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If you would like to comment on some of your visits to fellow members / throw some bouquets / share a particularly memorable occasion, or whatever, it can be included on this page. Send your comments to mikekie@global.co.za for attention Mike.
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Lana Mckenzie-Smith posted in Accommodation Swap World Wide
Windsor Guest House - Port Edward |
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September 2011 Hi Mr & Mrs Pistorius As Simon mentioned to you, we belong to a great scheme for owners of accommodation establishments called Accommodation Swap, run by Mike Kieser - which, in essence, costs accommodation owners a nominal joining fee and annual subscription, and in exchange you get an initial number of nights' accommodation at any establishment that belongs to the scheme, and the opportunity to earn points when you host fellow Members. You are also able to buy in a certain number of top up points annually which is a good option too. Accommodation Swap works very well for us as we fill up our quiet times and in return we have had some lovely getaways in 4 and 5 star establishments (which is the level at which we are comfortable, as we suspect you will be) – as well as being accommodated for almost 2 weeks close to Panorama Clinic when Simon was hospitalised. And I must say we NEVER made the effort to go away prior to joining Accommodation Swap!We have met some really lovely people and have our regulars as well as being regulars ourselves at certain places – and we swap info and recommendations on the places that we visit also. Kindest regards Cape Cottages McGregor |
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May 2011 Dear Mike I need to send a note on Macfarlanes Farm Stay with Leon and Elsa Strachan from MacFarlanes in Harrismith. We spent a awesome weekend with them in the cottage next to the lake. On Saturday Leon(who wrote a couple of books) and is an expert on the History in and around Harrismith took us on a trip that took all day, on the Spioenkop Battlefield route, in and around Harrismith. He is an excellent tour guide, the way he led us through every detail and explained every incident and monument on the ongoing struggle, that went on for days and ended on 24th Jan 1900 This was absolutely fantastic you could almost feel the heat see the blood and feel the pain that the soldiers suffered. Afterwards they treated us to a real boere picnic on the top of spioenkop! Leon is very passionate about history and I could not believe all the detail he shared with the group. We then invited Leon&Elsa to watch the rugby with us and enjoy dinner. Great hosts and I would recommend their Establishment for every member in the group who enjoys a cottage stay next to a lake and a place of tranquillity.....with no cell reception!! so you can rest totally, don’t worry the birds wake you up, all beds have electric blankets and a great fireplace to spend the evenings playing games or cards or enjoy the stories that he has published in a book describing all the interesting characters in Harrismith! Kind Regards Retha Els Zoutspruit B&B Retha Els |
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May 2011 Hi Bicara Thank you so much for your recent hospitality. From our arrival to our departure we received exceptional, friendly service (which was always just a phone call away) and our stay at Lemon Tree Cottage was simply perfect. The cottage was beautifully presented, exceptionally well equipped and spotlessly clean - certainly very well deserving of the 5 star rating and a great asset to Accommodation Swap. We shall certainly be back. Thanks again & kindest regards Bronwen & Simon Chuter Telephone: E mail: bron@mcgregoraccommodation.co.za |
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April 2011 Dear Mike |
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March 2011
Hi Mike I love meeting the members and have just had great times when ever and where ever I swap
THANKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
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Feb 2011 Dear Mike
I have recently joined the first
ever real "CONSCIOUS BUSINESS" in practice . Well done!
It works!
Thanks
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May 2010
Dear Mike
I refer to the letter from Ian & Sue Pile, Pile-Inn B&B Underberg, and wish to convey that I had the privilege to stay there. Stunning hospitality, lovely place, near the Drakensberg, all its beauty and then the famous, beautiful must-do Sani Pass.
Underberg and that area is a destination, where everybody should go, so please make use of their invitation as you will leave with the fondest of memories.
This is exactly what makes Accommodation Swap so worthwhile and exciting. Now we can go to all those wonderful places where we would never under normal circumstances would have gone or experienced.
