"Green" accommodation in Durban

In today’s world there is an increasing awareness of climate change and people’s contribution to it, leading to a global effort to cut back on our carbon footprint and harmful environmental impact. By choosing to stay in an eco-friendly hotel, you can contribute towards a greener, more sustainable future, while enjoying luxurious, beautiful accommodation and a healthier lifestyle.

An eco-hotel is defined as a hotel or accommodation which prioritises implementing environmental improvements to its structure and the way that it operates, in order to decrease its carbon footprint and effect on the environment.

The environmentally friendly establishment encourages ‘green living’ by practising key lifestyle choices, such as using non-toxic cleaning agents, actively using renewable energy sources, using energy-saving lighting, serving organic and locally produced cuisine and collecting storm water for use around the establishment, etc.

Durban is one of South Africa’s most beautiful holiday destinations, renowned for its golden beaches, water sports, warm climate and gorgeous scenery. Luscious, vivid green sugar cane fields meander up the mountains and hills, while the pristine beaches stretch on for miles, under the sunny blue sky. This is a place where a considerable effort is being made to preserve the exquisite natural surroundings and there are numerous eco-friendly Durban hotels to choose from.

Karkloof Spa-Wellness and Wildlife Retreat hosts the most expansive eco-friendly spa in Africa and lies within a 3,500 hectare game reserve, boasting picturesque scenery. The area is home to a variety of terrains housing an abundance of wildlife, including buffalo, black and white rhino, hippo and wildlife. The 5-star boutique lodge incorporates 16 stylishly-appointed villas, while the spa offers 17 tranquil treatment rooms to choose from.

Local communities were employed in the lodge’s construction and the establishment was built using only natural, eco-friendly, locally produced materials, including quarried stone and non-toxic paint. Grey water is recycled through the wetlands, back into the eco-system and all the toilets have a dual flush system in place to save water. All the establishment’s products are bio-degradable and the abundance of indigenous trees shading the lodge helps to lessen the amount of energy used for air-conditioning.

Mackaya Bella Guest House boasts a superb indigenous garden offering a serene getaway from the hustle and bustle of the city. The spacious rooms are well-equipped and elegant, with décor which continues the delightful garden theme. Named after an indigenous shrub found in the wetter parts of Kwa-Zulu Natal, this is a guest house which prioritises environmentally responsible tourism. All organic and inorganic waste is recycled, while water is conserved and energy saving lighting and appliances are utilised.

Durban is a magnificent setting which plays host to a number of superior, eco-friendly establishments, which offer world-class facilities and luxury while also focusing on green living and supporting a sustainable future.

Original Source: The Green Life

Now is a good time to invest in a property to rent

Demand for properties to rent is at an all-time high, according to Glenda Taylor, Director of Greeff Rentals. “It’s an excellent time to invest in a property to rent, as you are unlikely to struggle to find a tenant,” adds Taylor.

“Now is the optimal season to buy a property to rent out to the student market,” says Mike Greeff, CEO of Greeff Properties, an exclusive Affiliate of Christie’s International Real Estate.  “From September onwards, parents start seeking  to secure accommodation for 2013 for their varsity going children, so apartments and small houses close to UCT in Rondebosch, Mowbray and Rosebank are excellent investment options and unlikely to depreciate in value as the demand is constant and growing ,” says Greeff. “Claremont properties, close to the Jammie Shuttle are particularly sought after too, and those with excellent security are usually snapped up first,” adds Greeff, whose top choices include the brand new Herschel, where a two- bedroom apartment is currently fetching R10 000 per month and Intaba, where a one- bedroom apartment fetches R6 500 per month and a 2 bedroom apartment, R9 500.

“We have families with school-going children on waiting lists to find homes in the Southern Suburbs, so buying a house near a school is an excellent move,”  says Glenda Taylor, adding that  rentals for  basic houses in Claremont, Rondebosch,  Newlands and Kenilworth,  offering two bedrooms and up range from R8 000 to R20 000.

Buying to rent in Kirstenhof, Tokai, Bergvliet, Plumstead and Wynberg is an equally good bet according to Greeff. “Obviously rentals vary widely depending on area, accommodation and security offered and the condition of the home, particularly the kitchen and bathrooms, but a comparative analysis of rentals being achieved in the vicinity of your property is vital if you’re planning to buy as an investment. Your estate agent should be able to help you with this information,” says Greeff.

