Customer Reviews

"Very good, we had fun. it was worth every cent!!! thank you"

Rebeccah M., December 2009 · Diamonds Mapenzi Beach Club

Our service: ★★★★☆ (4 out of 5) · Hotel: ★★★★☆ (4 out of 5)

"Dear Heidi, We had a brilliant time at Shandrani - the people, the place, the food, the logistics, the everything was truly magical ! The only disappointment we had was on arrival back in SA, when we learnt that someone had pilfered through our luggage and had stolen some of our perfumes and colognes. This is so, so disappointing and I hope and trust that something is done about it. With the 2010 World Cup around the corner, it's going to be shameful for our vistors to experience theft from their luggage. Maybe as a tour operator, you could encourage your travel partners to supply travellers with plastic security ties or something. Kind regards, Bashir K."

Bashir K., December 2009 · Shandrani Beachcomber Resort & Spa

Our service: ★★★★★ (5 out of 5) · Hotel: ★★★★★ (5 out of 5)

"It took me quite a while to write a comment with regards to our September 2009 holiday trip to Mauritius with Exotic Vacations as my travel agent. The reason is not that I have nothing to say, but I have so many aspects that I want to discuss & compliment Exotic Vacations on. Seeing that I don’t even know where to start & that it will take me a whole day to write a review full of compliments (& you the whole week to read it), I’ll try to keep it short & simple: ABSOLUTELY 200% SATISFIED CUSTOMER WHO WILL ALWAYS COME BACK TO THIS COMPANY, BECAUSE EXOTIC VACATIONS NOT ONLY GAVE PERSONAL ATTENTION TO MY SPECIFIC NEEDS, BUT WENT BEYOND WHAT WAS EXPECTED OF A GOOD TRAVEL AGENT & ASSISTED ME IN EVERY WAY IN ORDER TO ENSURE THAT OUR HOLIDAY WAS ONE OF THE BEST EXPERIENCES WE’VE EVER HAD. I came to Exotic Vacations, not having a clue where to start the search for an ideal holiday for me and my husband to Mauritius with regards to budget, style, preferences etc. Heidi & Esme advised me with skill, knowledge & passion, wanting the best possible resort that will fit my individual needs & requirements. Esme’s follow up before our trip & the day after our trip showed me that this company stands for professionalism & dedication towards their clients. Her referral that Club Med La Plantation was the ideal romantic getaway for our first anniversary was spot on & we couldn’t have asked for a better resort in Mauritius. We are so impressed with Club Med that we want to plan our next trip to another Club Med resort. Thus, if it wasn’t for Esme & the Exotic Vacations team’s knowledge & help, we would’ve never experienced a holiday that gave us such beautiful and lasting memories. Thank you so much for all the effort & it was an honour for me to work with Exotic Vacations. And Esme, start planning my next trip, because I became a big fan of you and your hard work & appreciate all your efforts, advice & holiday tips. Well done & once again thank you so much!!!!! Or as the Flooze wil say : Thanx moewies baie my tjommas & onthou, ek watch jou! Sorina Erasmus (Flooze, 7de Laan – actress & singer)"

Sorina R., December 2009 · Club Med La Plantation d'Albion

Our service: ★★★★★ (5 out of 5) · Hotel: ★★★★★ (5 out of 5)

"Very happy with the service of Exotic Vacations."

Carel G., November 2009 · Heritage Awali Golf & Spa Resort

Our service: ★★★★★ (5 out of 5) · Hotel: ★★★☆☆ (3 out of 5)

"we had a good holiday. and filled already out our experience with the belle mare plage hotel. everything was well organized, until the last evening when we wanted to know the departure time of our taxi. the lady from thompson was sure we were only leaving on the 10th of november. but finally booked a taxi and everything was ok. sorry no photos. the holidays were phantastique. pse let us know when you have specials in mauritius for golf in 5 star hotels, like telfair, anahita, or whatsoever thank you hans and silvia egli port alfred"

Silvia E., November 2009 · Constance Belle Mare Plage

Our service: ★★★★★ (5 out of 5) · Hotel: ★★★★★ (5 out of 5)

"Hello Heidie Thanks for all your arrangements to make our holiday special. You are a star. Unfortunatley when we arrived we could not find the person that was fetching us at the airport. After asking around one of the other people helped us. The resort and the staff was exelent Our stay was fantastic although we only had one day of sunshine their was a siclone in the time of our stay but we did not let it put us off. Thanks again Hettie"

