Customer Reviews

"Yes we are back and I must say missing the beauty and “island” life style We had a wonderful time and can only recommend it to others. We are certainly planning on going again next year. Thanks for all your input and info. Regards Clive S."

Clive S., July 2009 · Merville Beach

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

"Thank you Salome for recommending Paje by Night. It was just what we were looking for. We stayed at Paje by Night for 5 night after staying in stone Town for 2 Night. We had a wonderful time at Paje by Night. My husband and I were on Honeymoon and Paje by night made us feel very special and decorated our room with flowers. Marco and Francesca were great Hosts and their Staff were very friendly and efficient. The lodge has a great vibe and suitable for the young traveller. The bar is very sociable area and we met lots of different kinds of travellers. Their food was brilliant and not badly priced. Must try the pizza it was very good! The breakfast was great, fresh fruit and fresh baked cakes/muffins followed by cooked eggs or pancakes. The Rooms were basic and comfortable, i think Aircon should be installed, would make their guest a bit more comfortable during the hotter months. The pool is nearly finshed, which will just adds to another great service. We had a great stay and can’t wait to return. Many Thanks Ash & Greg"

Ashleigh W., July 2009 · Paje By Night

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

"Thank you Salome for your great service we were very happy with Zanzibar we really enjoyed our stay and can’t wait to return. We stayed 2 night at Zanzibar Palace hotel as we wanted to have some cultural experience. The hotel was nice and comfortable with aircon. I don’t think the hotel is on a 4 Star Rating as stated. However the service was great and the staff every friendly. The breakfast was always offered good selection. The hotel was also very central and easy walking distance to all main touristy spots. We didn’t really enjoy staying in Stone Town due to the pushy vendors. It was very unpleasant being hassled every minute by them. I feel that exotic vacation should have advised us how bad this can be. I would suggest that client only visit Stone Town on a day Tour or for 1 night only. Other than this we had a great time. We did the spice tour and the swimming with the dolphins. We booked through Sama tours and they were very good. Their service was professional and offered competitive rates. We got the opportunity to swim with about 100 dolphins. This is the highlight of our trip.We when stayed at Paje by Night for the remainder of our stay."

Ashleigh W., July 2009 · Zanzibar Palace Hotel (Stone Town)

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

"Beste Salome, Dit was wonderlik! Exotic Vacations se diens was puik en alles het seepglad verloop. Ocean Paradise Resort is werklik 'n stukkie paradys. Die diens was ten alle tye puik en die mense ongelooflik vriendelik en behulpsaam. Ons moes onsself 'n paar keer knyp om seker te maak ons droom nie - die strand lyk werklik soos op die poskaarte - asemrowend mooi! Ek kan werklik aan niks dink wat julle kan doen om te verbeter nie ; behalwe om dalk van die "beach boys" ontslae te raak (onmoontlik, maar nietemin 'n lekker gedagte)?! Baie dankie vir 'n onvergeetlike wegbreek. Beslis die moeite werd! Groete, Jannie en Tracy L."

Tracey L., June 2009 · Ocean Paradise Resort

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

"Hallo Heidi, Matthew. Ek weet nie waar om te begin om julle te bedank vir die ONGELOOFLIKE tyd wat ons by Tamassa hotel gehad het nie. Julle reelings, aanbevelings, diens, hulp, bystand en vriendelikheid, kan nie ge-ewenaar word nie. Ons vertroue in reisagente was totaal afgebreuk na ons vorige nare ondervindings, maar moet ek in die selfde asem noem dat julle ‘n standaard diens lewer waaraan ‘n mens nie meer in Suid Afrika gewoond is nie. Van die “word go” af was julle die enigste agentskap wat seker gemaak het dat daar aan al ons behoeftes voldoen is. Selfs toe ons groep besluit dat ons eerder by ‘n ander hotel gaan bly, was julle bereid om ons verder tegemoet te kom en het julle verder agteroor gebuig om ons te help. Die totale hantering van die groep se reelings tov verblyf, vervoer, vliegtuigkaartjies ens. was binne ‘n dag gereel. – te goed om waar te wees! Wat ons verder “impress” het is dat dit wat julle belowe het, dit is wat ons gekry het. Geen eksra koste, geen ekstra reelings. Heidi, jy en jou span by name Stephnie is uitstekend, en ons groep sal julle by almal wat ons teekom aanbeveel. Matthew, vir al die reelings aan jou kant - ons waardeer dit opreg. Baie dankie vir ‘n “excellent” trip!! Dit is maklik om te verstaan waarom julle nr1 by Naiade en Beachcomber is!!! Groete Wimpie M."

