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Four Villages Inn Hosts Canadian Travel
Experts * September 14, 2003
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In August,
Four Villages Inn played host to three travel consultants from Montreal,
Canada who were in Kumasi to attend the First Conference of African Traditional
Rulers at the Manhiyia Palace. Travel Writer Robert Burch is a veteran
visitor to Ghana and has written numerous stories aobut our tourist attractions.
Photographer Steve Austin is known for his compelling portraits of indigenous
peoples. Long a specialist in Southeast Asia, this was his first trip to
Africa. Mark Sigler, shown here, is a consultant with Foreman-Ideal, one
of the three largest travel agencies in Canada. Mark expressed his fondness
for Ghana beer and was amused by the variety of local signage. The "Commissioner
of Oaths" must compete with the "Take a Step for Jesus" haircut salon,
the "Mexico Cafe", a "Licensed Auctioneer" and "Computer Printing"! |
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Be Treated Like a Royal at Four Villages
Inn * September 13, 2003
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Inn treats you like
an Ashanti Princess ... so says Astrid H. from Germany who is shown here
"holding court" at the Four Villages Inn. Should you wish to purchase a
Chief's umbrella, an ornate throne, a royal stool ... or perhaps even a
Linguist's staff, just ask your hosts Charity or Chris. We know where the
regalia shops are that the royals patronise. The Kumasi area is also famous
for the abundance of craftsmen who carve stools, fasion royal beads and
of course, the goldsmiths who create works of art from the richest mine
in the world - the Ashanti Goldfields in Obuasi just south of Kumasi and
only a half hour away. Treat yourself to a "royal" time when you visit
us in Kumasi! |
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Four Villages Inn Featured in Africa Guides
* September 12, 2003
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The Four
Villages Inn recently
hosted Mr. Alex Newton who is one of the principal writers of THE BOOK
on West Africa.....THE BOOK refers to The Lonely Planet on West Africa!
Here's what he wrote in our copy of West Africa located in the travel section
of the F.V.I. library:
"MOST WONDERFUL B & B IN WEST AFRICA!"
Four Villages Inn was also
recently featured in the Phillip Briggs Travel Newsletter on Ghana. Mr.
Briggs is the author of the popular Bradt Guide to Ghana. Mr. Briggs
will be our guest at Four Villages Inn later this year. |
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Chris Returns to Four Villages from Hong
Kong * September 12, 2003
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host Chris has recently returned from a working holiday in Hong Kong. Chris
and daughter Christianna were the guests of the 5-Star Aberdeen Marina
Club which is managed by the Shangri-La Group of hotel resorts. Pictured
here is Chris with General Manager Richard Hatter who generously shared
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The Inn has a New Gate! * September
11, 2003
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When
you turn off the main road, you'll notice the large shiny new black gate
to Four Villages Inn. The gate was made at the Kumasi Technical Institute,
a school with a strong Canadian connection. This year, K.T.I. is
celebrating its 25th Anniversary, and the Canadian High Commissioner, M.
Bolduc is invited to the activities. M. Bolduc is a repeat visitor at Four
Villages. Our resident artist, Osei Kwame, painted the marvelous illustrations. |
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New Videos Added to our Collection * September
10, 2003 click here
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Four Villages Inn Gets DVD Player * September
10, 2003
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We now
have a DVD Player available for our guests on a first come, first serve
basis. Here are the DVD's available for your viewing pleasure:
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Chicago, the 2003 Academy
Award Winner for Best Picture. |
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Bowling for Columbine, the
2003 Academy Award Winner for Best |
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The Four Feathers, an Action
Adventure story set in North Africa. |
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Raise the Red Lantern, a classic
Chinese film - English sub-titles. |
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US Ambassador Stays at Four Villages Inn
* September 9, 2003
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Ambassador to Ghana, Mrs. Mary Carlin-Yates, stayed two nights at Four
Villages Inn during her recent official visit to Kumasi. Ambassador Carlin-Yates
wrote in our Guest Book, " ... Thank you for the very hospitable stay."
We hope the commotion caused by her motorcade and the numerous protocol
people did not disturb our neighbours too much. Four Villages Inn is accustomed
to hosting diplomats from different countries as well as various officials
from the United Nations and other organisations. |
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Where in the World is Four Villages Inn?
* June 26, 2003
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trouble finding us? Well, we are North 6° 38.7 minutes and West 1°
37.2 minutes. And you'll really know you are entering the luxurious Four
Villages Inn if you find yourself 852' above sea level. So Chuck Groth
informs us using his G.P.S. (short for Global Positioning System). Note
that Chuck and Jeanette Groth don't need help finding Four Villages Inn.
They are among our many repeat guests since our opening in January 2000.
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Bu Me Be (Say a Proverb to Me) Book
of Akan Proverbs * June 25, 2003
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Villages Inn is proud to add this recently published 1214 page collection
of 7015 proverbs from the Akan culture to its library on African subjects.
