Sports, Living & Travel

Auberge Hollandaise a luxury guesthouse in Durban North offers superb five-star accommodation, a short drive down the road from Umhlanga Rocks. Everyone knows Umhlanga Rocks it is a well-known tourist destination offering a variety of shops, blue flag beaches and a variety of restaurants. Auberge Hollandaise Guesthouse offers a choice of ten luxury en-suite rooms. There is so much to see and do within close proximity to Auberge Hollandaise Guesthouse. Facilities include:
• A sparkling pool waiting for you after a hot day at the beach or at the office
• A fully licensed bar serving delicious cocktails
• Complimentary tea and coffee tray in all rooms.
• Businessmen can utilize our 20-Seater boardroom with WiFi connectivity. The ICC (International Convention Centre) is a short drive away which hosts many world-class exhibitions and business events.
• All our rooms have a TV with DSTV.
• Mouth-watering meals are served in our elegant dining room.
• From our guesthouse there is a perfect view of the newly developed 2010 soccer stadium (Moses-Mabhida Stadium) a spectacular piece of architecture.
The weather and water are temperate all year round and people descend on Umhlanga to surf, swim, sail, dive, and body board. Kite surfing, windsurfing and sand boarding are also popular on those windy days. La Lucia and Durban central are around the corner. For golf enthusiasts, there is also plenty of golfing available; Mount Edgecombe is down the road, a popular Golf Course in Umhlanga. For a memorable stay in beautiful, sunny Natal, book your stay at Auberge Hollandaise, a magnificent guesthouse in Durban.

Why choose a Durban Beachfront hotel for your holiday accommodation? Optima Holidays has six self-catering hotels on Durban’s shores. Here are some reasons to choose one of them for your holiday.
Optima’s hotels are close to the beach, pretty much across the road from Durban’s famous beaches, here are some resorts to choose from:
• Durban Spa Resort
• The Don Oceanic Hotel and Spa
• The Palace Hotel and Spa
• Durban Sands Resort
• Silversands Resort
• Tenbury Resort
A stroll from your hotel down the spacious new beach promenade will have you at UShaka Marine World in a few minutes. Kids and adults alike will be delighted by the magnificent aquarium, the dangerous creatures exhibit and the dolphin show. Snorkel in one of the aquarium tanks, spend a day at Wet ’n Wild water park or eat out at one of the fabulous restaurants.
The resorts are also just down the road from Suncoast Casino, just the other end of the promenade and also within walking distance. Suncoast has its own beach and offers a variety of restaurants and movies. Durban beachfront holiday accommodation is difficult to beat, warm seas, loads of entertainment. Hot and sunny weather most of the year! Phone Optima Holidays today to book your next holiday!

Experience a number of self catering North Coast accommodation further up North along the KZN coastline. The Elephant Coast awaits you; it is an area which is still wild, natural and populated with indigenous flora and fauna. The Elephant Coast is the perfect place for peace and quiet and real time out. Take your pick of game reserves (including Hluhluwe-Umfolozi) and don’t miss the St Lucia Wetlands Park. There are also superb beaches and marine reserves for a relaxed beach holiday.

Discover the Greater St. Lucia Wetlands Park, a World Heritage Site and home to over 500 species of birdlife. Choose to stay at one of Optima’s beautiful resorts:

• La Rochelle Resort
• Lake View Cabanas Resort
• Perna Perna St Lucia Resort
• Sandy Place Resort
• Sobhengu Resort

Sodwana Bay is famous for its incredible diving, snorkelling and coral reefs; Sodwana Bay Lodge Resort is another popular resort offering self catering facilities.
Contact Optima Holidays to help you choose self catering accommodation North Coast to meet your every holiday need.

Do you dream about walking on spectacular clear white sandy beaches? Praia do Cossa in Mozambique offers luxury Bilene Self Catering Houses, situated on the northern banks of a lagoon. Your dream can become a reality as you enjoy the calm waters, a safe swimming haven for the family. The beaches stretch for miles the ideal spot for beach games and activities.
There are a number of different accommodation options you can choose from: The 8 sleeper (3 bed) all en suite with 2 x stretches OR a sleeper couch in the lounge area, ducted aircon, solar heating and DSTV. The 6 sleeper (3 bed), one main en suite with 2 bedrooms sharing a bathroom, air-conditioned and DSTV. The 6 sleeper (2 bed) all main en suite with 2 x stretches OR a sleeper couch in the lounge area, air-conditioned bedrooms and DSTV. The 4 sleeper (1 bed) main en suite with 2 x stretches OR a sleeper couch in the lounge area, air-conditioned bedroom and DSTV.
Apart from relaxing on the beach Bilene offers other activities such as: Diving, water sports, snorkeling, fishing and golfing.

