2011 Make It To Ghana!

An Adventure Awaits You! www.uniqueoffersghana.com

Its Time You Planned On Visiting!  And let us be your very first contact!  Ghana is the gateway to West Africa and indeed Ghana represents what is best with the region.  If you would like more information about travel to Ghana, tours, hotels, car rentals, or anything else just drop us a line!  If you contact the Ghana office directly just tell them that you saw the contact information details on this BLOG and that Raymond 'Paa Kwesi' sent you!  

 Have a wonderful evening and thank you.

Merry Christmas & A Happy New Year!

 

Seychelles - MUCHOVIAJE

(Photo Caption - Standing by the Clock Tower, Victoria Seychelles)

25th December 2010- Christmas Day.  Hello and welcome to my Blog 'Destinations'!  Very pleased that you were able to stop by for a quick visit!  Thank you.

It indeed has been a busy few days for us all.  With the year quickly coming to an end, meaning that our next 'Unique Destination' UniqueOffers Kenya would need to gain some momentum in order for the launch to come about early in 2011!  Partnered with 'BigFootImmersion Africa' - UniqueOffers Kenya is yet another special site which will be dedicated not only to travel to Kenya but as well goods and services from this very special place!  We hope that you will be able to visit us and the website once it is completed.

Services are already under way with tours being handled and coordinated by Peter and team in country.

Gotta run right now but will be back prior to the end of the year with interesting updates on Ghana and Seychelles!

For right now and if you have not already visited, do take the time to visit UniqueScentsations! (Bath-Beauty- And Feel Good Items)!

Ciao!  And wishing one and all a very Merry Christmas, Joyeux Noel!

Little Video Clip To Lighten Your Feet!

Welcome To The Island Of Paradise!  


Here is a link to a great little video with refreshing sounds from the Seychelles Islands!  I invite you to watch.  Enjoy.  Good evening to most, and others a good day! Au Revoir!

While you are here!  i invite you to visit UniqueScentsations!  For your bath and beauty needs!  

Ghana Calling! Book This Hotel

Ghana is the land of smiles and is the 'gateway' to West Africa!  Interested in a holiday to Ghana?  Please do contact us today!  Great hotels, tours and other products for your consideration!  Ghana is well worth your visit.  More Info On This Hotel!

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Seychelles Week A Hit In Tanzania!

The first Seychelles Week in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, came to an end last Saturday with a traditional Ngalawa boat race.

The week was organised by Seychelles’ honorary consul Maryvone Pool, who is also our appointed tourism ambassador in Tanzania, in collaboration with the Seychelles Tourism Board (STB).
A crowd of some 1,500 local people had gathered for an afternoon of fun at Msasani Minazini Beach, where sounds of top African tracks from Clouds FM radio echoed around the open grounds. The musical group Zez and dancers who had flown in from Seychelles also performed live and added some real Creole ambiance to the event.
Capital Television of Tanzania was present to cover this very exciting last day and capture the thrills as 15 traditional dhows were flagged off to start the race out of Msasani Bay.
The sail of each boat proudly bore the logo of private sponsors, including Air Seychelles, the STB, Bon Voyage, Winglink, Delfina Promotions, Capital Television, Movenpick Royal Palm Hotel, Vodacom, Zantel, ComAir, British Airways, Computer Connections and Precision Air.

While the boats raced each other, the public had a chance to buy crafts from Seychelles such as bags, pareos and intriguingly shaped coco de mer sculptures.
At the end of the race, cash prizes were presented to the winners by Ms Pool, Sharon Rosalie of the STB and representatives of the sponsors.
A raffle draw was also held to cap off the successful week, and the first prize of a holiday to the Seychelles Islands was sponsored by Precision Air and Kenya Airways via Nairobi. The second prize was another air ticket sponsored by Air Seychelles and Com Air.

The curtain was brought down on the event with a vote of thanks by Ms Pool and Ms Rosalie, after which members of the public joined Zez on stage for some farewell sega dancing.

Courtesy The Seychelles Nation

We Invite You To Visit UniqueScentsations! For Bath & Beauty! Feel Wonderful Tonoght!

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Radyo Bamboo - ICANDO Ocean Center!

Now Linked To Our Seychelles Website, The ICANDO Center promises to rejuvenate you in 7 days while you stay and rest at the wonderful Villa Citronella.  Perched atop and overlooking the ocean the Villa affords you a comfortable stay in comfortable lodgings.  Visit the ICANDO Ocean Center for more information!

  
                                                             

Seychelles Nite!

                                                  

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Public Urged To Support Local Artists During Creole Festival!

                           Anytime Is A Wonderful Time To Visit The Seychelles!

