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The Newsletter for MagicBreakaways Members Issue No. 36 Summer 2013/14

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Address all correspondence to: P.O. Box 1091, Rivonia 2128. MagicBreakaways Property Developments (Pty) Ltd.

Acacia House, 5 Autumn Str. Rivonia 2128, South Africa.Tel: +27 11 208 8300 Fax: +27 11 234 1622

Website: www.magicbreakaways.co.za

Layout and design: Storm Advertising.

This exciting project has taken many years to reachfruition and now the building construction has finallystarted. Building of the first three lodges is underwayand these will be completed by 2014.

There are currently a number of other lodges in theplanning phase with the development expected to beopened by June 2014.

Elephant Point is situated on a truly unique site alongsidethe banks of the Sabi River with the Kruger NationalPark fence running across the property. The site atElephant Point has been designed so that the one halfof the property is incorporated into the Kruger NationalPark allowing access to predators and the larger mammalssuch as Elephant and Buffalo who will graze on bothbanks of the river.

The back half of the property will be used mainly byantelope species such as zebra, impala, wildebeest andbushbuck. The objective is to allow guests to be ableto walk freely in this area of the property and not beexposed to the threat of predators. Guests and owners

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will be able to do enjoyable walks as they view andstudy the flora and fauna and appreciate the beauty ofthe bushveld without having to be confined to a vehicle.

Elephant Point is located in an area which is extremelyrich in game. The river is currently home to a largegroup of hippo and buffalo who can be seen grazingon the banks of the river. Herds of elephant frequentlybathe and frolic in the Sabi River.

The first phase of Elephant Point is being built on thewestern half of the property and comprises up to amaximum of 25 private lodges. Legacy PrivateResidencies, the fractional ownership operation in thegroup, has also acquired sites in this phase. The firstLodge is already sold out.

A hotel of at least 60 rooms is planned for the centralarea. The hotel is still in early planning stages and willbe built as soon as market conditions permit. The Easternphase allows for the development of further lodges anda tented campsite.

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Greetings everyone,

Welcome to the 13th Issue of Chit Chat. In this issuewe focus on upgrades and happenings at some of ourlodges and resorts, the recent partnership betweenLegacy Lifestyle and SAA Voyager as well as otherexciting news and information within our sector.

A notable milestone this year is that Legacy Hotels andResorts also celebrated its 14th birthday on October2013 and continues to go from strength to strength.So from all of us we want to say: Happy anniversary toLegacy!

Bakubung Bush Lodge, Castleburn Resort, HermanusBeach Club, Kruger Park Lodge, Kwa Maritane BushLodge and Wilderness Dunes, each took home an RCIGold Crown award, while Brookes Hill Suites receivedan RCI Silver Crown Resort award. The Kruger Park

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Lodge was nominated for the Top Gold Crown Resortaward and Dave Liebenberg at Kruger Park Lodge wonthe General Manager of the year award. Congratulationsto all the staff and management at these winning resortsand lodges, not only for receiving these awards but foralso keeping the standard high within the hospitalityindustry.

There have been many articles recently referring to TheConsumer Protection Act (CPA), and investigations havebeen taking place within the timeshare industry followingallegations made by a few dissatisfied Points Clubowners. These owners claim that they are unable toresell their points and should be able to return the pointswithout penalty. The industry concern is that if membersare able to unilaterally cancel an agreement withoutany penalty, the Points Club, together with all of itsmembers, could be seriously and negatively prejudiced.The Timeshare Points Clubs own a substantial numberof timeshare weeks in resorts throughout the countryand this action could well affect these properties, aswell as the clubs who are responsible for paying leviesto the resorts.

This action could well have serious implications for alltimeshare owners as well as the timeshare resorts. FromMagicBreakaways perspective, this matter relatesprimarily to the Points Clubs and is not relevant to thetraditional timeshare owners who own a specific timeperiod in a defined unit at a resort and where the owneris a member of the Shareblock Company.

As far as MagicBreakaways resorts are concerned, it isnot believed that this will havemuch of a negative influence onthe properties, due to the fact thatthe properties are all of a highquality, and are in high demand.Furthermore, exercises conductedwith its ownership base reveal thatthe majority of its owners elect tostay at the resort in which theyoriginally purchased.

Sadly, one of the topics whichrequires constant attention is thesecurity measures being taken atall of the resorts. We have goodsecurity in place but have still hada few incidents.

