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Umhlanga Rocks is one of the most popular summer holiday destinations in South Africa, often referred to as “Joburg by the sea” because of the sheer amount of holidaymakers who flock to the beaches from Gauteng. With subtropical daytime temperatures that seldom drop below 19°C in the winter, Umhlanga is an ideal holiday destination all year round. While the beaches are perfect for long lazy days on the sand, the coral reefs that wrap along the coastline are home to an incredible diversity of tropical fish and are ideal for snorkelling and scuba diving. The warm ocean is also great for surfing, kite-surfing, dolphin and whale watching, deep sea fishing, and ski boat fishing.

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According to Patricia Storrar, page 23 of her book “Portrait of Plettenberg Bay”, ships came all the way up the Piesang River from the earliest times, even before the establishment of Plettenberg Bay, which proves that Piesang Valley area developed before the Plett CBD area developed, and there were many people and many labourers living in Piesang Valley where the first church and later schools were built, to provide in the spiritual and educational needs of the inhabitants.
Info source: http://www.plett-tourism.co.za/piesang-valley-brief-history/

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Beacon Island Resort, in the heart of the picturesque Garden Route region, is one of the Western Cape’s premier holiday destinations. This award-winning Plettenberg Bay hotel and resort offers natural forests, mountains, sun-kissed beaches, and the vastness of the ocean – the ideal relaxing getaway for the entire family. Perfectly suited to extended breaks, romantic escapes, or even teambuilding and conferences, Beacon Island Resort offers guests a choice of 200 rooms, each with amenities like DStv, tea and coffee stations, electronic safes, fridges, 500mb free WiFi per room per day, and en-suite bathrooms. The nautically-themed rooms create an atmosphere of comfort and relaxation, with 8 sea-facing suites featuring sea-view showers and extended facilities. Guests at our Garden Route resort can also enjoy the use of a fitness centre, hotel spa, heated indoor pool, outdoor pool, conference facilities, and more. Delicious dining options include the Coral Reef, Café Estoril, Gazebo Lounge, and The Playa Bar. Beacon Island Resort in Plettenberg Bay – your home away from home on the Garden Route.

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