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1. Food is Fun… Enjoy your food Sharing a meal with family and friends at home or at school is a great way to enjoy food. It is fun to see other people’s choice of food - what do your friends eat? Do you try different foods every day? Check out your lunch box or dinner plate. How many different kinds of fruit and vegetables can you spot? 2. Breakfast is a very important meal Just like cars, buses and trains cannot run without fuel, our bodies need energy to work. Especially after a night’s sleep, energy levels are low. So, whether you are off to school, or out and about at the weekend, start the day with breakfast. Plenty of carbohydrates is just the ticket: try toast or bread, or cereal with milk, fruit or yoghurt. 3. Eat different foods every day, variety is the recipe for health You need over 40 different nutrients (such as vitamins and minerals) every day for good health. Since there is no single food that contains them all, it is important to balance your daily choices. In fact there are no good or bad foods, so you do not need to miss out on the foods you enjoy. The best way to make sure you get the right balance is to eat a wide variety of foods each day. 4. Which group would you tip for the top? Base your food on carbohydrates About half the calories in your diet should come from carbohydrate foods, such as cereals, rice, pasta, potatoes and bread, so it is a good idea to include at least one of these at every meal. Try whole grain bread, pasta and other cereals to give you extra fibre. Have you tried baking your own bread? It’s good fun and smells wonderful!
5. Gimme five! Eat fruits and vegetables with each meal and as tasty snacks! Fruits and vegetables are among the most important foods for giving us enough vitamins, minerals and fibre. We should all try to eat at least 5 servings a day. For example, a glass of fruit juice at breakfast, perhaps an apple and banana as snacks and two vegetables at meal times. Then you have already reached your total. How many different kinds can you spot in the supermarket? Why not try some new ones?
6. Fat facts. Too much fat is not good for your health Eating too many of those fatty foods (such as fried potatoes, fried meats and sausages, pies and pastries) might not be so good for your body. Also go easy on fat spreads such as butter and margarines. Although we need some fats to get all the nutrients we need, it is better for our health if we don’t eat too much of these foods and get knocked off balance. So, if you have a high-fat lunch, see if you can have a low-fat dinner at home. 7. Snack attack! Eat regularly and choose a variety of snacks Even if you eat regular meals during the day, there will still be times in between that you feel hungry, especially if you have been very physically active. Snacks can fill the gap, but should not be eaten in place of meals, only as an extra. There are lots of different snacks available. Your choice may be yoghurt, a handful of fresh or dried fruits, sticks of vegetables like carrots and celery, unsalted nuts or rice crackers, or perhaps a slice of fruit loaf or some bread with cheese. Occasionally, you may prefer crisps and other packet snacks, a chocolate bar, a piece of cake or biscuits. Whichever snack you enjoy, remember it is always good to include a variety of different types to keep things in balance. 8. Quench your thirst. Drink plenty of liquids Did you know that more than half of your weight is just water? So as well as giving your body all the food it needs each day to keep healthy, you need at least 5 glasses of liquids a day. It is particularly important if the weather is very hot or if you have done lots of exercise, to have plenty to drink. Usually – but not always – your body will tell you this, by making you feel thirsty. Plain water is great of course; you can try tap water or mineral water, plain or flavoured, sparkling or non-sparkling. Fruit juices, tea, soft drinks, milk and other drinks, can all be okay from time to time. 9. Care for those teeth! Brush your teeth at least twice a day Brush your teeth at least twice a day. Eating foods high in sugar or starches too often during the day can play a part in tooth decay. So don’t nibble foods and sip drinks all day long! Sugar-free chewing gum can help you keep your teeth healthy. However, the best way to keep a nice smile is to brush your teeth twice a day with fluoride toothpaste. Also, after brushing your teeth at bedtime, don’t eat any food, or drink anything but water! 10. Get moving! Be active every day Just like a bike may become rusty if it is not used for some time, our muscles and bones need to be kept moving too. Activity is needed to keep your heart healthy and your bones strong. It can also be good fun. Try to include some form of activity every day: it may be just walking to school and running up the stairs. However, games like skipping and football at break times are good for giving the body a workout. Swimming is a particularly good sport for keeping you healthy.