We are continuously having toreview and upgrade security ascrime levels in this country remaina threat. We request that ownersand guests alike please be careful,and take safety measures to ensurethat all their valuables are keptlocked in the safe, and that theirunit is locked when unoccupied,or when guests are asleep at night.

Brian held the positionof Marketing Directorfor Legacy Hotels andformed an integral partof the Legacy Group,having commencedemployment with theGroup on the 1stDecember 1996, some17 years.

He was an amazinglybrave man and our love,thoughts and prayersgo out to Brenda hiswife and his family atthis very sad time.

He will be sadly missed.

OBITUARY:We are all deeply saddenedby the passing of BrianDavidson in the early hoursof Tuesday 19th November2013 in the Donald GordonClinic in Parktown,Johannesburg.

In the last issue of Chit Chat we advised that we wereto be introducing an internal exchange programme formembers. The original intention was to operate itourselves but after consideration it was felt that thecosts were too high and it would be better for an existingexchange company to manage this programme subjectto the price being competitive.

We have since been in discussion with more than oneoperator and were hoping to be able to finalise thissooner but negotiations have taken longer thananticipated. We are now close to finality and plan toto launch the internal exchange programme duringJanuary 2014.

All our timeshare owners will automatically become amember of the scheme, allowing exchange between allthe MagicBreakaways resorts. There will be a chargeraised once the exchange is concluded.

Many of our owners when originally acquiring theirtimeshare have in the past had the added benefit ofbeing able to participate in the RCI exchange systemshould they not wish to occupy their unit. All theseowners initially had free membership of RCI, but manyhave not renewed this because of the cost of the annualmembership. This together with the exchange fee madeit too costly for these members to continue their RCImembership. All our members will now be able to againparticipate in an exchange system without having topay an annual membership fee.

Most of our timeshare owners are extremely happywith their timeshare property and prefer the concept

of occupying their timeshare week. Some owners whoseek more variety have contemplated switching to pointsclubs due to the exchange alternatives offered by pointsclubs. The internal exchange system will now enable thesemembers to gain more flexibility from their timeshareinvestment.

Finally we would like to wish all of our owners a veryHappy Christmas, a prosperous New Year and a successful2014.

Internal Exchange system going live in 2014

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Junior Ranger Programme

Apart from game drives, bush walks, birding and in-house entertainment, Bakubung and Kwa Maritane hasdeveloped something even more engaging, the JuniorRanger’s Programme. The programme allows parentsto enrol their young ones in a unique, educational andmost importantly, fun experience. Under the supervisionof trained staff, parents can rest assured that theirchildren will be well taken care of while participating ina host of activities, thus ensuring a great getaway forthe whole family.

Activities are geared around natural resource protection,environmental education and responsible recreation andoffer children and adults a unique opportunity to explorethe Pilanesberg National Park. Activities have beencreated for children from the ages of 6 to 12 years andare aimed at encouraging an appreciation for nature,conservation and natural resources.

Children will learn about the history of the PilanesbergNational Park and participate in wildlife walks wherethey will find out more about the habits of wild animals,the sounds that the birds make, as well as the purposeof the various plant life around the lodges.For the younger four years and up age group, the teamalso runs kiddies programmes all year round on Mondays,Thursdays and Sundays. Activities are endless andinclude sand art, play dough, big five animal moulding,funky face painting, Action Cricket, trips to PredatorWorld, baking and fun board games, to mention but afew.

A place for summer

La Côte is situated right on the beach, close to all ofthe Margate attractions such as charming shops andrestaurants, Oribi Gorge, the Southbroom CrocodileFarm, Pure Venom Snake Park and the Wild CoastCasino. The South Coast also has many golf courses totest a guest’s golfing skills. There is a sparkling swimmingpool, Jacuzzi and tennis court onsite as well as a wellnesscentre for visitors to enjoy. The resort provides a shuttleservice to and from Margate Airport as a service toguests. Play Station games and gas braais can be hiredfrom the reception.

All the apartments overlook manicured gardens andMargate's Main Beach. This resort situated at theNorthern end of Margate Beach is one of the top self-catering establishments in South Africa and has beenthe recipient of numerous awards and accolades.

Busy days at the lodge

Bakubung Bush Lodge, which is concealed in the richexpanses of the malaria-free Pilanesberg National Park,has been busy with the creation of a new team buildingadventure and the Junior Ranger’s Programme, as wellas several upgrades.

