couples Swept Away
    

    Wow! Couples Swept Away was awesome!!! Thank you SO much for all of your help booking our honeymoon! We cannot say enough good things about the resort! We have been recommending you and CSA to everyone we know! =) Thank you also for your list of tips and your contact names and numbers. They made us feel confident in our travels, and we appreciate you taking the time to do that. The vacation was absolutely perfect--so relaxing and fun! Oh, and the food! All six restaurants were delicious! =) I have attached two photos of Paul and me (the new Mr. & Mrs. Stiles) from the vacation. One is on the beach and the other is in Feathers, the fine dining restaurant. They had us reveal our food (lobster and steak...yummy!) and say "Voila!" It was funny. =) Again, thank you SO much! We will definitely use your services again when we return to the Caribbean!

  • Tiffany & Paul

    Honeymoon at Couples Swept Away
    

    When it came time to book our honeymoon, my husband and I could not figure out where we wanted to go. I did some research, and after reading tons of posts on the Knot about Nancy, we decided to give her a call. Nancy was quick to respond, and helped us decide ultimately on Swept Away. Every time we talked to Nancy, it was like talking to a friend. Any questions we had, she immediately answered. She made the whole booking process seamless and relaxing (exactly what a bride-to-be needs!). We were so excited to go to CSA and when we got there it was like a dream! All of Nancy's recommendations for must-do's were perfect and all of the contacts she gave us were great. Unfortunately, Hurricane Dean came and spoiled the end of our honeymoon but Nancy was very supportive and helped us as much as she possibly could. We definitely want to go back in the future and there is no doubt in my mind that we will be calling Nancy.

  • Melissa & Jeff

    Honeymoon at Couples Negril
    

    We just got back from our honeymoon at Couples Negril in Jamaica and had a fabulous time! We worked closely with Nancy Finn while planning our honeymoon and her help and expertise were extremely valuable to us! Nancy helped us when making our initial decisions about which resort to stay at and we were very happy with our choice! Couples Negril is absolutely beautiful and was the perfect place for us! We can't imagine a place more romantic or relaxing! Nancy provided us with traveling tips and helpful hints about Jamaica that proved very useful and helped us contact the resort when an unexpected delay pushed back our arrival time. She also called when we got back to hear how our trip went! We are so happy with the services that Nancy provided and look forward to working with her again in the near future- maybe a first anniversary trip?! :)

  • Lisa & Jim

    Honeymoon at Couples Swept Away
    

    Tom & Nancy were amazing to work with for planning our honeymoon! It was so easy! They had all this great information about Jamaica! We actually were down there the same time Tom and Nancy were for the anniversary party and everyone at the resort knew who they were.
    Couples Swept Away was perfect!!! You must come to this resort during their anniversary party...it is the best party you will ever go to. The food & entertainment was fabulous!!!! All the people were so nice...we made so many new friends by the end of the week...we didn't want to leave. We are definitely planning on going back soon:) Thanks Tom & Nancy for the greatest honeymoon!

  • Laura & Wesley

    Honeymoon at Sandals Grande Ocho Rios
    

    My wife Laura and I were trying to plan a honeymoon we would always remember. So, at the wedding shows we spent several minutes talking to several travel agents. We met Nancy in January she made a courtesy call a few days later. But, we told her simply that we were kicking around a few ideas, and we would call her. Well we went to three more shows and no agent came close to Nancy's professionalism and courtesy she extended to us. In the 15 minutes we spent with her at the Sheraton she had several people come up and ask questions.  Nancy would quickly answer and redirect her attention to us. So, in March we gave Nancy the call that started a lifetime of memories for my wife and me. We first booked Couples Swept Away. We were excited and a little nervous after booking. Laura has never traveled out of the country.  So, it for me was a lot of questions.  The questions I could not answer I would drop an email or a phone call to Nancy. Emails were answered quickly and phone calls answered promptly. All questions had answers. We ran into a problem, I was hit by an uninsured motorist and he caused major damage to my car.  So, in the process of paying for a wedding, a car to get fixed, and a honeymoon, we call Nancy and asked to change our reservation. We asked for a few recommendations and she recommended Sandal's Ocho Rios. So, I will stop with the long winded story and get right to it, IT WAS BEAUTIFUL!!! When we landed in Jamaica we were surprised that most of the horror stories about the roads, the driving, and service were not true. The roads are now paved; the driving is like driving when you were 16, and the service A+++. The workers on the resort were awesome, respectful and just a beautiful culture all around. At Sandals I would recommend meeting a couple or two. We met one couple from Bloomington that we hung around with for lunch and Dunn's River, and just small talk. We now are meeting them in the Wisconsin Dells in August. Not only do you create memories as a couple, but you meet other couples and create a good friendship with them. I would highly recommend Sandals Ocho Rios and Dunn's River.  Both were A+++. Nancy and her staff to are A+++. I would not make a reservation to Jamaica without using Nancy and her staff, especially as one as important as my honeymoon. You're in good hands all the way around with Nancy and the Sandals staff!!!

  • Gena & Bob

    Honeymoon at Sandals Dunns River/Couple Swept Away
    

    I cannot even begin to say how lucky I was to be referred to Nancy. She is so knowledgeable on an incredible number of resorts &locations. Nancy is patient and willing to help walk you through every option you may be considering. I spent a TON of time and researched a lot of different locations and resorts when I was planning our honeymoon; I thought I was very prepared for picking a spot (hey, how hard could it be, right??) but I was just so indecisive, and worried I would make a wrong choice...this is supposed to be the trip of a lifetime after all. Nancy asked a few simple questions about what exactly we pictured for our honeymoon, and knew the perfect resorts for our 2 weeks in Jamaica. She even provided us with pictures and reviews from her previous clients that had been to those resorts, so we could see exactly what to expect. Not only did Nancy choose the perfect matches for us, she saved us over a thousand dollars and made the trip the most stress-free and incredible honeymoon a bride could ask for!...which was exactly what I needed after 15 months of wedding planning. I look forward to all of the future vacations I will get to take w/my new husband, and now that I've found her, I will never plan another trip without Nancy Finn!