Greeff is currently managing over 400 rental properties in the Southern Suburbs. Examples of rentals being achieved by Greeff Rentals division include: A two bed cottage in Kirstenhof for  R5 500 per month, a three-bedroom home with pool in Diep River for R9 000, a one -bedroom apartment in Wynberg Chelsea for  R9 000, a two- bedroomed  garden flat in Rondebosch for R6 200, a three-bedroom house with a pool and tennis court in Constantia for R25 000, a three- bedroomed home with pool  and small garden on Steenberg golf estate for R35 000 per month and a four- bedroomed, furnished home in Bishopscourt  for R65 000 per month.

Original Source:  Greeff Properties

Reasons to Love Camps Bay

The luxurious Camps Bay is a popular place for holidaymakers and Cape Town locals alike; it’s the dream to have either a permanent home in Camps

Bay or a luxury second home, purely for holidays. It offers some of the best Cape Town self catering accommodation available in the entire area; it is sought after by millions and owned by a handful. It’s no surprise therefore, that there are many reasons to absolutely love Camps Bay.

It’s a Beautiful Beach

There are few places in the world this beautiful; this pearly white beach is world famous and offers anyone amazingly lazy days where a comfortable beach chair and a perfect view is what you have to look forward too. The beach is busiest during the hot summer months from December to March. When lazing around on the beach why not rent a beach chair and buy a “lolly to make you jolly” from one of the numerous ice cream boys walking the beach; Camps Bay offers day after day of beach fun.

Nothing Blocking Your View

Camps Bay has no big malls and no other big buildings whatsoever; this means that the wonderful views of the mountains and the gorgeous sea are

unobstructed and you can feel that holiday-feeling all day long. The community takes great care to keep Camps Bay exactly the way it is, with no high buildings or skyscrapers.

Centrally Situated

It can’t simply just be explained exactly how perfectly Camps Bay is situated; while on the one hand you are in a dream world of beach bliss and adventure, on the other hand you are only five minutes away from the City of Cape Town and all its amenities. This is one of the most famous cities in the world and there are loads of attractions and activities to choose from. The wonderful V&A Waterfront is also close by where you can shop until you drop and enjoy some fine South African dining.

Table Mountain

Need we say more? The one-of-a-kind mountain is Cape Town’s pride and joy and can be seen from everywhere in town and from Camps Bay and Clifton. It is a constant reminder of how beautiful Cape Town is and of how special this place, full of possibilities and pride, is.

There are, of course, many other reasons to love Camps Bay and for those who call it home, they’ll simply tell you, you need no reason to love Camps Bay anyway. Next time you find yourself wondering which luxury Cape Town accommodation to use on your trip why not opt for Camps Bay?

Original Source: Holiday Bug / South Africa - A Lifestyle

Cape Flats entertainment jobs

If you are going for a Logitstics Job in Cape Town you need to have the perfect dress, and what better way that to buy a cocktail dress and formalize it with a neat jacket. Rather look good and make that first impression than not making the effort.

Another tip for those looking for entertainment jobs in Cape Flats I would suggest looking at the Pretty Dresses that Mr Price has on offer. There are some really stunning dresses that will wow the potential employer.

Life insurance and concrete crushing equipment... you need them both

Having the right Concrete Crushing Equipment will help your development needs big time. I have noticed so many people with these amateur machines that just keep breaking. Luckily for you how ever I know of some cone crushers for sale that will help you greatly!

But if you have people operating these machines you need to have a great Life Insurance policy that will cover them and their families in case something does go wrong and we don’t want that happening. Be prepared with life cover! Rather safe than sorry I always say!

Life insurance and concrete crushing equipment... you need them both

Having the right Concrete Crushing Equipment will help your development needs big time. I have noticed so many people with these amateur machines that just keep breaking. Luckily for you how ever I know of some cone crushers for sale that will help you greatly!

But if you have people operating these machines you need to have a great Life Insurance policy that will cover them and their families in case something does go wrong and we don’t want that happening. Be prepared with life cover! Rather safe than sorry I always say!

Real Estate

Ever dreamed of buying your family home? I have a suggestion look at Tamboerskloof real estate as there are some really amazing properties for sale there. I myself aim to buy at least one Tamboerskloof property one day. Obviously there are others to choose from.

In order to buy that perfect home one needs to find that dream job that just makes it all the more worthy. Have you ever looked at Logistics Jobs in Cape Town for example? Seems to be a few going at the moment. Obviously you may have a spouse with a really great job and you just want to talk to people so why not have a look for a call centre jobs in Cape Town