Hettie S., November 2009 · Tamassa

Our service: ★★★★☆ (4 out of 5) · Hotel: ★★★★★ (5 out of 5)

"sele who owns and manages langi langi was fabulous! it was great to be in a small owner run place. the views were great and the garden lus and green. however the flies were a big problem and made breakfasts and lunches very unpleasant. while the restaurant at langi langi has a wide and delicilous menu, the breakfasts were...unappetizing. drinks and cereals on a tiny cluttered table swarming in flies and a not too clean tablecloth. fortunately the rooms were clean but small. the other nice thing was that langi langi is at the middle of a strip of other eating and accommodation places, so we got to eat at really nice hotels without too many flies! i'd recommend langi langi as an upmarket backpacker's or for those on a budget and not too fussy. i"

Farzana & Russell B., October 2009 · Langi Langi Beach Bungalows

Our service: ★★★★★ (5 out of 5) · Hotel: ★★★★★ (5 out of 5)

"We had a great time. The resort is perfect for a relaxing break & a great lo9cation as well. The boathouse staff were not exactly good since they made ones request to partake in any activity seem an inconvenience to them (all except the one who got the crowd going each day)but the rest of the staff were wonderful. They're friendly & helpful and make your stay a joy."

Anthoula W., October 2009 · Pearle Beach Resort

Our service: ★★★★★ (5 out of 5) · Hotel: ★★★★☆ (4 out of 5)

"A very nice clean and tidy resort for the budget minded traveller."

Michael N., October 2009 · Pearle Beach Resort

Our service: ★★★★★ (5 out of 5) · Hotel: ★★★★☆ (4 out of 5)

"Hi Heidi, Well we have now been back for a week and have hit the road running. We had the MOST AMAZING holiday and I can thoroughly recommend Club Med to all families with small children. The staff were absolutely amazing especially with my little ones (1 and 3 year old). The staff were friendly and super efficient and the resort was very quiet (only half full) so we got such wonderful treatment. One slight snag was that they were not allowing outside babysitters into the hotel so you had to either put your kids in PJ club or have them with you. We did two nights of PJ club and the rest of the time had them with us in the evenings. Because the resort caters for all ages, it really was not problem at all. Our rooms were fabulous and the fact that there was no bath was not a problem at all as the kids had such fun showering – the showers are huge so they could both easily shower together and still be space for Mom or dad to wash them down. The rooms are very big (Savannah block) and we were right on the beach. The sand was ideal for sand castles and playing in the sand and we had a leisurely breakfast and lunch while the kids played right in front of us on the beach. The greatest hit for the kids (and us) was the children’s pools. There are 2 of them and most of the time we were the only ones there with the life guard. The pools have their own life guards, so you can actually lie in the sun and read a book while your kids are being watched. The life guards were so great and one actually got into the water with my 1 year old (my kids were the only ones in the pool) and taught him to kick. The food was out of this world and catered for everyone from my kids that light burgers, chips and pizza to my husband who likes exotic new foods and myself that likes to stick to nicely done fish, chicken and veg. Nothing was too much to ask for and the chefs and the waiters even learnt our kids names off by heart. I can HIGHLY recommend this resort to anyone with small kids. Please feel free to get future clients to contact me as I can not only recommend the Club Med holiday but also your service. You and your team were amazing and when I hear of other people’s booking problems etc with travel agents, I will not hesitate to use you again for all our holidays. That said – please could you start looking out for the best deal for Club Med for next year as we will definitely be returning (same time of year – out of season). This will be our 3rd visit in a row and are already saving up for it!! Thanks again Heidi for all your effort and for those in your team that looked for all time effort and most importantly the promptness and efficiency that our requirements were met. Your friendly voices on the other end of the line was so appreciated. Will be in touch. Regards Alex PS Will send some photos soon."