A new concept in team building

The corporate world can now embark on a truly uniqueteam-building adventure with Bakubung Bush Lodge’s“Survive the Pilanesberg”, which offers corporate teamsthe chance to become stronger and more efficient bysurviving in the African Bush. The first of its kind inSouth Africa, the course is all about safe fun andadventure, with set principles and techniques that canbe implemented in the workplace. The course takesteam members out of their comfort zone to becomeone with nature as they place them in Africa’s Big Fiveterritory; a place where personal fears are confronted.Through spirit and teamwork, the team completesdifferent tasks to reach their ultimate goal: prioritisingsurvival needs within this unique environment andapplying it to the corporate office environment.

Bakubung Lodge undergoes upgrades

The coffee and the dining room tables in the chaletshave been upgraded with granite tops and whileaesthetically pleasing, the granite tops will also extendthe life of the tables.

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Kwa Maritane: Living up toexpectations

Kwa Maritane, located on the slopes of an ancientvolcano in the Pilanesberg National Park, has been verybusy during the winter months undergoing manyupgrades so as to live up to the high standards thatguests have come to expect.

All the timeshare units, the conference centre and somehotel accommodation have undergone thatching repairs.The main pool has been refurbished with new tiles andnew marbelite, making it an inviting area for guests tocool off in the hot summer months ahead. The cabanatelevisions have been upgraded with an additional sevenchannels added to the bouquet, increasing guests’viewing pleasure to 24 channels.

The lodge is also in the process of installing a newcamera at the hide which will allow guests to not onlyview their favourite place while at the lodge from withintheir room, but also via the Internet when at home. Thecamera is state-of-the-art allowing better night viewingwith zooming and panning capabilities. Kwa Maritaneis also currently working on its Internet connectivity soas to increase the accessibility and speed of the currenthide camera installation. The hide still offers one of themost amazing opportunities to get up close and personalwith the animals.

Relax, rejuvenate and pamper yourself

The spa at Kwa Maritane allows guests the opportunityto indulge in a little pampering and relaxation whilewatching the game feeding on the plains in front of thespa. Whether it’s massages, pedicures, manicures orfacials, there is something for everyone to experience,either as an individual or as a couple.

Kwa Maritane has a Facebook page that keeps up todate with what is happening at the resort, and is regularlyupdated with photographs from the hide, outside therestaurant, and what has been seen on game drives.Visit the Facebook Page at:https://www.facebook.com/kwamaritane.

Kwa Maritane is preparing to celebrate its 30thanniversary next year in May. Kwa Maritane is truly thephoenix of the Legacy Resorts, rising from the floodsin 2000 and the ashes in 2008. With all the newupgrades, the team is looking forward to welcomingguests back to their home away from home, and wantto thank everyone for their wonderful support over thepast 29 years. It is the constructive comments fromguests that keeps the Kwa Maritane team on its toesand helps them offer guests a product to be proud of,and one that continues to live up to guest’s expectations.

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Animal life on the resort

Recently, a crocodile came out of hiding and found itsway to chalet 17 on the resort. Although the crocodiletried to disguise itself as a speed bump, it was unveiledby the management team and was safely moved to anearby crocodile farm.

The KPL resident impala are thriving and, in fact, aredoing so well that some of them are breeding twice ayear instead of the normal cycle of once a year. Due tothe significant increase of impala on the resort, it hasbecome necessary to establish a “catch and release”programme to prevent inbreeding and manage theincreased numbers.

With the help of American veterinarian students, 41impala have relocated to the new Legacy property,Elephant Point. Furthermore, there are plans afoot torelocate a further 29 impala. Part of this relocation,combined with the introduction of two new males intothe herd, is to ensure a healthy future bloodline.

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Did you know?

1. There are some 254 known cultural heritage sites inthe Kruger National Park, including about 125 recordedrock art sites.

2. At 2 000 000 hectares, Kruger National Park in SouthAfrica is about the same size as the whole of Israel and a little smaller than Belgium.

3. More than one species of a particular type of animalis located at the Kruger. The park holds 147 variousspecies of mammals, 517 different species of birds and 114 different types of reptiles.

4. The Kruger National Park is home to the Big Five including the Lion, African Elephant, Cape Buffalo, Leopard and Black Rhino.

Divided into six different ecosystems, the Kruger NationalPark boasts mixed acacia thicket, Lebombo knobthorn-marula bushveld, Baobab sandveld, riverine forest,Mopane scrub and Combretum-silver clusterleafwoodland.

Laughs, awards and new arrivals atKruger Park Lodge

The Kruger Park Lodge Estate, situated on a 9-holeGary Player designed golf course on the banks of theSabi River in Hazyview, Mpumalanga, is rated as oneof the top Gold Crown Resorts in Southern Africa.