Wimpie M., June 2009 · Tamassa

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

"I have only good things to say about Exotic vacations as well as the resort. From the first enquiry, Salome and Heidi were very helpful and patient with my 101 questions. Once reservation was made and payment secured, I recieved travel docs within a week. Then the long wait ensued for the holiday. Eventually the day arrived and everything ran very smoothly. We had a fantastic time in Mauritius and will be definately returning there soon. The resort was FANTASTIC. The staff all very friendly and helpful."

Debbie Z., June 2009 · Shandrani Beachcomber Resort & Spa

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

"Hallo Heidi, We had the most wonderfull holiday and stay at le Victoria in Mauriius, the hotel is awesome, and the service of 5 star quality, we could fault nothing at this stunning resort, our happy experience started the day we requested a quote from Exotic vacations, nothing was to much trouble for you or the staff at le Victoria, we will never forget the first impression this hotel made on us at arrival, and are already planning our return next year! thank you Heidi and all the lovely people at le Victoria, please give our thanks to the management and staff at le Victoria, Kind regards, At and Karin B."

At & Karin B., May 2009 · Victoria Beachcomber Resort & Spa

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

"Dear Exotic Vacations What a honeymoon!!!! This was the best holiday ever. We enjoyed Tamassa so much that we want to return next year and take our family with us. We will never forget this holiday. To Stephnie, thanks a million !!!! The overbooking work in our favor. Thanks for all the trouble and booking us at Tamassa. Because it is in the south of Mauritius, we enjoyed the “less” traffic and action. Tamassa is a 5 star in our eyes. The beach is fine and lots to do around the resort. The food was fantastic and we both gained 5kg’s each. We will book through Exotic Vacations in the near future. I will send you some pics on a CD to update your website. Thanks a million for making a dream holiday come true Roewald & Marleze"

Roewald M., May 2009 · Tropical Attitude

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

"Hallo Heidi Ek wou jou nog kontak maar nou ja ons is al weer halfpad deur die jaar… Ons Mautitius vakansie Desember laas jaar was regtig wonderlik gewees. Ons kan nie uitgepraat raak daaroor nie!!! Ons het in Merville gebly in Grand bay, wat wonderlik was want ons is loopafstand van alles af gewees. Die eiland besoek (kan nou nie die plek se naam onthou nie) is ‘n moet vir almal wat Mauritius besoek… Ek was regtig beindruk met die beplanning wat van dag een af voutloos was. Daar was nie een geleentheid wat ons kan sê dat die reelings dalk beter kon gewees het nie. Ek wil vir jou baie dankie sê. Almal wat ons meer praat oor die vakansie stel ons voor dat hulle deur exotic vacations hulle oorsee vakansies beplan. Ons kan nou nie vir die volgende jaar of twee gaan nie agv ons Mauritus baba wat opad is maar kan nie wag vir volgende geleentheid nie. Weereens baie dankie Groette Josef M."

Josef M., May 2009 · Merville Beach

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

"Dear Heidi and Team Thank you very much! We had the most awesome time and fabulous holiday! Le Cannonier is great, the resort, facilities and in particular the service at the Hotel is exceptional! I hope we can do this again soon, we actually spoke about doing our Marriage Vow Renewals in Mauritius December 2010...we will contact you to assist us to plan the event! Kindest regards Michelle"

Michelle J., April 2009 · Canonnier Beachcomber Golf Resort & Spa

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

"Hi, we had a great holiday, everything run smooth and the hotel was top, very enjoyable. Only one thing: Our children cought a tummy bug on the plane and were very badly sick for 2 days (they needed an injection by the doctor, nearly got dehydrated). In the hotel there were other people from the same plane who were sick. I think we should complain to SA Air or at least let them know about it. Most probably the toilets on the plane were not clean. What do you think?"

