A chain of rugged basalt heights complete with dramatic peak and gorges, accessible foothills , a wealth of flora and fauna and a generous helping of resorts borders Natal on the west. Here, where the air is like wine, you will find crystal clear trout streams, wild flowers, waterfalls, hiking and horseback trails, and bushman’s rock art. (more…)

The Cape West Coast is only 2hrs from Cape Town. Interestingly demand for this beautiful area has soared in the past 12 months. In summarizing the growth in demand, Rioma Cominelli MD of Optima Holidays says that their self catering holiday reservations to the West coast have grown by 300%. (more…)

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…)

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…)

Spiga D’Oro

Established in 1835, Spiga is renowned for its exceptional quality Italian cuisine.  With having always offered fantastic service, with a friendly smile, the atmosphere is to die for and very original for Durban. Located on 200 Florida Road, Spiga is a definite MUST for Valentines day or any other day for that matter. (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…)

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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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…)

Winter is truly upon us!

There have been the first sittings of snow on the Berg! Like all of you living on the east coast, snow is a somewhat unfathomable enigma that both excites and confuses.

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