Developed by MagicBreakaways Leisure Developmentsand managed by Legacy Hotels and Resorts, the currentproperty development comprises 140 private andfractional homes and 84 timeshare units. The directorshave recently approved the future refurbishment ofunits 54 to 67 and 421 to 430, and the refurbishmentwill commence early in 2014.

Facilities on the resort include four tennis courts, threeswimming pools, a restaurant and various children’splayground activities. A driving range at the entrancegate to the resort offers guests some play time, whilevarious leisurely walks have been set out around thegolf course and along the river. For animal enthusiasts,the hippo hide built on the edges of one of the damson the property, gives guests the opportunity to watchthe local hippo from a safe distance.

Two Awards for KPL

On the 20th of March2013 David Liebenberg,General Manager ofKruger Park Lodge, wasawarded General Managerof the year at the RCIannual Oscars. Allaffiliated resorts acrossSouthern Africa wereinvited to attend thisprestigious event and thisyear Kruger Park Lodgecame second in the LargeResort of the Yearcategory. Bigcongratulations to Davidand the KPL team.

An expensive oops!

Blissfully unaware of the expensive accident waiting on a sunnySaturday, some avid golfers set off to enjoy a day on the KPL golfcourse. At the 7th hole, next to the dam a guest’s golf cart (brakesnot engaged) slipped into the water, clubs and all. Fortunately noone was injured and the spectacle was thoroughly enjoyed by allwho saw the accident.

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The Glen - a superb propertyinvestment

The Glen is a superb property investment for those insearch of nature’s beauty and peace. This secludedvillage, situated at the popular Castleburn resort, willcomprise 22 sectional title homes.

About Castleburn

The living spaces at Castleburn are clustered around thebanks of Lake Madingofani and boast generous baywindows with a spacious veranda that provides guestswith spectacular views of the majestic DrakensbergMountains.

Lake Madingofani’s shimmering surface reflects therocky summits of Garden Castle and is disturbed onlyby the breeze and the occasional trout jumping. Guestscan watch the dramatic scenery unfold as the landscapetransforms from a beautiful green mountain paradise†intoa snowy winter wonderland. This is a magical mountainretreat and a place guests will never want to leave.

Castleburn is a trout fisherman’s paradise within the southernDrakensberg. There are several nature reserves within thisarea, of which particularly the Kamberg and the Loteni areboth worth a visit. Here, at Castleburn, the nature loverfinds alpine landscapes of dramatic beauty and the perfectdestination for a relaxing time-out.

Should you be tired of home cooking then try a mealin the “Lakeview Restaurant” which is close by in therecently rebuilt clubhouse “The Creel Bar” also providesa wonderful meeting place for a quiet evening drink orto watch sport.

A tragedy turned into a success story

As with any challenge or negative occurrence in life,the final outcome can yield a positive result if approachedcorrectly. In December last year in the early hours ofthe morning, Castleburn resort suffered a tragic blowwhere the clubhouse and restaurant burnt to the ground.

To do at Castleburn

There is plenty for guests to do at the Castleburnmountain resort including trout fishing at LakeMadingofani or in the many small dams built aroundthe property. In addition there are two floodlit tenniscourts, a swimming pool, putt-putt, a chipping course,horse riding and a games room with pool table, dartsand table tennis. New visitors to the Glen will also beable to take advantage of these activities, while enjoyingthe seclusion the village promises.

For the adventurer seeking some exercise, walks areabundant in the area as Castleburn is an ideal base forthose who want to embark on challenging mountainhikes.

Other activities include the challenge of canoeing in theUmzimkulu River, which finds its source a few kilometresfrom Castleburn. The well-known Annual Drak ChallengeCanoe Marathon race starts at the Umzimkulu River atCastleburn.

As opposed to being browbeaten by the tragedy, thedirectors and management team approached it as anopportunity, and instead of just replacing and rebuilding,they got the owners involved and together planned aredesign of the premises. The project has kept theCastleburn team on their toes, but it has all been worthit as the final outcome is truly amazing.

The new reception building is built on the flat roof onthe upper level (same level as the bar). The receptionbuilding also has a deck leading out and linking intothe bar. This deck allows easy wheelchair access to theupper level “Creel Bar” which is a great addition to thenew design. This now doubles up as a roof over thepatio below offering outside dining during rainy days.

The main entrance has an undercover “cat walk” leadingoff the road to the new reception. The old receptionentrance is now the entrance to the restaurant as wellas an amenities desk where guests are able to collectamenities such as life jackets, tennis racquets etc.