Have a wonderful day! Kind Regards, |
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Oct 2010 Hallo Mike Suzette |
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Hallo Bob and Heather
I was looking for accommodation in Gauteng recently when I stumbled across a site called ACCOMMODATION SWOP. It is basically a club you join and by allowing other B & B owners from all over the world to stay at your establishment you earn points. They have been running for almost seven years in SA and is a trusted and proven commodity. They are now expanding to the overseas market too. You use your points to stay at any facility world wide. At first I was a little skeptical but last week I used my points for the first time. What a pleasure it turned out to be. I stayed at the Valverde Hotel in Muldersdrift and also at the Cosy Inn B & B in Edenvale. The total cost to me 3 points. I have been in contact with a couple of the other members and they all feel the same. A fantastic concept and the best of all is that it really works. It is very easy to join and the subscription fee is minimal. It is not reciprocal, so you don’t have to have the people you stayed with, staying with you. I am not sure if you are able to circulate this amongst the other members of the NAA but I definitely feel it will be beneficial to the members. Below the website if you are interested to read more.
www.accommodationswap.com Kind RegardsSuzette Niemand VILLA LE VIEW |
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June 2010 From Inri Mc Manus - Riversong Guest House
Need a break ?- Join Accommodation
Swap I have done many swaps throughout the country as my boys play in badminton tournaments all over the country every 2nd or 3rd weekend. Belonging to this club has saved me a fortune in accommodation costs. Dennis and I spent last weekend in Franschoek at the L'emitage Chateau and Villas a 5 star establishment which was absolutely wonderful. 2 nights at this establishment would have cost us R6000.00 if we had not used our swap points. Inri McManus Riversong Guest House |
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8/31/2009 HI MIKE, hawthorntowers@telkomsa.net |
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From: Point Village Guesthouse 21 Augustus 2009 Beste Lourette ( & dogter wie se naam ek vergeet het) Weereens wil ek net baie dankie sê vir julle gasvryheid en julle bereidwilligheid om ons te akkommodeer. Die plek is so lekker, die omgewing is baie mooi en julle mense is so fantasties.Baie baie baie dankie. Groete Delien & Familie. |
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1st August 2009 Dear Mike Tks for the newsletter, much appreciated. As you know, I am a “new” member, Michelle from MountainManor suggested I join, she stayed here for over a week herself. While I am not travelling THAT much within RSA, I thought for less than R400, what the heck. I am now going to the Cape for a few days and am stunned at how accommodating both places I contacted were. I booked one night at TOVERBERG, got confirmation, cancelled a few days later due to 1time offering very cheap flights to Cape Town, no point in driving there. I then booked one night at Joie de Vivre in Paarl, also got a nice confirmation, changed that yesterday to two nights, again no problem (yes, I know August is probably “out of season”). To be frank with you, I did not expect this! Not that I thought that the system was a “con” but this is great. As I am very unlikely to travel during high season (certainly not in RSA, have guests then myself), I doubt I will ever have problems in finding accommodation. Next week, I have another guest staying here under the system (from North Crest Manor, Durban). Kind regards, Walter Impangele |
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April 7th 2009 Dear Mike
Thank you, I look forward to reaping the benefits of belonging to the site. Already I have had an enquiry for accommodation via the site but not as a swap; a direct booking for a family member. So, belonging to the site has an added benefit! I’ve also had a welcome email from one of the members so already feel as if I am part of a family. I wish you every success in this venture. Kind regards MargaretLittle Stint In Paradise |
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Hi There Melodeen Horrmann |
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Hi Mike, Thanks again, Mike |
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As part of the Beach House and Beachfront Accommodation, Les had positive comments to make regarding his stay at the respective B & B's. Onrus River has very pleasant accommodation, and Les would particularly like to laud the professionalism of Welgelegen's operation. Perhaps there can be a "guestbook" type of comment page included on your website for comments such as these, to the advantage of the respective participants.(Accomswap insert: Good suggestion Wayne - here it is! ) Our first experience with AccommodationSwap has really been delightful, and we look forward to as much good relationship as shown to us by yourself, and our fellow B & B's. Regards,Wayne Lourens (Beach House - Umhlanga - Natal) |
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Mike, I know a winner when it crosses my path. This scheme is a winner. I will gladly give you feedback when I return in 4 weeks. Because I know what we offer at Dolphin Dunes, I am willing to make use of others as I will really offer them something special if they are willing to make use of us. Regards, Izak |
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Hi Mike, |
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Dear Mike & the accommodation
swap team |
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I think this Accomodation Swap is a wonderful idea & I look forward both to using it myself & also of course to hosting other "swoppers" here - it should all be good fun - travelling a bit & visiting other areas & making friends with others in the same business. Look forward to hearing from you,Regards, Marguerite. |