  • Telicia & Russell

    Wedding at Couples Swept Away
    

    I was completely clueless about how to plan an organize a destination wedding. We had about five months to schedule and plan and sixteen guests coming with us. I visited some websites.. Several people commented about a travel agent by the name of Nancy Finn, so I decided to give her a call. I'm so glad I did! She knew everything about Couples Swept Away. She was able to get the wedding coordinator to respond to my emails, she organized group outings, and was instrumental in reducing my wedding planning panic! She told me not to worry many times, but of course I did anyway, but I shouldn't have. Everything turned out perfectly and we had the best wedding...the best day of our lives. Thanks Nanc. I will most certainly work with Nancy again in the future.

  • Caohien & Endren

    Honeymoon at Couples Swept Away
    

    Nancy was absolutely wonderful to work with. She made our honeymoon planning so simple. Nancy was very informative and quick to answer any questions we had- an expert at what she does. Anything we asked her to do, it was done within a day. We chose Couples Swept Away for our honeymoon. It was one of the best decisions we made. We had an awesome time. Our beachfront room was great and couldn't ask for a better location. Food was excellent. There were plenty of activities to do at the resort. We stayed there for 7 days at not once were we bored or hungry. Best vacation ever!! We can't wait to go back! We will definitely work with Nancy in the future!!

  • Shannon

    Wedding at Sandals Montego Bay
    

    We always knew we wanted to do a destination wedding, but I had no idea of where to start. I was referred to Nancy Finn from a friend-of-a-friend, who just raved and had only wonderful things to say about Nancy. My now-husband and I met with Nancy and her husband, Tom, and they were so helpful in helping us decide where the best place for us would be based on our personalities and what we enjoy. We had never traveled to Jamaica before, so it was extremely helpful and reassuring having someone with first-hand knowledge of ALL the resorts, and who didn't mind taking the time with us to answer our 101 questions. Our wedding and honeymoon in Montego Bay was great and we are appreciative of Nancy's services. I can't tell you how many times I emailed Nancy with various questions and she always had a timely response. Nancy knows her stuff, and has a gift for working with people - especially destination brides! - and I can't wait for our next Caribbean vacation!

  • Sandy, mother of the bride

    Wedding at Couples Negril
    

    Some of the words needed to explain our Island Getaways/Couples Negril experience. Twenty-eight of us were in Jamaica for our daughter's dream wedding! Nancy & Tom Finn planned the adventure & Rasheda & staff executed that plan. I was so nervous imagining a destination wedding being planned in Brookfield, Wisconsin. Nancy kept re-assuring me that "all will be grand". How right she was; from our start @ the Chicago Ramada to our touchdown back in Chicago 6 days later. The accommodations @ Couples Negril were breathtaking & the staff @ the resort followed through with all of Nancy's recommendations. Island Getaways arranged the catarmaran trip, the golf outing & thee fantastic DREAM wedding day & private beach dinner. (not to mention the mother-of-the-bride's entire worry-free trip). When dealing with Nancy & Tom, please, please, please, have faith & believe in what they say. They will take care of everything. Their itineraries arrive & be assured that all will be correct. Before you depart you are given names of staff that you may need to contact if something goes wrong. (also, the Finns are only a phone call away) You will not need these names & numbers. I just can not say enough about our Island Getaways experience. Many in our group are looking forward to planning additional "island" trips with Nancy. Trust Nancy & Tom - they are passionate & professional. Believe in them & your "island getaways" adventure will be stress-free & glorious!

  • Ali & David

    Honeymoon at Couples Swept Away
    

    I just wanted to tell you how fabulous our honeymoon was. The room was PERFECT. We had a great view, and it was a great location. We absolutely loved our room. The resort was great, I can't say enough things about how nice it is. We tried all of the restaurants, my favorite was Lemongrass, and David loved Feathers. We used the Hobie Cats almost everyday, and we loved the glass-bottom boat rides, and snorkeling, and we loved that all of that was included in what we had already paid. One of our most favorite things was the Piano Bar. We had a great time every night singing along with everyone - it was usually the same crowd there, so we got to know some people. It was one of the best vacations I have ever had, and I did not want to leave. We hope that we can go back one day, but David tells me that next time I won't know when we go, and that it will be a surprise. We really appreciate all of your help. Your expertise were great in helping us choose a location, and your services were always fantastic. You are by far one of the best services that we chose in the wedding planning process, and I have passed your name along to some of my newly engaged friends. Thank you so much, and I hope that David calls you soon to plan our next venture down there!

  • Clay

    Vacations in the Caribbean
    

    I have been working with Nancy Finn as my exclusive travel agent for Caribbean vacations for the past four years. Nancy has arranged 9 separate vacations, not only for us as a couple, but for my family, including my 2 daughters ages 10 and 12, as well. As a busy professional, taking time away from work is expensive. Spending additional available working hours before departure attending to details, "dotting I's and crossing T's" only raises the cost of the vacation and decreases the potential enjoyment that I gain from time away from work. On every vacation, Nancy has been spot-on in her ability to attend to these details, and relieve me of much of the pre-departure detail work necessary to have a good vacation. Her choice in resorts is excellent, her attention to the customer is way beyond any other agency that I have ever worked with, and her sense of satisfaction in a job well done is notable. I have been traveling to the Caribbean since 1995, I have used various agencies early on, but I will never use anyone other than Nancy in the future. In a time when travel has become common place, Nancy's skills and approach to travel projects harkens back to a time when customer service and customer satisfaction were the primary goal of travel agents. She is a rare find in today's Internet oriented travel environment. I would be happy to discuss these experiences with you, please do not hesitate to contact Nancy for my e-mail address and we can begin open communication regarding same.

