Customer Reviews

"More Salome Ons het n wonderlike vakansie gehad. Dit was great. Baie dankie vir al jou moeite. As jy al daar was verstaan jy mens wil nie terugkom nie. En as jy nog nie daar was nie moet jy n plan maak en n bietjie gaan rus!! Groete Hestie"

Hestie V., December 2013 · Sea Cliff Resort & Spa

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

"Bianka, Baie dankie. Oliver en Robin was in die wolke oor hul "honeymoon". Hull sê dit was 'n wonderlike week. Hulle is elke oomblik op die hande gedra. Blessings. Anodie."

Anodie D., December 2013 · Paradise Cove Hotel & Spa

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

"Hi Cian BON JOUR I don’t think I could have wished for more .... except another few days and now I am cursing that we didn’t do the 10 day/9 night package that we thought we could not afford (should have made a plan with the credit card) It was really paradise .... I don’t know if you have been exposed to the trip we did (or similar) – I never expected Masons to look after us like they did! We did the la Digue ferry and bike hire through them, and like at the airport, they were everywhere, making sure our experience was one to remember for life. Then the hotel was really nice, a good mix of South African and French speaking people, so you didn’t feel like you were at the Beacon Isle or Umghlanga Sands! They also couldn’t do enough t make us welcome. Food waited for us in our rooms when we arrived (too late for supper), and padkos for our return flight yesterday! A good choice of foods, I certainly didn’t have to worry about gluten free, the choice was endless. Please could you convey our thanks to the hotel for the GF rolls that they gave us some nights. I can’t say I needed them after all the other foods I tried, but ate them out of gratitude. We used the hotel for our snorkelling (paid)and sunset cruise (free) experiences. We used public transport to go to Valley de Mai and anse Lazio, the hotel suggested we could do those tours ourselves rather than pay tour rates, and we got to see a lot of local places, using local busses! You can suggest to future clients who want to stay on Praslin that it added to our experience, was a lot cheaper, and put us in touch with the locals, rather than doing a ‘tour’! La Digue and the bike ride was brilliant – well worth it for any tourist! The bikes were HORRIFIC, basically like riding a one geared heavy machine from my childhood days, but it added to the adventure. We did the tourist bit, then headed out to the other side of the island, saw some really fancy places and also rode through the local areas! Well recommended – tell your clients to expect a mountain bike with all the gears, none of which work as they are so badly rusted! Ladies get the option of a woman specific bike (I aimed at the boy-bikes instead!) On the back of the bike there is a checkers-type plastic shopping basket – for your backpack/dog/child/whatever. We had quite a bit of rain – on and off for the last 3 days, but it changed nothing – we got caught in it – like heaven dropping luke warm water on your head, it didn’t really matter! ON la Digue the locals went about their business – on their bikes – holding an umbrella in one hand!!! The next vacation will be a few years in coming, but I feel so spoilt right now, that my local RCI timeshare swaps are cheap, but there is no comparison! So save we will, the Seychelles will see us again! Thank you for your comprehensive input as well. (BTW this hotel was such that we could walk out of our bungalow onto the beach, we looked at other hotels along the cote d-or, and frankly, we thought ours was the best! And eating supper in the beach restaurant in shorts and T Shirts and bare feet was right up our alley. MERCI"

Wendy B., December 2013 · Paradise Sun

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

"The Amaan Bungalows Hotel was recommended by Patricia from Exotic vacations, and it was an absolute HIT! We enjoyed every moment of our honeymoon and will definitely visit Zanzibar again... The rooms at Amaan are clean, modern and beautiful with aircons, fans and hot water. The staff went out of their way to make our stay unbelievable and the food (especially seafood) was top notch. Just a warning to travelers to Zanzibar - make sure you take enough cash, the island is struggling with GPRS reception so credit card machines work only when they want to work :-) Thank you exotic vacations for the wonderful package (the airport transfer guys were so friendly and helpful!), We will definitely make more bookings through your agency. Best Regards, Danie & Sanet d.K."