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Poi refers to both a style of performing art and the equipment used for engaging in poi performance. As a performance art, poi involves swinging tethered weights through a variety of rhythmical and geometric patterns. Poi artists may also sing or dance while swinging their poi. Poi can be made from various materials with different handles, weights, and effects (such as fire). Poi originated with the Māori people of New Zealand . where it is still practiced today. Poi has also gained a following in many other countries. The expansion of poi culture has led to a significant evolution of the styles practiced, the tools used, and the definition of the word "poi.“
In the Māori language, poi can mean the physical objects used by the dancers, the choreography itself, or the accompanying music. In Maori culture, poi performance is usually practiced by women. Some legends indicate that it was first used by men to develop wrist flexibility for the use of hand weapons such as the club-like patu, mere, and kotiate but recent academic study has found no evidence to confirm this story. Māori poi come in two forms: short, with strings equal to the length of the fingertips to the wrist; and long, with strings equal to the distance from fingertips to shoulder. A performance includes storytelling and singing in conjunction with choreographed poi routines and is often presented alongside other disciplines, such as waiata a ringa, haka and titi torea (included in kapa haka performances). Poi feature in the 1980s hit song "Poi E“
Practice poi Beginners often learn using a simple pair of practice poi, which are typically constructed from soft materials such as socks or stockings that are weighted with soft household objects such as bean bags, juggling balls, balloons filled with legumes, or small toys. Simple poi can also be constructed from tennis balls and lengths of rope. More advanced practice poi models can include swivels (for orbital-type tricks), weighted handles (for tosses), or incorporate contact stage balls to enable the spinner to execute contact poi moves (i.e., rolls and fishtails). Glow poi/glowstringing Poi can be performed in the dark to dramatic effect when spinners use poi containing a light source, such as UV-sensitive materials, LED lights, or chemical glow sticks. Glowstringing, or using glowsticks swung from shoelaces, is popular at festivals and raves , It is also noted that while poi focuses on the manipulation of the head (the other side of the cord/chain from where you are holding), glowstringing focuses on the manipulation of the cord. Meteor Meteor (juggling) were cross-adapted from poi and from a Chinese martial arts weapon called the meteor hammer. The meteor is often constructed similar to poi, or can actually be made using poi. The meteor, however, also incorporates an additional short chain, rope, or bar in the center. This format means that most poi skills will translate to meteor, plus some staff, rope dart and chain whip skills as well. Fire poi use wicks for the weighted ends (often made using kevlar). The bottom flap of the wick is sewn with Kevlar thread, which ensures the wick has a longer life. The wicks are soaked in fuel, set on fire, and then spun for dramatic effect.
Recycle @ Hom E glass - glass is recycled according to color: clear, green and brown. Recycling centers prefer it when glass is separated this way. Collectively, these types of glass are referred to as "container" glass, and widely accepted for recycling. - paper labels can be left on the glass. - store lightbulbs, sheet glass, mirrors and pyrex separately from bottles, since they have a different composition and melting points, and not accepted by many recycling centers. - compact flourescent lightbulbs (CFLs) may be recycled at your local IKEA store. aluminum, steel & copper - food cans should be rinsed and have lids and labels removed. It helps if they are flattened, although many new cans are difficult to flatten; they should still be recycled. - aluminum cans are very valuable as recyclable items. Many recycling centers request they be not crushed flat. Check locally. - aluminum foil and foil packaging are also important to recycle; they are reprocessed into aluminum mechanical components, such as engine parts. - paint cans, aerosol cans are recyclable, but are considered hazardous waste and need to be kept separate from other metals. It is important to leave labels on these cans, as recyclers need to know the former contents. Try to return the lids along with empty paint cans. - copper is one of the most recycled and recyclable of metals. In fact, copper is 100 percent recyclable, as are all its alloys, such as bronze and brass. The recycling of copper requires only 15% of the total energy otherwise consumed in mining, milling, smelting and refining. electronic goods - computers, printers and hardware: - Pass it on. The simplest solution to recycling your old computer. Ask at a local school or put a notice on a community bulletin board offering your computer free for the taking. Many people without a computer will still find use with the word processor and basic programs. - National Cristina Foundation (US only) - in the US, working computers can be donated to this nonprofit organization, which provides computer technology to people with disabilities, students at risk and economically disadvantaged persons. - HP Recycle - for a small fee, you can have old computer equipment picked up for recycling. 'Coupon' points are available from HP towards future purchases. - cell phones: - Mail in Mobile - to recycle cell phones or other electronic gadgets. - Cell For Cash - this company will pay you for the value of a reusable cell phone.