The team has asked us to extend a big thank you to allwho gave their valued input and now believes thattogether a working solution for these facilities is in place.It would also like to thank the guests and owners fortheir patience during the rebuild and trust that all guestswill enjoy and celebrate the new facilities and take fulladvantage of the new “Creel Bar” and “Lakeviewrestaurant”.

On the lighter side

A solution has been found to counter the ever-growingweed problem in the lakes. Grass Carp have beenintroduced into the main lake. Although not a quick fix,this long-term approach is progressing well and resultshave already been seen. Through a careful process andthe brilliance of science, all of these fish are sterile andcannot breed, therefore our trout waters are safe. Ifguests happen to hook one of the 30kg Grass Carp andby some miracle land it, they are asked to please throwthe carp back and change to fly-fishing equipment.

New conference facilities

Castleburn has a new conference or function room.The facility is situated alongside the “LakeviewRestaurant”. The room is 40m2 and can seat up to 21delegates. It is fitted with a 60 inch smart television, fullWi-Fi, conference calling facilities and “Skype” capabilitiesoffering delegates state-of-the-art technology. The newfacilities have been added in a bid to attract corporatebusiness from all over the country. This additional facilitywill be an invaluable tool in improving rental pool returnsas well as food and beverage revenue. The venue alsooffers guests and owners the option of having a privatedining room for functions. Using the venue for privatesporting events and birthday parties will definitelyprovide for a more exciting and private function. Thekitchens offer set menus, private buffets and even aprivate family braai on the adjacent private patio over-looking the peaks of the southern berg.

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Welcoming new friends andrefurbishments

The song of the Forktailed Drongo will take a guests mindaway from the everyday life drama, and instead let them focuson the sounds, sights and smells of the bush. Guests will see a beautifulkudu come in for a drink of water, warthogs having a mud bath and zebrascoming for a roll in the dust. The antics of the monkeys around the water is somethingto behold. Just a few hours in the Elements game viewing hide will refresh guests’tired souls and make them feel alive and well. The following species of game can be viewedat the hide including Kudu, Nyala, Waterbuck, Zebra, Red Hartebeest, Blue Wildebeest, Impala,Mountain Reedbuck, Duiker and Steenbuck.

Magic moments on the golf course are also to be had at the Elements Private Golf Reserve. The golf course isan unsurpassed Peter Matkovich design and has been rated one of the top 10 golf courses in South Africa and is aleading luxury private golf club. Taking in all the natural surroundings of the Limpopo region, this is not only a gameof golf but a retreat from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. The golf course is just the excuse needed to get outin the open and enjoy, and golfers are sure to experience many magic moments on this course.

Elements’ magicmomentsSituated in the Limpopo Province, TheElements Private Golf Reserve providesguests many magical moments of animalwatching.

Although known as a premier destination for whale watching,Hermanus has a plethora of other activities and things to dofor the whole family including:

• The Hermanus Wine Route• Self-drive day trips• Old Harbour Museum• Hermanus Food and Wine Market• Hermanus FynArts• Hermanus Forest Adventures• Platanna River Cruises• Hermanus Golf Course• Grotto Beach• Heaven and Earth Horse Trail Rides

Hermanus Beach Club, a prestigious holiday andresidential estate in the Riviera of the Cape, haswelcomed a new guest. The timeshare office hasa new resident cat called Jinx who is kept happy andfed to stop him from eating his new friends - the CapeSpurfowl and the Kaapse Fisant, a bird that is endemic to theCape, especially in the South-western winter rainfall region.The birds are much loved by visitors, who spot them by theirdistinctive lightly scaled brown colouring that is boldly streakedwith white on the bottom of the body, and with the lowerjaw and legs being red/orange. It can be found in theindigenous fynbos, riverine bush and gardens.

Out and about in Hermanus

Wilderness celebrations

Ben and Eleanor Ford celebrated their 60th weddinganniversary at Wilderness. As original timeshare holdersof Wilderness Dunes (since 1989,) the couple spenttheir second honeymoon at the property.

On a yearly basis, the Fords have enjoyed returning toWilderness Dunes every 29th November to symbolicallyrenew their wedding vows. They celebrated the milestonewith international and local friends occupying threechalets for the duration of the week. Each guest couplehosted an informal dinner in their respective chalets,with the celebratory dinner being held on the finalevening.

