Friday, May 28, 2010

Serenity Retreat - Storms River


Self Catering Accommodation in Storms River

Serenity Retreat offers affordable self catering accommodation in Storms River in safe surroundings in the heart of the Tsitsikamma - an ideal base from which to explore.



Tsitsikamma - Affordable Accommodation

Serenity Retreat offer peace and privacy for people wanting to relax and unwind surrounded by the perfect fusion of nature and adventure and spectacular scenery of the Tsitsikamma. The 2 Star TGCSA rating reflects our simple but stylish and affordable accommodation and highly commended levels of cleanliness and comfort.


Guided Tours of Tsitsikamma and the National Park

Kitty and Danny are on hand and after many years in tourism have helpful tips and advice to travelers. Danny is a Registered Tour guide and speaks Swiss German and German and offers personalized Tsitsikamma Tours and guided National Park and Forest hiking trails.


Serenity Retreat in the Stormsriver village

For more information on Serenity Retreat in the village of Stormsriver click here

Tuesday, May 25, 2010

191 Nirvana - Knysna luxury self catering accommodation


Luxury self catering accommodation Knysna

High on a hillside, approximately 10km outside of Knysna in Rheenendal, surrounded by indigenous fynbos and forest lies, 191 Nirvana offering luxury self catering accommodation.


Views of Outeniqua Mountains, Knysna lagoon, Knysna Heads and Indian Ocean

From here you can enjoy the breathtaking views of the Outeniqua Mountains with the entire Knysna lagoon and its surrounding villages spread out with the Knysna Heads and Indian Ocean in the distance.


Knysna Accommodation - Cottage and bungalows


The accommodation consists of a cottage, as well as two bungalows and is perched on a hill with staggering views of Knysna.


For more ingformation on accommodation at 191 Nirvana click here

Monday, May 10, 2010

Miss Garden Route & Klein Karoo 2010


MISS Garden Route & Klein Karoo 2010 - Beauty with a Purpose!!


Garden Route Casino - Generating funds for shelters for battered women and children

Please join us again with the challenging task to generate funds for battered women and children of our region. The Garden Route Casino and its community is presenting and hosting this program on behalf of the Creating Effective Families, Malibongwe, Women Who Care and Phambili shelters situated in the Garden Route and Little Karoo.

Miss Garden Route & Klein Karoo, a regional prestigious event

The gala event known as the Miss Garden Route & Klein Karoo launched six years ago, has grown from strength to strength, and become a regional prestigious event on our social calendar.

Makeover session for ladies

Prior to the gala evening, ladies from Creating Effective Families in [Mossel Bay], Malibongwe [Oudtshoorn], Women Who Care [Knysna] and Phambili [George] are treated to a makeover session every month culminating to the event.


Finalists of the beauty pageant chosen

Facets of the competition kick of in May and culminate to the semifinals, on 20 September when the 12 finalists of the beauty pageant will be chosen to compete for the crown on the gala evening 25 September 2010. Within this competition, we have another two competitions in which 6x well-known designers from the region get an opportunity to design evening ball-gowns for the finalists. Media 24, Die Burger sponsor cash and advertorial towards the winning design.

Crowing of Miss Garden Route & Little Karoo 2010

The crowning of Miss Garden Route & Little Karoo 2010 and the overall makeover winner of the shelters will take place on 25 September, during a glamorous gala evening held in a aluminum frame marquee tent on Pinnacle Point driving range, adjacent to Garden Route Casino, seating up to max 1000 guests.


Miss Garden Route & Little Karoo 2010 Event

At this stage “Overtone”(from the movie “Invictus”), will entertain guests, as well as a fashion extravaganza, during which six of the top Southern Cape fashion designers will present their spectacular creations to the public. Willie Venter, famed choreographer of the Miss SA beauty pageant and “Die Huisgenoot Skouspel” will manage the choreography and present guests with a breathtaking display of beauty and technique. MC’s famous Brumilda van Rensburg and at this stage Michael Moll will make sure that guests experience a memorable event. Miss Garden Route & Little Karoo 2010 will be chosen by a select panel of top flight judges, including representatives from You/Drum Magazine, Die Burger, Media 24, Miss SA along with Miss SA organizer/scout and CEO Calvin Gilfillan of Destinations Cape Routes Unlimited.


Information on the 2010 Miss Garden Route & Little Karoo beauty pageant
For more information on the 2010 Miss Garden Route & Little Karoo beauty pageant and fundraising event contact Tryana Potgieter at the Garden Route Casino on Tel No: 044 606 7777

Vodashop George Cheese Festival – 10 to 13 June 2010


Vodashop George Cheese Festival

The 8th annual Vodashop George Cheese Festival will take place from 10 to 13 June at the Outeniqua Primary School. This year the organizers decided to host the festival during the school holidays to accommodation festival goers.

The festivities kick off on Thursday 10 June with a live music in the Millers Attorneys Entertainment Tent.

Cheese and wine exhibitors

From Friday festival goers can look forward to visiting the 78 cheese and wine exhibitors at the Vodashop George Cheese Festival to taste and purchase their products.



Garden Route Crafters

This year 20 crafters of the Garden Route will also display and make their unique items available to visitors.

As always the Vodashop George Cheese Festival creates the opportunity to introduce the public to our countries food, wine, brandy, port and this year for the first time the whiskey industries glamour personalities!