paper & cardboard - newspapers should be saved in its own bin, as this material goes directly back into newsprint recycling. Recycling a four-foot stack of newspapers saves the equivalent of one 40-foot fir tree. - magazines, glossy printed flyers or newspaper inserts, phone books, envelopes, computer paper, old letters, and paper packaging can be saved together in one bin. - Staples in paper are acceptable, but remove rubber bands or plastic wrap. - Do not include the following in your paper recycling: carbon paper, stickers, cardboard, laminated paper, laminated cardboard. - plastic-lined paper drink cartons are recyclable. Most recycling centers now accept these items; ask locally. - Discard fast food wrappers made from plastic, dirty or food-stained paper tissues or napkins. - corrugated cardboard is a highly valued recyclable. Most curbside collectors ask you to bale the cardboard together and tie it with string. Check to see if there are size and weight limits to how much you are allowed to bale together. The most important thing to remember is to keep it dry. Plastic or waxy coated, and wet or greasy cardboard, such as pizza boxes, cannot be recycled because it clogs sorting machines. plastic Plastic does not break down in landfills, and since It can be recycled to make many diverse products, effort should be made to recycle all plastic waste. To make best use of plastics, consumers should choose the types of plastics which lend themselves most to reuse and recycling options. To learn about the recycling options for different types of plastic, read our article Plastics by the Numbers. Recycling centers vary in the types of plastic they accept. Check with your local recycling center, and take care to buy plastic goods which are recyclable. - plastic goods are assigned different numbers to grade them for recycling: #1 (PET) and #2 (HDPE) for containers, #4 (LDPE) for bags, #7 for mixed plastics such as polycarbonates that are not recyclable. Almost all recycling centers accept plastics #1 and 2. - plastic bottles are usually made of #1 PET plastic, a valuable recyclable material. Among many other items, this plastic can be "spun' into fleece fabric. Tops should be removed before recycling, and put in with your general plastic items. Polycarbonate baby bottles (#7 plastic) are not recycleable. - because it is difficult to clean PET plastic without releasing harmful chemicals, bottles made of PET should not be reused. - plastic grocery bags - most grocery bags are made of high density polyethylene, a Type 2 recyclable plastic. Most grocery stores have bins outside so customers can drop off used plastic bags for recycling. - polystyrene (#6) (cups, food trays, egg cartons, etc) does not biodegrade. Ask if your recycling center accepts polystyrene for recycling; many now accept this material. Try to reduce your use of this material.
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Kagga Kamma, a luxury retreat nestled in the scenic Cederberg Mountains Far away from the city lights, in a vast open space where rock formations frame the horizon, there is a place where lovers of nature can experience the environment in the lap of luxury. Breathe in the fresh air and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of the Lodge. The signature accommodation options offer unique ‘cave’ suites, beautifully integrated with the sandstone rock formations, or spacious thatched ‘hut’ suites, resembling the traditional dwellings inhabited by the clans of the area many years ago. For a truly remarkable experience, the beautiful Outcrop Open-Air Room allows for an entire night under the stars, without compromise on comfort, as you drift off with just the covers between you and the heavens above.
The Cederberg area is unique in that it comprises an untouched Karoo-like wilderness where guests will find beautiful wild flowers and small critters that are scarcely seen in other parts of the country. Kagga Kamma is equally unique in that it offers guests experiences and facilities they will not find anywhere else.
Kagga Kamma Nature Reserve offers guided 4x4 and quad bike safaris, hiking trails, mountain biking trails and star gazing at the mini Observatory. Guests can relax at the resort’s swimming pool while marvelling at the rock formations it’s built around. The Spa offers exclusive wellness treatments to relax and rejuvenate. The Lodge’s restaurant serves sumptuous South African cuisine and an excellent selection of wines from the nearby Cape Winelands.
Tau is a South African luxury safari lodge situated on the far northern border of South Africa, in malaria-free Madikwe Game Reserve, the 4th largest game reserve in the country. 27 major species of game roam this South African nature reserve, making Tau Game Lodge the ideal place for a safari holiday, offering Big 5 game safaris and bird-watching safaris. Privately owned Tau Game Lodge, situated in the North West Province, can accommodate up to 60 people and offers an ideal South African conference venue as well as an idyllic wedding venue overlooking a natural waterhole. Enjoy an authentic South African safari vacation in the midst of natural wildlife, complete with great game viewing and luxury private facilities, at our South Africa luxury safari lodge
Our luxury South African safari lodge was designed to reflect the natural surroundings and makes use of the natural resources wherever possible. Privately-owned Tau Game Lodge was built in 1995 and overlooks a vast natural waterhole, which attracts a variety of game, as does the diverse vegetation which thrives in the fertile topsoil. The main body of the Lodge is two-leveled and has a comfortable lounge, a conference room, bar and dining room which are semi open-air and overlook the waterhole. Delicious buffet breakfasts and lunches are generally served in the main building or on the verandah next to the plunge pool and dinner is served in one of the cosy boma's under the stars, or in the lapa next to the main lodge.
Be swept up in the magic of Carnival City Casino, a premier casino and hotel in Gauteng. Family fun provides the backdrop to the entertainment on offer. Highlights of Carnival City Casino: Carnival City Casino regularly offers a great selection of special casino promotions. Three show venues: the Big Top Arena for top local and international acts, The Mardi Gras Theatre and The Show Bar. Live outdoor events take place regularly on the Carnival City Festival Lawns. Plenty activities to keep kids of all ages entertained for hours. The 4-star Carnival Casino Hotel offers luxury accommodation. A 280-seater conference room can accommodate large functions. Complimentary WiFi Positioned near to OR Tambo International Airport, Carnival City is the perfect play and stay destination. As one of the most popular casinos and hotels in Gauteng, we offer our guests a captivating experience.