The Creole Festival, the unique celebration of the Seychellois culture in all its aspects – its cuisine, dance, folklore and music – is to be held in the coming month.

All the activities for the festival have one thing in common, and that is Creole music.

And local telecommunications company Cable & Wireless Seychelles is calling on the public to support local artists through its latest initiative, Cable Tunes.

This latest trend is a ringtone personalisation service, which allows a person to use a tune that callers can hear before the call is answered to replace the standard ringtone for both post-paid and pre-paid customers.

Terry Servina, C&W’s public relations manager, said Cable Tunes is different from other services because its aim is to support local artists and promote their music.

He said the service is becoming very popular, especially among the young people, and it is for this reason that the company is giving more support during the October festival.

Under the theme Siport artis lokal, the company offers support in various ways, including helping the artists to launch new CDs and give musical performances.

“Young, upcoming artists need support to start their career, and we have seen that there is a need to help them as they are full of talent,” added Mr Servina.

It costs the artists a lot to produce a single, but Mr Servina said through this initiative they can have just one song and add it to the service for their fans.

This, he said, can help the artists save money which they can later use to compile a complete CD.

Albert Duncan, product executive, said Cable & Wireless advertises the content on its website in four categories – oldies but goodies, latest tunes, traditional tunes and most popular – and in adverts in the media.

He said for each tune there is a revenue share between C&W and the artist.

Clients are calling to ask for songs that were among the top hits once, and Mr Duncan said this shows the service is appreciated.
Mr Servina said the company set a target which, to their surprise, was met after only three weeks, which shows people are responding well to Cable Tunes.

The two managers are also calling on local artists to make an effort to encourage their fans or the public in general to register with Cable Tunes so they can sell their work.
The company is working on several projects such as a charity show under the theme Siport artis lokal and in line with the Cable Tunes initiative.

Mr Duncan said the artists have responded very well to the idea, and a good relationship has been developed between the two sides.

           Article Courtesy of Seychelles Nation

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Joint Venture Official Launch Soon! And Other Updates!

It may appear that I have been absent from this blog all about our 'Destinations' but in reality we have being doing much work behind the scenes!  (Click to Destinations and listen to the great music from Sonny Morgan!)

Allow me to provide but a small update:

1)  Pleased to introduce Eunice Mawussi who comes on-board with us as a representative.  Based in Tennessee Eunice is an author, a singer, very spiritual, and is also involved in marketing!  She speaks several languages to include French!  She will work on our 'booknow4travel' products and as well promote the destinations of Ghana, Seychelles & Kenya!  For more info you can always become a friend with us on Facebook.

2)  Pleased to introduce Peter who is our country director for soon to be 'UniqueOffersKenya' locations!  More special updates on this project in due course!

3)  Our joint venture with  FaceWest is near completion with the site now 'live'!  Please do pay a visit and let us know what you think!  www.uniquescentsations.com  Great Spa related products, for our very own private label, with far superior ingredients (natural) without the cost, is now available.  Still stock taking and filling up the online shop but you are welcome to visit and purchase what sounds interesting!
We ship worldwide!

4)  In Ghana our country director Charles has added the Hotel Eastgate to the menu of hotels available on www.uniqueoffersghana.com.  Please do pay a visit and perhaps visit the country as well!

5)  In Seychelles we are pleased to be adding a new car rental company to the fold!  Visit Buggy & Jeep rentals today for fun rides in Seychelles!

So as you can see ---- BUSY!  Thank you for your prompts, ideas, and business!  Please visit us real soon!

I will be back shortly with great updates!  Until then take care and Bon Voyage!

Destinations Update! Ghana! Pay A Visit Soon!

   Ghana! A great posting from madisonbrad1! Please do watch it !
   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l_mQD2EwAcw

   Remember our site for Ghana @ http://www.uniqueoffersghana.com/

   Please note that the 'youtube' posting is not affiliated with us! 
   We just think that the  posting is so right and wonderful about the essence of Ghana! Its people, its youth!

A Little Bit Of News For You!

Hello there! Firstly thank you for visiting our BLOG about the Seychelles and of course providing updates on Ghana and Kenya as well! If you are a first time visitor to this little BLOG then welcome we appreciate your visit.

Just a few updates to post today before getting back to the shop which might be of interest to you.



August is here and in a few days our young country, 34 years young, will once again witness the celebration of the birthdays of two of our presidents in the same month! For many countries this might not be significant, however we view this with some importance owing to the fact that we are a relative "newcomer" to the club of nation states. What we are seeing here is perhaps what the United States experienced 200 years ago when they celebrated the birth dates of George Washington, their first president, and Thomas Jefferson who was the 3rd president.

