Island camp, Lake Baringo.
Get away from it all.
Validity 6th May - 30 June 2007

The camp is situated on Ol Kokwa island, a twenty minute boat ride from the main lan, after a fantastically scenic drive from Nakuru on much improved roads. The secluded location offers guests the choice of unwinding by the pool with spectacular views of the lake and the surrounding escarpments of the Rift Valley, as well as a wide range of activities and excursions. These include boat trips around the island and lakeshore where guests can view the famous variety of birds and wild life, and the more thrilling experience of water skiing in such a great setting. The management and the staff have a superb record of being able to meet the needs of the guests from arrival to departure.

The overall standards have been elevated by international golf course architects who have relished the opportunity to create golfing masterpieces on the exceptional canvass of the Western Cape. Jack Nicklaus, was involved in the development of the pearl valley golf course, situated in the internationally renowned cape winelands .Ronald Fream, renowned American environmental golf course designer, brought a sensitivity to the development of pezula’s scenic splendour straddling the eastern entrance to the spectacular Knysna lagoon in the garden route. Gary player’s legendary links golf course was added to the there existing courses of the world famous Estate in George and Ernie Els has introduced his designing skill with his classic hilltop and seaside course at oubaai near herolds bay in the garden route.

The Western Cape offers internationally competitive golf tourism experiences coupled with some of the most spectacular and diverse tourism attractions of any destination in the world. These include the urban sophistication and flair of Cape Town, the outdoor active attractions of mountains, oceans and the spectacle of fynbos plants in the tiniest of the world’s six floral kingdoms, the gourmet delights and spectacular wines of the cape, the culture and heritage attractions of a widely diverse population and some of the most magnificent scenery on earth. Together with a mild winter and warm and sunny autumn, spring and summer season, Cape Town and the Western Cape provides the perfect year-round venue for a superb golfing holiday with more than 70 golf courses spread across the province.

Cape Town and the Western Cape is recognized not only for the standard of its eighteen and nine-hole golf courses, but also for the welcoming hospitality provided to visitors with a collective mission to ensure a word of mouth reputation that the destination remains “one of the world’s most favoured golfing destinations.”

ON- COURSE
Cape Town is known to South Africa’s as the Mother city and it is here that golf was born in South Africa. The founding Royal Cape Golf Club, Mowbray and Rondebosch are traditional member clubs in the shadow of Table Mountain, and the 9-hole, 14 greens, Metropolitan golf course, adjoining the Waterfront, has established its position as one of the city’s most popular golfing venues, not only for its excellent conditions, but also for the majestic views of table Mountain and the Atlantic Oceans.

Clovelly, Westlake and Steenberg offer spectacular settings and experiences to the south of the city encompassing dune valleys, tall flat pine trees reminiscent of the Mediterranean coast and even a working vineyard, all shaded by the rugged mountains of the cape peninsuia.

North of the city the nine-hole Milnerton golf course and the eight in-hole Atlantic Beach Golf course afford golfers spectacular view across bay to the spectacle of table Mountain towering above the downtown area of Cape Town.

OFF-COURSE
Spectacular in its beauty, Cape Town has deservedly gained its reputation as one of the World’s most popular holiday destinations. Situated on an ancient sea route between the east and west the cultural diversity of the city is evidenced in the mixture of European culture, the cultures of India and south east Asia and the culture of Africa including the Khoi and San people- the Western Cape’s first inhabitants. This mixture has influenced Cape Town’s food, architecture, lifestyle and customs.

There is an abundance of activities and attractions to indulge the golfer when not on the golf course. The arts, culture and heritage of this creative and historic city can be enjoyed in its theatres, art exhibitions, live-music concerts, outdoor markets or at one of the many fascinating museums. Experience Cape Town’s vibrant nightlife, enjoy an evening of unique cape jazz or visit one of the vast sprawling townships on the cape flats to connect with the full diversity of cape town’s people.

Shop till you drop at the Victoria and Alfred waterfront or enjoy the huge variety of shopping at Cavendish square or the enormous century city shopping mall. Alternatively stroll around the city and browse the book shops. Antique shops and boutiques in the historic city centre.
For the outdoor enthusiast take a trip up Table Mountain and savour the magnificent views in all directions. Sample some magnificent wines in the Constantia valley at the oldest wine estates in the country. Take time to visit the floral splendour of Kirsten bosh botanical gardens or take a trip to cape point, where the rugged spine of mountains that make up the cape peninsula plunges beneath the cold waters of the south Atlantic….. Or just relax on the pristine white sands of a Cape Town beach and feel the warm sand between your toes.

Kumarakom Lake Resort, the finest luxury heritage resort in India, nestles on the serene banks of the Vembanad, the vast stretch of tranquil, emerald green backwaters, in one of India 's hottest holiday spots, Kerala.

Sprawling across 25 acres of lush greenery, set in soul-stirring ambience, Kumarakom Lake Resort exudes the charm of Kerala's true heritage. The villas and suites of the resort are a careful reconstruction of manas , the 16 th century traditional homesteads of God's Own Country. Most of them have been transplanted from their original locations across the State and reassembled painstakingly by hand, plank by plank, tile by tile.

