Island Travel with Sue

My Fabulous trip to Rome

2009-12-21T17:36:00.000-08:00

In April, I went with Lori Evans and my best friend from college, on a Perillo Tour to Rome. It was fabulous!

We stayed at a charming boutique hotel, the Rose Garden, right by the Via Veneto. The stately pines of Villa Borghese, the Spanish Steps, the elegant shops on Via Condotti, the fashionable bars on Via Veneto, the Trevi Fountain and Tritone Fountain, baroque churches and the masterpieces of the Borghese Gallery are all in walking distance.

During the day, we had a marvelous tour guide who led us through the Colosseum and Vatican, past all of the crowds waiting to enter. Seeing these major tourist destinations with a tour guide is a must, not only because we learned so much. But otherwise, you've got quite a wait--the groups go in seperately. And our guide was hilarious, so he made it lots of fun!

At night, we got together with our group for some wonderful italian meals and lots of flowing red wine!
On our own, we visited the Pantheon, had a delightful lunch in the Piazza Navonna, threw a coin in the Trevi Fountain, and walked the Spanish Steps. And of course, made time to shop for leather gloves!

One of the more macabre experiences I've had: we went to the Capuchin Crypt beneath the Capuchin Church of the Immaculate Conception (1645), located on Via Veneto.. The bones in the six-room crypt represent over 4,000 individual monks. It is said monks fled the French Revolution (1793-94) and took refuge at the Church in Roma. The bones are arranged in decorative patterns: cross, floral, arch, triangle and circle, as well as forming objects. Truly bizarre, but definitely memorable.

Call me for more details and I'd love to help you with your great trip!
Sue Michailidis
213-784-6158

Weddings are Now Legal in French Polynesia!

2009-12-08T17:50:00.000-08:00

Tahiti Weddings

Elaborate as a royal event, or as simple as an "I do" on a sugar-white beach...a Tahitian wedding ceremony is for many a dream come true. There's no more enchanting way to exchange vows, celebrate an anniversary, or promise yourself to your loved one, than one of these traditional Polynesian celebrations.

Resorts are now creating fabulous wedding packages offering flowers, photographers, cakes, group rates for guests and more!

If you are interested in getting married in Tahiti, I can help you plan your special wedding day!

Call 1-213-784-6158 or 866-369-7186 ext.119 to book your Tahiti Wedding!

Just back from Bora Bora.

2009-10-06T13:20:00.000-07:00

Aloha Ia orana & Bula from Sue!

I wanted to check in with you and hope that you had a wonderful summer.

It has been heartwarming how many of you have contacted me this past year to assist in planning another vacation, or just to say hello. I look forward to helping you with your next great vacation or adventure to the South Pacific & beyond!

I love assisting you with your travel plans and look forward to helping you with your next great vacation or adventure to the South Pacific!

If you are considering planning your vacation soon, please give me a call at 213-784-6158 or click here to call me on our dime I'm ext.119.

I had the honor of going to Bora Bora last week on a trip through the Four Seasons Bora Bora. What an amazing property! The view from my overwater bungalow of Mt. Otemanu was unforgettable. The service was like nothing I've experienced in Tahiti. It is, by far, my favorite resort in all of Tahiti, and, it's a great value right now, with 5th night free and daily buffet breakfast. Click here for a few pictures.

Tahiti, in general, has never been more affordable.
Here's a quick rundown of specials in Bora Bora right now:
Four Seasons & Bora Bora Lagoon is offering 5th night free & daily breakfast.
Intercontinental Thalasso and Bora Bora Pearl Resort are offering 4th night free & daily breakfast.
Bora Bora Nui is offering stay 5 nights/pay for 3 and Air Tahiti Nui is running a "kids fly free" promotion, so for all of you families out there - now is the time to look at Tahiti.

Fiji resorts as well are offering great deals.
Here are the latest upcoming specials at some of my favorite Resorts in Fiji....
Yasawa Island Resort has a Stay9/Pay6 Special from 1Feb2010-31Mar2010
Vatulele Island Resort has a Stay7/Pay5 in their Deluxe Beach Bure (without pool) from 5Jan2010-31Mar2010
Taveuni Island Resort has a Stay7/Pay5 Special in their lovely Oceanfront Villa (this includes beverages, own chef, on-call staff, private plunge pool, and private Beach).
Taveuni Palms Resort is offering stay 10 nights and receive unlimited Spa Treatments free of charge from your on staff personal masseuse.
Jean Michel Cousteau Resort - Stay7/Pay5 in their Villa (awarded best in South Pacific) Special is good between 11Jan 2010 and 26 March 2010
Namale Resort and Spa is offering either a Stay7/Pay5 or a Stay10/Pay7 till 31Mar2010
These Villas are also Outstanding with huge private pools.

So, if you're looking to travel to Tahiti or Fiji - and Hawaii too! - it couldn't be a better time to take advantage of all of the specials out there.
Please give me a ring or send an email if you're considering the trip of a lifetime or a quick getaway.

Click here to sign up for our "Win a Free Trip" Sweepstakes and I look forward to helping you with next vacation.
I wish you all the best and happy travels~
Sue