Danie K., December 2013 · Amaan Bungalows Nungwi

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

"Hi Cian! Ons vakansie was ongelooflik lekker! EK sal jou en jou span graag weer gebruik! 'n Kollega van my – het ook nou sy vakansie deur julle geboek! My vriendin gaan jou ook kontak! Cian – dankie vir al jou moeite!"

Michelle M., December 2013 · Long Beach Mauritius

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

"Hi Cian We thoroughly enjoyed our time in Mauritius. Thanks very much for organising everything so perfectly. It is always difficult knowing which online operators to use (and trust), but Exotic Vacations passed with flying colours! We are already thinking of taking the extended family to La Pirogue next year."

Danie S., December 2013 · Sugar Beach Mauritius

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

"Hi Salome, Ons is terug van Zanzibar af en dit was AMAZING!!! Baie dankie vir die voorstel van Hideaway, beste diens vir beste geld – mooooiste strand, lekkerste see, heerlike kos en die full board was definitief n perfekte keuse. Ons was opgegradeer na een van die luukse beach villas met pool….wow wow wow… baie dankie weer, dit was presies waarvan ons hou. Stuur asb vir hulle n dankie van ons kant af ons sal dit beslis aanbeveel vir enigeiemand! Groete! Adelai A."

Adelai A., November 2013 · Hotel Riu Palace

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

"Hi Salome Baie dankie vir julle bydrae tot 'n onvergeetlike vakansie. Al die reelings het seepglad verloop, Ons het wel die verkeerde "transfer" vanaf die lughawe geneem, maar dit was gou uitsorteer Hideaway of Nungwi is beslis 'n uitsonderlike oord, en danksy julle reelings kon ons net agteroor sit en die vakansie geniet. Die oordrag terug was 100% op tyd, vriendelik, en ons sal julle beslis aanbeveel vir vriende en kennisse vir 'n ervaring van 'n leeftyd Dankie Jacques en Anlia"

Jacques O., November 2013 · Hotel Riu Palace

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

"Hi Salome Thanks for all your effort and advice. We returned yesterday after a great holiday. Stayed unit 161 so close to amenities. Serious sun tanning (burning). But very relaxing. Just a point to warn clients that only USD after 1996 are accepted."

Don J., November 2013 · Hotel Riu Palace

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

"Afternoon Salome, I would like to take this time to thank you and your team in Zanzibar for the excellent service and professionalism, we had a wonderful time and they created a great experience. Thank you once again and I look forward to future trips Regards Cherise G."

Cherise G., November 2013 · Sea Cliff Resort & Spa

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

"Hello Salome, Just to let you know that we had a good holiday at MAPENZI BEACH CLUB RESORT. We have some suggestions for you to pass onto Mapenzi. 1..... The climbing of all those steps to the dining hall can be a hugh problem if someone has medical problems. I found them tiresome climbing as I have sore knees. There must be 100 steps all over. When you book someone in at Mapenzi, warn them about the steps. 2..... We never saw management around anywhere asking if we were okay, etc... 3..... Luckily our Doctor told us about the GASTRO problems in Zanzibar and gave us medicine to take when we would need it. We all did get severe gastro. Other guests there also had severe gastro. 4..... At OR Tambo airport we wrapped our lugguage and they broke open my son's suitcase and stole his video camera and 2 cartons ciggarettes, etc. 5..... On the beach at Mapenzi, my daughter's underwater camera was stolen. We love and understand how AFRICA works. It is part of the charm. We think Mapenzi could have a problem with their water that they wash the vegetables, fruit, etc. in. I'm sure the whole of Zanzibar has a clean water problem. The food, local drinks, etc. at Mapenzi was outstanding. We really enjoyed the food and drinks. The everyday staff in the dining hall and bar are exceptional and friendly. We definitely will recommend Mapenzi to our friends. Hope they eventually sort out the Gastro problem soon. Thank you for booking Mapenzi for us. We had a great family holiday, sightseeing and outing to another Island, snorkelling, spice farm, Stone town, prison Island, etc You are sure to hear from us again when we want to book our next family holiday. Thank you Helen H."