When booking your stay at Bilene Self Catering House, remember a 4×4 is required, true paradise has no tarred roads!!

Most newlyweds have just been through a very stressful time with planning a wedding, the rehearsal dinner, and a reception for dozens of guests. This event has consumed a great deal of time. The honeymoon is the final step in the process of celebrating your wedding. Most couples want the honeymoon to be relaxing and romantic. So, it is for this reason that this article about the best honeymoons inclusive destinations will answer some of the questions you have about where to go on your honeymoon.

Weddings usually cost a great deal of money. The last thing you want to do is go broke on your honeymoon. So an all inclusive honeymoon package deal will be a thrifty way to enjoy that romantic destination you always dreamed about. The package honeymoons inclusive in nature offer savings for your room, meals, and activities. Many of the deals include extra ammenities you would not get paying full price in a Sandals resort for example.

The all inclusive honeymoon destinations we mention in our article will give you some ideas to start with. Many destinations offer fabulous package deals, especially if you are on a honeymoon. The resorts love newlyweds, and go out of their way to make your stay enjoyable. They want you to come back again.

How many times do you truly get to relax without having to worry about bills being paid, kids running and screaming, or not having to worry about what is for dinner, at these Thailand villas practically everything is taking care of for you. At Thailand villas everything is taking care of according to your satisfaction.

Before even arriving to the Thailand property you can order whatever you wish through their web booking system. Thailand villas property is located right off of the water. Thousands of people each year travel to beaches. But during the summer time the beaches are crowded and noisy to be at. But here the beaches are not crowded.

You can wonder down to the shore line, or somebody from our staff will be more than happy to drive you to the beach in one or our golf buggy’s, and then find yourself a nice spot to relax at or go swimming. While on the beach the highly trained and qualified staff can serve you drinks while you bath in the warm summer sun. If you possibly do not feel like being alone, you can stop by the communal pool at the heart of this Thailand real estate development and visit some of the other guest and make new friends.

If relaxing on the beach does not take the stress of everyday life away, there is a spa where you can receive first class treatments, but if going to the spa is not your style, you can have masseur visit your villa to give a nice Thai massage. After a long day of relaxing and fun in sun, most people are famished and need something to eat. You can rest in your Thailand villa and order something off of the room service menu or possibly have a top of the line chef personally come up to your room and prepare you a delicious meal for you and maybe some guests of yours as well.

Maybe perhaps you a tired of staying in these Thailand villas and want to get out for the day, or see what the local night life is all about, our concierge will be able to arrange for you to have a ride to and from wherever you desire. Maybe going out onto the water is more your style. The concierge can arrange for you to have a boat to go out and diving or snorkeling the marine life right off the shoreline. If you fancy yourself a golfer the concierge can arrange for you to play eighteen holes somewhere in Asia. Or if you just like touring the country, trying the Thai food, and see what has to be offered, our top of line concierge can arrange for you to have an excursion to see some other Thailand Villas.

Optima Holidays offers convenient business accommodation in Durban. Based on the beachfront, Durban’s “Golden Mile”, Optima’s self-catering units provide a reasonable alternative to expensive hotel lodging. The resorts are designed for holidaymakers, so accommodation is comfortable and has easy access to local attractions (for after-work entertainment) as well as the CBD and the business areas of Umhlanga Rocks.

Optima’s self-catering business accommodation in Durban

• Durban Spa Resort (North Beach)
• The Don Oceanic Hotel and Spa (North Beach)
• The Palace Hotel and Spa (North Beach)
• Durban Sands Resort (South Beach)
• Silversands Resort (South Beach)
• Tenbury Resort (South Beach)

All resorts are equipped for a self-catering stay.

Durban Spa Resort is an ideal place to stay if you like a relaxing sauna or “Jacuzzi” session after a long day of work. There are also laundry facilities (convenient for a longer visit) and a great selection of restaurants nearby for eating out. Optima Holidays offer a great selection of Business Accommodation in Durban.

