time for A BREAK

IN LESS THAN THREE HOURS DRIVE FROM DURBAN, ENJOY CRISP DAYS, NIGHTS LINGERING IN FRONT OF A FIREPLACE, AND THE BEST COMFORT FOOD. THIS IS WINTER AT ITS VERY BEST

Gooderson Drakensberg Gardens Golf & Spa Resort

Take a break to a winter wonderland at Gooderson Drakensberg Gardens Hotel, nestled in the picturesque Southern Drakensberg. Enjoy crisp mountain air, crackling fires and endless activities like zip-lining, abseiling, hiking and horse riding, plus there’s the popular 18-hole golf course. Unwind in cosy comfort, indulge in delicious meals and soak in stunning views. Book now for an unforgettable winter holiday.

FOR MORE INFO

031 337 4222; drak@goodersons.co.za

The Cavern Resort & Spa

Perfectly positioned in the foothills of the Northern Drakensberg within the Amphitheatre World Heritage Site, the Cavern Resort & Spa is a place of captivating beauty – surrounded by majestic mountains, lush indigenous forests and clear mountain streams. The resort offers all sorts of activities, including daily guided hikes, fishing, horse trails and pony rides. The pool area is the perfect place to relax in the winter sun with a book, cup of tea or an ice-cold beer. For some pampering, enjoy spa treatments by qualified therapists while overlooking the ancient fern forest – it’s the ideal spot to unwind and restore in peaceful surroundings.

FOR MORE INFO

036 438 6270 or 083 701 5724; W www.cavern.co.za

Let’s face it, we’re all getting older. But this natural phenomenon has been frowned upon across mainstream media for decades, and those (especially women) who allowed its evidence to rear its head were behind the curve, on the outside of the forever young club.

With medical advances and an increased awareness of health and well-being, more people around the world are living longer. While South Africa is generally a young nation with the majority of the country under 40 years, Statistics South Africa indicates that the over 60 demographic increased by 33,8% in 2022. The larger the older population, the higher the risk of a chronic disease burden on the health system unless early interventions are found to keep this demographic healthy – mentally and physically.

Ageing In A Pandemic

When the unthinkable happened and the whole world shut down, confining us to our homes in 2020, 78-year-old wine merchant Olga Hafner was living alone in her home. While reading through a copy of a UK magazine, she came across an article about a web-based platform called Goldster. “I was looking for some kind of exercise to do to keep me occupied during lockdown, and stumbled across the article,” remembers Olga. “I found Goldster so helpful, it improved my mobility and kept my mind and body active,” she says.

With over 400 real-time video based activities that focus on cognitive, physical and emotional well-being, Goldster took the UK by storm in 2019. And with Olga’s persistence, South Africa became the first country outside the UK to offer the platform earlier this year. Positively redefining the term old-age, Goldster is the new frontier in healthy ageing. Its name is derived from the term “golden oldies” mashed up with a twist on the word “youngster”.

Designed by an international team of experts, every activity on the platform is backed by science and research for