The Comrades Marathon is a cherished national treasure and attracts thousands of runners, spectators and television viewers every year. We invite you to participate in this great event and experience the worlds greatest race. (more…)

From its early beginnings back in 1990, Splashy Fen has evolved into one of South Africa’s premier music festivals which nowadays sees thousands of people making the annual pilgrimage to Underberg in KwaZulu-Natal for what is regarded by many as the ‘ultimate outdoor experience’. (more…)

Travelling safely in South Africa is vitally important to all, foreigners and locals.  Knowing your country and its people is important for general day to day interaction and survival.  But in this article we cover ‘Knowing South Africa’ for travellers.

South Africa is one of the top countries to have welcomed ‘Going Green’ with open arms.  So why not ‘Go Green’ whilst you travel? Keep in mind your carbon footprint, what you leave behind, and what you can add to this beautiful country. Optima Breaks is proudly South African and supports Going Green. (more…)

There is a curious yet deeply pleasing connection between acts of charity and ritual humiliation. This relationship can be seen at no better time than during Movember , the annual initiative that raises money for men’s health charities through the medium of the moustache. (more…)

King Shaka’s province, KwaZulu Natal is a favourite destination for many and this probably has a lot to do with the weather. All year round, temperatures remain sky high which means you will not have to schedule your visit at any particular time of the year to catch all the good weather. (more…)

Each year Durban’s KZN coastline goes just a little bit crazy with the return of our fishy friends!

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As the sun begins to ease its rays and the autumn leaves begin to fall, I’m always overcome with the sense that Mother Nature is preparing to take a much needed vacation.

Enjoy the perfection of this season whilst taking a well-deserved break in the Drakensberg region.  There is no other period throughout the year that offers this perfect a climate with warm days and light nights nothing could be better.

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KwaZulu Natal is arguably the most popular South African province to visit and the thousands of tourists that bless its terrain with their presence are testament to this fact. Optima Holidays offers brilliant offers on some of the best holiday packages you could find for accommodation close to Durban ICC. Imagine yourself taking a rickshaw, buying arts and crafts at a local flea market, traipsing the beachfront while the foamy swash of the warm Indian Ocean creeps into and fills the spaces between your toes as you watch the sun set of the oceanic horizon. Well, you will have the chance to experience all of this and more after you have selected Durban as your next holiday destination. (more…)

The attractive apartments of this Art Deco – Style high – rise building overlook the Indian Ocean, with stunning views of the palm lined Marine Parade (OR Tambo Drive). The Palace Hotel & Spa is conveniently situated for guests to take full advantage of all that Durban has to offer. (more…)

The attractive apartments of this Art Deco – Style high – rise building overlook the Indian Ocean, with stunning views of the palm lined Marine Parade (OR Tambo Drive). The Palace Hotel & Spa is conveniently situated for guests to take full advantage of all that Durban has to offer. (more…)