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We all like to walk on the wild side sometimes, even if we just pretend to. What if you had the chance to not only walk on the wild side, but mingle with some seriously impressive wildlife?

Welcome to 029’s Invite! Join! Win! Lottery and your exclusive chance to WIN a FREE trip to Rwanda and go tracking to find the elusive (and really big) Mountain Gorillas!

Ladies and gentlemen, this is no typical, tame encounter in a controlled zoo environment.

There are no fences, no “Do Not Feed the Animals” sign and most importantly, no admission fees.

029’s beloved bosses (and their better halves) have scouted out the Rwandan gorilla tracking experience and this photo shows just HOW CLOSE you get to these mighty primates.

Up-close-and-personal, face-to-face. Goose-bumps guaranteed.

They not only lived to tell the story and show us some incredible pictures, it is also an experience that they whole-heartedly recommend and would do again in a second.

029’s Invite! Join! Win!’s Grand Prize to Rwanda not only includes an unforgettable encounter with such animal kingdom royalty, but you will also experience tracking to the habitat of the elusive Golden Monkeys, a tour of Kigali and a game drive through the Akagera National Park.

And this wealth of natural experience is FREE as part of 029’s Invite! Join! Win! Lottery.

All you need to do is invite your friends to 029, ensure that they join and wait until the 15th of February to see whether you have won. Every friend you invite, that actually joins, counts as one entry into 029’s virtual raffle box.

As extra incentive - if one of your invited friends wins this prize, you also get to go to Rwanda too just for inviting them.

029 wants you to get in touch with your wild side. We want you to be lucky enough to travel to and experience Rwanda with its beautiful, rugged landscapes, exotic and diverse wildlife & warm and welcoming people.

You know what you have to do - log on to 029 and invite to win!

If you are not yet a member of 029 - The Experience Club, send us a message at memberrelations@zerotwonine.com to become a member.

Zil Pasyon’s luxury residences will surpass your expectations and cater to your every desire.

Zil Pasyon is a privileged private community of residences set amidst a lavish resort with superb facilities and surrounded by endless natural beauty.

Only 35 residences are being built - rest assured that you will enjoy uninterrupted views and complete privacy.

Here is the latest update directly from Seychelles:
“Progress is being made every day on Felicite and we have installed the first glass-bottom pool in one of the Residential Villas.  We are seeing an increased amount of enquiries and do have a few very interested parties.  We have 16 of the 35 Resort Villas in various stages of completion and we began construction on another 4 last week.  We are pleased to be on schedule for a late 2010 opening.”

How can you own a piece of paradise? Through 029, naturally. To receive more information about the island and the design specifications of the villas, contact 029 (memberrelations@zerotwonine.com) and we would be more than happy to give you what you want - space & privacy in paradise. 029 Elite Explorer members receive special conditions - contact 029 for details.

029’s very own, Christian Schwägerl had the difficult and challenging task of visiting the Seychelles. One of the many benefits of scouting the globe for all things luxurious – the opportunity to become better acquainted with the gorgeous islands that make up the Seychelles. 029 invited along one of our Brand Ambassadors, Nikolaus Nicolaus for the experience.

Christian and Nikolaus had the pleasure of staying at the Banyan Tree Seychelles. Located in Intendance Bay on the island of Mahé, this stunning hotel offers 60 exquisite pool villas that effortlessly combine contemporary and colonial décor. Highly recommended by our two travellers, the Banyan Tree is blessed with breathtaking surroundings, impeccably landscaped grounds, gorgeous and well-appointed villas and personnel committed to the highest level of service,  ensuring that all guests feel as though they have found heaven on earth.

Christian and Nikolaus flew with  ZIL AIR (a new heli-service on the Seychelles with brand new Eurocopters) over to Zil Pasyon (Island of Passion) to have a look at a real estate development project taking place on the island. So for those of you who have a few million dollars sitting idly underneath your mattress, 21 luxurious & private villas on Zil Pasyon are on sale for those who are looking to expand their real-estate portfolio with a truly unique acquisition. Completely private, utterly stylish, uninterrupted views – your own piece of paradise for sale. The first houses are currently being built and are expected to be completed by the second quarter of 2010. Whoever said money couldn’t buy happiness was and is obviously mistaken.

Interested in visiting the Seychelles? Want to know what you can/should see & do? Where to rest your head? Charter a yacht? Dive under the sea? Just give us a shout, we’ll help you out.

Check out some of Christian’s pictures here

Dear Christiane,

Thank you for your message. As promised, here is my travel report.

The preview was mind-blowing. In hindsight, the number of visitors varied a great deal. In any case, tens of thousands of visitors is a realistic figure. Looking back on it, thanks to your help, we were in a well-arranged row of about 80 people with a very manageable wait time of only 30 minute. The official “queue” stretched over 1.5 kilometres (five-people-deep) and the waiting time was certainly several hours.

The presentation of the objects was truly breathtaking and could hardly be surpassed in terms of their opulence, expressiveness and abundance. We acquired several catalogues and books and eagerly followed the auction during those days. I can assure you that this event was an incomparable experience for us, it offered unparallel opportunities. To even be allowed to breathe in the spirits of these objects really moved me emotionally. It was really unique.

Regarding the rest of the trip, I can confess that, at the moment, Montparnasse is “very up and coming”. Here you can also find that design hotel “Amour” (the one with the cryptic homepage). In St. Germain, we had a wonderful nightcap at L’Hotel (highly recommend the whisky sour!! It was the best I’ve ever had). Hotel Costes for a cocktail and George V for afternoon tea are still worth seeing and doing. For shopping, Colette, L’Éclaireur and Palais Royal are still THE most important addresses.

Thank you once again.

Kindest regards,
Annette

029 is the first to introduce a social planning and booking tool, the TripDesigner. This is a true innovation, enabling 029 members to configurate their trips together with their friends, discussing each component and swapping information until a common decision is reached. When everything is agreed on and the individual quote has been accepted, each participant will pay his or her own part - guaranteeing, for example, that no one is left chasing any advance payments when renting a house or similar. Sounds like a planning dream come true? Then start designing your personal trip now!

Luxury tour operator Abercrombie & Kent (A&K) and 029 have closed a contract, making 029 the first online agent for A&K tours. Also, as no other agent has yet met the high quality expectations needed to sell these super-exclusive travel programmes, 029 is the first agent for A&K in Germany. Needless to say, 029 is delighted to work with A&K and offer the extraordinarily unique travel products and services to all members, but especially those in Germany who do not yet have access.  We hope - no, we know - you’ll enjoy the A&K experiences!

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