Hoorah for Public Holidays
If you’re a South African resident, you’ll know that April is packed full of public holidays. If you’re not in school, or are retired, then public holidays probably mean about as much as a swimsuit calendar does to Elton John. Otherwise, April is a month where if you plan it right, you can have 2 awesomely long weekends.
The holidays this year are on:
- Friday, 6th April
- Monday 9th April
- Friday 27th April
- Tuesday 1st May
Write that down.
The sneaky tip is to book leave NOW, for Tuesday April 30th. That way, you have 5 days holiday by taking only 1 day off work. Rocking.
I’ve taken the liberty of investigating some awesome weekend getaway options in Durban and the Eastern and Western Cape. I’d do Jozi, but seriously, what normal person leaves the coast and goes in land for their holiday?
The Royal Country Inn
The benefits of modern accommodation with an old-world charm. In the heart of the battlefields, halfway between Joburg and Durban, it is the ideal stopover for weary travellers, a home-from-home with every comfort and amenity, and a convenient base from which to explore the rich history of the area.
Marlon Holiday Resort
Marlon Holiday Resort offers peaceful relaxation with protection from coastal winds and blowing sand. This park like paradise is the ideal spot – a hideaway amongst flowers, tall shady trees and birdsong every morning. Take a walk or paddle upstream to appreciate nature at its best.
Mentorskraal Guestfarm & Backpackers
Mentorskraal Guest Farm is an idyllic retreat, offering a range of accommodation – backpackers, self catering and bed & breakfast – just 3km from the Main Beach in Jeffrey’s Bay. Sea views, rich birdlife and farm animals.
Cape St Francis Caravan & Camping Site
Lapped by the warm waters of the Indian Ocean with three kms of pristine beach, the resort offers Cape Dutch Cottages, Camping sites and Conference Facilities.
Green Elephant Backpackers Lodge
The Green Elephant is situated in the lively student area of Observatory. Close to pubs and restaurants, public transport, shops, movies, sports grounds and theatres.
Daddy Long Legs
Fashionable, vibrant and affordable accommodation in Long Street, Cape Town. Our guests are a young, eclectic and creative mix of active world travellers and local explorers.
Elton John is a very good musician and has been my idol ever since.`:’
elton john is already a living legend with his great musics”`:
i enjoy camping specially in dense wooded tropical forests. camping is a fun way to spend time with your friends too.,.,