Helen H., November 2013 · Diamonds Mapenzi Beach Club

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

"Thanks Bianka, everything was perfect! The arrangements was 100%, no issues at all! Thank you very much for a well planed and organized trip! We really enjoyed it!"

Braam R., October 2013 · Mauricia Beachcomber Resort & Spa

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

"Hi Heidi We back in Johannesburg. Trip was AMAZING. Thank you for all your arrangements. Already planning the next one hehehehe Best regards Guillaume"

Guillaume L., October 2013 · Constance Belle Mare Plage

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

"Hi Salome I just wanted to say thank you for arranging everything for the Zanzibar trip. We had a great time, the resort was excellent. Thank you Duncan"

Duncan T., October 2013 · Neptune Pwani Beach

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

"Hi Linda, Thanks for the follow up. Our holiday was great and much better and more beautiful than I could have imagined! The hotel was perfect and the staff made us feel as part of a family and not just another number. The food was way too good and I packed on a couple of kilo's haha. I also want to thank you for the excellent service I received from you. I had no trouble knowing when and where to be. Also the advice you gave me on taking the all inclusive package instead of the half-board literally saved me thousands of rands! I will definitely consider going back and would highly recommend it to others as well."

Mitchell K., October 2013 · Ambre Mauritius

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

"Hallo Heidi, Hoop dit gaan goed? Wil jou net laat weet ons vakansie by Le Victoria was uit die boeke! Ons het heerlik gekuier – die kamers was lekker ruim (net soos jy gese het) en ons het nooit gevoel ons trap op mekaar se tone! Die diens wat ons van Le Victoria se personeel ontvang het was ongelooflik! Baie dankie vir julle uitstekende diens wat ons ontvang het van die oomblik wat ek navraag gedoen het tot ons vertrek het! Dankie vir alles en ons sal definitief weer op jou knoppie druk wanneer ons weer besluit om ‘n vakansie oor die waters aan te durf!! Groete, Lia"

Lia W., October 2013 · Victoria Beachcomber Resort & Spa

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

"Hi Bianka, Thank you too, the service was excellent. As for the trip, Club Med Bali was amazing! It was perfect for the big group we were."

Shyam G., October 2013 · Club Med Bali

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

"Dear Heidi Thank you. We had a superb holiday, definitely have to do that again. Regards Heike L."

Heike L., October 2013 · Victoria Beachcomber Resort & Spa

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

"Ons Zanzibar vakansie was een word ONGELOOFLIK, danksy al die goeie reëlings van Exotic Vacations. Dankie weereens vir die puik reëlings!! Sal definitief weer van julle diens gebruikmaak. Moet net weer ‘n bietjie spaar!!! Groete Chris en Jeanette v.S."

Jeanette S., October 2013 · Amaan Kendwa

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

"Hi Cian Dit is vir ons n voorreg om terug te rapporteer, oor n wonderlike vakansie! Die Hotel se personeel was behulpsaam, vriendelik en Proffessioneel. Hulle is absoluut ingestel op gaste se verblyf wat geniet moet word. Die kamer en badkamer was goed toegerus en gerieflik. Die etes in die hotel asook die vermaak was van hoogstaande gehalte Dit was ook die getuienis van verskillende ander gaste met wie ons gepraat het Die fasiliteite by die hotel bv boetiek ens was baie vriendelik en behulpsaam Die watersport wat die hotel aanbied ook baie gewild Die ontvangs van hotel baie vriendelik en behulpsaam wanneer taxi of toer aangevra word Ons aankoms sowel as vertrek vanaf hotel na lughawe was baie goed georganiseer Ons het op die koop toe wonderlike weer gehad! Dit is wonderlike herinneringe en beveel ons Mauritius definitief aan as vakansie! Vriendelike groete"