The festive feel at Carnival City Casino is mirrored in large circus tents, rollercoaster models, clown murals, jesters and more. Carnival City Casino is one of the most popular casinos in Johannesburg. In addition to 1 750 slot machines, croupiers tend 60 high-tech tables in both smoking and non-smoking areas. Guests of Carnival City will also be pleased to know that there are several ATMs on site and Gold and Platinum MVG members can park underground with the option of valet parking. Offering 4-star accommodation in Brakpan, The Carnival City Hotel is the ideal home base for visitors exploring Carnival City. With a weekend of fun lined up for the whole family, don't worry about driving back home. Simply book your stay at this conveniently situated hotel. Some of the features of Carnival City Hotel include: Your choice of 105 stylish pool-facing or garden-facing rooms (smoking and nonsmoking). Access to the private swimming pool and deck area, where you can enjoy drinks and cocktails. A continental buffet breakfast served in the hotel restaurant, accompanied by the sounds of a live concert pianist on weekends. Complimentary WiFi. Book your stay securely online. +27 11 898 7000 carnivalcity@suninternational.com Corner Century and Elsburg Road; Brakpan; 1540; Gauteng; South Africa
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Maldives has deep blue seas, turquoise reefs, white sandy beaches and palm trees. It is also a place full of character, where its people have long spent their days languishing in the very essence of idyll living. While it is the perfect place to sit on a beach and watch a sunset with a cocktail balanced on your hand, it is also a geographical marvel, knowing that there are thousands of fish swimming around the vivid corals just a few feet away from where you sit Welcome to the Maldives, where sands are white as the smiles of the locals, where fish swim happily in the warm waters of the Indian Ocean, where the weather is a dream, and the deep rays of the sun wait to engulf you their arms. In ancient times, the shores of the Maldives welcomed lost travellers. Still welcoming, these shores remain, providing a tranquil haven for visitors.
In horizon of the vast Indian Ocean grow green palms This is my homeland, this is the Maldives From the clear blue seas, we grow like pearls, This is my homeland, this is the Maldives
Pure, hassle-free luxury in lush, natural surroundings, that’s the essence of Baros Maldives. It’s a small tropical island ringed by a reef vibrant with marine life and encircled by a golden beach, with 45 thatched villas nestled among swaying palms and 30 water villas poised over a translucent lagoon. Created from timber and sandstone, each villa has a king size bed and décor of elegance, with en-suite bathroom in a garden courtyard or with a panoramic lagoon view. Eleven have their own beachside plunge pool, all have enviable seclusion enabling guests to indulge in sheer relaxation. Perfectly private, the villas at Baros Maldives are natural for the romantic couple, the incognito celebrity, the harassed executive and guests yearning to break free from stress. Guests feel free at Baros Maldives, indulging in relaxed chic, intimate moments, and enjoying the lush unspoiled environment. With three gourmet restaurants, a palm grove bar and an intimate cocktail lounge, Baros Maldives also has discreet, knowledgeable staff who respect guests as individuals and are always on hand. They can arrange excursions, organise a romantic sandbank dinner, a lagoon cruise by local dhoni, an ecofriendly diving or snorkelling safari. The Spa features the finest botanical therapies as well as yoga to rejuvenate the spirit as well as the body. Baros Maldives is an award-winning resort exclusive to resident guests, just 25 minutes by speedboat from Male’ International Airport. No small children, no motorised vehicles, no annoying noises disrupt the serene tranquillity of this lavish tropical paradise.
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The islands of Maldives appear in-between the trading route of the Indian Ocean. Thus settlers, and visitors from neighbouring regions and around the world have come in contact with the islands for as long as history has been recorded. Such is the to-and-fro flow of people and their cultures, that a marked effect has been left in the Maldivian people, the language, beliefs, arts, and attitudes. The looks of the Maldivian people may differ from one atoll to the other, attributing to the genes passed on by South and Southeast Asians, Africans, and Arabians. The language, Dhivehi, differs in dialect in some regions in the south of Maldives, possibly due to the secluded nature and subsistent ways of island life. Maldivian beliefs have been very much based around religion and superstition, often used together in matters of significance but given separate positions in society. In matters of faith, Islam dominates, but influence of the supernatural still continues to play a major role in most island communities, possibly giving credit to the folklores and Buddhist traditions of the islands’ first settlers before conversion to Islam in 1153 AD. The mixing of cultures is very much seen in Maldivian arts. The music played with the local bodu-beru (bigdrum) resemble that of African drumming. The dhoni (a unique Maldivian sailboat) is an art form itself built with skilled craftsmanship, with significant similarities to the Arabian dows. The fine artistry of Maldivians, seen in the intricate details on wooden beams in antique mosques, represents what we have gained from Southeast Asian architecture. Then there is the undefined: the distinct geometric designs used in mats woven from local materials, the embroidered neckline of women’s traditional dresses and their ornaments too, expose another story brought in from an unknown culture that has seeped in to Maldivian society. Maldivians are quite open to adaptation and are generally welcoming to outside inspiration. The culture has always continued to evolve with the times. Locals still eat fish and fishermen still spend days out at sea, but tourism now takes a standing prominence. Most Maldivians still want to believe in upholding unity and oneness in faith, but recent waves of reform in the country have created a whole new culture of new ideas and attitudes. The effects of the modern world are now embraced, while still striving to uphold the people’s identity, traditions and beliefs.