  • Nia & Matt

    Honeymoon at Couples Negril
    

    Selecting Island Getaways was such a great decision. I asked for help on the Honeymoon boards and quite a few of the girls quickly responded with Nancy's name. I sent an email to Nancy and she responded within minutes. She worked with my husband and I through every detail. She helped us choose the best location for our budget and was very accommodating. She even suggested delaying our trip so that we could be there for the big Couples Resorts anniversary party. That was a GREAT suggestion. Nancy was even planning on being there for the party. She made it a point to meet us and was very pleasant. Not only was there a big anniversary party at Couples Negril, but Nancy had arranged for us to be at the anniversary party of Couples Swept Away on Friday night. She invited us to have dinner with her and her husband and introduced us to a lot of people there, including the owner of Couples Resorts. He was also very nice. When we arrived our first surprise was our upgraded room. We had a Garden Suite initially. Upon arrival we learned we were upgraded to a Beachfront Suite. It was GORGEOUS. When Nancy arrived and wanted to call and say hello, she had trouble finding us. There was confusion with our name and room. Nancy went out of her way to make sure we were okay and had checked in. It showed she really cared about us and our well being. I look forward to planning our next trip with Nancy.

  • Kristina

    Honeymoon at Couples Swept Away
    

    I heard of Nancy from several other brides raving about her and I am so glad I found her. My honeymoon was perfect. My husband and I spent 8 wonderful nights at Couples Swept Away in Jamaica. This was our first time traveling out of the USA. Nancy took all the stress out of planning our honeymoon. She went above and beyond the call of a travel agent. I knew I found a keeper when, I called at 10 at night to leave a message, she answered and I booked my honeymoon then. Things only got better. I had so many questions about the resort, food, flying, etc., I emailed her so many silly questions ,and she emailed me back all the time, informing me and reassuring me. Nancy knew the property, and the people, and I see why she recommended swept away. We were torn between swept away and Ocho Rios, and we told her what we were interested in, and she then recommended what she thought we would like. She had us email her when we got there, to make sure everything was okay, gave us some names in case something came up and gave me her cell, so I could contact her at all times. Everything was great, and I didn't need to contact her ,but it was nice to know someone was there. She even called a few days after we got home to see how the trip was. I would highly recommend Nancy and couples swept away!!

  • Diane & Tom

    Vacation at Couples Swept Away
    

    We recently went to Swept Away and we were very impressed with the resort, the staff, the restaurants and people who put it all together for us; Tom and Nancy Finn. Just to give you an idea of the reputation Island Getaways has at Swept Away--We were put in the beach verandah suite and had requested a second floor beachfront suite. We were told a second floor suite was not available. I mentioned Nancy's name and wouldn't you know it....we were in a second floor beachfront suite! It was a beautiful room that you could not help but enjoy. Even at the airport, a gentleman who was taking our luggage to the Interlink Plane said "Tom and Nancy are my friends". We were treated wonderfully. I would love to go back to Swept Away and I will definitely call Tom and Nancy to arrange everything for us. Thank you Tom and Nancy for everything.

  • Rijalynne & Greg

    Wedding at Sandals Negril
    

    We want you to know that we not only feel our wedding in Negril is good hands but that our travels from here on out (our entire future) will be made exclusively with you. Please feel free to add this to the huge stack of compliments you have received and share them with anyone who is looking for your services. Rijalynne and I will be glad to talk with anyone in person to back the fine professionalism you have shown to us. Thank you for allowing us to focus more on us. Not that we are the worrying type but I know from the vast amount of information you have provided that there will truly be "no worries". We look forward to meeting with you soon and finish on all the remaining details.

  • Kerry

    Wedding
    

    My wedding was schedule for this weekend in Cancun, Mexico, but due to Hurricane Wilma our plan and dreams were demolished…well at least I thought. All I can say is thank goodness for Island Getaways. Nancy and Tom are my guardian angels! They were the ones I booked my trip through. If it were not for them I would not have been informed (min to min) on what was going on in Mexico and more importantly what my options were. I would have been going psycho if I did not know if our plane was going to be taking off or if it was going be canceled. They kept me informed almost hourly. They were there for me professionally and personally. I was a wreck and they got me through it. They were able to rebook our trip right away. After going over ton of different options, the pros and cons, pricing and so on (they spent hours with me) we finally made a decision to rebook the trip to Jamaica. I am so happy and blessed. I am getting more than I ever expected. They worked with me under pressure and always kept my spirits high. I cannot say enough good things about Nancy and Tom at Island Getaways. So if anyone is looking the a travel agent for a destination wedding or honeymoon….look them up.

  • Cyndy & Jon

    Vacation at Couples Swept Away
    

    We visited Couples Swept Away in December 2007 for the first time and had an incredible vacation!  Over half of the couples there were "repeaters" who have been there multiple times. After spending ten relaxing and fun-filled days there, we can understand why. We heard about Nancy Finn of Island Getaways on TripAdvisor. Someone recommended her saying she has been there about fifty times and is known as "Ms Swept Away". She definitely earned her title working with us! We had never been to Jamaica or to a Couples resort before, so we did lots of research on which resort to stay at, which room to get, which week to go, etc. Nancy was incredibly patient with us in answering all of our questions and addressing all of our concerns and unique requests.  All the advice she gave us was right on the money!  We will definitely be lifelong customers of hers. As we were about to fly out, we learned of severe weather problems at our connecting airport. We called her in a panic and she gave us great advice and encouraged us to call her cell phone on the Saturday we were traveling if we needed anything.
    The travel ended up going well and we arrived at Couples Swept Away safely and on time.
    Just prior to our arrival, Nancy called the resort and used her connections to make sure they had the perfect room for us. As we requested, it was facing the ocean with a balcony, and it was also in a great location of the resort. It was a beautiful room with a very comfortable bed and was much nicer than rooms we've had at other beach resorts. The resort landscaping was beautiful and the food was terrific, with several different restaurants and types of cuisine to choose from. The sports facilities were the best we have seen at any resort.  The open air gym was fully stocked with machines, the lap pool was excellent and the ten tennis courts (half clay) were great.  They even had racquetball and squash courts.  We took private one hour individual tennis lessons that really helped our game.  We were amazed that they were all included in the price of the trip. The beach and ocean were very beautiful and relaxing.  We went water skiing, jet skiing, took a catamaran cruise, played beach volleyball and had some quality hammock time. We also visited Rick's Café nearby and had a great time watching people dive off their cliff into the ocean at sunset. We met lots of fun people from all over the country and made some good friends who we spent time with at the resort, including having dinners together and spending time at the piano bar and dance floor. The service was great and all the staff was very friendly and helpful.  They made sure we were always happy and taken well care of. We had a wonderful time at Couples Swept Away and look forward to returning, always with the help of Nancy Finn!

