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…)

Ratha-yatra, or the Festival of Chariots, is a joyous event celebrated for thousands of years in the Indian holy city of Jagannatha Puri, and now celebrated in Durban and more recently by Hare Krishna devotees in cities around the world. Another name for Krishna, Jagannatha refers to the ecstatic form of the Lord with large eyes and rugged features who is carried on a gigantic chariot during this festival (and worshiped in an ancient temple at the center of Jagannath Puri). (more…)

In case you were wondering what to do this Easter, for those of you who maybe do not have family or friends to visit – why not try something different, SURF with the Easter bunny

If you already HAVE your family and friends, perhaps think about booking a surf weekend away for everyone to enjoy over Easter!

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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…)

So we all know that Easter is around the corner. A time for eating chocolate bunnies and not really worrying about ones waistline.

If you have not yet booked your Easter accommodation, we recommend you do it NOW before it is too late. Call Optima on 0860 333 666 to find your dream holiday resort. In the meantime, take a few minutes to relax and read this article. (more…)

Here at Optima we must congratulate our boys for drawing 2-2 against Morocco on Sunday.  South Africa will face the Group B runners-up at the Moses Mabhida Stadium on Saturday this week. Kick-off is at 20h30. (more…)

Today we celebrate the freedom to travel.  To walk the path so many have walked before, and some may dare to dream of discovery, one experience yet to be found by man.

Travel as much as you can. See every inch of the world and your country. South Africa is filled with wonder, beauty, culture, cuisine, danger, excitement and everything in between.  Today, we celebrate the 10 most infamous travelers of our world History. Dream big, think of the excitement these explorers held on to when they approached the shores of Africa, entered into Space on a rocket or inventing a new plastic water bottle still used to this day! (more…)

This year marks the 62nd Dusi in Durban, KZN.  The first Dusi was started on the 22nd of December 1951, borne from Ian Player, who thought up the idea of the Dusi while fighting in WW1. Something to distract him and his friends. (more…)