When you are traveling to a new place, accommodation can be a huge problem. This is because it is not always easy to find lodgings that suit your budgets and needs. And count in the fact that there are numerous lodging options for you to choose from: chalets, hotels, bungalows and the likes. Your choices are virtually limitless. However, if you are traveling in a big group, you might want to consider staying in a holiday villa to cut down cost.

Are you planning a self catering holiday in Cape Town and looking for affordable accommodation? Optima Holidays has a variety of self catering holiday accommodation in the city and its surrounding areas including the West Coast, False Bay and the fruit growing areas inland.

The Cape is a renowned tourist destination with endless sights to see and things to do. Whether you decide to stay in the city, on the coast or in the midst of the farms and fynbos, both entertainment and relaxation are on the itinerary.

Optima Holidays self catering Cape Town resorts

• Avalon Springs Resort (20km from Montagu)
• Bantry Bay Resort (Bantry Bay)
• Cape Gordonia Resort (Gordon’s Bay)
• Club Mykonos Langebaan Hotel Casino and Spa (Langebaan)
• Hastings Hall Resort (Tamboerskloof)
• Hermanus Beach Club Resort (3km from Hermanus)
• Kagga Kamma Resort (Koue Bokkeveld)
• Mount Sierra Resort and Spa (Gardens)
• Port Owen Marina Resort and Spa (Velddrif)
• Silversands Gordon’s Bay Resort (Gordon’s Bay)
• Strand Pavillion Resort (Strand)
• The Peninsula Resort (Sea Point)
• The Riviera Resort (Sea Point)
• The Seapointer Resort (Sea Point)

A self catering holiday in Cape Town is a great way to enjoy comfortable accommodation while saving money that can be used for leisure activities.

Are you looking for a relaxing holiday at a Mpumalanga spa resort? Optima Holidays offer two lovely resorts situated in the Mpumalanga with breath-taking views situated near The Kruger National Park. Choose from: Gethlane Lodge and Waterberry Hill both resorts offer a combination of self-catering accommodation and the luxury of an on-site spa.

Site activities and facilities include: Swimming pools, Jacuzzi, Sauna, Wellness Spa, Tennis court, Putt putt, Children’s playground and trampoline, Hiking trails, Restaurant, Braai, Games room, Laundry and Babysitting.

Waterberry Hill is a well-positioned, self-catering resort 20 minutes from the Kruger National Park and near to a variety of famous attractions like the Blyde River Canyon.

Gethlane Lodge is situated in an indigenous forest just outside of Burgersfort. The resort has a wealth of birdlife, flora and fauna. Take advantage of the self-catering chalets and excellent facilities to keep you and your family entertained. For a relaxing and pampering holiday, choose one of the Mpumalanga Spa Resorts.

South Dakota Timeshares
South Dakota Lakes

When you’re wondering where to take your family on your next great vacation – choose South Dakota. It’s a state filled with family-friendly venues for kids of all ages. What’s more, you can enjoy some of mother nature’s best gifts positioned perfectly under a great mid-western sky. When you buy South Dakota timeshares you’ll be creating a childhood filled with wonderful memories of family times together.

Whether you are looking for a South Dakota lakes vacation house rental, fishing lakes or information on South Dakota tourism you can find what you need here. If the information you want isn’t here there will be a link to it in the navigation menu on the left.

Lake Preston South Dakota is right in the center of some of the best fishing in the country. Close by are Lake Thompson which is great fishing for walleyes and perch, Lake Henry, which is connected to Thompson when the water is high, for walleyes. Then there is also Whitewood lake which is really great for perch in the winter.

Perna Perna North Coast is a fantastic retreat in northern KwaZulu-Natal. This wonderful holiday venue is located in the town of St Lucia on the Elephant Coast, a destination revered for its spectacular eco-tourism.

The Elephant Coast is a tourist’s dream, an intoxicating combination of beach and bush. The beaches and coastal waters are almost pristine, perfect for snorkelling, diving and enjoying the long expanses of sand. Just inland are a number of game reserves, ideal for traditional African safari experiences. The Greater St Lucia Wetland Park is a World Heritage Site offering the visitor abundant bird watching, game viewing and ocean activities like whale watching. The magnificent diversity of the Elephant Coast makes Perna Perna North Coast an unrivalled place to stay.

Perna Perna St Lucia is the name of the North Coast Perna Perna venue. It offers self-catering apartments which are serviced daily, except for Sundays. Linen and towels (with the exception of beach towels) are provided. Contact Optima Holidays today to book your next holiday at Perna Perna North Coast.

