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Known as The Alba, the boat has been modelled on similar successful concepts<br />
in tourist cities across the world including the Bateaux London, Bateaux Parisiens,<br />
Bateaux Dubai, The Hornblower and the Melbourne River Cruises. According to<br />
Brian Seaman, CEO of Tourvest Restaurants and Taverns, the boat has been<br />
custom-made for Tourvest; designed by Angelo Lavranos from Lavranos Marine<br />
Design and built by Tim Jordaan of Helderberg Marine. It measures 22 metres in<br />
length with a six metre beam and will have a capacity of 72 seated guests or <strong>10</strong>0<br />
for cocktail functions.<br />
Baia Sonambula Guest House,<br />
Mozambique<br />
Whether it is to watch the humpback whales from your private deck, take a romantic<br />
break or enjoy the ultimate diving holiday, the friendly staff of Baia Sonambula will<br />
ensure that your comfort is their priority. Located at Tofo Beach in Mozambique,<br />
Sonambula is a small boutique guesthouse with four bungalows with sea views<br />
and two standard rooms, all of them individually decorated.<br />
“It has been designed to be stable and smooth in the water, with floor to ceiling<br />
glass windows, which will ensure a comfortable dining experience with great views<br />
regardless of the weather. Additionally, The Alba will be fully compliant with the<br />
safety regulations of the South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) and<br />
the captain and crew are seasoned veterans, fully qualified to handle a vessel of<br />
this size,” Seaman says.<br />
Cruise lengths will range between one and a half and two hours, with four cruises<br />
a day. The Alba will also cater for private functions such as corporate outings,<br />
weddings or gala events.<br />
• For more information: Visit www.thealba.co.za or call +27 (0)65 975 8060.<br />
The sea-view bungalows have their own private veranda with stunning views over<br />
the ocean. The relaxed and intimate atmosphere, together with a spectacular sundeck<br />
terrace and a homemade breakfast which is served on a top-deck terrace<br />
with a view over the entire bay, make Baia Sonambula unique and perfect to switch<br />
off from everyday life. The guest house is located a few steps away from beautiful<br />
Tofo Beach, 150 meters from the central market and just a few minutes’ walk from<br />
the dive centers, bars and restaurants.<br />
• For more information: Call them at Tel +258 84 855 2739 or visit their<br />
website at http://www.baiasonambula.com/.<br />
Umlilo Lodge, St Lucia<br />
Umlilo Lodge is a 4-star guest house situated in the small village of St Lucia, the<br />
only private village in the world to be completely surrounded by a World Heritage<br />
Site…the fantastic and unforgettable iSimangaliso Wetlands Park.<br />
This unique tropical treehouse lodge offers 13 comfortable en-suite guests rooms.<br />
Guests can choose to laze on the wooden deck by the pool, make use of free Wi-<br />
Fi or relax in the bar lounge with an honesty bar and full DSTV, surrounded by a<br />
fishpond. In the evenings guests can enjoy a mouth-watering braai sitting in the<br />
boma around a fire and exchange travel stories or wander into town to sample local<br />
restaurants. Healthy and delicious English and continental breakfasts are served,<br />
which also include fresh fruit, assorted yoghurt, cold meats, cheeses, cereal and<br />
much more. Complimentary coffee and tea is always available in the guest rooms.<br />
The lodge will also assist with booking activities St Lucia and the iSimangaliso<br />
Wetlands Park, including Big 5 Safaris to the oldest game reserve in South Africa,<br />
the Hluhluwe / Umfolozi Game Reserve, full day safaris to iSimangaliso Wetlands<br />
Park, night drives in the park, whale watching in season (June to November), sea<br />
turtle tours (November to February), horse riding, kayaking, cruise on Lake St<br />
Lucia and guided walking bird-watching tours.<br />
• For more information: Visit their website at Umlilolodge.co.za, call them at<br />
Tel +27 (0)35 590 1717, or email them at info@umlilolodge.co.za.<br />
Alba Restaurant, Cape Town<br />
If you feel like a great mid-year break but don’t have enough time to go away, and<br />
you are in Cape Town and just want a few hours of relaxation and good food, why<br />
not head on down to the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront and Cape Town’s first finedining<br />
restaurant boat.
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