Diving Maldives The warm seas of Maldives have high visibility throughout the year, with water clear enough to see the passing fish as far as fifty meters away at times. Over a thousand species of fish and other underwater creatures inhabit the Maldivian waters. Water sports In a place that is more sea than land, there is no end to the fun things you do in the water. Maldivians swim for recreation, they play water polo with their friends at weekend picnics, they surf addictively. Excursions The best way to experience the life of an ordinary Maldivian is to travel to an inhabited island. Some of these islands are slightly more modern: with brightly painted house walls and harbour areas. The Maldives Honeymoon If a honeymoon is meant to be a celebration of love in an intimate, secluded, and most importantly, beautiful setting, then the Maldives is the world’s best backdrop for all these things. Spa and wellness Just lying on a deserted beach of a Maldivian island, taking in nothing but the continuous rhythm of the waves, the sea salt in the air and feeling the soft white sand on your bare feet is enough to sooth your senses. Relax and unwind The Maldives is considered by many to be the premier tropical beach destination in the world and the best place to relax and unwind from the hectic and chaotic lifestyle of the modern world. Seaplane Photo Flights Seaplane photo flight offers you the sightseeing sensation that gives you the opportunity of a life time. Enjoy your unparalleled Maldives holiday experience from the sky
The term "Mirihi" refers to the small exquisite yellow flowers found around this beautiful island. According to local folklore, the flowers can be used to "take away the poison". With only 36 villas, Mirihi is meanwhile one of the smallest islands available in the Maldives. Mirihi Island Resort is located on a secluded tropical island in the South Ari Atoll, approximately 85 kilometres south of the capital Male'. A picturesque and breath-taking 30 minute seaplane ride from Male will bring the guests here. This emerald gem is just 350 meters long and 50 meters wide with a sparkling palm-fringed beach of fine white sand. The guests can walk barefoot if they choose, this is as close to nature as they can get. Blessed with white talc beaches, turquoise blue waters and one of the most amazing house-reefs, it is truly a vision of paradise on earth. 6 tastefully appointed Beach Villas (53sqm) are spread over the island and offer an oversized open-air bathroom with a luxurious fresh water shower as well as direct access to the beach. The 30 tastefully appointed Water Villas (53sqm) are built on stilts over the blue lagoon offering steps from the balcony for direct access to the Ocean, as well as a fresh water shower at the staircase. All Villas are equally designed, featuring designer furnishing, polished wooden floors, king size or twin beds, air conditioning, ceiling fan, sitting area with CD stereo system, iPod connector and fully stocked minibar, Nespresso machine, IDD telephone, personal safe and free WiFi. From sumptuous buffets in ‘Dhonveli’ Restaurant and fine dining in the overwater restaurant ‘Muraka’ with an award-winning wine list; to intimate private dining on the beach or on our very own private yacht ‘Thari’ – Mirihi offers a wide variety of superb cuisine to satisfy every appetite and occasion. Although the main reason for coming to Mirihi is undoubtedly to kick off the shoes and do absolutely nothing but relax and revel in natures delights, there are a host of other activities on offer for you to try, should the need arise to lift your head from the peaceful slumber of our many hammocks ... Diving is a priority for many guests and Mirihi can cater to all levels of divers, from first timers wishing to learn the basics to the experienced diver wanting to fine-tune their techniques. With over 40 dive sites and a multilingual team, every guest is assured a most personal service. If the guests feel like being more active, they may take one of the ocean kayaks and paddle around the island. On windy days, Mirihi offers a complete range of windsurf gear available, suiting everyone from beginner to expert. The use of the water sports equipment is available complimentary to all guests. If the guests look for relaxation and pampering, Duniye Spa is the place to go. Trained therapists know how to relieve the stress from the body and relax the muscles.
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KwaZulu-Natal enjoys a warm sub-tropical climate for most of the year. However, summers are very hot and humid. Winters in inland areas are clear and cool, and cold in areas of high altitude such as the Drakensberg. These mountains frequently have snowfalls during the winter months also.
Natal Sharks board This research institute is dedicated to studying sharks, specifically in relation to their danger to humans. There are audiovisual presentations and shark dissections at 9am and 2pm Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. The public can accompany Sharks Board personnel on their boat trips from Durban.
