Durbanite recently had the opportunity to visit the Hilton Durban and try out Vasco’s Seafood Buffet. To sum it up quite simply… it blew me away! Vasco’s Seafood Buffet. Compliments to sous, chef Mluleki Luthuli and team.There was so much of everything and everything was presented beautifully. It would be impossible to list it all but to get your taste buds…
Durbanite recently had the pleasure of staying at the Hilton Durban. We submersed ourselves in the thought of being a tourist in our own city for the weekend. The Hilton Durban welcomed ‘the hubster’ and I with warm lighting, open spaces, charming ocean-inspired décor and welcoming smiles! The staff were fantastic and after a quick check-in it was up to the 14th…
Times are changing and male grooming & treatments are here to stay. Buff Parlour offers a range of facial & body waxing as well as hand & foot treatments. The Durbanite Team was keen to send a male across to Buff to try out a few treatments and share the experience with you: I was that male. “Please tell more…
We made our way down Umhlanga Rocks Drive with the windows down and the wind in our hair, my boyfriend and I were giddy with excitement about our stay at The Beverly Hills Hotel. The music was blaring and we sang along at the top of our lungs: “Beverly Hills That’s where I want to be Livin’ in Beverly Hills…
Since opening in 2016, The Chefs Table has earned its place as one of the more sophisticated dining experiences in Durban, while remaining contemporary and approachable. Beautifully designed, with luxurious detail, The Chefs Table offers gracious hospitality, located in the heart of the Umhlanga village. Award-winning executive, Chef Kayla-Ann Osborn presents a modern, seasonal menu inspired by the best fresh,…
A hop, a skip and an hour & 15 minute journey, we found ourselves in Bali. No, we do not have the fastest private jet in the world. But yet here we were, at Zinkwazi’s Ocean Reef Hotel. No layover, no baggage claim, no airport coffee, and no grumpy passport officials. But even so, with cocktails strong enough to forget…
Tala Private Game Reserve: How do you describe this magical place in words? You can’t – but we’re going to try! When we heard that we were going to be staying at Tala Collection Private Game Reserve we immediately started packing in excitement. I had heard people often talk about Tala and how this place, with only a 45-minute drive…
The Holiday Inn Express Durban-Umhlanga hotel is located on Umhlanga Ridge, a few minutes drive from the Umhlanga beaches and minutes from Gateway Theatre of Shopping. The contemporary Holiday Inn Express Durban-Umhlanga’s curving facade faces the Indian Ocean, showcasing spectacular sunrises each morning. This peaceful hotel is 10km from Durban’s vibrant city centre and rail station, and 13km from King…
Teremok Marine which means “Little Hideaway” – Was previously an expansive Umhlanga holiday home now turned into a Boutique Lodge and Spa. Discovered and transformed into a magical place by a mother and her two daughters – it’s a no wonder about the amount of attention to detail this place contains. Teremok Marine opened its doors in December 2003, and…
Brigit Filmer Spa & Skin offers a personalised approach to health and beauty for both men and women. Their reputation is based on nearly 30 years of excellent service by highly-trained professionals and cutting-edge technologies and treatments delivered in the serene and welcoming atmosphere of their upmarket Spa. A haven of pure sensory indulgence, the Spa, located in Gillitts, KwaZulu-Natal,…