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| InnSider Lifestyle Cards can be purchased or renewed during usual working hours, Monday - Friday 9.00 am to 4.00 pm, from the following designated places: |
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| Dear InnSiders The Inns and its affiliates, Friends of the Inns, listed at the end of this Newsletter, will be offering specials throughout the year. |
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| Inn feature - Hotel Rio (Pvt) Ltd | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Hotel Rio is situated 12 minutes from Bulawayo city centre, en route to Beit Bridge and is set in 14 acres of garden, open lawns and children’s playground.Reminiscent of days gone by and personally managed by the owners David and Sheena Liddell, Hotel Rio offers a friendly “home from home” atmosphere, where all are welcome to join true Bulawayo hospitality. Fully licensed with two stars, the hotel offers 17 double/twin rooms and 3 family suites all with en-suite bath/shower with radio, colour television and telephone. Same day laundry and valet service is also offered. The Mopani Room offers an a la carte menu and snack menu. Hotel Rio (Pvt) Ltd, P O Box 1696, Bulawayo |
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| Win 2 nights for 2 at Hotel Rio - dinner, bed & breakfast Answer the simple question below and send your reply to info@innsofzimbabwe.co.zw as soon as possible. Good luck! Deadline is Monday 22nd March 2010 |
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| Question: What was Hotel Rio’s previous name? | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Best of Zimbabwe Directory launched | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| The theme used for the InnSider Affiliates grouping – Best of Zimbabwe – has also been used as the title of the new directory in which all details of these affiliates are published. The directory alerts readers as to contact details of the affiliates and a brief description of their offering. The list of affiliates is now an impressive one and includes some leading hospitality destinations around Zimbabwe, complementing the Inns of Zimbabwe’s own units in the Eastern Districts. The directory will be available soon and copies can be sourced from Maureen Good, through e-mail info@innsofzimbabwe.co.zw or in all rooms of the Inns and affiliates . |
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| Bulawayo Club | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
The Bulawayo Club has launched a series of tours designed to introduce guests to the unique historic heritage of Bulawayo, City of Kings, a tradition that stretches back for several centuries.Located in the heart of the city, Bulawayo Club itself occupies a gracious land-mark 75-year-old building, and was established in 1895. Recently refurbished and now under the management of The Amalinda Collection, the Club has a young and enthusiastic team in place to look after guest needs. The tours are being offered by Amalinda Collection in conjunction with Zambezia Encounters, and will be guided by Rob Burrett, author, lecturer and museum curator. For Rob, local history and archaeology have been a lifelong passion as well as his training and career. Rob will take guided walking tours of Bulawayo’s city centre, which is unique in southern Africa in terms of the number of original, splendid buildings still in use, and the skyline remains unspoilt by modern high-rise architecture. Also within easy reach of the Club are the Natural History Museum, National Gallery, and Railways Museum. Should guests want to explore further tours can be arranged to the Matobo Hills, “a wilderness of granite,” with its rich legacy of rock art, shrines, battle sites and colonial memorials as well as spectacular scenery and wildife. Other key heritage areas include Khami ruins, the royal capital of the Torwa state from 1550 to 1696 AD. Email reservations@amalindacollection.co.zw and info@bulawayoclub.com |
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| Inn Power with ZESA | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Inn On The Vumba and the surrounding areas have been plagued by electricity problems again, with cable thefts being a major cause of power shortages, along with the usual faults and load shedding. The Inn has its own generator to keep going and guests’ inconvenience is minimised as a result, but the management team is doing what it can to get ZESA and the ZRP to bring to a halt the cable theft situation. There have been assurances that action will be taken and it is to be hoped this will happen, and allow the Inn to function as normally as possible. |
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| Inn Business Special | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
ATTENTION all Sales Reps and Business Persons With your valid InnSider Lifestyle Card you will INNjoy a special package of a dinner, bed and breakfast rate (valid from Sunday to Thursday inclusive) at any one of our Inns: Inn on Rupurara, Juliasdale/Nyanga Pine Tree Inn, Juliasdale /Nyanga Inn on the Vumba, Bvumba, Mutare Inn on Great Zimbabwe, Masvingo View our website for contact details or information on our InnSider Lifestyle Card - www.innsofzimbabwe.co.zw or email info@innsofzimbabwe.co.zw INNvest in your favourite group of INNS and enjoy hospitality at its best! |
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| Ilala Lodge Victoria Falls - Zimbabwe Residents' Special | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Three nights accommodation on a bed and breakfast basis One standard sunset cruise (drinks, snacks and park fees included) USD220 per person sharing Valid until 30th June 2010 |
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| We can also arrange for airport transfers and other activities for you. No Innsider discount applicable as this rate is already dicounted. For Reservations or more information: Telephone +26313 44737 / 9 or email ilalazws@africaonline.co.zw |
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| Inn Golf - Zimbabwe is a Golfer’s Paradise | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
When it comes to golf courses, Zimbabwe is fortunate to have some delightful courses situated across the country – some of them adjacent to the leading tourist attractions.
