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Old 01-20-2013, 11:31 AM   #211 (permalink)
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You've got good taste! Sounds like a wonderful hotel!
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The hotel sounds great!! I pretty much live and die by Trip Advisor, so for it to have it as the #2 hotel in the world - WOW!!! I am sure it is absolutely fantastic!
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I have been waiting until I had some time to read through your PTR without being disturbed by my kiddies. They kindly entertained themselves for a bit today and I got to read. All I can say is WOW! Your plans sound absolutely wonderful. I really cannot wait to hear about everything! Someone I know from high school is in SA right now and she's posted on Facebook some neat animal pictures from whatever safari she went on. Enjoy, enjoy, enjoy!!!
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Oh wow, your hotel sounds just amazing!
It really does!

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As I am reading your ptr I realized my own trip to s Africa was just over 20 yrs ago.But it was a trip of a lifetime for me.Also I was lucky enough to have relatives there to actually help plan out my month long stay there.Have a most wonderful trip!
Thank you! I wish I had a month! I'm so glad your trip is still providing you with happy memories.

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Sounds like you hit the jackpot on your hotel, Laurie!!
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Don't you love it when you find out good stuff about the place you've booked. It does look like a lovely Hotel.
I've had the opposite happen in the past, and I definitely prefer this.

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Sounds like you have a great hotel. Hope you can enjoy some of it on a downtime!
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Sounds like an amazing hotel!
It does. Can't wait to see for myself.

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Wow, just found and got caught up on your trip! Sounds like it will be absolutely wonderful. A safari is on m bucket list to do one year! Can't wait to hear about it! Getting closer!
It is getting close!

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Sounds like a great hotel!
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The hotel sounds great!! I pretty much live and die by Trip Advisor, so for it to have it as the #2 hotel in the world - WOW!!! I am sure it is absolutely fantastic!
I know! Thank you, Tripadvisor!

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I have been waiting until I had some time to read through your PTR without being disturbed by my kiddies. They kindly entertained themselves for a bit today and I got to read. All I can say is WOW! Your plans sound absolutely wonderful. I really cannot wait to hear about everything! Someone I know from high school is in SA right now and she's posted on Facebook some neat animal pictures from whatever safari she went on. Enjoy, enjoy, enjoy!!!
Welcome aboard, Stacey. I hope I get to see some wonderful animals.
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Can't get any better than a #1 rated hotel!
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So sorry to hear about Peaches. I remember you writing about her.

Your worries are justified, but I'm glad you got some good answers from various sources. I've always wondered about air vents.

Your hotel sounds wonderful. It's always nice when we choose a gem.
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Wow! #1 in Africa and #2 in the world! WHOA! I can't wait to hear your review!!
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I'm super late but caught up at last!

Your trip sounds wonderful so far, and you surely can't beat an amazing hotel to hang your hat! I can't wait to hear more!
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So much better to find out it is an amazing hotel than you picked a dud. Sounds fantastic!
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Wow I'm excited just to say I "virtually know" someone who stayed in the #2 hotel in the world. That sounds amazing, can't wait for the review. The pictures look lovely on their site.
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Its starting to sound like you need a travel companion. I'm gonna start packing just in case
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So sorry to hear about Peaches. I remember you writing about her.

Your worries are justified, but I'm glad you got some good answers from various sources. I've always wondered about air vents.

Your hotel sounds wonderful. It's always nice when we choose a gem.
I'm glad to have the air vents question settled to my satisfaction!

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Wow! #1 in Africa and #2 in the world! WHOA! I can't wait to hear your review!!
It's crazy, isn't it?

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I'm super late but caught up at last!

Your trip sounds wonderful so far, and you surely can't beat an amazing hotel to hang your hat! I can't wait to hear more!
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Wow I'm excited just to say I "virtually know" someone who stayed in the #2 hotel in the world. That sounds amazing, can't wait for the review. The pictures look lovely on their site.
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You could stow away, but I only have about 2 ounces to spare in my luggage allowance!
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You sure know how to pick 'em, Laurie! . Cape Grace sounds like an awesome find..looking forward to hearing your review and seeing some photos.

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