Service Excellence

Seeing the fruit of your labour is a point of pride for any business owner. Recent winner of the Durban Tourism Award for Service Excellence, Burnham House B&B sets the standard for an exceptional accommodation experience.   Just off Ridge Road on Burnham Drive stands Burnham House B&B, overlooking the beautiful Indian Ocean. It’s a tranquil escape featuring an exquisite rose garden and koi pond in the front and an outdoor dining area and pool...

Turn Up the Speakers

We catch up with some of the best musicians in Umhlanga and learn about their incredible journeys in music.     Matthew Davies How did your music career start? I got into music at around six years old. My mom always thought it was important for me to play an instrument, so I started quite early on. My career only began properly around a year and a half ago when I met Tim Lewis, and...

Vibrant & Luxe

All Lights Lead to La Parada! Rooted in the rich tradition of Spanish-inspired tapas bars, the La Parada brand has won hearts across South Africa with its exquisite gastronomy, refined beverages and vibrant ambience. From its original abode on Bree Street in Cape Town to Gauteng and then KwaZulu-Natal, La Parada has consistently elevated the dining experience for everyone who walks into their colourful premises.   Since opening in 2020, La Parada Umhlanga has established...

Love at First Flight by Jo Watson

Love at First Flight is SUCH a charming and refreshing rom-com. It’s simply impossible not to fall in love with both Pippa and Andrew as they find their way through the fake dating shenanigans to admit they are head over heels for each other! A personal book for Jo too, as she writes about a character who is on the autism spectrum, after receiving her late in life diagnosis.’ – NIC CAWS Senior Commissioning Editor Headline Eternal...

#Fabstuff December/January 2023/24

We’ve got loads of stuff you’re going to love!   Vitamin Club They simplify your health journey, delivering dietician-certified, personalised vitamin profiles directly to your door. Head over to the website and complete the online quiz – Vitamin Club will drop your recommended vitamin profile into 30 convenient sachets, place them in a box with your name on it, and deliver it right to you! Use the code UMHLANGA100 for R100 off! Retail price is...

Property Trends Outlook for 2024: Building on the Momentum of Women in Real Estate

In the wake of the transformative property landscape in South Africa, Rainmaker Marketing reflects on the monumental strides made over the past year, propelled by the significant role women have played in reshaping the industry. As we step into 2024, the momentum gained in 2023, with women emerging as the primary driving force in property ownership, is expected to continue reshaping the real estate sector.   Continued Rise of Women in Property Ownership The latest...

#HeresToHome

Builders invites you to make every moment count this season with their “Summer memories made of #HeresToHome” campaign. As the leading destination for DIY, home improvement and building materials, Builders offers an extensive range of products and services that are designed to enhance your summer experience.   Transform Your Home into a Summer Paradise Their diverse product categories, available both online and in-store, cater to all your summer needs: Gardening Galore: Dive into their collection...

New Year With FitFlop

STEP INTO A NEW CHAPTER, A NEW YEAR, AND A NEW VERSION OF YOURSELF. “FitFlop believes that if you want to live an inspired life, you´ve got to start with a great foundation.” Understanding the pivotal role our feet play in our overall well-being. Ignite your vitality and embrace life’s moments with products crafted to enhance your physical wellness, and that is perfectly aligned to your body’s rhythm. Since 2007, FitFlop has prioritised blissful soles – especially...

Unlock Your Dream Home

“At SA Home Loans, we are proud of our KZN roots and of the significant and positive impact which we have had on the housing market across the country since our launch nearly 25 years ago.” – Rob Kelso (CEO)   The greater Umhlanga area is one of South Africa’s fastest-developing regions. It offers a unique combination of residential, commercial and tourist attractions while only a ten-minute drive to King Shaka International Airport.    From...

Good Hair Days

Umhlanga is known for humid weather and, personally, my hair doesn’t love it. Having naturally curly and frizzy hair, it doesn’t stay styled for long and takes me at least 45 minutes to straighten! Reflecting on my hair situation, I thought I’d speak to ghd, leaders in hair styling products, about their products and their latest advancements in hair styling technology.    Founded in the UK in 2001, ghd merges science and innovation to create...