The Absa Stadium Durban hosts a number of tournaments which are played throughout the rugby season, including the famed Super 14 and the well-established provincial Currie Cup contest. Kings Park hosts plenty of these matches and spiritedly supports its Sharks teams. Book your accommodation at Auberge Hollandaise Guest House. The Sharks are the Super 14 squad and the Natal Sharks are a separate team that plays the Currie Cup. Both sides draw players from KwaZulu-Natal, and when the Sharks are not on tour for the Super 14 many of them play in the Currie Cup as well.
Kings Park is renowned for its amazing post-match “vibe”. The stadium has excellent parking because there are a number of fields adjacent to it which are used for parking on match days. After the game, the festive stadium atmosphere moves out and onto the parking fields.
Families and friends often park together and after the match return to their cars to braai (barbecue), have a drink and generally enjoy post-match celebrations (and sometimes, commiserations)!
Soccer at the stadium: Local team, the Lamontville Golden Arrows compete in the South African PSL (Premier Soccer League) and play at Absa Stadium, Kings Park. Many concerts are held at the stadium as well. The stadium is transformed with a huge stage, massive sound systems and enormous lighting rigs.
When planning a visit to the Absa Stadium Durban, contact Auberge Hollandaise Guest House we offer 5-Star accommodation, a short drive from the stadium.

The Moses Mabhida Stadium is Durban’s exciting, brand new sporting facility: a 70000 seater stadium built for both the FIFA Soccer World Cup and as a multi-purpose sports stadium and entertainment venue. The stadium was designed to be a landmark akin to the Eiffel Tower or the Sydney Opera House. That vision has certainly been fulfilled, with the beautiful new Moses Mabhida Stadium having changed the Durban skyline for good.
The Moses Mabhida Stadium is near to the centre of Durban, close to the Durban Country Club and the Kings Park sports grounds. It’s easy to find and quick to get to depending where you are in the city. If traffic is light, you can get from the beachfront to the stadium in five minutes by car. Central Durban is ten minutes away and the luxury 5 star Auberge Hollandaise Guest House in Durban North is only 15 minutes by car.
The purpose of Moses Mabhida Stadium is threefold – It is designed to be:
A recognized landmark; an exceptional sports facility with superb amenities; a sustainable entertainment and multi-use sports venue.
Although inspired into being by South Africa’s hosting of the 2010 FIFA Soccer World Cup, the stadium was constructed for much more. It seats 70000 people and can be used for a variety of sporting and cultural events. The stadium has natural ventilation and wide, flip-up seats for comfort. It’s also an architectural gem and won a number of awards before construction was even completed.
Whether you are coming to the World Cup at the Moses Mabhida Stadium or popping to Durban for a holiday, Auberge Hollandaise offers top-class accommodation.

Bushman’s Rock is an ideal function venue near Pretoria, Gauteng for weddings, corporate functions, year-end parties and other functions. The beautiful thatch buildings set in acres of African Bush make a wonderful setting for your function. Whether you want a formal function in the restaurant overlooking the dam or a relaxed outdoor African experience in the Boma, Bushman’s Rock has the function venue for you. Both catered and self catering venues are available. Bushman’s Rock is one of the best conference venues in Gauteng. An ideal venue for business seminars, corporate conferences, company lunches, training workshops or executive planning sessions. The lodge is ideally situated just off the N1, 10km outside of Pretoria. A luxury shuttle service is available if required. Bushman’s Rock has superb facilities, quality service and conference venues that can accommodate from 10 to 100 delegates. Enjoy sundowners under the thatch next to the dam. Dine in the Bushman’s Rock Restaurant. Fall asleep in the comfort of a luxury bush lodge chalet. Everything you need to make your conference just perfect!

It’s no wonder that Orlando, FL is the number one family vacation destination in America. There are just so many fun and exciting things to do in the area that everyone can have a good time no matter what their preference. Throw in excellent hotels, affordable dining, and beautiful weather and you end up with the perfect setting for your next getaway. Before you board the plane, however, make sure you get your Orlando theme park tickets ahead of time.

No visit to the city would be complete without hitting up a park or two for a full day of thrilling rides and dazzling shows. Walt Disney World is the main attraction, of course, but there are plenty of other options as well, including Universal Studios, Sea World, and Islands of Adventure. While there’s no denying that you’ll have a great time at these places, the price of admission is generally pretty steep. That’s why it pays to purchase discount Orlando theme park tickets online.