Marcel B., April 2009 · Paradis Beachcomber Golf Resort & Spa

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

"Hijambo, (Hallo in Swahili), Tot almal se verrassing, is dit vir ons 'n groot plesier om met 'n romatiese gemoed, elkeen mee te deel, dat ons twee frikkies nou ten einde laaste die knoop deur gehaak het op 4 Apr'09 in Zanzibar. En was dit nie idilies en romanties nie. :-) Kyk maar net na die kiekies aangeheg, dit getuig genoeg dat ons nogsteeds wil honeymoon... :-) Groete Nickie & Chantéll"

Chantéll V., April 2009 · Mtoni Marine

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

"HI Salome, I trust that you are well. Thank you for such an awesome recommendation on Ocean Paradise Resort. Both Piet and I had a fab time. The service was very good and the hotel had very good amenities. The only shortcoming was the pool did not look too clean always. The meals were excellent and the staff at the hotel were very friendly. Thank you for your assistance. Kind regards, Anushka"

Anuska R., April 2009 · Ocean Paradise Resort

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

"After the initial culture shock of Stone Town, Zanzibar we arrived at our resort, Langi Langi, wow what an experience! The service and hospitality were excellent, a BIG thank you to Sele and all his staff who made our stay a memorable one! The view from our room was breath taking, the food excellent and all the outings where amazing! If I had to return to Zanzibar I'd definitely choose to once again stay at the Langi Langi Resort!!!! Thanks Exotic Vacations for all your organisation!"

Noleen J., April 2009 · Langi Langi Beach Bungalows

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

"Hi, Dit was ‘n wonderlike vakansie in Zanzibar!!! Baie dankie Stephanie vir al die reelings en die goeie besprekings. Ons vervoer van die lughawe na die hotelle was betyds, vriendelike en veilige bestuurders. Ons verblyf in Zanzibar Palace Hotel was 'n aangename ervaring. Die binnehuise versiering (meubels, gordyne, ens.) is onbeskryfllik vir ons gewone afrikaners. Die hotelbestuurder en personeel ontsien geen moeite om jou welkom te laat voel nie. Die ontbyt was heerlik. Dus kan ons oud en jonk, aanbeveel om daar te gaan bly. Stonetown het vir my 'n magiese aantrekking. Die mense is so vriendelik, hoe heerlik is dit nie om in die nou strate rond te loop en NOOIT bedreig te voel nie. Almal groet met 'n vriendelike „Jumbo! Karibu Zanzibar“ Geen aggressie teenoor mense nie, almal wil te graag help as dit lyk of jy verdwaal, sonder om geld te verwag in ruil daarvoor. Ons het ook heerlik geeet in die Mercury resturant en beveel die eetplek aan. Goeie kos en goeie prys. Baie dankie vir alles!!! Ons het al klaar besluit dat ons gaan spaar vir nog ‘n Zanzibar vakansie. Dalk sommer vir 'n permanente vakansie. Baie dankie aan die Exotic Vacations Team!!!!! Groete, Die Roon’s"

Estie R., April 2009 · Zanzibar Palace Hotel (Stone Town)

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

"We had a lovely time. The food was tasty, the people friendly and the weather amazing. I think we got more than the value of our money. For a three star hotel, Merville Beach is doing exceptionally well!! Exotic Vacations organised everything, from our transfers to the hotel and I will definately use the again."