Happy this day, although a few days early, to send our best regards and happy birthday wishes to President James Mancham, who was born on the 11th of August 1939, and President James Michel, who was born on the 16th of August 1944. President Mancham, a former president and founding president of the Republic of Seychelles, championed early on the industry of tourism to the islands, with a high regard to the natural beauty of the islands. Our current Head of State, President James Michel, as well recognizes the importance of tourism, and recently ordered a review of this important ministry and personally taking over the portfolio. An important indication as to how serious and important tourism is to our young republic. Happy Birthdays - President Michel and President Mancham. Thank you for your service and dedication to our Seychelles!



Seychelles Receives Its 100,000 th Visitor. Alain St. Ange who is not only the new CEO for Seychelles Tourism, recently appointed by President Michel, and who is as well quite adept @ FaceBook postings, posted a few days ago that the Seychelles would be expecting its 100,000th visitor in a few days. Well the number was achieved a few days ago indeed, and Alain and his hard working team were present at the Pointe Larue International airport on the BIG island of Mahe, to welcome the lucky person. Stay tuned as we update this event with the attention it deserves. Meanwhile rest content with this posted photo of Alain, ever the hardworking CEO, as he debarks from the Cat Coco fast ferry onto the jetty @ Praslin carrying some young palm trees for onward planting! Well done Alain and team!

On behalf of Rosemarie and her team, we are pleased and proud to be able to playing a small part to promoting the Seychelles Islands! Interested on a visit or information on the islands? Drop us a line anytime!!!

Getting Ready For UniqueOffersKenya!

We are pleased to confirm the project for UniqueOffersKenya is progressing nicely,taking another step forward as a partner for our latest travel site has been identified.

Big Foot Impression Africa operating from Nairobi, Kenya and owned and managed by Peter Muthari has the local experience needed to ensure effective representation for our UniqueOffersKenya launch!

Peter is running a smaller operation. However his vision for the company which looks at empowering smaller local suppliers and companies fits perfectly into our business appoach.

We are excited about Kenya and being able to participate in the positive experiences of this remarkable country providing yet again another unique country destination.

Stay tuned as we provide further updates and progress reports prior to the launch of our newest and latest travel website.

As with our prior products we are happy as well to confirm that CFI Uganda will once again take on the task of website construction!

More updates on all fronts! Have a wonderful week-end!

'Face West' Launches Website!

"Welcome and thank you for taking the time to visit our website. We really appreciate this opportunity to introduce you to our Spa and Services and trust that you will enjoy your time spent with us. Not only will you leave knowing more about taking care of your skin and body, but you will leave here feeling relaxed and renewed, ready to face the world."



The above is the intro to Face West aesthetiques new website promoting its 'exclusive' spa service. Located in Colorado Springs, Colorado, the company has been around for the last 23years offering 'by appointment' only service and beauty therapy treatments.



Why the mention here? Well this is simple really. We really appreciated the service and dedication of the owner of the Spa, and being that the owner was as well from the Seychelles, how could we not make a mention?

On July 1st 2010 we released to all our clients and contacts, and then made a posting here on this blog, 5th July 2010, that we had entered into a joint project, and that was private label spa products.



Karen's business is spa and beauty therapy and we know that with her eye on the ball so to speak, the approach we are taking together with the launch of our new private label spa products will be well appreciated.

Stay tuned for further updates!In the meantime we invite you to take a visit of the website @ www.facewestskincare.com. Tell a friend!

Seychelles' Miss Regatta!

The 2010 Regatta beauty pageant will be held at the International Conference Centre on Saturday July 24 under the theme Protection of the Environment, whose main aim is to encourage the girls to choose outfits made of recyclable materials.
The contestants this year are aged between 17 and 26, and are from all walks of life. Some are married, some single and one is a mother of two.




The show will last a little more than one hour, and the girls will all parade in their evening wear, swimwear and casual outfit. Many young artists will perform during the show, which will include some new talents as well as others reappearing on the music scene after a long absence.

Miss Regatta 2010 will win a return ticket to Kenya, R5,000 in cash, a full diving course and a weekend for two at the Domaine de l’Orangeraie among other prizes.

There will also be prizes for the First and Second Mermaid, Miss Personality and Miss Photogenic.
The beauty pageant is just one of the events to take place before the Regatta itself.

The Mr Regatta contest will be held on July 23 at the Tequila Boom nightclub and will be followed one week later by the Regatta fair, which will take place on Saturday July 31 and August 1.

The Regatta is an annual event organised by the Round Table with the help of various sponsors.

Thinking out loud here! Is it not time that you visited the Seychelles?
Article Excerpts - Seychelles Nation

Memories Of The Seychelles!

