SPECIAL INVITATION
To Exclusive Friends of Benny & Betty
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PRESS RELEASE
Saturday 25th October 2014
EXCLUSIVE TEAM MEMBERS
Kulsum - Rosie - Mukhtar
Peter & Hilary
Joe & Louise
Benny & Betty
(4 more surprise friends arriving later)
Additional link of NEPTUNES besides all posted on
HOME page.
To Exclusive Friends of Benny & Betty
= = = = = = = = = =
PRESS RELEASE
Saturday 25th October 2014
EXCLUSIVE TEAM MEMBERS
Kulsum - Rosie - Mukhtar
Peter & Hilary
Joe & Louise
Benny & Betty
(4 more surprise friends arriving later)
Additional link of NEPTUNES besides all posted on
HOME page.
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Dear Peter & Hilary, Joe & Louise, Kulsum, Rosie & Mukhtar, Betty & Benny
PARADISE ZANZIBAR HERE WE COME –
GUIDELINE NOTES
At long last
the time has come for our holiday in Zanzibar where we will all be staying at
Neptunes 5 star all-inclusive hotel.
This message
is just a quick guideline note as a reminder though in general we have
discussed most issues connected to our holiday in Zanzibar.
First of all
Betty and I welcome our special friends Peter & Hilary Joe & Louise who are visiting Zanzibar for the very first time.
We wish you a great holiday on our island where I was born and am sure you will have a fabulous holiday.
We wish you a great holiday on our island where I was born and am sure you will have a fabulous holiday.
We also
welcome Kulsum, Rosie and Mukhtar who will be joining us from the 3rd
November and though, ex-Zanzibaris it is so wonderful you have joined
our party where with your good company
we are all out for a grand time at Neptunes.
We have a
few more friends who will join us for a few days arriving towards the end of
our stay at Neptunes.
LISTED BELOW ARE JUST A
FEW REMINDERS.
Passports.
Don’t forget your passports and other travel documents (travel insurance documents etc). Suggest you put these most important documents in your travel hand bag right now and not leave for the last moment. If possible take a photocopy of your passport.
Don’t forget your passports and other travel documents (travel insurance documents etc). Suggest you put these most important documents in your travel hand bag right now and not leave for the last moment. If possible take a photocopy of your passport.
Don’t forget
your Yellow Fever valid certificate. Most important.
Don’t forget
to keep USD 50 cash aside which is for your Visa issued on arrival. (It must be
USD & not £ Stg).
Don’t forget
your Malaria tablets and also Mosquito repellent which can be obtained from
boots. (This is an added precaution as in the past we though not been bitten,
think as our hotel is by the sea, suggest you bring this as a safeguard).
Currency
accepted in Zanzibar is our £ stg and USD. (Easy to exchange either for the
local shillings – don’t know the exact exchange rates right now).
OTHER TIPS
If you have
any medication, please remember to bring it along in your hand luggage just as
a safeguard should your baggage get misplaced or lost, you have your medication
with you. (At the airport you are offered plastic bags to put your
medication).
Remember you
are allowed 2 suitcases each 22kg each so I would suggest try and keep your
hand luggage light as we often have to walk up and down stairs on departure
from one gate to another. This time Betty and I are not taking any hand luggage
which I think the allowance is about 5 or 7 Kg. (Check this out and make sure
you do not exceed the allowed amount as they will be quick to charge you excess
baggage). Betty is only taking her hand bag and I am taking my mini laptop bag
which will have our passports and am allowed to take my mini guitar.
As we are
all making your own way to Heathrow Airport, we should all meet up prior to
checking. We have our seats reserved. Plans we meet between 4.00 pm - 4.30 pm.
Please make
your way to the airport well in time allowing for stoppages on the roads and
hold ups with heavy traffic. Remember check-in is normally 3 hours before
departure.
OTHER POINTS TO NOTE.
We have not
organised any excursions in advance and as such we will do the planning whilst
at Neptunes. There is a big choice of exciting excursions and for the first
time visitors to the island, we will do all we can to make sure you enjoy
Zanzibar to its fullest. wePeter and
Hilary, the excursion to the Spice Farm is a must and I have already organised
the very best guide from Madeira Tours to do the needful as he did us proud in
the past being well experienced with all the spices etc.
EXCURSIONS / GENERAL
TRANSPORT
Travel
expenses on excursions will be shared by all members travelling together. We
will split the costs equally on each trip.
I am not
sure whether Neptunes has a special shuttle service to Stone Town as there could
be times one or two members of the party may want to make it to town. Will find
out on arrival and hope this facility is available as it would be costly to
hire a private car. (Remember we have all our fun and entertainment
at the hotel again all-inclusive).