Alex P., October 2009 · Club Med La Pointe aux Canonniers

Our service: ★★★★★ (5 out of 5) · Hotel: ★★★★★ (5 out of 5)

"Ons vakansie na Mauritius was wonderlik - deels weens die goeie informasie voor die tyd gegee deur Heidi. Le Victoria is tops. Ons het tuis gevoel van dag 1 af - die weer was lekker, die hotel is besonders goed gelee en baie gerieflik - die kamer was baie groot, hiper modern en ons was baie tevrede. Die kos daar was natuurlik uiters lekker. Die vermaak was besonders goed - ons was impressed met die kwaliteit vermaak ens. Baie Suid Afrikaners daar wat dit ook lekker maak. Ons het baie toere deur Matourco gedoen - hulle was baie duur maar steeds die moeite werd - Catamaran na die noord eilande was baie lekker en die 7 colours tour sal altyd onthou word. Ek kan regtig aan niks negatiefs dink nie. 2.) Ons het met 'n interchange na Le Pardis gegaan gratis vir die laaste 3 dae. Die weer was maar goor - die wind het 2 dae aanmekaar gewaai, die hotel is baie styf en ogemaklik en te wyd verspreid (te groot), veral as mens eers gewoond is aan Le Victoria, veral met die kinders. Al wat dalk beter is daar is die mooi blou aquamarine waters by die penninsula. Verder wen Le Victoria met als. As ek weer moet gaan sal dit na Le Victoria wees. Beslis. Baie dankie vir julle insette en hulp."

Eugene V., October 2009 · Victoria Beachcomber Resort & Spa

Our service: ★★★★☆ (4 out of 5) · Hotel: ★★★★★ (5 out of 5)

"Well where do I start. What a holiday. It was awesome, the only thing was that we had to come home so soon. We have been to this hotel in the past and will continue going here in future, as they have all the facilities a person needs. The staff are professional and friendly and the meals and entertainment is great. As for Exotic vacations, professional service, we were very impressed. I was abit nervous about booking with a travel agent not based in our area, but we will make all our bookings through them in future. It was a great pleasure dealing with them. Thanks for making this trip our best so far. Regards Natalie, Morne, Stiana & Paul"

Natalie W., September 2009 · Canonnier Beachcomber Golf Resort & Spa

Our service: ★★★★★ (5 out of 5) · Hotel: ★★★★★ (5 out of 5)

"Heidi / Stephanie, Our stay at Tamassa 8 - 15 August 2009 as the entire family was fantastic. We were 8 adults + 2 kids and everyone was treated excellent from arrival to departure by every member of the staff at Tamassa. The hotel facilties, food, service and general environment is aboslutely very nice. We could really recommend this to anyone of any age, as we varied from 7 to 63 and everyone enjoyed their stay. Of course needless to say that this was all arranged and facilitated by the two very, very helpful and competent members of Exotic Vacations. Heidi and Stephanie, you're winners and our star performers. Thanks from the entire D.P. family. Ons het reeds met baie vriende gesels en fotos gedeel. Ons sal enigiemand en almal na julle verwys wat enigsins belangstel. Weer baie dankie. Aangeheg 'n paar fotos. Groete / Regards Johan d.P."

Johan P., September 2009 · Tamassa

Our service: ★★★★★ (5 out of 5) · Hotel: ★★★★★ (5 out of 5)

"Hi Heidi From takeoff to landing, the holiday was brilliant. The Royal Palm was, although very expensive, mind blowing in terms of service, facilities, food, setting, wine, attention to detail, attitude, ambiance, design…. It was such a fantastic experience and will remain in memory for ever. Thank you for organising. Regards Paul"

Paul K., September 2009 · Royal Palm Beachcomber Luxury

Our service: ★★★★★ (5 out of 5) · Hotel: ★★★★★ (5 out of 5)

"Exotic Vacations (Esme P.) We booked our holiday in Mauritius at Pearl Beach Hotel through you for September 2009. What a amazing experience. We can tell you with honesty that we would recommend Pearl Beach Hotel to anyone. The Hotel is clean and tidy, the food is fantastic and the staff is very helpful and friendly. There was not one thing we could complain about. The room was neat and tidy with a stunning sea view. We made good friends with other South African travellers and we had a great time with them. Thank you so much for all your effort in arraigning the holiday of a lifetime for us."

Leon B., September 2009 · Pearle Beach Resort

Our service: ★★★★★ (5 out of 5) · Hotel: ★★★★★ (5 out of 5)

"Our stay at Tamassa 8 - 15 August 2009 as the entire family was fantastic. We were 8 adults + 2 kids and everyone was treated excellent from arrival to departure by every member of the staff at Tamassa. The hotel facilties, food, service and general environment is aboslutely very nice. We could really recommend this to anyone of any age, as we varied from 7 to 63 and everyone enjoyed their stay. Of course needles to say that this was all arranged and facilitated by the two very, very helpful and competent members of Exotic Vacations. Heidi and Stephanie, you're winners and our star performers. Thanks from the entire D.P. family."

