Client Comments
You can rest easy knowing that you are recommending a hassle-free and highly customer-service oriented service to fill your goodie bags and do your corporate logo promotional gifts.
See what our past customers have to say:
“Hi there. Thank you! It was a pleasure working with you as well. They all loved the gifts and I really do appreciate you getting it all taken care of and within my budget! I sent back the survey today. I will certainly call on you again when we need gifts in the future.” (Caribe Hilton, Puerto Rico: 4 nights of gifts for 13 couples: April 2013)
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The gifts were a tremendous success! While my guests liked all three items, they especially liked the Elizabeth Art Tiles. I will be ordering a few more for myself through your website. Thanks again for your contribution to the success of my event! (Intercontinental, Isla Verde, Puerto Rico: 3 nights of gifts for 18 couples: April 2013)
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“Hi Meghann! Wanted to take a minute to tell you how pleased I am with our gift give-aways. Please tell Tim I said so too!! I appreciate the extra special wrapping touches and tlc you put into everything. It was awesome to know that we didn’t have to do much except add a note card and ship them off to the rooms. Hope to get back to a destination soon where we can once again use your services. All the best and thank you again! Roxy (St. Regis Resort Bahia Beach, Rio Grande, Puerto Rico; 30 couples; February 2013)
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“Meghann in Puerto Rico is FABULOUS! Incredibly responsive, creative, and a true pleasure to work with!” (Gran Melia Resort, Rio Grande, Puerto Rico; 130 Couples; January 2013)
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Every thing was PERFECT! Thank you again for all your help. (Rio Mar Resort; 31 couples; February 2013 – Gift Baskets)
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Fabulous! It was a smash hit. They LOVED the centerpieces. We had pleneros, salsa dancers, and a band, and they used them throughout! Even the hats they put on 
(Rico Sun Tours Puerto Rico – April 2012 – Centerpieces)
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That sounds fantastic! Thank you so much for all of your assistance with this, Meghann. I started planning this meeting about 6 weeks later than I have in the past, and you really have made this part of the meeting go very smoothly! Thank you again, Ann (ABC Supply Co. – March 2012)
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Everything was great, no issues! (TCF Equipment Finanace – February 2012)
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All went great! (Evolutionary Events – February 2012)
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It was with great pleasure working with Meghann. She had a short time to get the gifts together, to the hotel in a timely manner and she did it. Thanks for a great job. (ASME – February 2012)
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Hello Meghann – Just wanted to thank you and Tim for your efforts during past week’s event. The result was very good and VIP’s were very pleased. Thanks again and look forward to doing business with you. (San Juan Resort – Next Level Planning – January 2012)
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Hola Meghann: Once again, thank you so much (I cannot say it enough). You’re GREAT! ! Thank you, Tim and everyone at Caribbean Trading. I truly appreciate your sense of urgency and precise quotes when replying to my service leads. I know the girls feel the same way. (Puerto Rico Convention Bureau- January 2012)
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Thank you Meghann, the gifts were indeed a success as everyone enjoyed receiving typical puertorrican goodies. You did great work in very little time which was quite impressive, so I was very pleased with the experience. I wish you continued success with your business in 2012 and beyond. Best regards, Ernesto A. Smith (Local Company- December 2012)
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The pava hat gift baskets turned out very nice! Everything went as planned. I appreciate your help! (Lisa, Vice President, Palm Beach Tan, Inc. – November 2011)
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Hi Meghann! We got the gift bags today and LOVE them! The burlap looks great! Thanks so much! (Alta Aspen Grove – Greystar – November 2011)
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Dear Meghann- So sorry it has taken me this long to respond…have been crazed since returning from PR. We too wanted to thank you for making the process so easy and enjoyable. We did indeed have a great experience working with you. I have forwarded your website to two clients heading to Dominican Republic in 2012 and will let you know if there is some interest there with what you have to offer. In the interim, we wish you well and we will be in touch in the not so distant future. (Michael – HMI Awards – June 2011)
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BTW, everyone LOVED the straw hats and goodies and the sun products. You did an excellent job!!! Thanks very much. (Diane – Epson – May 2011)
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No, THANK YOU! So easy, so fast…and I know our VIPs will love the baskets! Thank you Meghan! (Samantha, LifeLink Foundation, March 2011)
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I’d like to thank you for everything you did to make possible for me to have the coquis (I saw the small one in the package, too! thanks for that). It wouldn’t be fair if I didn’t kept you up with how it turned out, so I’m attaching pictures with the email. Everyone LOVED it! The instructor exhibited it in the school hall with his favorite student work for the whole school to see. Now everyone in school knows what a coquí is and what “coquí” means! Success! Again, I appreciate everything you did. You’re the best! (Miguel Quiñones – Student Project – March 2011)
