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Benita Cyster

From Slave and First people of South Africa descent to first generation family owned tourism black business in village of Pniel ( former mission station and freed slave owned properties), Cape Winelands, South Africa. Passionate about leaving a family legacy of being a faithful servant to God,raising wonderful kids educate and learn as i live life, being remembered for making one feel very special and important , serving our guests with excellence ,respect and growing our business. Uplifting and sharing our home and town with the world.
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Benita Cyster replied to Tips for great guests review. It really works! 3 years ago
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@Blagoje Acho thanking you for these fantastic tips. Will for sure see which ones I can implement  to grow my review score but more importantly to let my guests really experience service excellence!! 

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Benita Cyster replied to July - Monthly Recap 3 years ago
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Fantastic Maria ... do enjoy your peak season. We are in our slow season at the moment prepping and gearing up for summer . 

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Benita Cyster replied to [Winner Announced] August photo challenge: Your property’s most unique object 3 years ago
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@BandaraHotels what a fabulous view and experience to  your guests.  thanks for sharing .... I will dream about it.  Enjoy.  Lovely to travel via BDC community. God bless 

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Benita Cyster replied to [Winner Announced] August photo challenge: Your property’s most unique object 3 years ago
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Anthea what a special treat to your guests.  what a fabulous idea for sure... they must really feel very special ... and what a cozy private corner to amongst lush greenery....  Fantastic. In my native tongue we sometimes say in Afrikaans " Fantasmagories" Hope it makes you laugh or smile. 

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Benita Cyster replied to [Winner Announced] August photo challenge: Your property’s most unique object 3 years ago
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Antique Oak Sideboard gifted to my mum being an au-pair to a Jewish Family when she was 24, she a young 77 now. It is the first piece you see upon entering our guesthouse- an honorable position
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Dear all what a wonderful share.  this piece was gifted to my mom when she was 24 years old whilst au-pairing locally. She is now a whopping 77 years old and gave it to me as a centre piece upon entering the guesthouse- holding fond memories for her, and an asset to me whom just love antique furniture. 

we only store sherry and wine glasses in it. Still a stunner daily. Do not think it is unique ,as others might have the same, but have not seen one similar yet. 

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Greetings all!

 

thanking you Maria was not aware of this issue but thanks for the tip. it is slow season at the moment thus just a odd reservation now and then. 

wonderful for this tip.

God bless

Benita 

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HI thanks for the August welcome.  Greetings from a well drenched Cape Winelands, South Africa -  thanks God for one of the best winter rains seasons for our drought stricken area - HI Maria and Cherai Beach - 

Booking.com partnership grows in strength for Genius partners and platform growth for providers like us. 

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Benita Cyster replied to [ Winner Announced] Click 2019 - Want to be the next Partner Community Ambassador? 3 years ago
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Question: what are we as accommodation owners  to BDC? Service provider? A vehicle to income for BDC? in all my experience - your customer- your and our guests has come first with whatever issue - We are supposedly to be partners - equal partners thus - i had an issue last week where an international guest ( from Spain) booked on a domestic special ( local South African travellers) had and asked BDC to assist, but NO they did not - Yes they mailed to make sure they get their commission. I asked for help and was shoved aside.  Would love to know our value - God bless

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