{"id":220355,"date":"2022-03-25T08:56:12","date_gmt":"2022-03-25T06:56:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/?p=114215"},"modified":"2022-03-25T08:56:12","modified_gmt":"2022-03-25T06:56:12","slug":"popular-south-african-spots-that-should-be-on-everyones-staycation-bucket-list-in-2022","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.myza.co.za\/press\/popular-south-african-spots-that-should-be-on-everyones-staycation-bucket-list-in-2022\/","title":{"rendered":"Popular South African spots that should be on everyone\u2019s staycation bucket list in 2022"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"scaip scaip-1 \">\n<aside id=\"republication_tracker_tool-2\" class=\"republication_tracker_tool clearfix\">\n<h5 class=\"adtitle\">Republish for Free<\/h5>\n<div class=\"license\">\n<p><button name=\"Republish This Story\" id=\"cc-btn\" class=\"republication-tracker-tool-button\">Republish This Story<\/button><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"license\" rel=\"noreferrer license noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-nd\/4.0\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Creative Commons License\" class=\"lazyload\" src=\"http:\/\/www.myza.co.za\/press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/popular-south-african-spots-that-should-be-on-everyones-staycation-bucket-list-in-2022.png\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Creative Commons License\" src=\"http:\/\/www.myza.co.za\/press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/popular-south-african-spots-that-should-be-on-everyones-staycation-bucket-list-in-2022.png\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"message\">\n<p>Republish our articles for free, online or in print, under a Creative Commons license.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/aside>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/?attachment_id=114216\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt width=\"240\" height=\"161\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-114216 size-full lazyload\" src=\"http:\/\/www.myza.co.za\/press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/popular-south-african-spots-that-should-be-on-everyones-staycation-bucket-list-in-2022.jpg\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-114216 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/www.myza.co.za\/press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/popular-south-african-spots-that-should-be-on-everyones-staycation-bucket-list-in-2022.jpg\" alt width=\"240\" height=\"161\">This year, staycations are the new travel trend as more South Africans choose local vacations.<\/p>\n<p>South Africa continues to see an increase in domestic leisure travel, as people find even more reasons to explore their country\u2019s diverse beauty.<\/p>\n<p>This trend is revealed in the South African Department of Tourism\u2019s 2021\/2022 Annual Performance Plan, which shows the growing popularity of staycations where people choose to visit tourist attractions that aren\u2019t too far from home.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cStaycationing in South Africa is great because each region is different and offers a wide variety of activities, fascinating tourist attractions, and premium accommodation spots,\u201d says Anand Yedery, Regional Head of Marketing and Sales for South Asia, Middle East and Africa for Cathay Pacific. \u201cA staycation in the country ticks all the right boxes, whether you want to explore the natural beauty of a city like Cape Town, soak in the sun on a warm Durban beach, or enjoy Johannesburg\u2019s tranquil parks.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Whether you\u2019re making plans for the Easter long weekend, Family Day, International Workers\u2019 Day, the festive season, or even a dream honeymoon \u2013 here are some must-visit staycation spots to genuinely appreciate SA\u2019s local beauty.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Johannesburg<\/strong><br \/>Joburgers looking to escape the hustle and bustle of the city during their Johannesburg staycation can immerse themselves in the tranquillity of natural surroundings by visiting the Walter Sisulu National Botanical Gardens.<\/p>\n<p>The garden\u2019s popular attractions include the mesmerising Witpoortjie Waterfall, beautiful hiking trails and spacious picnic spots.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re interested in seeing more of the city\u2019s beautifully manicured gardens while staying in luxurious accommodation, then you should book into Sandton\u2019s The Maslow Hotel. Only a few minutes from Sandton City Mall and Nelson Mandela Square, this hotel offers superior comfort and elegance guaranteed to make your staycation relaxing and memorable.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Cape Town<\/strong><br \/>Capetonians are spoiled for choice when planning a staycation in the Mother City. Cape Town offers countless attractions, including the Two Oceans Aquarium, which allows visitors of all ages to experience all kinds of marine life.<\/p>\n<p>Staycationers can add to their memorable experience by staying at the majestically located Twelve Apostles Hotel. You\u2019ll be situated above the Atlantic Ocean and flanked by the magnificent Twelve Apostles and Table Mountain for a stay that\u2019s truly like no other.<\/p>\n<p>Should you prefer a combination of wild beauty and vineyards. In that case, you can stay at the Mont Angelis Retreat, which offers a selection of well-designed and spacious self-catering cottages on a breath-taking wine farm.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Durban<\/strong><br \/>Durbanites have every reason to staycation in the beautiful province of KwaZulu-Natal, especially considering its warm ocean waters and breathtaking attractions like uShaka Marine World.<\/p>\n<p>There are many accommodation options that are a short distance from the beach, allowing staycationers to soak in the sun. One such option is Oyster Box in Umhlanga. This seaside accommodation offers remarkable coastal views of the Indian Ocean and is not too far from an iconic lighthouse.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Gqeberha<\/strong><br \/>There is no better way to experience a much-needed staycation in Gqeberha than to visit the famous Hobie beach. Its warm Indian Ocean water is not its only attraction; it also features sheltered rock pools with interesting inter-tidal sea life and beach volleyball and is also the site of the world\u2019s boardsailing championships.<\/p>\n<p>With accommodations such as the Boardwalk Hotel, which is only a stone\u2019s throw from the beach, you\u2019ll have no excuse not to spend every moment in the water during your stay.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe realise that staycations aren\u2019t just ideal for locals who can enjoy a more relaxing break in a familiar place; they\u2019re also essential for the local economy. Partnering with hotels across the countries allows us to not only provide our customers with the best offers but also support local tourism,\u201d concludes Yedery.<\/p>\n<p>Cathay Pacific has partnered with countless hotels countrywide, including Stellenbosch, East London, Dullstroom, George, Durban\u2019s Ballito, Bela Bela, and Knysna amongst the others, to offer 5% discounts exclusively on hotel accommodation.<\/p>\n<p>Best of all, these great deals allow you to enjoy added extras from these fantastic hotels and a chance to earn bonus Asia Miles.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/mypr.co.za\/contact\/featured\/\">CLICK HERE to submit your press release to MyPR.co.za<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"entry-pagination pagination\">Pages: <span class=\"post-page-numbers current\"><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Page <\/span>1<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/popular-south-african-spots-that-should-be-on-everyones-staycation-bucket-list-in-2022\/2\/\" class=\"post-page-numbers\"><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Page <\/span>2<\/a><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\">Source: MyPR.co.za<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Republish for Free Republish This Story Republish our articles for free, online or in print, under a Creative Commons license. 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