MyZA has sourced some travel bargains for those looking for a weekend break.
Pack your bags, leave your worries behind. Embark on a blissful weekend retreat that’s sure to leave you feeling refreshed and revitalized without breaking the bank by taking advantage of the offers below which range from 5 to 40% off for the weekend:
Up to 20% Off – Pine Lodge Resort, Gqeberha (Avg rate: R579 p/n):
Imagine perfectly situated timber cabins merging with a coastal landscape; imagine waking to the sound of the ocean each morning; imagine nature trails, spectacular scenery and nature’s unspoilt beauty; imagine Pine Lodge Resort and conference centre.
Situated just minutes from Nelson Mandela Bay’s City Centre and airport, Pine Lodge is the ideal holiday destination. Our wind protected chalets are nestled amongst the indigenous flora of the Cape Recife Nature Reserve and are a stone’s throw from the ocean. Our caravan and camping grounds all have electrical points and are well grassed.
Pine Lodge’s six conference rooms successfully combine relaxation and commerce, with all the necessary facilities including data projectors, TVs and secretarial services. It’s easy to see just why we are known as the stress-free conference alternative.
With a large variety of activities and amenities on site and close by, including the Humewood Golf Club, the Boardwalk Casino and Bayworld, there is something for everyone to enjoy. No other seaside resort can offer you the tranquility of nature with the buzz of the city just minutes away.

Up to 40% Off – Gaia Hydro-Spa and Guest House, Cape Town (Avg rate: R839 p/n):
All the rooms have extraordinary views of Table Mountain, Milnerton Golf Course and the Table Bay Nature Reserve. They are private, have full ensuites, are self-catering with fully equipped gas kitchenettes. Each room has free wifi, a smart TV with free Netflix, linens, towels, coffee and tea. Common areas include a fire pit/braai area, swimming pool and guest lounge.
There is an on-site Hydro-Spa with Packages to suit any budget with massage, psychic readings, energy work, chakra balancing, journey work, regression and life coaching also available.
VIP 1 is an EXTRA large STUDIO with 1 King bed and 1 futon couch queen bed. Sleeps 4 Max.
VIP 2 is an EXTRA large STUDIO with 1 King bed and 2 three-quarter beds. Sleeps 4 Max.
VIP 3 is a Family Suite with 3 rooms. Room 1 has 1 double bed and 1 single bed, Room two has a queen bed and two single beds. Room three has two single beds. Sleeps 8 plus.
Guests have access to all common areas, including ground floor lounge, where you can enjoy the free wifi during loadshedding, comfortable seating and a piano, the fire pit and braai and the CHEMICAL-FREE OZONE pool (seasonal).
Located in the quiet, upscale suburb of Sunset Beach, Gaia Guest House and Healing Hydro is central to Cape Town, the northern suburbs and all points along the west coast.
We are a very short walk to the beach and shops, with a Woolworths, a pharmacy, a bottle store, a coffee shop, an Italian deli, a hairdresser, a surf shop, a biltong shop, a licensed restaurant, two pizzarias, burgers and a 24 shop and petrol station.
Please note that Gaia Guest House and Healing Hydro is a healing centre, and as a result does not allow parties or gatherings. Loud noise will not be allowed at any time, and quiet hours are strictly enforced. Absolutely no parties or outside guests!
Spa: We have an on-site wellness centre with ozone jacuzzi, infrared sauna, ozone wet sauna, kneipp treatments, massage and vichy shower.
SAVE 40% business special: Stay between 29 Mar 2024 and 31 Aug 2024 and get 40% off. 3 night min stay (check-in between 29 Mar 2024 and 31 Aug 2024)