The 2010 Vodashop George Cheese Festival is an event not to be missed!

Daily Entrance:
* R80 per adult
* R30 for children under 13
* R60 per adult for Sunday
* R200 per adult for the weekend

Festival Hours:
Thursday, 10 June 17:00 – 00:00
Friday, 11 June 10:00 – 00:00
Saturday, 12 June 10:00 – 00:00
Sunday, 13 June 10:00 – 16:00

For more information you can contact the organizers on 044 874 2332 or 071 434 4787

George Cheese Festival – Care Concert on 6 June 2010



George Cheese Festival Care Concert

The George Cheese Festival will be hosting the annual Care Concert with the gospel sounds of Riana Nel and Wian Vos on 6 June at the Outeniqua Primary School.

Date: 6 June 2010
Time: 17:30 – 20:00 – doors open at 16:00
Venue: Outeniqua Primary School, Catherdral St, George
Price: R30 Adults & Teenagers R10 Primary School Children

Coffee & light Refreshments (pancakes) on sale between 16:00 – 17:00
Please bring a BLANKET with to donate to the needy.

Tickets are available at the Outeniqua Primary School in George.
(Home of the Vodashop George Cheese Festival)

Info: 081 434 4787 or 044 874 2332

Play and Stay in the Golfers Garden Of Eden - Garden Route Casino Hotel & Spa


Mossel Bay Accommodation

The Garden Route Casino Hotel & Spa situated right next to the Garden Route Casino in Mossel Bay offers luxurious accommodation, conference & wedding venues and a spa.


Play Golf in Mossel Bay

Now guests staying at The Garden Route Casino Hotel & Spa can also play a round of golf at the Pinnacle Point Golf Course in Mossel Bay!


Special offer on accommodation & golf in Mossel Bay

Included in Package
- Luxury 4 star accommodation
- Full English Breakfast at Blue Hibiscus Restaurant
- One Round of golf at Pinnacle Point Golf Course or a Spa treatment to the value of R500

All for only R875 per person per night

Terms & Conditions
- Package available from a 1 night stay
- Price quoted is per person, sharing
- Single supplement of R200 will apply
- Subject to availability
- Valid from 15 January to 30 November 2010


Garden Route Casino Hotel & Spa
For contact details and more information on the Garden Route Casino Hotel & Spa click here

Play and Stay in the Golfers Garden Of Eden - Garden Route Casino Hotel & Spa


Mossel Bay Accommodation

The Garden Route Casino Hotel & Spa situated right next to the Garden Route Casino in Mossel Bay offers luxurious accommodation, conference & wedding venues and a spa.


Play Golf in Mossel Bay

Now guests staying at The Garden Route Casino Hotel & Spa can also play a round of golf at the Pinnacle Point Golf Course in Mossel Bay!


Special offer on accommodation & golf in Mossel Bay

Included in Package
- Luxury 4 star accommodation
- Full English Breakfast at Blue Hibiscus Restaurant
- One Round of golf at Pinnacle Point Golf Course or a Spa treatment to the value of R500

All for only R875 per person per night

Terms & Conditions
- Package available from a 1 night stay
- Price quoted is per person, sharing
- Single supplement of R200 will apply
- Subject to availability
- Valid from 15 January to 30 November 2010


Garden Route Casino Hotel & Spa
For contact details and more information on the Garden Route Casino Hotel & Spa click here

Garden Route Casino Hotel & SPA in Mossel Bay - Players Package


Mossel Bay Hotel Accommodation

The Garden Route Casino Hotel & Spa is located in the Garden Route town of Mossel Bay.


Mossel Bay Accommodation

This Hotel offers 4 star accommodation Mossel Bay.


Stay at the Garden Route Casino Hotel & Spa

A 3 night stay at the Garden Route Casino Hotel & Spa including daily breakfast, a game of golf or Spa treatment, a game drive and dinner is available at the special rate of only R 1 895 per person sharing.


Players Package details:
* 3 nights 4 star luxury accommodation at the Garden Route Casino Hotel & Spa
* Full English breakfast daily
* One game of golf (incl Golf Cart & Green Fees) OR Spa Treatments to the value of R450
* Game Drive at Botlierskop
* One night Dinner at Admirals Restaurant
@ R1895.00 per person sharing

Terms & Conditions
- Minimum 3 nights stay
- Price quoted is per person sharing, single supplement of R200 per full package will apply
- Valid until 30 November 2010 – subject to availability


Garden Route Casino Hotel & Spa
For more information on the Garden Route Casino Hotel & Spa and contact details click here

Wednesday, May 5, 2010

Winter Special @ Paddy’s Place Guest House – Mossel Bay


Affordable accommodation in Mossel Bay

Are you visiting Mossel Bay and looking for affordable accommodation?

Mossel Bay Guest House House Accommodation

Paddy’s Place Guest House is located centrally in the Garden Route town of Mossel Bay and offers comfortable accommodation in en-suite bedrooms!


Mossel Bay Accommodation Special

Until the end of July Paddy’s Place Guest House is offering a winter special on accommodation in Mossel Bay!

From R 225 to R275 per person sharing per night – breakfast included!

Paddy’s Place Guest House in Mossel Bay
For more information on Paddy’s Place Guest House in Mossel Bay click here.