Top 5 Getaway Locations

*Zimbalilodge

Part of the Fairmount Hotel and resortchain, is a 5 star luxury resort that caters to the expansive needs of thoselooking for a tranquil and serene stay in the beautiful Kwa-Zulu Natal, SouthAfrica. Accommodation ranges from suites in the resort, forest suite, hotel and even self- catering chattels andbeach villa. The dining various from light to full course meals, with localdelicacies to ethnically themed dishes. The hotels and resorts are not only inand around forests and beachfronts but also golfing estates. The lodge has aprovides a host of facilities and activities from a spa, fitness centre,swimming pools, business and conference centres as well as various leisureactivities for children and adults alike. Contact the lodge by making anenquiry on their website, www.zambalihotels.com

*FancourtHotel and Country Club

Situated along the famous Garden Route inthe Western Cape , South Africa, the hotel is a 5 star hotel which has an oldcountry rustic feel combined with some conventional finishings. It is surroundby the renowned Tsitsikamma forest as well as surrounded by lakes andmountains. Accommodation ranges from a room in the old resorted Manor house andthe newly refurbished Garden Suites and Studios. Activities include golfing,and leisure trails and a ride on the Outeniqua Choo Tjoe, a steam train, fromGeorge to Knysna. Hotel facilities include a gym, spa and conference and eventsservices. (www,fancourt.com)  

*Kisiwahouse, in Zanzibar

 Located in a quiet area in the HistoricalStone Town of Zanziba within walking distance from various sites in the townthe house has 11 rooms, named after aromatic flowers.( www.purezanzibar.com)/ 0044(0)1227 753180

*AmariCoral Beach Resort, Phuket, Thailand

A 4 star resort in Patong Bay, that offersfirst class accommodation with various facilities such as swimming, diving,sports and fine dining as well as the Sivana Spa. Each room boasts a gorgeoussea side view. (www.amari.com)

Salinasde Meceio Beach Resort

The 4 star resort features a spa, swimmingpool and playground facilities. Rooms feature a private balcony and brightsummer decor. The restaurant serves a host of Brazilian as well asinternational dishes. Leisure activities include a games room and fitnesscentre. The resort is close to Meceio city centre. The hotel has 151 roomsranging from standard double rooms to beach suites and even  family suites.

Lily Diago

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