Just need to get away from it all? You don’t need to go far to get into a holiday
state of mind. Local getaways are plentiful and range from adventurous to relaxing.
Just a two-hour flight from Johannesburg, Cape Town is a wonderful destination for
an extended weekend. The V&A Waterfront is a favourite spot for visitors who would
like to spend the day wandering through its designer boutiques, craft markets and
restaurants, while enjoying a view of the harbour. Many nature lovers head to Table
Mountain National Park, where, on a clear day, you can see 200 kilometers of open
sea, and find rare species of animals, including the famous rock rabbit – the Dassie.
Hike or take the cable car to the top of the mountain for a spectacular look at
the skyline of Cape Town.
If it’s mountains you seek, the Drakensberg is a must-visit. The peaks here are
the highest in Southern Africa and present many opportunities for exploration and
hiking. The caves dotted throughout the mountains have the largest collection of
bushmen rock paintings in the world, dating back at least 40,000 years. Other highlights
include a ski resort (Tiffindell) and Tugela Falls, the second highest waterfalls
on Earth. To see more of South Africa’s rugged beauty and wildlife, spend your holiday
at a game lodge. We are fortunate to have some of the world’s very best at our doorstep.
Beautiful sunsets, morning game drives and lingering by a campfire are pursuits
that nurture the soul. The Garden Route is another option for a local getaway. Perfect
for a driving holiday, it encompasses stunningly beautiful stretches of coastline,
indigenous forests, honey-coloured beaches, and charming towns, plus popular attractions
like the Cango Caves and Oudtshoon, home to many ostrich farms.
If you’d like to travel further afield, consider a visit to the spectacular Victoria
Falls, a long-time favourite among South Africans. Or visit Mozambique or Namibia,
renowned for its friendly people and budget-friendly resorts, shopping and dining.
Good To Know...
Research has confirmed that men and women tend to live longer, sleep better and
experience less stress when they take frequent holidays. Sadly, 36 percent of employees
say they don’t plan to use all their paid holiday leave.
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Sugar Beach - Sugar and Spice and all things NICE
Friday 19th August 2011

Travel Counsellor: Lynde Opperman
Sugar Beach is on the leeward West Coast of Mauritius. With over half a kilometre of sandy beaches, the resort covers more than 12 hectares featuring beautiful landscaped tropical gardens with contemporary plantation-style architecture. The buildings comprise the central reception, the Manor House and 16 Villas. Guests have access to the facilities of La Pirogue which is within walking distance.
There is a choice of standard rooms, superior rooms and villa suites. All with their own private patio or balcony complete with easy chair, Ottoman and day bed.
Sun Kids Club is free for all children from 2-11 years and provides world-class attractions. Members can also enjoy golf, tennis, windsurfing and swimming clinics and environmental excursions with a focus on educational enrichment throughout their stay. The Sun Kids Club is housed in a life size “Hansel and Gretel” house. For the teens there is the @Sungeneration.
The main pool and its surrounding decks offer fun and... view full story
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