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Thank you so much for doing that, Meghann. That’s way beyond anything I would have expected. I appreciate that level of recognizing a customer need. (Candy – VEGA America – March 2011)
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The gifts were perfect! Thank you for all your help. I would recommend you without hesitation. (Jana Peretti – March 2011)
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Everything was exactly as I hoped and we would be happy to recommend you. At the moment nothing planned in the Caribbean but then again clients aren’t planning very much in advance these days so one never knows. I will definitely contact you when the next opportunity arises. (Evelyn – Coordination Plus – February 2011)
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Hi Meghann- Apologies for the delay in replying. Things were a little hectic during the conference and I needed a couple of days to recover ! We had a great conference and your gift baskets, key chains and truffles were very well received. Thank you so much for working with me as you did and for adding the extra ‘Sodexo’ items into the gift baskets. I will definitely refer you to others and bear you in mind for any future events that I may be involved in. Thank you so much in contributing to our success. Maggie – Sodexo – February 2011
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Hey ~ thanks for everything! I do have someone I’m forwarding your information to. He just wants to place a small order of the suncare kits for a group he has going on a cruise. Thanks! you did a great job! I will definitely hang onto your information. (Natalie- Carlson Marketing – January 2011)
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Thanks Meghann. The rum cakes were fabulous and I hope I get to work with you again. They were all the original flavor too which was a wonderful surprise. (Daphne – Inventives Plus- January 2011)
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Tim – We received this package today, and imagine our surprise when we found TWO mugs in the box!! The really fun part of this is that I gave the nickname of COQUI to my daughter (now 19), when she was just a baby. This happened after I had a business trip to Puerto Rico, and heard… yes, a Coqui, outside my hotel window. Sounded just like her, and the name has stuck. Now, she is loving BOTH of the mugs you sent. Thank you immensely! (John Moffatt and daughter, Kirsten – Independents – January 2011)
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Meghann – Thank you for the gift basket products. They were lovely and the recipients really enjoyed them. (Terri – Don Andersen Inc. November 2010)
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Check out the flowers, just perfect! thanks again Meghan. (Angie Bergeron Wedding – Rio Mar – July 2010)
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Meghann – Thank you so much for creating the beautiful welcome bags for our group. Everyone enjoyed them. We put a check in the mail for the remainder yesterday. Please let me know when you receive it. Additionally, I have shared your contact information with the hotel, so that they are able to refer future brides to you. Please let me know if you need for us to provide additional testimonials, we would be happy to. (Akta Patel Wedding – W Vieques – June 2010)
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If I ever hold another conference in Puerto Rico and need gifts, I know who to call. You made it so easy for me. (Kim – Trane – El Conquistador Resort – June 2010)
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Your wonderful…..thanks again for all your help! I appreciate how easy you make it. Have a great weekend! (Kathleen – Western & Southern Financial Group – April 2010)
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Thanks for confirming, Meghann, and for everything you did to help us. I appreciate it. (Judy – Carlson Wagonlit – April 2010)
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Hello everyone! I just wanted to pass this on to you all since I received so much help from you in the months and days leading up to our wedding! Our wedding ceremony was featured in the local magazine in the Palmas del Mar community. The editor of the magazine was on the beach during the ceremony and asked to use some photos she had taken for an upcoming issue. My mother provided her with the names and details mentioned in the article. Scroll down to page 6 to see the article. http://www.llpalmas.com/revistas/revista13.pdf Thanks again for making my destination wedding so perfect! (Evans Wedding – Palmas del Mar – February 2010)
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I am just returning to the office this week and getting caught up on emails. Thank you again for everything you did; everyone loved the amenities. I will definitely keep you in mind for other events we have. (Leslie- Aegon USA – January 2010)
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Meghann – I was soo impressed with your options. I LOVE IT!!!!! Very Very Creative!!! (Puerto Rico Convention Bureau – January 2010)
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Yes – if the opportunity arises, I am very happy to refer you and your company - the gifts were nice and were there waiting for me - I really appreciated that! (Andrea – Industrial Auctioneers Association – December 2009)
