The age old saying goes: “Let’s start at the very beginning, a very good place to start…” – but when walking into an all-you-can-eat dinner buffet, where is the beginning? In the heart of Suncoast Casino is one of Durban’s best kept secrets, one that I don’t think should be kept quiet any more. Billy G’s is the perfect family…
de Charmoy, only 5 minutes from King Shaka Airport, and 15 minutes from Gateway, is an unexpected hidden treasure, tucked away in the canelands of Verulam (neighbour of Dube Trade Port). Established in 1999, de Charmoy Estate is a family owned and run estate, run by Lauren and her parents, Cathy and Barnard de Charmoy. Recently Durbanite had the opportunity…
Experience the first Houseboats in South Africa – the only ones of their kind: Shayamanzi Houseboats. Soak up the stunning scenery of the Lebombo Mountains and superb wildlife of the Pongola Game Reserve on the shores of Lake Jozini (also known as Pongolapoort Dam). Enjoy the calm serenity of the open Lake Jozini waters, the thrill of Tiger Fishing or…
ENDLESS HORIZONS IS AN AWARD WINNING, FIVE STAR BOUTIQUE HOTEL SITUATED ON UMHLANGA ROCKS DRIVE, DURBAN NORTH, KWA-ZULU NATAL. Endless Horizons is situated in the cosmopolitan suburb of Durban North and offers unsurpassed 180 degree views of the Indian Ocean. The location offers travellers a wide variety of activities and destinations to visit and explore. Only a short hop to…
Situated in the heart of Johannesburg’s northern suburbs, Riboville is nestled within the prestigious Waterfall Equestrian Estate. A five-star destination perfectly located in proximity to the city and only a five-minute drive from the Mall of Africa. Riboville’s boutique hotel, conference venue and restaurant is the perfect blend of urban luxury in a country setting. Overlooking a lush polo field…
If you haven’t already heard of Sweet Peas, then where have you been? Sweet Peas was established in 2017 by twin sisters Stacy and Che, who both have an equally strong love for ladies shoes and sandals. We chatted to Stacy to find out more about this sweet brand! 1) How did Sweet Peas start? Sweet Peas was born after…
I’d hear a lot about Sorbet Man and the male treatments on offer, so decided to visit the new Gateway store whilst on my lunch break; I was keen to try out a treatment or two. “Cue Sorbet MAN: where we barber, shave, wax, tweeze, thread, massage, cleanse and condition while you shoot the breeze with a complimentary scotch on the…
Mommy Wellness Day Spa is committed to promoting women wellness through specialised treatments. Not only is it for women to embrace every aspect of pregnancy and womanhood, but for three girls like us who were just looking for a little girlfriend’s treat! We headed down to Mommy Wellness Spa located at Ballito Junction to see what the fuss was all about.…
Durbanite recently had the opportunity to review the Parkwood Boutique Hotel. This little slice of heaven is located in Rosebank and is the perfect spot for a weekend getaway. Johannesburg is not your typical holiday destination, it has a reputation of being a dry, “trafficky” concrete jungle. But after this trip I find myself wanting to convince people otherwise. There…
Durbanite recently had the opportunity to review the Big Easy, we loved the cosy homey vibes, the atmosphere was relaxed and friendly. Décor was fab, with a notable wall dedicated to Ernie Els. This gives patrons some insight into his life as a family man and professional golfer. Our chosen wine for the evening had to be from Ernie’s collection,…