• St.Lucia

  • Lisa and Ferdenand

    Honeymoon at Ti Kaye and Sandals Grande
    

    I contacted Nancy about 10 months before the honeymoon, after hearing great things about her on the knot. From the start, Nancy was extremely helpful and always a joy to talk to. She was always very quick to respond to emails and phone calls. Nancy is a St. Lucia pro so she had tons of tips and hints for us. I called her twice during the honeymoon and she took care of us right away. Our honeymoon was wonderful- Ti Kaye was relaxing and Sandals Grande was luxurious and fun. Even though Nancy has a ton of clients, she treats you like you’re the only one. Even though Nancy is located in Wisconsin and I live in Florida, that did not cause any problems. I only wish she was local so I could give her a big hug and thank her for helping us to have the honeymoon of our dreams!

  • Christine & Eric

    Honeymoon at Sandals Grande & Ladera
    

    If you are searching for a travel agent for your next getaway, look no further. Nancy Finn is extremely knowledgeable, personable, and is always there to answer your questions. I first contacted Nancy when I was planning my honeymoon to St. Lucia. Nancy told us the pros and cons of several resorts on the island. My husband and I decided to stay at Sandals Grande for the first half of the trip, and Ladera for the second half. Those turned out to be the best decisions we have ever made. Both resorts exceeded our expectations. The views were out of this world! Nancy suggested room categories that were not only in our price range, but were absolutely perfect rooms. We were thrilled when we received some extras and upgrades which Nancy provided us with. I would highly recommend Nancy Finn as a travel agent to any of my closest friends and family members. Thank you for helping us plan our dream honeymoon. We look forward to working with you again in the near future!

  • Lauren and Rich

    Honeymoon at Sandals Regency
    

    The room and view were breathtaking (Romeo and Juliet Penthouse) and our butlers (Benedict and Allain) were wonderful young men.  They took care of all our scheduling needs and were available instantly whenever we needed them. I could write for hours about our stay at the Regency but instead I’ll note them here, and if you copy and paste the link below into your browser you can click through the album I posted on myspace.  We did a couples spa package, Soufriere adventure cruise, horseback riding tour and helicopter ride from the airport on our day of arrival.  We were amazed at the size and breath of the Pitons and the beauty of the island.  The weather was brilliant, it rained once for about a ½ hour….  The food was tremendous, especially Gordon’s on the Pier. What ambiance. Our reservation that evening was around 7:00, a remarkable dining experience. They were serving tuna sashimi appetizers and a crab chowder that was truly memorable. Our last evening Benedict and Allain prepared and served us a candlelit dinner on our balcony. Unbelievable. Bottles of champagne and wine, all to island music from a compilation CD they made and subsequently gave to us. Fresh flowers, candles, the waves in the background. We have never been so touched and humbled. The level of service and attention was astounding. Which brings me to my other reason for writing. Working with you and your husband has also been a great experience.  We were impressed with your attention to detail, flexibility, advice and counsel. You helped Lauren and I do things we likely never would have done otherwise. Know that we will never forget the time we had on St. Lucia, and you two will always be linked with it.Your pride and caring in your work is readily apparent, and a tribute to your character.Thank you, for all your effort.

  • Melanie & Tim

    Honeymoon and Sandals Regency
    

    Our honeymoon at the Sandals Regency St. Lucia was great. Nancy & Tom thanks for helping us out planning our honeymoon. When we arrived at Sandals Regency St. Lucia we were greeted by the Nancy's favorite butlers which was a new experience for both of us we never had this experience before with having butlers it was great and relaxing. The butlers set up reservations for us at the restaurants before we arrived. When we arrived we also found out that Nancy was able to upgrade us from Romeo and Juliet Sunset Oceanview One Bedroom Luxury Suite on 1st and 2nd floors to the 4th floor with great views of the ocean and sunsets this was a great surprise. We went to the restaurants at the Regency and the Grande and they were all vary good. We also did some tours which we had a lot of fun on it was a great way to see what St. Lucia is about and we still didn't get to do some of tours that we wanted to do so I'm sure we will be back again soon.

  • Danielle & Lennel

    Honeymoon at Ti Kaye Village
    

    Words cannot express how truly thankful we are that we decided to book with Island Getaways. We had the best time of our lives at Ti Kaye Village in St. Lucia. Nancy did an amazing job organizing our honeymoon. After a stressful year planning the wedding we decided to let Nancy handle our honeymoon details. Not only was she available all the time by telephone or email, she also was super nice and helpful throughout the entire process. Nancy even made sure that we got the best cottage at Ti Kaye. And it was truly the BEST!! She even made a point to check in with us when we returned from St. Lucia. My husband and I can't wait to return to Ti Kaye and when we do we'll definitely be using Nancy.

  • Erin & Chris

    Honeymoon at Sandals Regency
    

    Our St. Lucian honeymoon was amazing thanks to Island Getaways! Our original plan was to split our time between the Sandals Regency and the Ti Kaye Village. However, we loved Sandals so much that we only stayed at the Ti Kaye for one night. The Ti Kaye was a beautiful resort with incredible views, but it just wasn't for us. My husband enjoyed socializing at the pool while playing a game of volleyball at Sandals, which just doesn't happen at Ti Kaye. The staff at Sandals were so wonderful and accommodating. We were given an even better room the second time around! I wouldn't go to St. Lucia unless Nancy is your travel agent. I can't wait to plan our next trip.

  • Jessica & Ben

    Honeymoon at Ladera/Sandals Regency
    

    Thank you so much for making our honeymoon so perfect and unforgettable! We went to Ladera and Sandals Regency during the week of August 13-20, 2007. What an amazing time! Ladera Resort was paradise for us after months of stressful wedding planning. The view from our room was breathtaking, and the restaurant, Dasheen, was excellent. The staff really took care of us the whole time we were there. We really appreciated the wine and massages that we received. After three nights at Ladera, we headed over to Sandals Regency, which was very different from Ladera, but different in a good way. Our room was awesome! We've never stayed at an all-inclusive resort before, so it was really a treat for us. We loved everything about Sandals! We decided to contact Island Getaways after doing extensive research on the internet about travel agents. Best decision ever! Nancy walked us through the whole planning process, offered great suggestions, and was always available if we had any questions. We will definitely be using Island Getaways again for our future trips!

