Elevate Your Summer with These Mzansi “Friendcation” Getaways

Elevate Your Summer with These Mzansi “Friendcation” Getaways

Summer is calling, and it is time to gather your friends for an adventure of a lifetime! Whether you are dreaming of pristine beaches, vibrant cultures, or relaxing retreats, this is your chance to escape routine and create unforgettable memories together. If you have been searching for the perfect “friendcation” getaway, look no further. Here’s your guide to the best spots for creating unforgettable memories with your friends.

Enchanting City Escape in the Cape

For those who want to combine comfort with the vibrant pulse of the city, take a short left and soak in the breathtaking views of the V&A Waterfront and Table Mountain at the AC Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Waterfront. Indulge in an array of Spanish-inspired tapas or savour locally crafted spirits at the at the AC Lounge & Bar. With its contemporary design, convenient location, and seamless service, AC Hotel by Marriott ensures a memorable Cape Town experience, with a new standard of hospitality to make your stay a truly exceptional one.

Elevate Your Summer with These Mzansi “Friendcation” Getaways
AC Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Waterfront

Soak Up the Sun in Durban’s Coastal Playground

Experience endless summer at the Protea Hotel by Marriott Fire & Ice! Durban Umhlanga Ridge, located just minutes from the pristine beaches of Umhlanga. This 60’s surf-inspired retreat offers a coastal escape with access to some of Durban’s cleanest beaches, ideal for sun and surf enthusiasts. Beyond the beach, explore the nearby Gateway Theatre of Shopping, where world-class retail, dining, and entertainment await, from cinemas to rock climbing. A short drive takes you to uShaka Marine World, where you can dive into adventure at the aquarium, waterpark, and thrilling dolphin shows. With a sparkling pool, trendy dining, and close proximity to Durban’s top attractions, this hotel combines coastal relaxation with vibrant city life.

Elevate Your Summer with These Mzansi “Friendcation” Getaways
Protea Hotel by Marriott Fire & Ice!

A Garden Route Getaway in George

Nestled amidst the lush landscapes of the Garden Route, the Protea Hotel by Marriott George King George is a peaceful escape that feels like a home away from home. Overlooking the serene George Golf Course and Outeniqua mountains, this hotel offers a blend of country charm and modern comforts. After a day of exploring nearby beaches or hiking trails, you can unwind in one of the swimming pools or enjoy a meal at the all-day dining restaurant. With spacious rooms that cater to groups and families, this hotel is ideal for those looking to relax and reconnect with friends in a beautiful setting.

Elevate Your Summer with These Mzansi “Friendcation” Getaways
Protea Hotel by Marriott George King George

Rustic Charm Meets Adventure in Oudtshoorn

For a road trip adventure in the heart of the Klein Karoo, the Protea Hotel by Marriott Oudtshoorn Riempie Estate offers a unique blend of rustic charm and modern comfort. Set within a farm-like setting, complete with thatched rondavels, this hotel is just minutes from Oudtshoorn’s most famous attractions including the Cango Caves and the town’s infamous ostrich farms. After a day of adventure, you can relax at the hotel’s excellent restaurant or stay active with nearby sports amenities like golf, tennis, and a fitness centre. With its cosy atmosphere and proximity to nature, this hotel promises an adventurous “friendcation”.

South Africa offers a diverse array of “friendcation” experiences that cater to every group’s needs, from bustling cities to serene retreats. Wherever you choose to go, you are sure to create lasting memories with the people who matter most.

Elevate Your Summer with These Mzansi “Friendcation” Getaways
Protea Hotel by Marriott Oudtshoorn Riempie Estate

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Actually, Home Food and Travel offers a lot more than just reviews of accommodation, restaurants, spas and adventure activities.  We also visit great destinations, receive advice from interior designers and stop to smell the roses and taste the coffee.

Our team of journalists are seasoned travels and love visiting the myriad of exciting places around South Africa.  Whether it is off the beaten track or in the heart of the top attractions of the country, we’ll be there,

Home Food and Travel advice on finding the right accommodation

So what is the right accommodation?  Well more often than not, it’s your travel budget that dictates the type of accommodation that you choose. 

Expensive is not always better.  Our team at Home Food and Travel will tell you that they have camped in areas with limited ablutions and had a wonderful holiday.  They have also spent a night in a five star hotel only to be disappointed because their expectations exceeded the experience.

The reason for your travels will also affect your choice.  A business trip requires different amenities to a beach holiday. 

Our articles, reviews and experiences can certainly help you make your decision.

Restaurants with a good mix of service, food and ambiance

To my mind a great restaurant offers three things – excellent service, great food and a wonderful ambiance.  Of these, service is the most important. 

No matter that the food is delicious and the setting delightful, poor service can ruin the occasion.  However, great service combined with mediocre meal and a plane jane restaurant can still be a pleasant night out.

We’ve eaten in restaurants that are really dirty but with incredible food and couldn’t help but give a rave review.  We’ve also hardly noticed what we ate because the setting was just amazing.

However, the best restaurants come with the best of service, food and ambiance.

Spas are the ultimate relaxation aid

How do you know when you have had a great spa experience?  The answer, of course, is when you doze off on the treatment table. 

Well that’s our theory anyway.  It also doesn’t take a grand location with enormous facilities for a spa to be really good

A small, personal spa that is owner run can result in the best massage you have ever experienced.  However, the grand spas in five star hotels offer unsurpassed facilities in an environment that just makes the stress in your shoulders and neck melt away before you even finish checking in.

Adventure!

You don’t have to be an adrenaline junky to enjoy an exciting experience.  In fact, what are commonly termed adventure activities usually have incredibly high safety standards and unblemished safety records.

Ziplining, bungy jumping and shark cage diving are all very safe.  It’s just that our mind tells us we are craaazzzzyyyy to be doing this.

On the road to great places of accommodation, restaurants, spas and adventure activities

If you’re driving, be safe and make use of all the wonderful farm stalls that populate South Africa’s open roads.

If you overhear somebody asking a lot of questions or see someone taking photos of empty bedrooms chances are it’s one of our Home Food and Travel team members.

We’re out looking or those great places of accommodation, restaurants, spas and adventure activities.

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