The back area of my grandparents home has little changed. This simple little stand with water pipe has stood there for the past 30 + years. Originally built by my grandfather Antonio he layed a waterline to the river and brought it to this point where Maxime stands today.


Its amazing to see for me.

As a child I would use it to wash my feet before going into the main house. I would prefer however to wash my feet in the river as my grandfather did every early morning and night. Fresh clean water cascading down the rocks into a basin he built. On hot days or after heavy rains we would all gather with my cousins and go swimming or slide down the rocks now pouring with heavy water flooded by the rains. Sliding into the river.

He would clean fish here as well or late at night and even in the rain be outside brushing his teeth. I would join him. Once we bathed outside - the water so cold but fresh from the river.

I miss those times. Times of respect and understanding. Where simple greetings were greatly appreciated. Where stories were told by friends dropping in as the skies drew dark. Sharing a story and a little drink. Of the outside kitchen where my grandfather would cook up a quick little meal before bringing it in to th house to be devoured.

I loved catsup on my food, and still do. Opening the little fridge on its wooden stand and moving aside the ants forming a line to try and get inside. Some bread, butter, tomato sauce or catsup, some cold water or a soft drink from Waterloo or SeyPearl bought up the street from the local shop.

This was Baie Lazare for me and before that Mare Anglaise. A time with my grandparents and extended family. My youth has long since past. My memories though remain. As does the memories of those who have past and long since been buried. They still are there for me. I miss them all.

Thank you for sharing some time with me! See you back shortly.

Updates And A Great PIC!

Well its about 2027hrs in the Seychelles! Friday night and many are out dining somewhere, or taking a walk on the beach, rain permitting, or just sitting back relaxing on the 'la varang' or patio, taking in the night sky. As for me? Well busy updating this BLOG, the websites for both Seychelles and Ghana and taking some bookings. Someone has to do it right?

Like to take this time however to welcome to the field 'Amical Charters' offering a wonderful boat charter service from Praslin in the Seychelles. Kindly visit the website and go to our Boat Charter & Fishing Fun selection for more details or if you are interested in booking this great product. I will be back to update you on the services @ hand.

Before I go. I keep on looking @ this pic of the Seychelles flag and the backdrop of the mountains. This is the BIG island of Mahe! Simply marvelous!



Stop by again real soon and let's share some thoughts on the islands, or Ghana or maybe even Kenya? Details soon on this project!

Have a great week-end all! And thanks for stopping by!

New Joint Venture Announced!

Communiqué:- For Immediate Release

‘Face West Aesthetiques’ and ‘UniqueOffersSeychelles!LLC’ are pleased to announce a brand new joint business venture!

We are pleased to confirm that shortly quality Spa and Body Care products will be made available to our current clients and to new clients around the world.

The joint business venture with two newly appointed Seychelles Tourism Ambassadors, Mrs. Karen Pilling Johnson appointed Tourism Ambassador for the Colorado Region and Mrs. Rosemary Pothin Ludwig, appointed Tourism Ambassador for S.E. Wisconsin, find this a ‘unique’ opportunity to combine their talent and resources to better promote and market their businesses along side their ‘Ambassadorship’ positions.

Where ‘Face West Aesthetiques’ is an exclusive ‘by appointment only’ Skin and Body Spa, promoting healthy skin and body care services and products, and UniqueOffersSeychelles!LLC promotes ‘all things unique for all unique tastes’, with markets in travel and products from the Seychelles Islands, Ghana and shortly, Kenya.

The Exclusive Spa Collection “UniqueScentsations” is a complete Skin and Body Care line, exclusively formulated with natural Botanical Extracts and Essential Oils and contains no artificial dyes, fragrances, alcohol or harmful parabens, making this a safe and natural collection of products.

The line ranges from soothing Shower Gels, deliciously scented Body crèmes to Shampoos and Conditioners. While the inspiration initially came from the ‘uniqueness’ of the Seychelles islands, the product is not only limited to them. The product reflects the concept that no matter who we are or where we come from, we are all unique individuals, providing a ‘synergetic’ link with ‘UniqueOffers’ business branding. Because of the love and desire to promote these beautiful islands, and the unique country destinations on offer, it seemed only fitting to formulate a line that would also reflect just that, ‘Unique’ destinations!

Allow us to take you on a “Scentsational” journey as you experience the scents and aromas of the tropics!! So whenever, and wherever you are, you can be transported daily back to that place and time, with fond memories of our ‘Unique’ destinations under the Sun!

Dated: 1st July 2010

For more information email contacts
@ facewest@earthlink.net or uniqueoffers@uniqueoffersseychelles.com

Tourism Update In Figures! Visit The Seychelles.