  • Autumn & Robert

    Honeymoon at Ladera/Sandals Grande
    

    My now husband and I went to St Lucia for our honeymoon and stayed at Ladera and Sandals Grande. We booked our vacation from the infamous Nancy at Island Getaways. From all the recommendations on The Knot, I called her when my local travel agent started bugging me over and over to book even though at the time I was just researching locations. She was so enthusiastic and knowledgeable about St Lucia, how could I not book with her? She's been there over twenty-some times. She researched flights, hotels, gave me suggestions and gave me back a price that was comparable to anything else I looked up on my own and through the other agent. She gave us names of people at these resorts in case we had trouble. She gave us excursion and restaurant recommendations as well. After paying for the smallest, cheapest room at Ladera, we ended up getting an upgrade to one of the largest rooms at the resort. Our jaws dropped when we saw it. All in all her enthusiasm and interest made me sure that she was the right travel agent for us. To this day, she's still in contact with me on how the trip went interested in seeing pictures. I'd recommend Island Getaways to all of you and in the future will use her for another trip.

  • Kelly & Ryan

    Honeymoon
    

    Thank you so much for all your help organizing our honeymoon. You made every step of the process so easy and pain free. We had so much fun! Everything from the Helicopter ride, the excursions, the massages, to the resort was superb. We especially appreciate all your expertise in helping us make the most out of our stay. We were so happy we went with the upgraded rooms you recommended and thoroughly enjoyed having the 24hr butler service. We are looking forward to working with you again to plan our next vacation and have already recommended you to some of our friends for your honeymoon. 

  • Ashley & James

    Honeymoon at Ti Kaye
    

    My husband and I returned from our honeymoon in Ti Kaye (St.Lucia) and had the most incredible time...thanks to Nancy! I learned about Nancy and her travel agency through a referral. I made one phone call and found her to be extremely helpful with understanding not only our honeymoon options but very knowledgeable about St. Lucia. Not once did I ever feel pressured to choose 1 resort or location over another. She truly wanted to find the "right" location for us. We chose Ti Kaye and are so glad we did. Although we had a slight hiccup in booking the room we really wanted at the resort (not Nancy's fault but a miscommunication between the resort and the booking agency), Nancy was able to negotiate on our behalf for something very comparable. In the end when we arrived at the resort, we did get the room we really had hoped for (upgraded for free). Nancy had spoken with the manager prior to our arrival on one of her visits to St. Lucia. She truly is 100% professional and I am so glad we booked through her. While I did 100% of the wedding planning, this was one detail I really didn't have to worry about. We look forward to working with her again in the future! Thanks Nancy for making our honeymoon the best ever! It was all that we had hoped it would be and much, much more!

  • Jill

    Wedding at Sandals Grande/Ladera
    

    Let me begin by saying, I can't thank you enough. This was a dream vacation/wedding/honeymoon, to say the least. I wouldn't have changed a thing. The people at both places were absolutely wonderful. When we arrived at Sandals, they pulled us aside to tell us that we had received a complimentary upgrade to the concierge room. It was a nice quiet view in a very nice room, with 24 hour room service and an in-room bar! We had a fabulous time. The weather was good, too. It did rain almost everyday, but never for very long and it helped to cool things down. And we both agreed that the Grande was the right choice, hands down. After spending a week at sandals, we thought we were pretty spoiled. . . and then we got to Ladera! When they took us to our room and opened the door, I thought I was going to pass out. They upgraded us to a 2 1/2 floor villa with 3 bedrooms, 2 baths and an almost full-size pool!!!! When you walked into the room it was like going into an omnimax theatre: it looked unbelievably real, but felt too amazing to be real! We had lots of geckos and tree frogs in our room, and got such a kick out of it. The finches would even come in and sit on the sofa with us. Very cute. The helicopter ride was wonderful, too. Unfortunately it rained for most of the trip, and it was more of a direct commute than a sight seeing trip. but it was still amazing. The wedding was magical. The ceremony was scheduled for 4:00. Unfortunately, by noon, it had started to rain. By 12;30 it was pouring. And there was no end in sight. I was having my hair done at 2:30 and it was raining so hard I couldn't hear anything the hairdresser said! This continued until around 3:40. At this point the sun came out, the rain went away, and we had a georgous sunset!!! Everyone at Ladera was wonderful, even guests. Rosemary was a sweetheart and went above and beyond the call of duty. Caroline helped me get dressed and took care of everything, for me! After the wedding, one of the girls snuck into the room and left fresh flower petals all over the bed for us!! It was really a dream wedding. If I had it to do over, I'd do exactly the same thing. I can't begin to tell you how wonderful it all was. Thank you so much for everything you did, from day one on. I couldn't have asked for anything more.

  • Pete

    Vacation at Sandals St. Regency
    

    All I have to say is WOW!!!!!!!! I guess you are never too old to learn something new. I used to book all my trips over the internet because I didn't feel that a travel agent added any value. I was WRONG!! I guess it just meant that I was dealing with the wrong agent. The trip to Sandal's Regency St. Lucia was unbelievable. The concierge level room and separate check in area was stress free. The mention of your name and Island Getaways was an immediate ticket to a service level that I have never experienced before in the Caribbean. The complimentary room upgrade that you negotiated for us was totally unexpected, but very much appreciated. It took me a little while to adjust to the phone calls checking up on us and making sure that everything was too our liking. It didn't cost me a nickel more to book with you, yet I felt like a visiting dignitary because of all the attention that we received. I have never met the general manager of a hotel. On this trip, I met at different times, the three top managers of this Sandals. How do you do this? You are total professionals and your contacts make you a virtual embassy in a foreign land. You have a convert for life.