There are a number of brokers that can get you incredible deals on various ticket packages that will suit your itinerary. You cannot simply walk up to box office at Disney and score a buy-one-get-one-free bargain, so don’t count on that as your only money-saving strategy. Instead, it takes a bit of time on the computer to comb through the many offers for cheap Orlando theme park tickets that are out there. Some are better than others, making comparison shopping a must.

When purchasing discount Orlando theme park tickets online, it’s important to read all the fine print associated with whatever deal you’re getting ready to make. Some brokers have very strict policies against refunds or exchanges, so it’s probably best to organize other aspects of your trip first to make sure you have firm dates in mind. In addition, there could be expiration dates or other time restrictions associated with the Orlando theme park tickets you get, so make sure you understand exactly what you’re getting into.

Barring any unforeseen calamities, the process of buying cheap Orlando theme park tickets online should go pretty smoothly. With any luck at all, you’ll end up saving quite a bit of money by getting your passes early, which always helps when going on vacation. Then you can use that extra cash towards meals, souvenirs, and other incidentals while traveling. All in all, it just makes far more sense to scour the internet for bargains instead of resigning yourself to paying full price at the gate.

The next time you take your loved ones on a well-deserved holiday to the Sunshine State, do yourself a favor and buy your Orlando theme park tickets before departure. You’ll get more bang for your buck that way and won’t have to wait in long lines at the ticket counter. It’s a win-win situation all around!

Come visit author’s latest site www.CashCodeReview.com that reviews The Cash Code by Michael Jones.

Las Vegas is surrounded by beautiful and picturesque deserts, which difficult to find anywhere else in the country. Red Rock Canyon, located about 15 miles west of Las Vegas, is a unique rock formation with natural beauty and wild life of the Mojave Desert. Death Valley National Park, which is 280 feet below sea level, has the lowest elevation on the North American continent. Located 135 miles from Las Vegas, Death Valley has a lot of points of interest including Badwater, the hottest place in the country, Scotty’s castle, Zabriskie Point and 20 Mule Team Canyon. Just 20 miles away is the Floyd Lamb Park, where four great ponds provide fantastic fishing opportunities. Grand Canyon, probably the most famous natural treasure in the area, is 300 miles southeast of Las Vegas.

Full article at Top Ten Reasons To Travel To Vegas

Six Flags amusement parks are the hallmarks of the most famous, fun-filled and memory building parks in the world today. You can find them everything across North America, stretching from California, Georgia, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Canada, Mexico and more.

Wherever you are located, you will discover that there is likely a Six Flags park nearby and within reasonable driving distance. If you’ve been to one of these parks in the past, then you experience first hand how much fun they are for the entire family. If you’re planning to visit a park for the first time, read on to know more about the attractions that await you at Six Flags Amusement Parks.

21st Century living is by far very stressful. It seems the more technologically advanced we get, the more complicated our lives become. The irony is that with all the gadgets and devices at our disposal actually make us more efficient but making us more efficient actually means we are able to cram more stuff in to our daily lives. As you know, too much stress can actually make you ill. We all need an escape from time to time and mountain cabins can actually provide an ideal escape from the busy lives we all lead.

In this highly pressured and stressed modern world, there can often be nothing better than to take some relaxation in aesthetic natural surroundings. Get away from the noise and the fast pace of city life, and feast your eyes on mountains, lakes and nature. The clean air and tranquil surroundings can provide the perfect opportunity to recharge your batteries.

If you would like to know all about mountain cabin rentals and the different options available please drop by. I hope you find the information useful and applicable.

It is that time of year when the bitter cold atmosphere and winter climate has got everyone infected with cabin fever. When considering a warm climate to visit on a vacation, why not visit a third world country and experience the exotic warmth of Thailand? In fact there is a special place in Thailand in Phuket that is phenomenal to say the least. Draped with culture, exotic beauty, and interesting landscapes an individual can be very enthused with what the Patong Resort Phuket has to offer them in a very adventurous vacation for honeymooners or for a family. This place has the food, amenities, scenery, activities, and it is just simply breathtaking architecture at it’s best. You can lounge by the pool, stay in the deluxe suites, and explore the beautiful country of Thailand all with the simplicity of staying at a single resort. This place should definitely be made a destination for a wonderful vacation. There is no other resort like it in the world, and you definitely will not be bored of things to do! In fact, look it up in a search and see what it can offer for you and yours to have memories to last a lifetime. Click here to find Phuket Holiday deals