Tourism is the mainstay of the economy contributing over 21% of the GDP (direct contribution) and accounts for more than 60% of the Foreign exchange earnings. The tourism strategy of the Government of Seychelles is to attain self-sustaining economic growth by securing targeted increases in the number of tourist visits to the country as well as the amount spent by each tourist.

Since the inception of the Seychelles Tourism Board in April 2005, there has been a dedicated effort to improve tourism products on offer and market the destination overseas. After extensive market research and collaboration with the trade, STB launched the new brand The Seychelles Islands…another world, internationally in March 2007. The new brand aims to encompass the great diversity that the Seychelles islands have to offer across the spectrum of its 115 islands.

European visitors lead arrival figures comprising of over 80 per cent of total arrivals. Our main markets are France, U.K., Italy and Germany and new emerging markets include South Africa, Russia, the Middle East, China and South Korea.

In 2007 a record number of arrivals exceeded 160,000 visitors with an average stay in Seychelles of 10 days.

The decision taken by the Seychelles government to position itself among the best, environment-friendly destinations in the world has ensured that tourism development in the country is guided by policies which encourage the preservation and conservation of our natural environment.

This article appeared in the Seychelles Nation



Visit The Seychelles Soon! With Us!

Answer To Fun Quiz 15! An Island Paradise.

The answer to Fun Quiz 15! I am the island of St. Anne.

Early settlers landing upon her shores and setting up a relief station while the main settlement was established on the island of Mahe.

Named after the saint Anne, meaning "favor" or "grace." of David’s house and line, was the mother of the Virgin Mary and grandmother of Jesus Christ according to Christian and Islamic tradition. The name Anne is the Greek rendering of her Hebrew name Hannah.

Historians noted the extremely hazardous conditions the settlers met while on Mahe, recalling that there existed immense marshes along the coast from where modern day Victoria is south towards Cascade, and laying within were large salt water variety crocodiles, not to mention sharks, making it extremely hazardous to haphazard exploration.

The name therefore suggests a welcome sanctuary from what was across the bay a short distance away, mortal peril!




Later of course the island was used by the British colonial power, a fueling depot was established, and not to be forgotten, a refitting station for whalers mostly US flagged sailing ships bound back for the east coast of the USA, primarily Boston, Massachusetts, this in the late 19th century.

The island would serve its purpose again during World War II, and still later house students for the youth service, headquarters for the Marine National Parks, until today where there sits a luxury hotel. The island of course sits just within easy view of Victoria, still rugged, beautiful and still offering that sanctuary to those seeking a different perspective. Gone are the days however, well easily within my childhood recollection, of nipping over in a small boat to take in the sights, picnic on the beach with family and friends and celebrate the day of the saint.

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Fun Quiz 14! The Answer! Walt Disney Wrote To Me!

Answer to Fun Quiz 14! @ age 15 this future leader received a letter from a young Walt Disney of Disney fame asking for a few germinating coco-de-mer seeds! James Mancham would later take an active interest in the affairs of the Seychelles becoming Chief Minister and our country's president of the republic. Even then his vision for Seychelles was one of balancing tourism with the islands unique eco-system. (Photo JRM with His Holiness Pope Paul VI)



Our question was simple! We asked. Who and What Was It? I once received a letter from Mr. Walt Disney asking me to send him some items. I am and what was it?

For sure the Seychelles Islands is much more than stunning scenery, beautiful beaches, great Creole cuisine, friendly folks, mountains, waterfalls, great hotels (Big & Small) it is a story that continues to unfold. From pirates of old, to giant tortoises and the 'giant' of Mahe, to hidden treasures buried somewhere on beaches to the secret of the lost boy king of France smuggled into the islands during the French Revolution. From exiled kings of the Ashanti Empire, to great sailing vessels of yesteryear now laying deep in the waters making a pleasant home for the bountiful marine life which exists!



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Seychelles is indeed a place to visit, stay and enjoy. Still 'unique by a thousand miles'! This is the islands we love so much!

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UpComing Events In Seychelles! Be Sure To Be There!

In May 2010 - From 15th - 24th:
There is the 2nd Edition of the Seychelles Regatta 2010!

DescriptionBlue Ocean Events is the company appointed by the Seychelles government to organise a yearly week of regattas named “The Seychelles Regatta” from 2009 onwards.

The Seychelles Regatta is an exclusive, semi-professional competition bringing together 20 companies that will sail the magnificent sites of the Seychelles Islands over eight days. The fleet will consist of 40 to 70-footers catamarans and crews of 4 to 8 people, mainly from Europe and South Africa. Benefiting from some of the world’s finest fishing spots; this year’s competition will also include a deep-sea fishing competition alongside the sailing races.