Golfers staying at Inns of Zimbabwe units can check with management to find out if arrangements are in place for discounted or preferential fees, and each of the Inns is close to one or more courses at which guests at the Inns are welcome to play.Near Inn On Rupurara and Pine Tree Inn at Nyanga are two nine-hole courses that are in good condition – Claremont near Juliasdale and Troutbeck up in the Nyanga Downs area. Close to Inn On The Vumba is the championship-rated Leopard Rock course high up in the Vumba mountains, as well as the popular Hillside course in the Mutare city centre. At Inn On Great Zimbabwe, guests can make arrangements to play at the very attractive Masvingo course in the Masvingo town centre. Guests staying elsewhere in the country as part of their stay should also note that the country has a number of championship-rated courses – Elephant Hills at Victoria Falls, Bulawayo Golf Club in the City of Kings and three in Harare – Royal Harare, Chapman and Borrowdale Brooke. Additional to these are scores of other well-run clubs in smaller centres. Unfortunately the one centre without its own course at present is Kariba – where the heat seems to have won out over a round of golf for locals and visitors alike. |
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| Classic Mercedes tour of Zimbabwe | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
![]() This “Old Lady”, as she is fondly referred to, was purchased new in Harare from Norton Motor Company in 1958. She is an enthusiastic and experienced Tourer and will be a participant in the Classic Mercedes Benz tour of Zimbabwe in June 2010. |
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| If you are a Mercedes Benz stargazer, a Classic car owner, or just a car buff, use your Innsider Lifestyle Card benefits and join the tour at any of the Inns and Affiliates listed below and be part of the fun. A group of “Stargazers” will be touring Zimbabwe in June. But stargazers of a different ilk – those that follow the “3-pointed Mercedes Benz star” with an inexplicable passion. A group of about 15 cars including some highly collectable classics, but certainly all beauties, will visit Zimbabwe from 12 to 19 June. It is hoped that media coverage surrounding the tour will attract the self-drive market from South Africa to Zimbabwe by communicating the renowned Zimbabwean friendly hospitality, the good roads, safe environment, the varied scenic splendour and great attractions. Be part of the positive message, demonstrate a Zimbabwean welcome and meet the Group to view the cars at any of the following venues. 12 / 13 June - Hotel Rio, Bulawayo 13 / 15 June - Victoria Falls Safari Lodge / Lokathula Lodges, Victoria Falls 15 / 16 June - Sea Lion Ferry, Milibizi to Kariba 16 / 17 June - Meikles Hotel, Harare 17 / 18 June - Leopard Rock Golf Resort, Bvumba 18 / 19 June - Inn on Great Zimbabwe, Masvingo More information from bouwer@lonrho.com |
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| Jabulani Safaris Shangani | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Treat yourself this Easter weekend to a break away from the hustle and bustle of city lifeIn the centre of Zimbabwe lies an area where you and I can roam free in the heart of Africa A place where antelope will lift their heads from grazing to regard you fearlessly. Their security is there for you to share - you are quite safe to walk, if you so wish. A place where at night, as you sit around the camp fire, you can reach up and almost touch the stars. And you fall asleep whilst listening to the faraway sounds of the bush. Email jabulani_safaris@iwayafrica.com Mobile : +26311 622 146 / +263915 100 085 |
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Come and experience Natureways on the Lower Zambezi RiverSpecial Offer to Zimbabwean Residents Jan 2010 - Mar 2010 - Min 4 Guests
Excludes: National Parks Fees; Extra Drinks (this can be arranged prior by our Kariba Office) Contact us for all our other safaris on offer:- bookings@natureways.com Telephone + 263 42916907 or +263 912722967 |
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USD130 per person per night - Value for the whole month of AprilRates include:
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All rates are now Bed and Breakfast for the Inns within Zimbabwe.** Inn on Rupurara - rate includes bed and breakfast and activities. Innsider Cardholders wishing to book through a Travel Agent will enjoy a 10% discount on accommodation . Innsider Cards - Application forms are required to be filled in on renewal as address details change during the course of the year. Card sales - please phone our outlets before visiting them as power cuts see phones down and also lamination of cards cannot be done during load shedding Please note that our rates are subject to change without notice. You must be INN to qualify for the abovementioned specials |
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Up to 60% cheaper than our competitors; $1 million of cover; Worldwide cover (inc. South Africa); Local & international air evacuations; No deposits or up front payments for medical treatment; 4 x 24 hour emergency numbers; Easy monthly payments 7 Phillips Avenue, Belgravia, HarareTel: +263 4 700976, 701764, 700223 Fax: +263 4 70092 email: multimed@healthzim.com Sean P. Steyn, General Manager |
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| Inns of Zimbabwe's website gives you a detailed INNsight into each of our units and also links you to our affiliates, "Friends of the Inns", in planning your holiday within Zimbabwe and for Zimbabweans wishing to holiday in South Africa, too. For more details on any one of our Inns and affiliates here in Zimbabwe and South Africa, contact me on info@innsofzimbabwe.co.zw Please view our updated website www.innsofzimbabwe.co.zw |
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| A great opportunity for Associates of the Inns of Zimbabwe to advertise and keep INN with the Hospitality Industry. This is a sample of an advertising space (665 pixels wide) that we will be providing in the text of our future Innsider Updates which will be placed on our website too. For more information contact Inns of Zimbabwe |
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| Yours INN Travel | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| We look forward to your continued support for the Inns and our affiliates on your travels INN and around Zimbabwe and South Africa. Please note that I will be available most week days from 12pm to 4pm at: Merctrust Real Estate (Pvt) Ltd, Shop 42 Arundel Village, Quorn Ave, Mount Pleasant. Harare P O Box MT 157 Telephone: +263 4 369681 / 3 / 4 Fax: +263 4 369685 Wishing you safe travel and happy times with us. Yours INN travel, Maureen Good Inns of Zimbabwe Please note that InnSider Updates can be sent without photographs for ease of download. Interested subscribers should enlist with Maureen on info@innsofzimbabwe.co.zw |
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