Desperate to travel? Need a break from the same four walls of your home office? Why not have yourselves a workcation right here in South Africa… In current times, working remotely has fast become the norm. But this has brought with it a new approach to utilising time more wisely. Enter the concept of “workation” – with great prices on…
If you are looking for a local getaway but not sure where to go, a 2h40 hr drive from Durban central is all it takes to transport you from the hustle and bustle of city life into nature at its best. We want to tell you about a little gem called Emdoneni Lodge in Hluhluwe as well as our experiences…
Umthunzi Hotel and Conference is centrally located and a short 1.5hr drive from Durban. As with most places on the Hibiscus Coast you get the feeling you are in the middle of nowhere, where in fact there is a petrol station, restaurants and the Port Shepstone Country Club just around the corner. Immediately when arriving we were drawn to the spacious…
“It’s like the Oyster Box of the South Coast!” That’s what my hubby said to me during our stay at Pumula Beach Hotel. Pumula Beach Hotel is located just 100kms South of Durban and is surrounded by indigenous coastal vegetation, offering a spectacular view of the Indian Ocean. We were fortunate enough to stay at this little slice of paradise…
How many of you have visited Piggly Wiggly and saw how beautiful St. Ives looked across the road and wished you were staying there? St Ives Lodge and Venue is situated in the heart of the Lions River Valley in the Midlands. A 140-hectare family run establishment, offering something for everyone. The lodge sleeps 48 guests with wild animals roaming…
Headed to Durban? Check out our top five picks for the adventure traveller in the area: Get wet For a full day of active, outdoorsy fun, you can’t go wrong with Liquid Adventures. Their guided adventures down the Umkomaas River are suited to people of all ages and fitness levels. Offering you white river rafting, rock jumping and zip lining.…
So we’ve been hinting at this for a while now, but here it is… We’re going to America! 16 Days – New York, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Yosemite, Napa Valley, San Francisco, Hawaii! There is so much to do in such a small time-frame so stay tuned for our updates on what to do and what to do on our…
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,…
The thing about trains… it doesn’t matter where they’re going. What matters is deciding to accept the challenge of trying something new, and just get on… The Holiday Express, operating the modern KZN Business Express, has arranged several superb family orientated one-day train outings to the Shongweni Farmers and Craft Market, Sugar Rush Park, Salt Rock Hotel and the super…
The ANEW Hotel Hluhluwe & Safaris (formerly the Protea Hotel Hluhluwe) has received several soft refurbishments, with further developments in the pipeline including an additional conference room, two four-bed, self-catering rondavels and a signature five-star, self-catering thatched Safari Lodge for six people. The Lodge, set amongst the property’s many fever trees and indigenous vegetation, will allow families and groups to…