Spice will be added to the competition by the participation of big names in sailing. Michel Desjoyeaux, Vendée Globe 2008/2009 and 2000/2001 and The Transat 2004 winner, among many other races, has already registered for the annual event which he says he would not miss for the world!

Organisers Contact Details Name : Blue Ocean Events sprl
Address : Chaussée de Wavre 754, 1040 Bruxelles, Belgique
Tel : +33 32 62 18 508
Email : info@seychellesregatta.com

In June 2010:-
We will celebrate our National Day on 18th and Our Independence Day on the 29th!

August 2010!

A massive windsurfing competition!

October 2010!

1st - 2nd The 20th Edition of SUBIOS Underwater Festival!

24th - 31st The Creole Festival 2010!

Of course every month there are events ongoing in the Seychelles! For more information contact us today!

SpotLight On LeKK Adverts - Cable&Wireless, Seychelles' Premier Communication Company

Since 1893 Cable & Wireless (Seychelles) has been on the islands! When in the Seychelles kindly consider Cable & Wireless (Seychelles) for all your communication needs!



"On the 29th March 1893, the Eastern and South African Telegraph Company (our ancestory company) was granted a contract to establish a telegraph cable linking Zanzibar with Seychelles thence Mauritius capable of transmitting 15 words a minute. A cable ship named "Scotia" laid this and the work was completed on 11th November 1893. It was then that Seychelles became part of the world telecommunications network." - CWS Website (About Us)

Radyo Bamboo - Quick Updates!

A little bit about 'radyo bamboo' or 'bamboo radio'. In the Seychelles when someone hears news or information about someone or something, gossip for the most part, we say that the 'info' was heard on radyo bamboo! Of course we do not 'gossip' here! See you shortly for more great updates, bits of info, and other tid-bits on the Seychelles Islands!

Check Out These Great New Small Hotels On Offer!

We like to work closely with smaller distinct hotels back in the islands. Its the best way to experience the islands in our humble opinion! We invite you to visit our website and to book your choice hotel with us! Visiting the Seychelles Islands? Please do and please do visit us first!

U R Invited! To Our SOFT Launch Of UniqueOffers Ghana!

After much work we are pleased to be ready to launch our next great site - www.uniqueoffersghana.com. Even economic downturn will not stop us! With your support and encouragement we press on! Right Charles? Ayeeko! P.S. Charles is our partner and country director in Ghana! And as always a percentage of sales from this website will go back to community projects in Ghana! Watch for regular updates!

"Smiles Invite You To Ghana" - Our chosen 'face' for our Ghana launch is Iris, from Ghana! More than just a beautiful face she is a young determined, bright and articulate person, and like Ghana her home country, full of hospitality and ever full if life! Do tell a friend about our Ghana launch.

Congrats To Edna!

CONGRATS to Edna Ovulley who was the winner of our $100 VISA gift card! We recently held a promo where someone signing up as our 'Preferred Client' on our travel site www.booknow4travel.us, and in a random manner retrieve one name as a winner! That was Edna! Ms. Edna Ovulley is from Accra, Ghana and signed up in March! Thank you Edna for participating! Watch out for our 'promos' for interesting gifts and prizes!

Fun Quiz 11! Je Suis?

Who Am I? My daughter was romanced by someone who wore blue suede shoes! Although around a golf ball I had little time to play golf! Not from the Seychelles but my footprint loomed large over the islands for many years where I worked! Je suis?

Answer to Fun Quiz 11! Congrats to Juliette and T.Y. for all those who follow and play! Seychelles may be small islands but that does not mean that we do not have many many interesting stories, links, contributions to be made in this Big Beautiful World! The answer is United States Air Force officer Paul Beaulieu, formerly of the USAF Tracking Station at La Misere and father to Priscilla Beaulieu Presley! If you have a photo of Mr. Beaulieu kindly share it. Watch for our next Fun Quiz!




In 1948 her mother met a United States Air Force officer named Paul Beaulieu, from Quebec. The couple were married within a year. Beaulieu took over the raising of Priscilla and was the only father Priscilla would ever know. Over the next few years, Priscilla grew up quickly, helping to care for the growing family as her father's Air Force career moved them from Connecticut to New Mexico to Maine and later the Seychelles!

It was in Germany however, at the Eagles Club, that Priscilla met Currie Grant, a young American Air Force recruit whose Commanding Officer knew Priscilla's father. Grant offered to introduce Priscilla to Elvis Presley, stating that he was "...good friends..." with the singer, and that he and his wife would visit quite often. Being cautious and skeptical of such a claim, Priscilla said she would have to ask her parents, and over the next two weeks Grant met with them and assured them that she would be well chaperoned. The rest is of course history!