Fanie V., October 2013 · Canonnier Beachcomber Golf Resort & Spa

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

"Jambo, jambo! Seacliff, beter bekend as "Sickleave" onder die locals, is seker die mooiste plek waar ek nog ooit gebly het. Ons het 'n ongelooflike uitsig oor die see gehad en kon sien hoe die vissermanne met hulle dhows uitvaar om te gaan visvang. Wit linne, 'n muskietgordyn rondom die bed, blomme in die kamer - jy kan jou verbeel jy is op honeymoon. Dis naby genoeg aan Stonetown en van die ander besienswaardighede dat jy nie ure in 'n voertuig hoef te spandeer nie. Die hotel self bied ongelooflik baie. Daar is byna te veel om te doen. Hoekom het niemand vertel van die mooi tennisbane onder spreiligte nie? Om nie te praat van die pragtige muurbalbaan, pooltafels, tafeltennis en sokkerstel nie. Die swembad is ten minste 50 meter lank - jy kan 'n paar oefensessies deurwerk as jy regtig wil. Die gimnasium is volledig toegerus en het lieflike lugverkoeling. En jy sal bietjie oefening moet kry, hoor. Want die kos is ongelooflik. Elke aand eet ons volgens 'n ander tema. Een aan is die Karibiese kos, dan Amerikaans, dan Swahili, dan Oosters. Jy proe net hier en daar dan is jou hele bord vol. Tien uit tien aan die kokke. Die bediening is uitstekend. Hakuna matata - no worries. Danksy puik reëlings aan die kant van Exotic Vacations, het al ons vervoerreëlings glad verloop. Verbeel jou jy arriveer op Dar es Salaam (dis nie juis grand nie) en daar staan reeds iemand met 'n bordjie met jou naam op. Dis 'n verstommende feit. En hulle neem jou na die volgende lughawe sonder om te blik of te bloos. Dis jammer ons het ons bespreking gedoen voordat daar direkte vlugte tussen Johannesburg en Stonetown was - dit was nogal 'n lang trek om tot daar te kom. Mag ek nie gou weer met 'n klein vliegtuigie vlieg nie. Nie dat daar fout was nie, inteendeel. Die vlugte tussen Darra (soos die inwoners dit noem) en Stonetown was voorspoedig: ek is net van geaardheid effe senuagtig hoog in die lug. Ek was wel bietjie jaloers op die ouens wat heen en weer gezoerts het op Mango en na drie uur by die huis was. Ons het heelwat muskiete teegekom en ek is bly ons het wel malaria-pille gedrink. Neem Tabard of Peaceful Sleep saam, jy sal nie spyt wees nie. Nogmaals dankie (asante sana) aan Exotic Vacations vir die moeite wat hulle vir ons gedoen het. Ek sal hulle enige tyd aanbeveel. En mag ons gou weer by Seacliff uitkom. Kwaheri. (Totsiens in Swahili.)"

Wilna R., October 2013 · Sea Cliff Resort & Spa

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

"Hi Bianka got back from Sugar beach yesterday and just wanted to let you know it was fantastic everything was perfect and with that wed like to probably book for same time next year (when ever there's a good deal)."

Donna-Lee M., September 2013 · Sugar Beach Mauritius

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

"Hi Bianka Ons wil vir jou bitter baie dankie sê vir een van die mees fantastiese vakansies wat ons ooit kon hê! Alles was ongelooflik gereel en so glad! Dankie! Preskil is fantasties. Jy reel verseker ons volgende vakansie!! Ons wil dieselfde tipe vakansie hou volgende jaar, net nie seker wanneer nie maar vroeer eerder as later! Gooi enige lekker deals ons kant toe asb! Well done en dankie! Philip en Nanya"

Nanya C., September 2013 · Preskil Island Resort

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

"Hi Salome, We have returned from a wonderful stay in Zanzibar at Hideaway of Nungwi from 10-17th September. It was a relaxing and most enjoyable stay, and are pleased to have been able to experience Zanzibar at this truly beautiful spot. Our room was really great and we have no complaints at all. The all inclusive worked just as we wanted it to, and covered all our needs. We found the staff were tremendous - always smiling with nothing ever too much trouble. The food was good, with a wide selection on offer. The pizza and pasta bars are a winner. We were impressed with Exotic Vacations and the service you gave, and will certainly consider using you again on our next trip. Many thanks. Kind regards, Ian B."

Ian B., September 2013 · Hotel Riu Palace

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