Archive for the ‘Spa’ Category

Top Gear Fever Hits Durban

Thursday, May 16th, 2013

So, as it turns out, Top Gear hits Durban on 15 – 16 June 2013! If you feel the need for speed come on over to Durb’s for some fun in the sun!

Great cars, great music, pretty girls and lots of beer and Braai’s happening over that weekend.  If you are looking for accommodation well then you have come to the right place FINALLY! (more…)

Margate Sands KZN South Coast

Thursday, May 9th, 2013

With 26 resorts & hotels In Optima Holidays portfolio along the KZN South Coast. Margate Sands Resort & Spa being one of the most popular spa resort.

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Margate Sands Resort & Spa is situated in the heart of the entertainment area of the charming town of Margate , overlooking the magnificent mile-long stretch of beach from Margate to Manaba, with views of the rolling white-capped breakers and, during the migration season, whales spurting and frolicking out at sea. The coconut palms in front of the resort are the Southern-most palms of their kind in Africa, and house a colony of chattering starlings. (more…)

Affordable BIG 5 Game Viewing holidays

Tuesday, May 7th, 2013

Game viewing is often deemed to be too expensive for the average South African family. Surprisingly many middle class South Africans, from teenagers to adults have not enjoyed any game viewing at any stage in their lives. (more…)

Tranquility at Qwantani Resort

Thursday, May 2nd, 2013

With rolling hills and, massive water and looming mountains, the view from Qwantani Resort set on the shores of the picturesque Serkfontein Dam within the Sterkfontein Nature Reserve, are truly breathtaking.

Watch a storm come down and change the nature of the tranquil waters. The golden hills in winter are just as appealing as the green summers ones and watching a yacht or two glide silently add to the feeling of peace and tranquility. (more…)

Self – Catering Resort Holidays on the Dolphin Coast – KZN North Coast

Monday, April 29th, 2013

KZN North Coast resorts remain one of the most popular holiday choices for South African holidaymakers. The North Coast offers so many self catering resorts from small ones like Labori Resort, a quaint resort based in Ballito to large ones like La Montagne Hotel & Spa & Breakers Resort . (more…)

Affordable Self – Catering accommodation in Mpumalanga

Thursday, April 25th, 2013

Looking for affordable accommodation in Mpumalanga, look no further than Gethlane Lodge Hotel & Spa in Lydenburg brought to you by Optima Holidays. Lydenburg is situated on the Sterkspruit/Dorps River tributary of the Olifants River at the base of the Long Tom Pass. The name is derived from Dutch meaning “Town of Suffering.” It has become the centre of the South African fly-fishing industry and is an agricultural and mining centre. (more…)

Summer or Winter Durban is the place to be

Tuesday, April 23rd, 2013

With 365 days of Summer, Durban offers something for everyone. Renowned as the countries family playground, Durban has it all!

Optima Holidays opens its doors with resorts, from the warm golden beaches of the Indian Ocean to the trendy nightlife of the city.  Durban sports the best of theatres, art galleries, museums, Ushaka Marine World, Sun Coast Casino, shopping centres such as Gateway & The Pavilion. (more…)

Spa Holidays in South Africa

Thursday, December 27th, 2012
All over South Africa, there are spa resorts that visitors from within the country and abroad flock to in hopes of purging all the stress accumulated in daily life at work, home and school. You too can be one of these people given all the amazing deals available for you to make the most of, you can afford to consider the thought of gathering friends, family members, your partner or whomsoever you wish to travel with on a trip to one of several destination choices available for spa holidays in South Africa. The country is vast and scattered with plenty of excellent vacation spots and Optima Holidays knows this so you can be guaranteed a holiday package in each of the best locations in South Africa and it will include a spa where you can get yourself pampered and treated like royalty. What better way is there to enjoy your time off than this? (more…)

Top Ten Wine Farms in Cape Town

Monday, December 3rd, 2012

When faced with something like 800 wineries, how do you go about identifying the top wines and wineries of the Cape? The decision of what to buy or drink can be nearly as daunting as trying to unravel the enigmatic French Appellation d’origine contrôlée system. (more…)

Enjoy a Magical Cape Escape

Tuesday, November 20th, 2012

Enjoy a magical Cape Escape at any one of our advertised Cape Resorts.

Choose from Club Mykonos, Hastings Hall, Mount Sierra or Port Owen Marina.  Optima ensures it offers only the best in holidays and holiday specials. Each week we send out a Mail blast with that week’s chosen resorts and its specials.

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