Hluhluwe Horse Safaris Horse riding is a wonderful way to see wildlife; these rides are in the False Bay region. You may spot antelope species, as well as other animals. A second option heads to Falaza Game reserve where you can see rhino, buffalo and giraffe (a two-hour ride per person is R450) It operates out of Hluhluwe River Lodge. Durban City Sightseeing Tour Experience Durban, a city of contrasts on the Durban City Sightseeing Tour. Shaped by the early Colonial settlers, see the city has developed from the indigenous Zulu population and the Indians who arrived as indentured laborers in the 19th Century. Travel along the 'Golden Mile' beachfront towards the harbor entrance where you can see anything from sari clad Indian ladies walking on the sand to traditional healers collecting bottles of seawater to use as muti (medicine). Continue past Durban City Hall and learn about its humorous history, before visiting the Phansi Museum, home to a collection of South African artifacts and traditions. See beadworks, headrests, Zulu Clay Pots and various other treasures as you browse the museum with your expert guide. See Durban's Botanic Gardens, founded in 1849, where you'll find a mix of African, Asian and American trees. Throughout the tour your expert guide will introduce you to the rich Indian history of Durban, and you'll have the opportunity to enjoy a taste of the unique 'Bunny Chow' cuisine before your tour concludes.
Umgeni Steam Railway The Umgeni Steam Railway operates out of the old Kloof station (now home of the Stoker’s Arms Tavern). The 1000 Hills choo-choo service departs on the first and last Sunday of every month at 8.45am and 12.30pm, and huffs and puffs its way through the area for about an hour.
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Cafe 1999 offers a dining experience to excite the senses: a vibrant ambiance, gracious service and a delectable menu in the heart of Durban’s trendy Berea. Chef Marcelle Roberts award winning contemporary Mediterranean cuisine is designed around sharing. The menu is informed by the seasons using only the finest local and imported ingredients, hand-picked by Marcelle and her team, culminating in fresh and innovative seasonal dishes. Cafe 1999 has has been in operation for 12 years and has remained a firm favourite for locals and visitors alike. http://www.cafe1999.co.za Tel: 031 202 3406 Shop 2 Silvervause Centre 117 Vause Road Musgrave DURBAN Lunch: Monday – Friday 12:3014:30 (Fridays close @ 15:00) Dinner: Monday – Saturday 18:30-22:30 (Friday & Saturday close @ 23:00)
Remo’s was born in May 2007 in memory of the late Remo Giuseppe Scribante. His brothers, “Fratelli”, Franco and Renzo Scribante opened their first café in Mount Edgecombe, Durban. Renzo has had a passion for food and cafes his whole life. He spent time from an early age cooking with his mother in the kitchen and cleaning the tables at Sunday lunches. What started out as a small café with a limited menu has now turned into an established company fuelled by passion. The Remo’s Originale (Mount Edgecombe Store) is now a bustling restaurant and bar very well known for its quality of food. The addition of our artisan bakery next to the fountain area adds a wonderfully "European" experience - think fresh artisan bread, cakes, croissants, quiches, brownies, imported meats and cheeses, olive oils, pasta and sauces to name a few. Take away treats and sandwiches are collected as an espresso is drunk. It screams Europe in the heart of suburban Durban. Villaggio / Umhlanga T +27 (0)31 561 7143 Facebook
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Canelands Beach Club Salt Rock Thank you for taking interest in Canelands Beach Club, ideally situated a ‘step away’ from the sea waters’ edge. Please take your time and read below on what Canelands has to offer. Canelands is a luxurious and elegant 10 bedroom (all ensuite) beach club situated in the popular upmarket region of Salt Rock on KwaZulu Natal‘s North (Dolphin) Coast, South Africa. Set literally a step away from the beach with safe bathing offered by the many rock pools and coves that Salt Rock is renowned for, Canelands Beach Club is the ideal holiday and weekend getaway beach hotel. Just minutes from the major shopping centres of Ballito, less than 15 minutes for Durban’s new King Shaka International Airport and less than an hours drive from Durban City, there is little wonder why Canelands Beach Club has already become an icon of quality beach accommodation to those who have discovered this gem on the beach. Canelands caters for both leisure and business orientated guests. Onsite conferencing facilities allows for up to 40 delegates discussing that ever important new business venture. The Canelands Beach Club is a one-of-a-kind experience whether it is being served by beach butlers on the beach or having menus prepared daily by the chefs or be it enjoying a micro light flight or a horse ride along the coast, Canelands and it's surrounds has so much to offer. www.canelandssaltrock.co.za www.thecanelands.co.za info@thecanelands.co.za Reception: SPA : Facsimile:
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WHISKY LIVE CAPE TOWN TO SHOWCASE SOME SERIOUS SCOTCH This year’s Whisky Live showcase in Cape Town, at The Lookout from April 14 to 16 between 18:00 and 21:30, promises to once again bring the best of Scotch to the city. Expect an excitingly diverse range of tastes from the layered Black Bottle blended Scotch, with its subtle smoky flavour, to Scottish Leader, that offers a whole new perspective and single malt Bunnahabhain from Islay, loved by connoisseurs for its balanced, gentle taste profile. Mixology experts Owen O’Reilly and Samantha Holman will be conjuring up some delicious cocktails at the Black Bottle stand, while whisky experts Tommy Larkan and Vincent Motau will be delighting festival-goers with the sweet, smoky, rich and smooth expressions offered by Scottish Leader. Only six bottles of the 12-year-old, not available in South Africa but a top seller in Taiwan, will be available for tasting in addition to the Scottish Leader Original and Signature blends sold locally.
