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Winter is not kind, and with load shedding taking over our lives, South Africa’s winter is about to get real. Still, in true South African style, we are pushing through and finding ways to enjoy the cold winter months.
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Travelling is perhaps the best way to get over the cold winter months and even the load shedding. Here are five getaways to help you get through the winter blues:
Seychelles getaway
There is no better way to escape the blistering cold than being on a warm beach. If you’re looking for a fun in the sun, then the Seychelles is perfect for you. The Seychelles is a group of 115 islands located east of Africa in the Indian Ocean and fit with luscious greenery and stunning beaches. The archipelago is home to popular beaches such as Anse Source d'Argent,, Beau Vallon, and Anse Lazio, perfect for the family to do fun activities like snorkelling and swimming, a well-deserved spa day, or even an ice-cold cocktail on the beach.
Getting groovy in Turkey
If you’re more of a cultural traveler who enjoys sightseeing, then Turkey just might be the perfect place for you. Turkey is not only beautiful but it offers sights and scenes that are enticing, diverse and intriguing. Turkey is also known to be a friendly country with people ready to welcome you and very hospitable. If the people going to Turkey for their BBL’s (Brazilian butt lift) isn’t enough to convince you that you definitely get value for your money, then let the thought of warm weather and Mediterranean and Middle Eastern food, be your saving grace.
Set sail on a cruise ship
There is no better way to take a break from the winter months than setting sail on a fun cruise ship for a few days. Cruises such as Club Med two, which offers a top tier Mediterranean experience and the Norwegian Cruise Line which offers great tours of Africa, may just be the perfect options to rid you of your winter blues.
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Going on a cruise adventure is not only a unique experience, but it also means that you would have great memories to bring back when our beloved South Africa gets a little warmer.
Let loose in Bintan Island, Indonesia
Indonesia is home to some of the best island resorts in the world, with a wide variety of family and adult-tailored activities that will have you never want to leave. The island of Bintan is a secluded and relaxed paradise getaway, with pristine beaches and sunsets you only see in movies.
A short ferry ride from Singapore, Bintan Island is the epitome of luxury living, with an array of cultural activities. You can participate in local customs and traditions and even take part in their spiritual rituals.
Spicy Marbella, Spain
Nestled in Andalusia is one of the most exquisite regions of the beautiful Spain. Marbella is nothing short of whimsical, with views and sites that will leave you breathless.
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The most fascinating thing about this location is its intertwined history with Arabian culture. If you love trying different foods, then Mabella is the perfect place for you as it hosts some of the best and most diverse cuisines. With its stone-paved streets, colourful doors and scenic beaches, Marbella can only be described as storybook perfection.
