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Schools have reopened, most people are back at work, and the traffic is resuming its usual pattern of mayhem. But a fortunate few South Africans have plenty of leave due or perhaps have schedules that allow for travel whenever’s convenient rather than waiting for the holidays.
Perhaps you’re even lucky enough to be able to spoil yourself and your significant other when you feel like it. Shaun Pozyn, marketing manager for British Airways (operated by Comair) suggests the following getaways to get you into the Valentine’s Day spirit…
Online Bookings through www.kulula.com/holidays
Shamwari Private Game Reserve
In the malaria-free Eastern Cape, has undergone a USD50m revamp of its luxury lodges, including Eagles’ Crag, which is specifically for couples (another, Riverdene Family Lodge, is specifically for families). It’s surrounded by lush vegetation and the rock-faces for which it’s named.
There are just nine suites at the lodge, which has its own spa, and each suite has a private deck with a heated plunge-pool. The game-viewing is unrivalled, and guests know that visiting Shamwari supports its conservation and rehabilitation operations. 90% of Tripadvisor contributors rate it as “excellent” and rave about the rangers’ ability to find wildlife.
For more info www.shamwari.com
Tintswalo Atlantic
A five-star boutique lodge at the foot of Chapman’s Peak on the Cape Peninsula’s Atlantic seaboard. It’s the only lodge in the Table Mountain National Park, a World Heritage Site, and is on the edge of a pebble beach, with its 10 suites overlooking the ocean, the Sentinel mountain range and Hout Bay.
It’s hard to imagine a better plus for supper as the sun sets. While the lodge is secluded, it’s also a short drive away from Cape Town’s many attractions, including wine-farms, museums and galleries, markets, restaurants, and of course, scenic views.
For more info www.tintswalo.com
Babylonstoren
A historic wine-farm with a vast fruit and vegetable garden that dates from 1692, with the Paarl mountains as a backdrop. The rooms have hot tubs, four-poster beds and fireplaces. There are two restaurants on the farm: the Greenhouse, which offers breakfasts and light lunches, and Babel, which focuses on fine dining, with seasonal food grown on the farm, and a “pick, clean and serve” and farm-to-fork approach.
Facilities on the farm include a bakery and a hammam, a traditional Turkish bath. Pozyn’s tip: take a guided garden tour and look out for the massive blue-and-white china mosaics and the hedgehogs.
For more info www.babylonstoren.com
Kangelani Lodge
In Hillcrest, KwaZulu-Natal overlooks the scenic Assegay Valley and offers hotel rooms, self-catering units and luxury tents. You can request supper in the wine-cellar or in the bush boma, surrounded by indigenous trees and aloes.
Nearby attractions include the Shongweni Farmers’ Market and game-viewing at the Phezulu Safari Park. The Umgeni Steam Train offers a nostalgic and relaxing way to see the Valley of a Thousand Hills and beyond, and the Shongweni Brewery and Porcupine Quill Brewing Company offer craft beer tastings.
For more info www.kangelani.co.za
Solana Beach resort
The “so close it’s kinda local” resort in Bella Mare, Mauritius is a lovebirds’ playground in a tropical paradise. With its backdrop of beaches and palm-trees, this adults-only hotel on the island’s east coast offers the perfect atmosphere for falling in love. All rooms offer stunning sea views from a private balcony or garden patio.
For the more adventurous there’s a variety of activities, watersports and restaurants to explore. kulula holidays gives you the opportunity to knock your plus-one of their feet between 16 February and 30 March at R14 114 per person sharing for seven nights of lovin’ bliss. (Flights, transfers, breakfast and dinner included daily).
For more info www.southerncrosshotels.mu/solana-beach
More About kulula holidays
kulula Holidays is a division of the fun, bold and adventures brand kulula.com, who is celebrating its 17thyear of making travel easy and accessible. Whether you want a quick weekend city break in Cape Town, an adventures escape to Victoria Falls, some quality R&R with the family in Mauritius or that once in a lifetime romantic luxury getaway to the Maldives, we are your essential travel companion.
With some thrifty and nifty travel deals lined-up, even the most sought-after traveller will be keen on that break where you will have more moolah to treat the wifey or your back with that long overdue massage! kulula holidays, has got you covered and we are simply one-click away online or if you prefer the soothing sounds of one of our call centre agents, put our number on speed dial and we will be at your beck and call 24hours around the clock to make your wildest travel dreams possible whenever, wherever, however.
All our travel packages come in at a steal and if you travel with us the world will become your oyster, with a variety of global destinations right on your doorstep. Three, Four and Five-star accommodation is available at every one of our destinations and you can also combine and save with our Tour Operating division and Airline brands, when booking a holiday with us.
So, why pay more? If you are still not smitten with our sweet deals then let’s get down to the nitty gritty to sway you over to book with us.
- Our wide range of destinations, include South Africa, Victoria Falls, Mauritius, Maldives, Thailand, New York, Dublin, Italy and many more.
- We have a vast range of holiday packages to suit all budgets, from Self-Catering to 5-Star all-inclusive.
- Exclusive airfares that are up to 40% less when you book a packaged holiday with us.
- We offer 24/7 Online Booking through www.kulula.com/holidays or through our Call Centre on (011) 285-3000
- With over 70 years of profitability and success you can trust that your holiday will be nothing but spectacular when booking with Comair and kulula holidays
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