Read an article that was included in the prestigious "Woman & Home" magazine (July 2009) on Accommodation Swap after an interview with one of our long standing members -

Read an article that was included in the prestigious "Essentals" magazine (December 2009) after an interview with another of our long standing members

27 June 2010

From Inri Mc Manus - Riversong Guest House

Need a break ?- Join Accommodation Swap
I have been a member of accommodation swap for about 4 years and have found it a great way to get-away and meet wonderful people in the same industry as we are. When the club first started there were only a few 3 star guesthouses and B&B's on the site. The club has grown and there are now 170 options to choose from ranging from 3 star to 5 star establishments.

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

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,
De Waal

8/31/2009

HI MIKE,
WHAT AN AMAZING SCHEME!!!!!!!
STAYED AT "IMPANGELE" ON SATURDAY NIGHT, WHERE WALTER INTRODUCED US TO YOU...
HAVE JUST JOINED THIS MORNING....
WE CAN RECOMEND "IMPANGELE " TO EVERYONE, LOVELY FRIENDLY ATMOSHERE, LOOKING FORWARD TO VISITING AGAIN IN THE FUTURE...
REGARDS GLYNN

hawthorntowers@telkomsa.net

From: Point Village Guesthouse
Date: 8/21/2009
To: 'Melkbos 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.

Linda

Tel: 039 311 1003

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

www.impangele.com

Hi Mike,

Kate Macfarlane from Woman and Home contacted me regarding holiday home swaps, they are doing an article this month. I was commenting on another swap situation but have given your Accommodation Swap as one I preferred. The information has to be in by Tuesday, I have given her your contact but maybe you would like to contact her for some exposure.

Kind regards

Mary

website: www.forget-me-not.co.za

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

Margaret

Little Stint In Paradise

Melodeen Horrmann
Nottingham Country House &
Amani Lodge
Walmer
Port Elizabeth
www.nottinghamch.co.za

Thanks again, Mike
Warm Regards
Trish Tarr
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Country Lane Guesthouse

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)

Marguerite.