Kumarakom Lake Resort offers a complete range of New Age amenities for a luxuriously comfortable stay. Luxury-laden villas and suites; Ayurmana, the Ayurveda Spa; Swimming Pool; Meditation Centre; Health Club; Multi-cuisine restaurants; Traditional Kerala teashop and countless other attractions in and around the resort offer you the simple luxuries of life, in the grand setting of the royalty of yore.

Note: Avail of one night free accommodation at a 5 star hotel in Cochin, inclusive of breakfast and transfers. The free stay must be availed in Conjunction with the above package, either immediately before or after the stay at Kumarakom.

The Mughals aptly called Kashmir ‘Paradise on Earth’ where they journeyed across the hot plains of India, to the valley’s cool environs in summer. Here they laid, with great love and care, Srinagar’s many formal, waterfront gardens, now collectively known as the Mughal Gardens. Anecdotes of four and five centuries ago describe their love for these gardens, and the rivalries that centred around their ownership. They also patronized the development of art & craft among the people of Kashmir, leaving behind a heritage of exquisite artisanship among thes people and making the handicrafts of the land prized gifts all over the world.

Kashmir is a land where myriad holiday ideas are realised. In winter, when snow carpets the mountains, there is skiing, tobogganing, sledge-riding, etc. along the gentle slopes. In spring and summer, the honey-dewed orchards, rippling lakes and blue skies beckon every soul to sample the many delights the mountains and valleys have to offer. Golfing at 2,700 m above the sea, water-skiing in the lakes and angling for prized rainbow trout, or simply drifting down the willow fringed alleys of lakes in shikaras and living in gorgeous houseboats are some of the most favoured ones.

Price starts from as little as $655 only per person sharing in a 3* category.
Please inquire for more details.

Life’s A Cruise
On Liberty of the Seas
The world’s largest cruise ship

It’s not only the largest of the luxury ships, but the most innovative and adventurous – and you won’t want to come off when it’s time to set foot on earth again! This mega city on the seas has so many attractions that will have you wishing there were more hours in a day.

Standing on its bow, the big boat would tower many of New York’s sky scrapers like the Chrysler building and Paris’ Eiffel Tower. Liberty of the Seas, the latest of the Royal Caribbean International’s ship boasts – hold your breath – a rock climbing wall with eleven routes to challenge your rock climbing skills 200 feet above sea level; a Flow Rider surf simulator 40 feet long and 32 feet wide on the 13th deck with a wave ferocity of 20 miles per hour, an ice skating rink, and cantilevered whirlpools suspended 112 feet above the sea sticking out like a huge saucer on the sea. And then besides that – just in case you haven’t had enough of the wow factor – if you stick around the 11th deck after a soaking massage in the cantilevered pool, just long enough, there’s the first boxing ring on a ship for those of you into kick-boxing or sparring, an adults only pool and an H20 Zone for the family with kids. For golfers, there’s a nine hole miniature golf course and you can hire the clubs for free . Oh – and something else – climb a deck higher and run around the jogging track with the fresh breeze swept off the seas to invigorate you with all the good sea ions.

Just in case you’re not a fitness freak like me but love to be spoilt in the spa, get into the Liberty Spa where there’s everything from hot stone massages to personal training, yoga, pilates and fitness and beauty talks by the experts to give you a new lease of life.

After all this action time on the higher decks take one of the glass paneled elevators to the Royal Promenade on the 5th deck. It’s where everyone mingles on the 445 long shopping, dining and entertainment boulevard – you can meet a new friend for coffee or a snack or shop till you drop in the duty free shops when you’re not at port – that’s when you pay duty.

Forget about counting calories on a cruise – you’re wasting time. The main restaurant is three decks high with a chandelier that’s taller than a deck. It’s all fine dining so better pack your smart and sultry evening wear. But if you’re into casual dining, there’s the option of the Windjammer on the 11th deck offering a variety of cuisines to the pizza parlour on the Promenade.

After all the fine dining and an action packed day, head out to the theatre to watch the best of the performing arts from around the world – it could be anything from ballet, synchronized artful acrobatics to comedy. Or take to the nightclubs on the higher decks or gamble in the casino. There’s something for everyone.

This is only a sample of what life is like on the Liberty of the Seas. It’s the ultimate get away from everyday life.

But here are a few extras on cruising
Got a family – never mind – there are special areas for the youngsters to keep them occupied leaving mum and dad free to relax.
There are plenty of sea sports like scuba diving to fast rides on the open seas. Try the wave rider where you can hit speeds of over 100kms per hour to get the adrenaline flowing.
It’s a floating city – the best thing is that you don’t have to pack and unpack every time you get to a new destination.
You earn loyalty points every time you sail on any of the Royal Caribbean International ships.
A working holiday – okay – there’s state-of- the- art conference rooms and business center.
Best of all – you don’t have to worry about traffic or drunken driving.
And it’s all very affordable.

Call Holiday Bazaar for bookings and more on making life a cruise.

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