Some years later when Paul Beaulieu arrived in Seychelles, circa 1963, to manage the USAF tracking station located atop the mountain of La Misere, word got out that the new officer was the father of Mrs. Presley! A local artist by the name of Mickey Mancham had emulated the King as the islands were simply mad about Elvis!

The arrival of the Beaulieu family was well appreciated by all and added to the wonderful flavour of what is the Seychelles Islands!

Care to visit? See us today @ www.uniqueoffersseychelles.com

CBS' Amazing Race, Races To Seychelles' La Digue Island!

Click to the Title to watch this episode now!

The Amazing Race TV show filmed in Seychelles earlier this year was aired in the US last week where it reached a viewership of over 14 million and came in number one in its time slot.

The episode of the Amazing Race filmed in Seychelles showcased the islands of Mahé, La Digue, St Pierre and Praslin, as it followed the contestants racing from the islands from breath-taking helicopter angles of view.

It featured the contesting teams on La Digue faced with a choice to either load a huge bunch of coconuts onto an oxcart at L’Union Estate and transport them to La Digue Jetty or use a banana to lure a giant tortoise along a ‘race course’ on the front lawn of L’Union Estate, after which they had to carry a large bunch of bananas to a fruit stand by the La Digue Jetty.

While this challenge was being filmed, it was discovered that some of the teams did not deliver the exact number of coconuts as instructed and thus they had to steer their stubborn ox all the way back to L’Union Estate to retrieve the one missing coconut.

After successfully delivering either the coconuts or the bananas, the teams had to take a one-hour schooner ride to the island of St Pierre. There, they had to free-dive and retrieve a bottle containing a map to their next destination – a beach on Praslin Island.

They then had to swim ashore to the beach on Praslin, where they were greeted by a Seychellois and Phil Keoghan, the host of the show.

The production of this show involved 60 foreign crew members and over 40 Seychellois.

The local production company iMage Production of Praslin oversaw the preparation, production and the crews for the three islands – Mahé, Praslin and La Digue. The setting up took over two months to complete for a one-day shoot and all went smoothly.

The Seychelles episode was filled with great racing drama, lots of humour and the incredible beauty of Seychelles. It was considered a great success.

The director of Tourism Marketing, Alain St Ange, who worked alongside Paul Turcotte of the iMage Productions for this production in Seychelles, said that the tourism board is thankful that the beauty of our islands continues to attract film producers to our shores.

“Hitting the TV screens in densely populated markets with breathtaking scenes will help us get the name Seychelles more known and make our islands more visible,” he said.

Many positive comments have already been received from viewers in the USA and in Singapore.

Article Courtesy Of Seychelles Nation

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Press Release: Vice President Belmont Announces Tourism Ambassadors - Co Founder of UniqueOffersSeychelles!LLC Rosemary Pothin Ludwig Appointed

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Date: 11th March, 2010

Seychelles News Bureau:-

Seychelles appoints ‘Tourism Ambassador’ in Kenosha, Wisconsin USA
Rosemary Pothin Ludwig – Company President UniqueOffersSeychelles!LLC

The Seychelles Tourism Board has made new appointments in its 'Tourism Ambassador' programme, bringing the total to 60 Seychellois in 25 countries worldwide now representing Seychelles.

This new initiative saw Seychellois born, Mrs. Rosemarie Pothin, appointed as the Seychelles Tourism Ambassador for Kenosha, Wisconsin, USA.

The announcement of the second group of Tourism Ambassadors was made by Vice President Joseph Belmont at a trade lunch on Thursday March 11 at the ITB trade fair in Berlin, Germany.

“We shall continue to identify more Seychellois living and working overseas and propose to them to become part of the Seychelles Tourism Ambassadors programme,” said the Vice President.



It is to be noted that the first group of Seychellois appointed as Tourism Ambassadors were announced in January during the Seychelles’ Tourism Marketing Meeting in Victoria, Mahé.

Vice President Belmont said that the empowering of Seychellois in the four corners of the world to defend and promote Seychelles remains a novel idea and one that the tourism board will continue to develop.

Alain St Ange, the Seychelles’ Director of Tourism Marketing, on his part said that the country’s overseas offices will now have added support to more adequately service our tourism markets.