• Bahamas

  • Mandie & Dallas

    Honeymoon at Sandals Royal Bahamian
    

    We just got back from our honeymoon to the Sandals Royal Bahamian. This trip was amazing, the food and the resort were fantastic. The employees at the resort are the kindest people and really go above and beyond to ensure that you have a great time, we are already talking about when we are going to go back to the Royal Bahamian. We work with Nancy Finn and thank goodness that we did. A few days before we were to leave for our honeymoon to Sandals Ocho Rios in Jamaica, Hurricane Dean was making his way right towards Jamaica. Nancy took action and was able to move our honeymoon to the Bahamas, not only was she able to move our destination she was also able to get us one of the best rooms at the resort...much nicer than what we originally booked and paid for. I honestly have to say that if we hadn't booked through Nancy, I'm not sure we ever would have had a honeymoon...and if we did it most certainly wouldn't have been right after the wedding as originally planned. Nancy is awesome and I can't thank her enough!!!

  • Chuck

    Vacation at Sandals Grande Bahamian
    

    I have just returned from the best vacation we have ever had and we owe it all the the extra efforts put forth on our behalf by our agent Nancy Finn. What a job she did for us. It all began by us being booked under some false information that was supplied to Nancy by Sandals. We booked what we thought was butler service in the Honeymoon Suite and they had changed and no longer offered butler service in these suites. So there we were we were paid in full waiting to go and then we get this news. I told Nancy we were not happy but that we would go anyhow. Most agents would have said OK and let that be the end of it. Not my Nancy. She wrote a minimum of 5 EMail messages to Stephen Ziadie The General Manager no less of Sandals Royal Bahamian. Nancy really didn't know what had happened until we returned this past Sunday. What happened was that Mr. Ziadie greeted us personally and apologized for the misunderstanding and notified us that we were going to receive and upgrade in our room assignment. We were put in a Suite and I do mean Suite Large Living Room with dining room attached nice bar and avery large bedroom with gigantic bathroom. The cost of this upgrade was over $1700 and we were not charged a penny more than we had already agreed to pay. Now hows that for an agent going to bat for her clients! We were greeted at the airport by a rollsroyce limo. Oh my what a ride , talk about feeling important. We had the limo to and from the resort. Our stay a the Royal Bahamain could not have been any better. This is a first class operation run by a first class individual named Stephen Ziade but it was all made possible by my super agent NANCY FINN. Thanks Nancy for a great vacation, I will never book with anyone else because I know that you deliver what you say you will. Can't wait for the Cancun Trip you planned for us and I can assure you we will be going back to the Royal Bahamian next year. Thanks Nancy and keep up the good work.

• Antigua

  • Jessica and JR

    Wedding at Sandals Grande Antigua
    

    Nancy, you helped me book my wedding at Sandal’s Grande Antigua Resort and Spa a few months ago. My husband and I were married on October 28, 2008. It couldn’t have happened without you. I’m sorry it has taken so long for me to email you. I meant to write sooner but unfortunately my father passed away shortly after we returned home from the honeymoon. Life has become a little overwhelming. But I have finally found a moment to share with you a very sincere Thank You from my husband and me. Like any trip, everything did not go exactly as planned. Actually, a lot didn’t go as planned. But the wedding day was absolutely beautiful. We were married in the gazebo that sits in front of the reflection pond. I know you have been to the resort and have seen just how beautiful that spot is. It was perfect. The bridal staff was excellent. They made our wedding day feel very special… even though it was only my husband and I there alone. The ceremony, the cake cutting, the first dance, and especially the photographs… everything about that day was perfect. I am so thankful to you that you suggested that resort. And I am even more thankful to you that you suggested to get married at 4:00 so that the pictures would be done at sunset I am attaching a few pictures for you to this email. I’m getting goose-bumps just thinking about that day. Really Nancy, you did a fantastic job for us. And I also wanted to thank you for the room upgrade. Our week in Antigua had a few snags in it… but walking into that room every night made all the difference. It was absolutely perfect. And the best part was that the view from our balcony looked right down on the gazebo where we were married. How perfect.

  • Laura and Adam

    Wedding at Sandals Antigua
    

    Working with Nancy Finn was a flawless experience. We worked with her for over a year to plan our wedding and honeymoon at Sandals Antigua. At every turn and every change, she was one step ahead of us. All our questions were answered, all our concerns addressed. Our trip came and went and we couldn't of asked for a better stay. Antigua isn't only a beautiful island, but it's full of friendly people. Our stay at Sandals was absolutely wonderful. From the moment we were greeted at the airport to the day we departed, Sandals exceeded our expectations.The beach was the perfect location for our wedding and the wedding staff made us feel like king and queen for the day.  Everything about our stay was fabulous! From our butler, the food, to the sheets on our bed - there isn't one complaint and we can not wait to go back! Nancy wasn't only helpful, but she was very personable - you can really tell she loves her job and all her clients. One of the many reasons we will book with her again!

  • Tara & Craig

    Honeymoon at Sandals Grande
    

    My husband and I just got back from a week at the Sandals Grande Antigua. We booked our vacation through Nancy Finn and she was just an incredible agent to work with. She was great at returning emails and phone calls in a timely manner, and she had answers to all of our questions. She knew a lot about all of the Sandals resorts, and was a great resource in planning our vacation. She was so pleasant to work with, and just made the planning process effortless! We knew we were in great hands. When we got to Sandals in Antigua we were ecstatic - Nancy had called her contacts at the resort in anticipation of our arrival there, and so they had upgraded our room several levels to a suite when we got there. We were so lucky to get to stay in the new Mediterranean Village part of the resort like we had asked Nancy about. The suite and resort as a whole were amazing, and we were treated wonderfully by all of the Sandals staff. The general manager at the resort even gave us his own personal congratulations on our wedding and treated us to a breakfast in bed one morning since we were there on our honeymoon. We had such a wonderful time, way beyond anything we could have expected for our honeymoon. We are so thankful that Nancy was able to help us plan such an amazing trip. We would highly recommend her to friends and family, and are already looking forward to planning our next vacation with her.

  • Jen & Dan

    Honeymoon at Sandals
    

    Nancy was recommended to us by the girls on the knot.com. I called her and she worked with our budget and helped us choose a Sandals Resort. She raved about the Sandals Resort in Antigua and we were sold. Nancy took care of all the details of our honeymoon which was great since it was one less thing we had to worry about while we were planning for the wedding. Throughout the entire process she was available to answer questions by phone and email.
    When we arrived at the resort we were informed that we had been upgraded to a beach front room! The resort was great and the people were extremely nice. The island was beautiful and the beaches were amazing. We had such a great time and can't wait to plan our next trip using Island Getaways. We will definitely recommend Nancy to all our friends and family!