The new Black Bottle is an ultra-versatile blend of single malt and grain whiskies that's back in black packaging with a revised recipe closer to the original 19th century taste created by founder Gordon Graham. When it was launched in 1879, Black Bottle came in a black bottle, but when World War I interrupted supplies, the producers switched to green. Now, more than a century later, it’s back in its original colour. Scottish Leader has been revitalised with a new look and an enhanced recipe sees the single malt content of Scottish Leader Original increased. The new premium blend, called Scottish Leader Signature, offers Scotch lovers an enticingly complex and multifaceted experience. Master of the Quaich, Pierre Meintjes, and industry stalwart, Brian Glass, will be sharing the exclusive, award-winning tastes of Bunnahabhain single malts. The unpeated 12-year-old will be on show, as will the equally gentle, small batch 18- and 25-year-olds. All un-chillfiltered, the trio represents a return to a traditional technique that intensifies colour, aroma and flavour, expressed as naturally as when they come out of the cask. The first 20 guests to purchase a bottle of any one of the whiskies in the range will receive a complimentary Bunnahabhain leather laptop bag.
The Whisky Live Celebrations are a smaller, boutique-style version of the Whisky Live Festival that takes place annually in Sandton. The Whisky Live Celebrations are intimate events that assemble some of the best local and international whiskies. Visitors can meet masters of the industry and learn how to make the most of each dram. General access tickets cost R180 per person and include entry to the deli area from 18:00 and entry to the tasting hall at 18:30. All tickets include a tasting glass, a 500ml bottle of ValprÊ spring water and 15 tasting vouchers. There’s also a designated driver ticket option, offered at R105 per person. It includes all of the above, except for the tasting glass and tasting vouchers. There is a limited number of tickets available for these events, and whisky lovers are encouraged to book their tickets online at www.whiskylivefestival.co.za or at www.ticketpro.co.za. The Whisky Live Celebration promotes responsible drinking. No persons under the age of 18 will be allowed into the tasting hall. In addition to the designated driver tickets, UBER will be on hand to ensure that everyone in your party is able to have a good time. Follow Black Bottle on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/BlackBottleSA), Twitter (https://twitter.com/BlackBottleSA) and/or Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/blackbottle1879). Or visit the website: http://www.theblackbar.co.za Follow Scottish Leader on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/ScottishLeaderSouthAfrica), Twitter (https://twitter.com/ScottishLeader) and/or Instagram (www.instagram.com/ScottishLeaderWhisky). Or visit the website: http://www.scottishleader.co.za. Follow Bunnahabhain on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/BunnahabhainSA) or Twitter (https://twitter.com/BunnahabhainSA), or visit the website: http://www.bunnahabhain.com.
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1. Long live to independence: Villas Mauritius If you choose to reside in one of Heritage Resorts’ villas, it means that you need some independence during your holidays. You will not have much to pack before your departure since your new ‘home away from home' will be waiting for you fully equipped, from the very teaspoon, to your swimming pool towel. You will also have a golf cart attached to your villa for your whereabouts on the site and you will be able to go for shopping in the small shops of La Place du Moulin so as to make your own recipes back ‘home’.
2. The service of a 5-star hotel: 5-star hotel service in villa Even if you are hiding from the rest of the world, comfortably resting in a luxury cocoon, you still get a 5 star service: a Chef in villa who will prepare its own creations or adapt his recipes to your culinary preferences, daily cleaning of your villa, a babysitting service if you plan to go for an adults-only outing, laundry and dry cleaning services as well as gourmet baskets on arrival or while in residence. 3. Protecting your privacy: Private luxury pool villa in mauritius Staying in a villa is also a good way to spend quality time with your family and friends while keeping private the moments you will be sharing. If a hotel provides common areas for dining and relaxing, Heritage The Villas have their own swimming pool, a large veranda ideal for relaxing, a barbecue casual lunches and dinners, a garden area and outdoor showers (the icing on the cake)... absolutely everything you need to experience La Dolce Vita away from prying eyes. 4. An access to a lot of activities: Activities during your holidays in mauritius Yes it’s a villa but like no others! A villa in the unspoiled south of Mauritius, on the Domaine de Bel Ombre, which is a haven of greenery and beauty and gives access to lots of activities and leisure for ultra-active holidays: free green fees on the 18-hole golf course, two sports centres with trainers, a beach club and a water sports centre, a kite surf school and spot, a nature reserve with the possibility of trekking and quad rides, two spa villages but also children, teens and babies clubs... 5. A gourmet culinary journey: Gourmet culinary journey You can say goodbye to monotony with Heritage Resorts’ 12 restaurants… and try the refined Mauritian cuisine of the Château de Bel Ombre, the delights of Northern India at Zafarani (Heritage Awali), pan-Asian flavours at Gin'ja (Heritage Le Telfair) or Mediterranean specialties at the C Beach Club. Plus, you will get a 20% discount in restaurants and bars of the Domaine de Bel Ombre and be expected at Annabella's restaurant (Heritage Le Telfair) for a copious breakfast so as to start the day with the smile on your face.