Up to 5% Off – Alprop Self-catering Apartments – Leisure Bay, Cape Town (Avg rate: R1,040 p/n):
Located on a sun-soaked stretch of seemingly endless beach in Milnerton, we offer affordable stays at our self-catering apartment at Leisure Bay – where one can enjoy spectacular, panoramic views of Table Mountain, Table Bay, Robben Island and Bloubergstrand from your private, spacious sea-facing balcony.
Feel the cool Atlantic breeze off the azure ocean as you enjoy your evening cocktails at Leisure Bay Beach Bistro, or take a long leisurely stroll along Milnerton beach, or soak up the sun and cool off at one of our two swimming pools located on the Leisure Bay front lawn. The magnificent backdrop of Table Mountain and the sounds of the Atlantic waves crashing on the beach forms an ideal, soothing ambiance.
Our apartment accommodation is fully furnished for self-catering stays and, being located on the top floor, offers the best views possible at Leisure Bay. Guests have access to two Leisure Bay swimming pools, nearby restaurants and bar at Lagoon Beach, and on-site coin-operated laundromat. For guests’ peace of mind, there are 24-hour security guards, as well as secure off-street parking. TV with DStv Compact is also offered as a standard feature.
Cape Town CBD and the V&A Waterfront are merely 8 km down the highway, and the finest restaurants and boutiques are within a few minutes’ drive. Enjoy a round of golf at the nearby Milnerton Golf Course or shop until you drop at Century City, conveniently located only 5 km away.
Apartment features include; a double bed (137cm) in the bedroom, built-in cupboards, dressing table with mirror, hairdryer and digital combination safe. All cutlery, crockery, linen and towels are supplied. There is a separate shower cubicle and bath and bathroom, Patio furniture to enjoy dining on the balcony while enjoying the views, Once-per-week housekeeping for stays of eight nights or longer (additional housekeeping can be arranged for additional cost), appliances include refrigerator/freezer, oven and stove, microwave oven, toaster, kettle and steam iron and board. The complex features secure off-street parking in your own reserved bay
Please note that this is a top-floor apartment and there are no lifts at Leisure Bay.
SAVE 5% Stay Longer For Less: Stay between 02 Feb 2024 and 30 Nov 2024 and get 5% off. 10 night min stay (check-in between 02 Feb 2024 and 30 Nov 2024)

Up to 13% Off – Eastcliff Cottage, Hermanus (Avg rate: R1,044 p/n):
Eastcliff Cottage is part of an original Hermanus home, built in 1940, with beautiful Oregon floors and ceiling.This unique self catering unit, sleeping two people, is situated in the heart of Eastcliff, and is within very easy walking distance of the village centre and seafront.
The cottage is central, secluded, secure and romantic, with a touch of luxury. The spacious, open plan living area has a king-size bed which can be separated into twin beds. French doors lead onto a wooden deck, which overlooks a lovely forested garden with exceptional birdlife.
Leading off the living area, are a separate romantic bathroom with a Victorian bath and walk in shower, and a compact, well equipped kitchen with granite tops We offer luxury percale linen, fluffy white cotton towels, complimentary tea and coffee, selected Dstv channels, Fibre Wi-Fi, Weber braai and secure off-street parking.
SAVE 13% Autumn Special: Stay between 01 Apr 2024 and 01 Jun 2024 and get 13% off. 2 night min stay (check-in between 01 Apr 2024 and 01 Jun 2024)

Up to 10% Off – Ebenezer Guest House, Colesberg (Avg rate: R585 p/n):
Ebenezer Guest House is situated in Colesberg, a popular half-way stop between Johannesburg and Cape Town.
The guesthouse has 12 rooms with en-suite bathrooms, TV with selected DStv, coffee and tea facilities as well as linen. Guests have access to shared kitchen facilities.
Enjoy a refreshing swim in the pool after a long drive. Braai facilities are available and it is close to some good restaurants and across the street from a supermarket. Locked parking is also provided for peace of mind. Ebenezer Guest House is easy to find, as it is close to where the N1 and N9 meet.
Colesberg lies in typical Karoo veld and is surrounded by koppies. The most famous is Coleskop, which can be seen from a distance of over 40km. The town has a nine-hole golf course with challenging Karoo fairways but well-maintained grass greens and good club house facilities.
SAVE 10% discount: Stay between 12 Mar 2024 and 12 Jun 2024 and get 10% off. 1 night min stay (check-in between 12 Mar 2024 and 12 Jun 2024)

Up to 10% Off – La Loggia on Broadwood, Umhlanga Rocks (Avg rate: R963 p/n):
Welcome to La Loggia on Broadway, where we offer you the warm atmosphere of home with the style, class and service of a Hotel.
This magnificent 5 Bedroom Umhlanga home has a large lounge area, dining area, garden, swimming pool, braai facilities, secure parking, WiFi and sea-facing views. Each room also has a flat-screen TV, DStv, a bar fridge and hair dryer.
We are situated in the heart of Umhlanga conveniently located close to all amenities that the visitor could ask for. A few minutes from the beach, Gateway Theatre of Shopping and the Umhlanga Village itself, you will not be short of places to go to.


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Dr. Judy Dlamini is a qualified medical doctor, with an MBA and PhD in business leadership. She is an accomplished businesswoman, an author, and founder and current executive chairperson of the Mbekani Group. After a successful medical career spanning 10 years, Dlamini decided to explore new terrains, she enrolled for an MBA degree, after which she joined HSBC Investment Bank, and pursued her PhD through UNISA. Today, Dlamini owns and operates luxury retail stores; Luminance. The fledgling business, Mbekani Group, she started 20 years ago has grown into a diverse and successful entity with operations and investments in medical devices, health management, facilities management, retail and property. In addition to a long and successful business career, she and her husband are founders and trustees of Mkhiwa trust, a family public benefit organisation with a focus on rural development and education.