• Mexico

  • Rebecca and Nicholas

    Wedding at El Dorado Royale
    

    When my daughter Becky and her fiancé Nick decided in October to have a destination wedding in January I was very excited but at the same time had so many questions and didn’t know how to begin planning a wedding out of the country. It was at 9:00 p.m. on a Sunday that I began investigating destination weddings and came across Island Getaways located in Brookfield. I decided to call the office and planned on leaving a voice message. Instead, the owner, Nancy Finn answered the phone and happily answered some of my questions. I knew at that moment Nancy was my main contact and now my travel agent. On Monday evening my daughter and I met with Nancy and her husband Tom and started to book flight to the Riviera Maya in Mexico. Nancy recommended The El Dorado Royale resort for our stay, wedding and the honeymoon for Becky and Nick. By the end of the evening we had the beginning stages of the wedding started. On January 3, 2009, Becky and Nick had a fairy tale wedding on the beach. There were 23 of us and everything was perfect from the weather, service, decorations and gourmet food. We had the most wonderful time and the memories will last forever. Nancy and Tom from Island Getaways not only helped us begin this process but kept in touch with us throughout the entire planning stage. I can understand why Island Getaways have won all of the top awards for their profession. I would recommend Island Getaways to anyone who wants a beautiful destination wedding.

  • Kara and Adam

    Wedding at the El Dorado Seaside Suites
    

    Nancy- I just wanted to drop you a quick line to thank you for everything you did to ensure my daughter and husband (Kara and Adam Paulson) would have the perfect Mexico wedding. Our stay in the Riviera Maya last week was beautiful, and the El dorado Seaside Suites Resort was just incredible. Our entire group was well taken care of, and the wedding ceremony was everything Kara had hoped for and more. Everyone had a wonderful time, and I will certainly go back for another stay Thank you again! -Vickie Hanson

  • Kara and Adam

    Wedding at the El Dorado Seaside Suites
    

    We absolutely want to thank you from the bottom of our hearts for helping us plan such a wonderful and unforgettable trip! The wedding was gorgeous -- everything I have dreamt of and more! I couldn't have asked for a better set of people to work with! You and your staff were more than accomodating and the flight and resort were just as great! Our 21 guests were so impressed with every detail of the trip! It's definitely something we will be talking about for years to come!

  • Kathy and Tommy

    Wedding at Excellence Playa de Mujeres
    

    Dear Nancy- We want to thank you for helping us book our wonderful honeymoon at Excellence Playa de Mujeres in Cancun, Mexico. We learned that Excellence is a chain in other areas of Mexico and Dominican Republic. We have never stayed in an Excellence resort, but we are extremely happy that we did. Prior to our departure, I had read many things on Trip Advisor about the resort. While most of the reviews were good, there were a few bad ones, mainly people complaining that it was still a very new resort (less than one year) and that they had many kinks to iron out. Well we were completely satisfied with everything and even though they were open less than one year when we arrived, everyone worked extremely hard at making sure our stay was the best. Yes, our power went out a few times in our room on the first day because we had electrical problems, and yes, our shower head fell on us while in the shower (no injuries sustained)…but as soon as we notified them of the problem, they were immediately at work trying to make sure all of the problems were fixed. All of the staff was super courteous and respectful of our living space. While they were fixing some of the problems, they were very conscientious about making sure we were comfortable with them in our room. No one really came into the room until we specifically told them it was ok to come in. We made sure to lock our things in the safe provided as we had learned that they had a few thefts months back by an employee, but we did feel pretty safe in leaving our things in our room The room was absolutely gorgeous, from the king size bed, large plasma tv screen, Jacuzzi, dual sinks, and large shower. The welcoming and the honeymoon dinner night was very nice (2 huge swans on the bed, rose petals everywhere, and a bottle of champagne). The rooftop terrace was absolutely beautiful. We were very fortunate that we got one on the end of the building (room 7401-4th floor), so it was completely private and none of the adjoining rooms could see our roof because our roof was on the 5th floor. Other rooftops where the room and rooftop were both on the 4th floor, were more exposed to neighboring rooms so privacy would have been an issue, but we were very happy with what we got. We hardly wanted to leave the room because we had 24 hour room service and we could request whatever we wanted, so we had food, drinks, and a private pool, what more could we ask for! We only really did 2 excursions while we were there because the rest was total relaxation. We did a snorkeling tour that was half a day and that was really fun. We also traveled to the island, Isla de Mujeres, rented a golf cart and went around the island. We stopped at the Garrafon Park and went snorkeling there. Very fun, until of course we saw 2 6-foot barracudas swimming around us, which freaked us out a little bit! What more can I say about our trip? I don’t know because everything was absolutely great. The food was delicious and we were very happy that everything was a la carte, rather than buffet style. Quality of food tends to be compromised when it is all buffet, but here the food was always fresh and prepared the way you want it. The three best restaurants, were the Lobster House, the Grill (steakhouse), and Spice (Asian restaurant). It was wonderful to have unlimited lobster and shrimps. Looking back, our honeymoon was expensive and initially cost more than we wanted to spend. However, we kept saying, “It’s our honeymoon…once in a lifetime…let’s live it up.” Well we are very happy we did because it was one of our best experiences. Thank you again. -Kathy and Tommy

  • Sara and Scott

    Wedding at El Dorado Royale
    

    My husband and I got married at El Dorado Royale on February 2008. With 30 of our closest friends and family in attendance we exchanged vows in a small white chapel facing the beautiful Caribbean Sea. It was amazing day that we and our guest will next forget. Before meeting with Nancy I had done my own research on possible locations for our wedding. But with so many options to choose from it was wonderful having someone as knowledgeable as Nancy working on our side. We told her exactly what we had in mind and she highly recommend El Dorado Royale. Four months before our wedding my husband and I planned a trip to the resort to check everything out. We were not disappointed. The resort, food, staff and everything were amazing! We couldn't wait to bring all our friends and family there because we knew they would love the resort as well. Nancy took care of everything for us and our guest. She even hooked us up with our own individual Casita during our wedding stay plus she called us shortly after we arrived to see how everything was going. It put us at ease knowing she was only a phone call away. We had a wonderful time and can't wait to go back.... thanks Nancy for everything.