What's more... it is autographed 'with compliments to Four Villages Inn'
by one of the authors, Peggy Appiah, a British expatriate and friend
of FVI who has lived in Ghana since Independence in 1957. Peggy is a prolific
writer of over twenty books with African themes. Her recently published
book of poems 'THOUGHT BIRDS' is available for sale at FVI. And...
should you wish to buy a copy of bu me be, we can perhaps
organize a visit to the author, an octogenerian, who lives close by and
always likes visitors.
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August Excitement in Kumasi * May
12, 2003
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Kumasi
becomes the centre of attention from August 2 - 5, 2003 when the first
ever "Conference of Traditional African Rulers" ceremonies will be held
at the Royal Palace of the Ashanti king and the Sports Stadium. Opening
ceremonies for this unique event are scheduled for Saturday, August 2.
The conference is the initiative of the reigning Ashanti king, His Majesty,
Otumfuo Osei Tutu II. It marks the first time in Africa's history that
royals from across the continent will assemble in one place to discuss
issues of African development and the preservation of local cultures. The
Grand Durbar promises to be a colourful spectacle of African royals complete
with their entourages. Kings from South Africa, Burkina Faso, Benin and
Nigeria are expected to attend. Hotel rooms in Kumasi will be scarce, so
reserve your room at Four Villages Inn NOW if you want to attend this pageant. |
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More Reviews for Four Villages Inn * May
11, 2003
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Four
Villages Inn continues to earn rave reviews: Guardian Newspaper
UK - If you are envious of your gap-year progeny's trip to Ghana, I recommend
booking a tour with SQ Travel, tel: 0208 742 0278. Run by Mathew Simpson,
we had wonderful service throughout with helpful first-hand advice.
We enjoyed staying at the Four Villages Inn, Kumasi, run by Chris and Charity,
a Canadian/Ghanaian couple (www.fourvillages.com). The four guest
bedrooms are decorated with traditional crafts from the Ashanti region
and Chris provides many extras, such as guided tours accompanied by a lovely
lady called Comfort.
Read
what the Canadian Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade
has to say about Four Villages Inn: EnglishFrench
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Riddle Number 3 * April 28,
2003
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What do an idustrial physicist, a diplomat and a volunteer teacher - all
working in Ghana - have in common? |
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They all bring their visiting relatives to Four Villages Inn where they
know they will be well cared for. Yes we seem to be the place of choice
when it comes to looking after expatriates' loved ones. Such is the confidence
they have placed in us over the years. So rest assured: you too, visiting
from overseas, will be treated to a wonderful experience at Four Villages
Inn. |
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Mangoes Galore! * April 24,
2003
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| It's mango time again in Ghana and
Four Villages Inn is serving up the sweetest homemade mango jam under the
African sun! To be sure, Four Villages Inn has not been called 'a breakfast
lover's paradise' for nothing. |
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New Video Arrivals * April
22, 2003 & September 10, 2003
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| 1. As good as it Gets |
Jack Nicholson
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Comedy
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| 2. The Fabulous Baker Boys |
Michelle Pfeiffer
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Drama
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| 3. The Silence of the Lambs |
Anthony Hopkins
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Horror
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| 4. Born on the Fourth of July |
Tom Cruise
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Drama
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| 5. Fierce Creatures |
John Cleese
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Comedy
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| 6. Along Came a Spider |
Morgan Freeman
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Thriller
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| 7. Betrayed - Canadian Broadcasting
(movie) |
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Drama
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| 8. The 2003 Juno (music awards) |
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Canada
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| 9. Concluding episode of Canadian
Air Farce (comedy) |
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Canada
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| 10. Concluding episode of an American
in Canada |
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Canada
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Comedy
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| 12. Chariots of Fire |
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Drama
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| 13. Executive Decision |
Ken Russell
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Action
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| 14. Double Jeopardy |
Tommy Lee Jones
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Mystery
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| 15. What Lies Beneath |
Harrison Ford
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Thriller
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| 16. A Vow to Cherish |
Ken Howard
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Romance
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| 17. Space Cowboys |
Clint Eastwood
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Action
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Birdwatching at Four Villages Inn * April
12, 2003
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here are Dr. Tom Garett and Dr. Michael Harper, both from Great Britian,
along with your host Chris out birdwatching. But what bird is making them
laugh like that? Answer: your other host, Charity, who is up on the verandah
flapping her 'wings'! Actually, if birdwatching is your passion, you've
come to the right place. We've got two pairs of binoculars you can borrow
for that early morning sortie through the tranquil first class residential
neighbourhood that surrounds Four Villages Inn. |
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Gourmet Meals Prepared Upon Request * April
11, 2003
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"It's
finger-licking good!" So say the Wrights from Great Britian who are sampling
a local Ghanaian favourite: fufu and ground nut soup with chicken. Looking
on is your host Charity, a Canadian-trained professional chef who will
prepare your favourite dishes with but a day's notice. Meals are served
with a 'safe' salad and/or soup, a wonderful dessert and ground coffee
or tea. Beer, wine and brandy are available upon request. If you require
a meal on arrival, please indicate so in the "comments" section of the
Reservation page in the website. |
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