Johan P., September 2009 · Merville Beach

Our service: ★★★★★ (5 out of 5) · Hotel: ★★★★★ (5 out of 5)

"Guys,how does one put words together to describe the experience of spending a week in Mauritius staying at the Le Mauricia Hotel.The Hotel is rated 4 star but as from the first phone call to Heidi from Beachcomber Exotic Vacations it has only been 5 star plus !!! .The telecon's , organizing , feed-back calls , friendliness , helpfulness , profesionalism ect. Contrarory to how the saying goes you guys CAN organize a piss-up in a brewery Location , accomodation , food , hotel based Beachcomber staff , hotel staff , waiters-bar tenders , facilities , activities 10/10 total. Keep doing what you're doing guys 'cause you're doing a damn fine job !! Thank you very much for everything !! Johnny and Salomie Boksburg"

Johnny D., August 2009 · Mauricia Beachcomber Resort & Spa

Our service: ★★★★★ (5 out of 5) · Hotel: ★★★★★ (5 out of 5)

"We had a good flight. The meet and greet at the aiport was very professional and greatly welcomed. We were welcomed with cool scented towels and a bottle of ice cold water. The private care tranfser was good. The hotel was excellant and great value for money. We upgraded to a deluxe penthouse and it was worth every cent, the view from our room was stunning. The weather for the duration of our holiday wasn't the best, but we made the most of it."

Chantal C., August 2009 · Preskil Island Resort

Our service: ★★★★★ (5 out of 5) · Hotel: ★★★★★ (5 out of 5)

"Hi, we had a fantastic time, the hotel, its amenities, staff and service was amaizing Thank you for making our vacation so special Regards Janet"

Janet & Pieter B., July 2009 · Tropical Attitude

Our service: ★★★★★ (5 out of 5) · Hotel: ★★★★★ (5 out of 5)

"Al Johari is wery well situated in Stonetown and in the heart of things as well as close to the sea. Service was good and breakfasts was also good. The interior of the hotel with the Arabic decorations ia also an experiance."

Adre W., July 2009 · Al Johari Boutique Hotel (Stone Town)

Our service: ★★★★★ (5 out of 5) · Hotel: ★★★★☆ (4 out of 5)

"Thanks for your excellent arrangements! We loved Langi Langi, except for the breakfasts. The pool is excellent and the rooms clean and functional. It is strategically well placed and we will definetely go back."

Adre W., July 2009 · Langi Langi Beach Bungalows

Our service: ★★★★★ (5 out of 5) · Hotel: ★★★★☆ (4 out of 5)

"We had an awesome time in Zanzibar! Thank you to the staff at Exotic Vacations, Brian & Louis at Azanzi and Jefferson the friendly, always on time taxi driver! Brilliant service from all of you!"

Michiel B., July 2009 · Mtoni Marine

Our service: ★★★★★ (5 out of 5) · Hotel: ★★★★★ (5 out of 5)

"Hi. My vacation was momentous. Although we had bad weather, winds for the whole week and delay in departures,the vacation was still a wonderful experience. When we arrived the Saturday, the wind was blowing severely and never stopped for the whole week. We could not spend time on the beach relaxing as the wind was too severe. The rain dampened our sight seeing but not our spirit. Although our flight was delayed, we were kept up to date all the time and White Sands were great in arranging our transfers. Regards, Warren"

Warren B., July 2009 · Tropical Attitude

Our service: ★★★★★ (5 out of 5) · Hotel: ★★★★☆ (4 out of 5)

"WE spent 7 nights at Le Cannonier in superior rooms. The Hotel met our expectation and the staff were very welcoming. Our kids enjoyed the water sports and loved the beach. The food was spectacular and more than plentiful. In fact we were given far too much choice. The Hotel Day manager went out of his way to make my daughter's 12 birthday special and was most courteous by arranging a special cake and dinner. We highly recommend the hotel and exotic vacations for their service."

Maria B., July 2009 · Canonnier Beachcomber Golf Resort & Spa

Our service: ★★★★★ (5 out of 5) · Hotel: ★★★★☆ (4 out of 5)