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Meghann- I want you know the gift bags we purchased from you were awesome. They looked great and were are big hit. We handed them out on Friday and we saw everyone carrying them around the rest of the weekend. They came in real handy at the beach and on our activities. Thanks again. (Wendy – VPL – May 2009)
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Just want to say thanks so much! It was great working with you and hope to partner again in the future. The gifts looked awesome! Cox Enterprises – May 2009)
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Thanks Meghann. You did an excellent job – we appreciate everything! I will definitely contact you if we need anything in the future. (Colleen – Assurance Agency – March 2009)
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Hi Meghann – Thank you for the note. I heard that everyone liked their albums and the gift baskets. I will be sure to refer you to anyone that might be looking for a vendor in the area. I was confident you would deliver for us and you did! (Kristen – AAA Life – February 2009)
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Hi, Meghann – The just concluded program went well and the customer loved the bags. Thank you for all your help on this program! (Erik – BI – March 2009)
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It really was a pleasure working with you. I will absolutely recommend you to my colleagues. We do seem to end up in the Caribbean from time to time. (Michelle – Spellman Travel Partners – February 2009)
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“I will always have you and Tim on my radar when it comes to needing items from the Caribbean or other places around the world.” (Intel)
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“Thanks so very much for all your hard work. Everyone was completely blown away by the gift items you provided and how beautifully they were wrapped. I want to thank you for your patience with all our last minute changes and requests. You and your team are awesome. Thanks again for making my job easy. I have another group looking to come to Puerto Rico in the Fall. I will be sure to refer you. Till then!” (Toyota, June 2008, 4 nights of gifts, 38 couples)
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“Thank you – it was such a huge success! Everyone loved the amenities!” (JP Morgan Chase, 2008, 625 couples)
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“Great job so far. My clients loved the dominoes. The other gift will be in their rooms tonight. Thanks for everything!” (AMComp, 2007)
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“I was sorry I didn’t get to meet you but I did meet one of your team at cocorio and I raved about you! It’s been a pleasure working with you. You were so helpful to me in so many ways and I thank you for that. The gifts were all a hit….especially the beach bags…how I agonized over that one!!! I will fill out your survey when I get back with pleasure. Thanks again Meghann…you were a. Lifesaver!” (Shopper’s Drug Mart, 2008, 2200 pax, Puerto Rico Convention Center, 6 area hotels)
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“You were the pleasure, believe me. I can’t tell you how big of a help you were during that so chaotic time, you were like a happy place during a storm, and I did not overstate that. Thank you so very much. The gifts were a huge, and I do mean huge hit. Everyone loved them and they were just perfect. You did everything exactly right, everything you said you would, that is so rare these days, no mess ups. I did fill out the form and I hope it goes through, if not please let me know and I will mail it. Thank you, thank you, you made doing business FUN!” (Wilbur Wedding, 2007)
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“Good Afternoon – I have a group that will be in Puerto Rico this week. We are using your company for our ladies gifts, cards, etc. I have been dealing with your employee Meghann Hawes and she has been terrific! She is pleasant, professional and has wonderful follow-up skills. I have enjoyed working with her immensely and only wish I had the pleasure of dealing with more people like her on a daily basis. She is a true asset to your company! Thanks again Meghann you’re a doll!” (IBSA, Rio Mar, June 2007)
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“Hi Tim – thanks for everything. You and your team did a fabulous job and I really appreciated your support. Everyone loved the sarongs and beach shorts as well as the gifts you provided. Thanks again and I’ll be sure to pass on your contact information to my colleagues…” (Clarica, 2007)
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“The dominoes were a hit. They loved them!! Thanks for all your help with this. When I am back in Puerto Rico, I’ll be sure to call you for gifts. (Prudential Financial, 2007)
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“It’s always a pleasure to inform our guest the top quality and service your company provides. Keep up the good work.” (Conference Services, Rio Mar Resort, 2007)
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“Hi Meghann, Just a quick note to thank you for the beautiful baskets, Coqui Pins and Crystal Starfish. Everybody loved the give-aways. The presentation was a big hit as well!! Thanks again and I look forward to working with you in the future!!” (Abraxis Pharmaceuticals, Rio Mar, 2007)
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“Thank you Meghann for coming to see my client Mary on such short notice! I know Caribbean Trading will do a great job as always…that’s the reason why I highly recommend your company. Send my regards to Tim and tell him he has a great team and products as well. Keep up the good work!!” (Conference Services, Rio Mar Resort, 2007)