  • Veronica

    Wedding at Excellence Punta Cana
    

    We love Nancy! We just had a beautiful wedding in Excellence Punta Cana. Nancy was way more than I could've asked for. She was very helpful, always available, sweet, funny, and she made sure that we only had the best during our wedding/ honeymoon trip. She even got my friends a room upgrade! I will definitely continue to use Island Getaways for my future trips to the caribbean. We now have a travel agent for life. Gracias, Gracias, Gracias, it was a pleasure having you be part of the most important time of our lives.

  • Jessica and Nick

    Honeymoon at Excellence Playa Mujeres
    

    I just wanted to thank you for helping us plan an amazing honeymoon!  I'm so glad you convinced us to go to Excellence Playa Mujeres - everything was absolutely amazing and we couldn't have asked for it to go any better!  The grounds, the food, the drinks, the service - everything was great!  We were able to try every single restaurant and we had the best servers!!  Our rooftop suite was amazing and our trip could not have been more romantic with all of the little extra touches - champagne in the room, rose petals on our dinner tables and bed, bubble bath, everything!  Carlos did leave a voice message one day but did not leave a call back number, so we never met up with him, but I did meet up with a couple of girls and I think they all loved it too!  It was funny because we actually saw your Sandals Hummer parked at the Holiday Inn when we got back!! We were trying to think of something that went wrong or something that could have gone better, and seriously we couldn't think of anything - and Nick is picky because he works at a hotel!  I have already given your name to all my engaged friends and am refering EPM too! Nick and I are already thinking of a first anniversary trip and just know that you have a client for life - you really know your stuff (Nick kept saying that the whole trip!!) and we will call you anytime we can get away (hopefully sooner than later!)  I already have my eye out on that new Excellence in Jamaica whenever that is finished!

  • Stephanie & Matt

    Anniversary at El Dorado Royale
    

    My husband Matt and I just returned from our 3rd trip we have planned through Nancy. Working with Nancy has been such a dream. She always makes sure to listen to what we are looking for in our vacations and then makes her recommendations. Every vacation we have taken through her has been more unbelievable then the next. Nancy makes you feel like family and truly makes you feel that she has your best interest at heart. Working with her has made our vacations so much more relaxing. This past trip was to El Dorado Resort & Spa in Riviera Maya for our 5-yearanniversary. It was absolutely incredible. It was more amazing then we had expected. We loved our individual Casita, the property was beautiful and the staff that works there is extremely friendly and goes above and beyond to cater to you. Matt and I are anxious to start planning our next trip. Thanks for all the help and fond memories, Stephanie Barkin (Colrain).

  • Sara & Jon

    Wedding at El Dorado Royale
    

    Many brides I know say they are relieved when the wedding is over. They have been dealing with the stress of planning for months. I have to say, I feel the total opposite... I would do it all over again in a heartbeat! Working with Nancy and Tom at Island Getaways made this possible. They are so knowlegdeable about the Caribbean and its resorts and helped us pick the perfect one for our group. They were there through the whole process from helping organize our guests to calming my nerves about having a wedding during hurricane season! We had such an amazing time... it was fun, it was relaxing, it was romantic... it was everything I hoped it would be! Thanks to Nancy and Tom for helping us create beautiful memories that we will cherish forever.

  • Janine & Matt

    Vacation at The Royal
    

    My husband & I just returned from a wonderful stay at "The Royal" in Cancun, Mexico. This hotel completely exceeded all of our expectations! We now know why they call it "The Royal," because you are literally treated like royalty there. The rooms, the service, the hotel itself, the beach, etc. are all just incredible......we have not even one complaint!! This was our second time using Island Getaways (the first time we stayed in Jamaica at Sandals Royal Caribbean for our honeymoon), and once again, we were beyond pleased! Now that I've worked with Nancy and Tom, I would never even consider not booking a trip without them! They go over and beyond to answer any questions you may have, and every detail of your trip is taken care of. We will keep referring our friends to Island Getaways. And we can't wait to work with Tom & Nancy again when we book our next vacation!!

  • Denille & Terry

    Honeymoon at El Dorado Royale
    

    Choosing Island Getaways as our travel agent for our honeymoon was by far our best choice in 18 months of wedding planning. Both Nancy and Tom are absolutely wonderful to work with and go above and beyond their call of duty to help their clients. I worked with Nancy to choose El Dorado Royale in the Riviera Maya for our July 2007 honeymoon. She really took the time to talk with me, answer questions, and to provide me with all of the information needed so that my husband and I could make our decision. After viewing many pictures and talking with Nancy we choose to book an individual Casita. Nancy assured me that I did not make the wrong decision and she was absolutely right! What a beautiful room and truly breathtaking resort. Getting there on the other hand was a different story. We were to leave Monday morning at 7AM, but after a 45 minute delay we found that our flight was canceled! After trying to work with the airline representative we found out that we had missed our connecting flights and could not get to Cancun that day. Faced with losing an entire day of our honeymoon, we immediately called Island Getaways and spoke with Tom who assured us that he would do whatever it took to help us. Tom even spoke with the airline representative to ensure that he was pursuing all of the available options to get us there that day. After it was determined impossible, except to arrive at almost midnight that night, Tom advised us to book flights for the next day and that he and Nancy would do whatever they could to get our stay extended with the resort. Tom and Nancy both were in contact with us that entire day working on getting us an extra night to make up for the one we missed and also providing us with the reassurance we desperately needed when it seemed as though we would never get there! Through their influence and reputation with the resort, they managed to get out honeymoon extended by an additional day at no charge to us! They even followed up with the resort to make sure that we arrived as planned. We have no idea, nor would we like to imagine what we would have done without them! I highly recommend anyone to save themselves the hassle and travel exclusively through Island Getaways, they are a true pleasure to work with and we know that we have found our lifetime travel agents. Thank you so much Nancy and Tom for going the extra mile to help us have the honeymoon of our dreams. We can wait to go back!