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Theme Parks in South Africa

Melanie — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 12:46:26 +0000

Everybody loves theme parks. The feeling of stepping into a magical wonderland where you can simply forget about the real world for a while and enjoy every moment is something we all relished as a child. Even once you reach adulthood, you still get as giddy as a ten year old at the prospect of

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Surviving a Zombie Attack

Melanie — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 14:10:57 +0000

Surviving a zombie attack: A survival guide by Find a Hut You finally found the perfect accommodation, just to have your holiday ruined by a zombie attack. Yes, it could happen! Some massive evil corporation unleashes a virus which turns most of the world’s population into zombies, or perhaps a burst of cosmic radiation awakens

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Surviving a Heat Wave

Melanie — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 14:43:24 +0000

Surviving a Heat Wave Below are some useful tips on how to survive a heat wave: Ensure your house is prepared for the heat wave – have fans and air conditioners readily available Remove any heavy clothing when you are indoors, but remember to stay modest When outdoors you need to cover up with loose

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15 Little Known South African Facts

Melanie — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 10:19:28 +0000

We all know that South Africa is a diverse and wonderful country, and as citizens we all have much to be proud of. There are however a number of interesting South African facts which, while they are absolutely astounding, we simply have not heard about. These South African facts cover a wide range of subjects

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Obtaining a Liquor Licence

Melanie — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 14:25:11 +0000

Opening a bed and breakfast or a guest house is filled with a number of legal requirements, the most daunting of which is probably obtaining a liquor licence. If you plan to serve alcohol to your guests, you will need one even if the drinks are complimentary. This tends to bring up a number of

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Accommodation, What’s the Difference?

Melanie — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 10:43:48 +0000

When planning your next holiday, you might very well get stuck at what form of accommodation you will be selecting. Should you stay at a Bed and Breakfast, a Guest House, Self Catering Units or a Hotel? What is included in these various styles of accommodation, and what should you know about each one? This

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5 Lesser Known Festivals in South Africa You Must Visit

Melanie — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 08:20:58 +0000

We all know about the big festivals in South Africa such as the KKNK and the Knysna Oyster Festival, but our country is extremely diverse and has so much more to offer. With the bigger festivals often taking all the limelight, it happens very often that smaller festivals go unnoticed, with the general population never

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UFO Sightings in South Africa

Melanie — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 12:41:42 +0000

Do you think that extraterrestrial encounters only happen in America? Think again! South Africa also has its own number of unexplained phenomena. The X-Files may have drawn attention to the possibility that we are not alone but with all the attention focused on well known encounters such as Roswell, UFO sightings in South Africa have

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Interior Decorating with an African Touch

Melanie — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 10:38:00 +0000

If you are running a guest house or a bed and breakfast, it is quite possible that you would like to target an overseas market. If this is the case, you need to pay special attention to your interior decorating. International visitors do not come to Africa to experience Thailand or Germany, they come to

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Should You Start a Guest House?

Melanie — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 12:08:41 +0000

If you own a beautiful piece of property with a large home, you might be tempted to start a guest house. After all, tourists from all over the world are flocking to South Africa, and you will make a fortune by simply sitting back and allowing them to stay in your unused space. Making money

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