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“Hey there. Just wanted to tell you how happy we were with the baskets. Our guests absolutely loved them. Thank you so much for doing such a great job. (Mendez Wedding, 2007)
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“Thank you for getting the gifts together and here so quickly. Everyone in our Bradco office was thrilled with the gifts.” (Brady Company, 2006)
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“On behalf of the Puerto Rico Convention Bureau, US Airways & Hyatt Resorts Caribbean I would like to THANK YOU from the bottom of my heart for your extreme gratitude! This basket is great and I’m sure we are going to make a lot of people really happy!!! I can’t wait to meet you!” (2002)
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“Dear Tim: Just a short note to let you know how much I enjoyed working with you on my two programs at the Wyndham El San Juan. Your ideas were creative, your prices competitive and your enthusiasm unmatched! I really appreciated the extras you provided: collating all of the beach bags with all of the items inside and purchasing the flipcharts for me. Those were above and beyond the call of duty, and they were most appreciated. I am bringing yet another group to Puerto Rico next year and you can be sure we will be working together again! THANKS!” (El San Juan, 2001)
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Tim Collins from the Caribbean Trading Company has provided for our special meeting Planners at the el Conquistador Resort numerous Amenity / Gift packages. The variety of gift packages, quality of his work, commitment to excellence, and dedication to customer service are reasons that we utilize and recommend Mr. Collins to our all of our customers. (Director of Group Services at Wyndham EL Conquistador Resort, 2001)
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“Dear Tim: Thanks so much for the professional and expedient service you and your company provided me at the 2002 Ohio Contractors Association Convention recently held in Puerto Rico. Given the short timeline I gave you and not knowing exactly what I wanted, your response, suggestions and final Puerto Rican gift package you provided was absolutely perfect for the occasion. Tim, I also appreciated the fact that we were able to provide a local theme package to our clients and within budget. Not only did I receive numerous thank you notes and compliments after they returned from Puerto Rico, but actually received a fax from one of our clients while they were still at the convention, expressing their appreciation and pleasure about the contents. Due to your ability to provide the package and coordinate the delivery to the hotel, this was truly a “one-stop shopping experience” for me and certainly minimized my time and effort in providing a gift to our clients so far away. Again thanks so much for your guidance, timeliness and overall responsiveness to us. If I ever need to provide this type of service to my clients Puerto Rico Again, I will be sure to Contact you” (Caribe Hilton, 2002)
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“To Whom It May Concern: The Westin Rio Mar Beach Resort has been conducting business with Tim Colllins and Caribbean Trading Company for quite some time. Tim Collins has supplied numerous gift and amenity items for our clients and has consistently taken excellent care of our groups. He is creative and is continuously coming up with new ideas to present to our demanding clientele. His prices are reasonable and he is willing to work with the clients to accommodate their budget restrictions. Tim is also very responsible in responding to our clients in a quick and professional manner. We would not hesitate to recommend Tim Collins and Caribbean Trading Company”. (Westin Rio Mar Beach, 2001)
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“Dear Tim, Thank you for helping us pull off yet another successful program for this very important client. As always, the gifts that you supplied were a big hit with everyone. It is so nice to be able to work with your company and know that each time we need gifts for our clients, we can always depend on unique and creative ideas, along with great service and pricing. It also eliminates that extra step of having to ship from the states and worrying about things getting lost or damaged. Your excellent follow through an flexibility on short turn around times is also greatly appreciated. I just wanted to say thank you for all you do for us, and I look forward to working with you again in 2002!” (2001, Carlson Marketing Group)
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“Dear Tim, I want to take a minute to thank you on behalf of ADP FY ’02 Pacesetters for the terrific job you and your company did to make our stay at the El Conquistador most memorable. From our initial contact you made me feel that our program was special and unique and that you would do everything possible to accommodate my needs…even when I didn’t quite know what my needs would ultimately be! With just a few key questions from you about what I wanted to achieve and what my budget guidelines were, you managed to offer a multitude of options. The pictures and descriptions that you provided on-line were a wonderful way forme to “shop”. Thank you also for music CD samples you graciously provided. Listening to them first-hand made my decision clear. Once we arrived and the “goods” were delivered, the service didn’t stop here. Thank you for your phone call and follow up on our last minute addition. You are truly a service oriented businessman and I appreciate your professional and upbeat attention to my ADP incentive program. I would highly recommend your company and services to any program coming to Puerto Rico. Thanks again Tim!” (El Conquistador Resort, 2002)