TRANSFERS
Our
transport from Zanzibar airport to our hotel has been organised where Tony
Madeira will be meeting us at the airport.
CLOTHING
As you all
know Zanzibar gets too hot, daytime short sleeve shirts and short trousers for the
men are fine. Ladies, you know best.
Dont forget your swim ware (bikinis etc all allowed)!!!
Dont forget your swim ware (bikinis etc all allowed)!!!
In the
evenings, I suggest long sleeve shirts (clothing smart put casual) is fine. Remember we are at a 5-star hotel where the standards are high. Don’t really
recommend jeans but at the end of the day it is your choice which I cannot
dictate. Feel free and easy to dress as you please.
DON’T FORGET YOUR
CAMERAS
Too much to capture on the island so click away - Good Memories to take home!!
AT NEPTUNES
We have lots
of entertainment organised by Neptunes from morning to night from sporting
activities, dancing etc. There are also some Theme nights which will be held in
the open air under the starry skies and though hot, it can get a bit chilly at nights so suggest bring a light wrap just in case but not necessary. Betty never feels the cold and takes nothing extra.
Last but not least.
Dear team - If you at any time experience any problems at Neptunes needing attention, please oblige and first bring it to my notice and I will deal with the problem(s) directly with parties conerned as I have to monitor every problem or complaint (hopefully there will be none) to analyse the quality of the hotel as I am planning a REUNION next year held at NEPTUNES where already many folks from Canada and Australia want to attend besides folks from the UK and hopefully the Middle East.
Once again, I very much would appreciate you first consult me on any issues needing attention. From
past experiences with most of the hotels in Zanzibar, they go out of their way to make sure any problems are resolved on the spot. Many thanks - Benny.
Last but not least.
Dear team - If you at any time experience any problems at Neptunes needing attention, please oblige and first bring it to my notice and I will deal with the problem(s) directly with parties conerned as I have to monitor every problem or complaint (hopefully there will be none) to analyse the quality of the hotel as I am planning a REUNION next year held at NEPTUNES where already many folks from Canada and Australia want to attend besides folks from the UK and hopefully the Middle East.
Once again, I very much would appreciate you first consult me on any issues needing attention. From
past experiences with most of the hotels in Zanzibar, they go out of their way to make sure any problems are resolved on the spot. Many thanks - Benny.
That’s all
folks. Let’s go out and enjoy a great holiday on Paradise Island Zanzibar. If you have
any questions please feel free to call me or email as we only have a couple of
days left before departure.
Best regards
Benny (your
local guide in Zanzibar).
P.S. Hilary writes - (Peter & Hilary from Nottingham)
1. Hi Benny and Betty, Robin Hood and Maid Marion are looking forward to
Zanzibar, will be leaving my bow and arrow at home, Friar tuck has asked
to barrow it, your a star for arranging transport, lots love to you
both.
2. Hi Benny and Betty all travel documents are in order with E ticket we are ready to rock and roll baby ha ha ha
Sent from my iPad
Posting from Hilary - Saturday 25th October 2014.
Hi lots and lots of ideas just added more items to the suitcase, was hoping to take one suitcase, but
and a big but maybe two, love the pictures with cocktail drinks I have my order all ready 1. Zanzibar
special, ha ha ha from sunny Nottingham was going to catch a bit of sunbathing but there's a strong
northwest blowing ha ha ha
Sent from my iPad
CLICK ON LINKS BELOW.
Special friends Joe & Louise from UK & CROATIA
Peter & Hilary visit Benny & Betty (what fun it was).
Zanzibar Dream Holiday 2012
Zanzibar an Island Tour - Video clip
Posting from Hilary - Saturday 25th October 2014.
Hi lots and lots of ideas just added more items to the suitcase, was hoping to take one suitcase, but
and a big but maybe two, love the pictures with cocktail drinks I have my order all ready 1. Zanzibar
special, ha ha ha from sunny Nottingham was going to catch a bit of sunbathing but there's a strong
northwest blowing ha ha ha
Sent from my iPad
CLICK ON LINKS BELOW.
Special friends Joe & Louise from UK & CROATIA
Peter & Hilary visit Benny & Betty (what fun it was).
Zanzibar Dream Holiday 2012
Zanzibar an Island Tour - Video clip
Benito's Special Global Connection Worldwide
Kulsum & Rosie at Ben & Bet's Summer Home Party
Click on the link above to view photos but you have to scroll down many photographs.