“The Tourism Ambassadors will be like consuls, but here only to promote and continuously help develop Seychelles as the tourist destination,” he said.
“The saying ‘Once a Seychellois, always a Seychellois’ cannot be more true, and these men and women will do our country proud as they become ‘foot soldiers’ for the pillar of our economy, our tourism industry.
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Mr St Ange added that it is encouraging to see so many Seychellois nationals themselves making the approach to become a Tourism Ambassador, after the concept was launched in January, and in doing so, express their wish to work for Seychelles.
“I firmly believe that all Seychellois living abroad are natural ambassadors of their country of birth, the country that they love. They are well-known in their countries of residence and their network of contacts and local knowledge will be invaluable tools in promoting Seychelles as a tourism destination across the globe,” he explained.

The Tourism Ambassadors will work closely with the country’s overseas offices and marketing teams and will provide a sharp tip to promotional efforts, with the ability to access individuals and organizations on their home turf in a way that would not be possible through traditional marketing methods.

The Seychelles Tourism Board is presently finalising a dedicated newsletter for the Tourism Ambassadors to keep them updated on Seychelles tourism news and what the different members are doing in their respective cities.

Sharen Venus, the tourism board’s Marketing Executive overseeing the Tourism Ambassadors programme, said that the enthusiasm of the newly-appointed members was so evident and she was convinced that their personal contacts will help make Seychelles better known around the world.

The appointed Seychelles Tourism Ambassadors so far are:

Australia
Ms Christine St Ange from Brisbane
Mrs Anne Kautsky (born Ahlock) from Perth
Mrs Monica Chetty (born Rassool) from Perth
Mrs Marie Luce George (born Savy) from Sydney
Ms Debra Michaud Payet from Victoria

Austria
Mrs Archangel Kopar (born Léon) from Salzburg

Canada
Mr Robert Underwood from British Columbia

China
Ms June Camille from Shenzhen and Hong Kong

Croatia
Mrs Chantal Karlic (born Robert) from Dubrovnik

Czech Republic
Mrs Barbora Ponovská in Czechoslovakia
Mr Gwilym Sicobo from Zlin

France
Mr Bernard Delafontaine from Bordeaux
Mr Nicolas Van Beveren from Montevrain
Mrs May-Cecile Frezou (born Lajoie) from Montpellier
Ms Brigitte Hermitte from Nantes
Ms Pauline Ferrari from Paris
Mrs Rita Richez (born Romain) from Paris
Mrs Mary-Lyn Camus (born Faure) from Saumur

Germany
Mrs Annette Wagner Esparon from Freudenstadt
Mrs Lindy Scheele (born Samy) from Munich

India
Mr Hermant Jivan from Bangalore

Jamaica
Mr Melton Ernesta from Kingston

Kenya
Mrs Popsy D’souza- Getonga (born Mothée) from Nairobi

Mauritius
Mr Bertrand Rassool from Mauritius

Mozambique
Mr Gerard Moustache from Maputo

Réunion
Mrs Jaqueline Soopramanian from St Denis
Dr Tony Wong from St Denis

Russia
Mrs Kristina Autefault (born Adrienne) from Moscow

Serbia
Mrs Sinha Levkovic (born Chetty) from Belgrade

Singapore
Dr Claude Renaud from Singapore
Mrs Susanne Lundeby (born Rose) from Singapore

South Africa
Mrs Mary Marsac (born Faure) from Cape Town

Sweden
Mrs Beryl Laporte from Malmö

Switzerland
Mrs Dona Wallin (born Appoo) from Geneva
Mrs Audrey Bonvin (born Beaudoin) from Montreux

Tanzania
Mrs Maryvonne Pool from Dar es Salaam

Uganda
Mrs Pearl Hoareau from Kampala

United Arab Emirates
Ms Daniella Narty from Dubai
Mr Emmanuel Marie from Dubai

United Kingdom
Mrs Betty Michel from Birmingham
Mrs Rita Hinder (born Mondon) from Eastbourn and Brighton
Mr Gafoor Yakub from Greater Manchester
Dr Jose Souyave from London
Ms Brigitte Monchougy from London
Mr Derick Ally from London
Mr Roch Evenor from London
Mrs Georgia Dunlop (born Fernandes) from Oxford
Mr Robert Delpeche from Wales
Mr Nick Baldwin from Winchester

United States of America
Mrs Karen Johnson (born Pilling) from Colorado
Mrs Doreen Brown from Florida
Mr Joss De Lestange from Florida
Mr Jules Rault from Florida
Mrs Rosemarie Pothin from Kenosha, Wisconsin
Mrs Leonie Naylor from Michigan
Mrs Jaqueline Elias (born Young) from New York
Mrs Patricia Fifer (born Sinon) Rhode Island
Ms Helene Frichot from Seattle
Mr Mike Valentin from Texas
Mrs Rosemary Wood (born Rault) from California