The local cuisine in Mauritius originates from three continents – in line with the birthplaces of its inhabitants. By visiting the island, guests have the opportunity to sample a variety of foods, including Indian, Chinese, Creole and European. Mauritian cooking is in a class of its own: a combination of flavours that have evolved through its different cultural heritages and cooking traditions. Mauritians are creative with food, mixing various styles in a single menu. They are just as happy to experiment with recipes from Chinese, Indian or Muslim cuisines as they are to create tempting Creole or European dishes. Mauritian cuisine is proud of its heritage, but has also gained a fine reputation in the contemporary culinary world. Leading chefs such as Paul Bocuse, Alain Ducasse and the Troisgros brothers have visited the island and introduced menus to boost the top-quality cuisine already available. Local chefs meanwhile are known for their creativity and ‘savoir-faire’, using traditional and local ingredients to create modern fare for some of the island’s most famous hotels. ‘Table D’Hôte’ One of the best ways to experience the pleasure and flavours of truly local fare is to visit a typical ‘table d’hôte’ or a local, specialised restaurants. Do not hesitate to try the local favourite snacks, including ‘dholl purri’ wheat pancakes stuffed with dholl and served with curry and tomato sauce, faratas, gateaux piments (chilli bites) and samosas.
Located a comfortable fifteen kilometers from the capital, Port Louis, The Oberoi, Mauritius sits amidst twenty acres of lush, subtropical garden, and enjoys an unrivalled position on the shores of Turtle Bay – a natural marine park with a vibrant coral reef. The hotel has access to six hundred metres of combed, white sand beaches, which are blessed with views of magnificent sunsets, every day. The hotel also houses four national monuments that date back to the French Colonial period and together make up a battery that was an integral part of the defense system of Mauritius. The main gunpowder store now serves as an exclusive dining space.
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SUGAR Sweet crystals Golden, brown, red or white Crunchy Once a rare, precious, expensive and even reportedly magical substance, associated with pleasure and luxury… Mauritius offers you sugary treasures and pleasures.
TEA Sensuous aromas unveil the flavours of Mauritius in a single cup of tea… As night gives way to the first rays of dawn Tea leaves light up, still peppered with droplets of dew Rustling of leaves breaks the silence Hundreds of women with huge wicker baskets on their backs gently pick handfuls of buds From the tea plantation and the tea factory to tea tasting, the island offers an open invitation for people to discover the secrets and the history of its famous Mauritian tea.
RUM “Ho ho ho and a bottle of rum”: pirates, conquerors and explorers all loved to quaff rum Rum production: a tradition as old as the history of Mauritius An exhilarating spirit with heady aromas An invitation to enjoy lazy days beneath the tropical sun A liquor to taste and experience.
Local company Tourist Villages Co. Ltd recently launched its first tourist village in the town of Mahébourg. Situated in the gardens of the town’s naval museum, the retail space accommodates about 20 permanent exhibitors, all from Mahébourg region. All the items offered for sale are local handicraft creations. In view of offering stand space to the maximum of operators, 11 individual craftsmen and two associations were selected. Preference was given to craftsmen from the south of the island who showed interest and responded to the invitation of Tourist Villages Co. Ltd. This was a great opportunity for the 60 artisans represented by the Arts and Crafts Manufacturers Association of Mauritius (ACMAM) to promote their handicraft. A second stand was also provided to Le movement Pour l’Autosuffisance Alimentaire – an association consisting of 12 member craftsmen from Vieux Grand Port who make handicraft from the pandanus (Vacoas) region. Investment and future plans The Mahébourg tourist village required an investment of 6 million MRU prior to launch. It will be the first in a series. Tourist Villages Co Ltd is now planning to launch a much more ambitious second village in Belle Mare – something that will require an overall investment of around 200 million MRU. The new tourist village of Belle Mare will accommodate 35 shops, a food court, a recreation centre and, of course, exhibition space for artists. Subsequently, another tourist village is expected to be launched in Flic en Flac.