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…
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 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…
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…
We recently paid a visit to the incredible aha Gateway Hotel where we got to spend the weekend. With views of the Gateway Wavehouse and its surrounds, one can enjoy this all at the glass-styled Fig Tree Café inside aha Gateway Hotel. With its contemporary menu incorporating a tantalizing array of delectable Durban dishes that are classically simple and well…
About 2 hours and some change North of Durban lies Thula Thula Private Game Reserve. The 4500 ha of sprawling Zululand bush is said to be the oldest game reserve in Kwazulu Natal. Having read The Elephant Whisperer, I was beyond thrilled to be visiting Thula Thula, to meet Francoise Malby Anthony and the herd. To make the trip even…
The hubster (Tim) and I were spoilt with a weekend away at the Umtamvuna River Lodge, Port Edward. Set in an idyllic location – at the foot of a mountain, alongside sheer cliffs, the Umtamvuna River and palmtrees that stretch for days! Welcomed by friendly faces, Fire the gorgeous resident horse, Bubba the Vietnamese pot-bellied pig and beautifully kept gardens,…
Have you always gone away and then been filled with guilt of having to leave your pet behind? What if you could take them with you? We’ve put together a list of the top 5 pet-friendly places in KZN. 1) The Oyster Box, Umhlanga (By arrangement) With a wide range of pet beds and doggie menus to choose from, your…
We were recently invited to stay at the incredible Isandlwana Lodge for a weekend. Growing up, I was never really interested in what happened in South Africa’s history. Well, the weekend away changed that all, and really broadened my mind! One of the highlights of this place was that it’s uniquely placed, overlooking the distinctive Isandlwana Rock. This is where the famous battle between…
The award-winning 12 Apostles Hotel and Spa is situated on Cape Town’s most scenic route. Flanked by the Twelve Apostles mountain range and majestic Table Mountain National Park, a World Heritage Site which has gained the New 7 Wonders of Nature status, it is poised high above the Atlantic Ocean. Guided by a marine reserve with frequent whale and dolphin sightings,…