Malefa M., April 2009 · Merville Beach

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

"Hi Salome, Die vakansie was uitstekend en ons het dit baie geniet, dit was net deksels warm gewees en nooit enigsins naby 25 grade Celsius soos wat mense voorspel het nie, dit was omtrent die hele tyd oor 30 en dan nog met die humiditeit was dit baie uitputtend. Karafuu is 'n baie lekker plek met goeie diens. Die enigiste negatiewe ding van die Karafuu is dat met aandete was die diens bietjie stadig gewees, party aande was ons al besig met nagereg dan was daar nog steeds nie 'n waiter by ons om ons drinks order te neem nie, ander aande wag mens 30 min vir 'n bier... maar soos ek se, dis die enigste negatiewe ding. Die shows wat hulle na ete gehou het was cool en Maandagaand het ons saam met die Maasai gedans wat baie lekker was! Als in ag geneem sal ek hierdie vakansie vir enigeen aanbeveel. Theunis Hi Salome Ek wil ook graag vir jou baie dankie sê dat jy die Hotel en Zanzibar aanbeveel het – ons het a awesome tyd gehad en alles van die snorkel tot die aircon was wonderlikJ Ek en Theunis het besluit dat ons sommer binne die volgende paar jaar weer daar ‘n draai sal maak. PS: Baie dankie dat jy aanbeveel het dat ons met die all inclusive pakket moet gaan – anders sou daar nou twee baie arm pasgetroudes terug gekom het Suid Africa toeJ Ons waardeer alles wat jy vir ons gedoen het. Regards Yolandi"

Johannes T., April 2009 · Karafuu Beach Resort & Spa

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

"Dear Stephnie Our trip was, in one word, FANTASTIC!!! Please could you let me know whether you have any packages for September 2009 to Seychelles. Look forward to hearing from you. Kind regards,"

Annamaria P., April 2009 · Tropical Attitude

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

"Our stay at Langi Langi beach resort was fantastic! The staff are friendly & helpful and really went out of their way for us...even baked a birthday cake ;-) Thank you Exotic Vacations"

Samantha F., April 2009 · Langi Langi Beach Bungalows

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

"Tamassa was absolutely fantastic. The food was divine, the staff were so friendly and helpful. the rooms are very comfortable, the service excellent. We had the best fun ever on the quad bikes on the estate across the road, and swam in the waterfall, it was organised for us by Tamassa but we had to ask they dont promote it, but it is very worth promoting. The dolphin watching was dissapointing, the poor things were terrified with all the speed boats chasing them, but he took us snorkelling and that was great. We didnt go deep sea fishing because we could not find a catch and release boat, they all kill the fish caught. We met so many lovely people there, the day trip to le coco island was amazing, the seafood barbecue there was excellent. My husband is feeling much better thanks for the experience."

Brenda H., March 2009 · Tamassa

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

"It was fantastic. The food and service was exceptional."

Nicholas D., March 2009 · Le Coco Beach

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

"Hi there We had an awesome time in Zanzibar. The transfers was one time fetching us from the airport as well as upon our return. Couldn’t have asked for better! The manager of Langi-Langi and the restaurant was also very friendly and helpful. Thanks very much!"

Jolene E., March 2009 · Langi Langi Beach Bungalows

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

"My experience with Exotic Vacations was perfect. No problems with arranging all the details with Salome over email. All the information I needed was ready promptly and everything was clear. The resort was a fantastic place in a beautiful setting. It was quiet and relaxed which was exactly what we wanted. The cottage we were given was great and the decor was fantastic. There was a small problem with the air conditioning however that was resolved quickly. The spa treatments were excellent with a good selection. Also the trips were well organised (snorkelling / spice tour) and very interesting. The Spice tour was even extended for us to allow a visit to see dhow boat building and turtles in Nungwi. The food provided was almost always excellent (especially their chips!) and is in a home cooked style. You must be prepared for a lot of insects around your table at breakfast as this is a tropical island. There were no complaints apart from one lobster meal which was expensive for what it was considering we had paid full board already. This was also intended to be a beach barbeque meal but the weather threatened rain and the alternative location could have been better prepared. The staff were very friendly and attentive and they are always try to get you to use the local language which is a nice feeling. The only other problems were - The range of the cocktails. The lack of attention to entertainment/music and the beach bar - the fridges did not work properly so you have to wait for cold drinks while they are fetched from the main bar. Overall our stay was a memorable one and these problems did not affect the enjoyment of our stay. This is a paradise resort and we would recommend it to all our friends and family as a dream destination."

Paul N., March 2009 · Shooting Star Lodge

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

"Thank you very much it was fantastic. I wish I didnt need to come back home. Nicholas D."

Nicholas D., March 2009 · Tropical Attitude

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