Fine Young Cooks Competition @ La Montagne Ballito

The Costal Living Bru, Fine Young Cooks Competition, will be held at La Montagne, Ballito. We are looking for children aged between 10 and 15 years old to enter. Do you enjoy spending time in the kitchen? Do you consider yourself a Junior Gordon Ramsay? Do you want to show off your kitchen skills? Then……

Weekend Getaway to Midlands Saddle and Trout

By Teri Row The week leading up to our stay at Midlands was mostly composed of checking the weather report. It was going to be a cold one, with rain predicted for Saturday. This was the perfect opportunity to whip out the scarves, jackets and winter boots. The temperature gauge started to drop as we……

Keeping you Warm this Weekend

Beef Casserole with Cheese and potato dumplings If you are heading up to Bushmans Nek or Midlands Saddle and Trout this weekend be sure to pull out those winter woollies that have been pushed to the back of your wardrobe. Mother Nature is defiantly not holding back this weekend. Winter is here but we have……

Team Building

On Friday 03.05.2013 the Margate Sands staff went on a exploring trip to Lake Eland and Oribi Gorge.  Now we can inform our guests first hand on what to expect when they visit with our new driver Danie as their guide

What is Glamping?

Definition of glamping noun [mass noun] British informal a form of camping involving accommodation and facilities more luxurious than those associated with traditional camping: glamping is likely to satisfy any city slicker seeking a little refuge in nature—without foregoing any of life’s luxuries This new form of “boutique” camping is a hot trend for travelers……

What to wear this winter

  This past weekend definitely let us know that winter has arrived, with temperatures dropping, we turned to winter wardrobes and pulled out the scarves and jackets! Are you planning a winter getaway to one of our mountain destinations in land? If so here are some ideas for the ladies on what to pack and……

New General Manager appointed at Bushman’s Nek

First Resorts Management has announced the appointment of Bradley Wyllie as General Manager of Bushman’s Nek Berg and Trout Resort. Wyllie brings to the resort diverse experience and a fresh approach. He was previously assistant Lodge Manager at Kalahari Anib Lodge situated in Namibia  Wyllie had this to say on his passion for what he……

Resorts Shine at Annual Awards

One of the largest hospitality events was held at the ICC in Durban this February. With over 900 guests in attendance, First Resorts held its 10th Annual Awards, to celebrate their outstanding achievements of their employees and resorts. The award categories included Resort of the Year, Resort Manager of the year and Superior Service in……