The four-course gastronomical feast was complementedwith a French menu, champagne and wines. The successof the event was also due to the co-operation of themanagement and the willing staff who helped with thelogistics.

Out of the 18 timeshare units currently underrefurbishment, 13 units have been completed. Entirebathrooms at Brookes Hill were gutted and fitted withup-to-date tiles and finishings. The carpets were replacedtogether with the light fittings. The furniture was givena new lease on life with a mahogany stain and the unitswere finished off with a fresh coat of paint in order tobring the entire unit to life. The kitchen cupboards werealso revamped with new granite counter tops.

The studio units are due for an upgrade in 2014 and itis hoped that three rooms will be rolled out every twoweeks. The rooms will boast a new colour scheme,inspired by the ocean and the sand, with all the chosen

colours echoing the beautiful colours of the bay.Prints of Port Elizabeth were specifically chosen in orderto bring a little of the city into the rooms. Guests willbe able to enjoy relaxation in a new setting that sportsa fresh colour scheme and new interior décor.

Did you know?

• Port Elizabeth is also known as The Friendly City, TheWindy City, Sport Elizabeth (for its love of all thingsactivity-based), Ibhayi, Nelson Mandela Bay, The 10-minute City (since everything is supposedly within a10-minute drive) and Algoa Bay (a very old-fashionedterm).

• P.E. folk are known as Port Elizabethans.• The building of the old University of Port Elizabeth

(UPE) that is situated in Summerstrand, now part ofthe Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (NMMU),was designed to resemble an owl, the animalrepresenting wisdom.

• The globally acclaimed Iron Man competition is hostedby Port Elizabeth every year.

• The country’s oldest bowling green is found in PortElizabeth.

• Port Elizabeth was named by Sir Rufane Donkin afterhis deceased wife, Elizabeth.

Brookes Hill seestimeshare refurbishment

Wilderness has it all

Not only does Wilderness Dunes have the mostspectacular stretch of the famous Garden Route, butthis exclusive timeshare resort now has newly renovatedunits for holiday goers to enjoy.

During the course of 2012 the chalets were renovated,with the balance of the units being completed by theSeptember school holidays this year. The refurbishmentof each unit included some or all of the followingelements: new wall and floor tiles throughout the units;new kitchen cupboards with ceasarstone counters; newbedroom cupboards; new bathroom vanities withceasarstone counters; new sanitary-ware and fittings inthe bathrooms; additional showers; new carpets for thebedrooms; painting of the interior and exterior of theunits; varnishing of the interior and exterior woodwork;sanding, staining and sealing of wooden furniture;repairs to roof tiles and repainting of the roof; solarheating added for the geysers; and lastly new ovenhobs, extractors, fridges, microwaves and fireplaceswere added. The Wilderness Dunes refurbishmentprogramme is now drawing to a close and feedbackfrom owners has been extremely positive.

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Legacy lifestyle andSAA Voyager join forces

If you are an SAA Voyager member you will be pleasedto know that you can now convert your Voyager Milesto Legacy Rands and vice versa as a result of a recentlyestablished partnership between Voyager and LegacyLifestyle.

Voyager is the loyalty programme of South Africa’smost loved airline SAA, and as a result of its partnershipwith Legacy Lifestyle all members of the programmewill receive instant rewards when they convert theirmiles to Legacy Rands. The catch? There is none. Allyou need is to be a member of both programmes andyou can instantly convert all of your miles to LegacyRands, which can then be spent at over 200 Lifestylebrand partners.

If you are already a Legacy Lifestyle member you canconvert your hard earned Rands to Voyager Miles andset off to the destination of your dreams upon one ofSAA’s fleet.

The Legacy Lifestyle programme is a loyalty programmethat provides its members the opportunity to earn andredeem rewards at a myriad brand partners. The onlyprerequisite of partners is that they add to the “lifestyle”of its members.

Today partners of the programme are in excess of 200brands and include a range of businesses, venues,treatments and items from a range of specialist areasthat include adventure, art, affiliate, charity, dining,electronic, entertainment, fashion, hotel, health andbeauty, home and furniture, hotel, jewellery, kids, spa,speciality, travel and wine.

Legacy Lifestyle members earn and redeem rewardsevery time they transact, all they need is their uniquemembership pin and each time they transact they can

From Cape to Cairo

Experience Legacy’s hotels and resorts across Africa

Apart from the plethora of hotels and resorts that coverSouth Africa, holiday goers can also experience someof Legacy’s accommodation across the continent. Joinus as we take a sneak peek of some of the best escapesthe continent has to offer.

The Wheatbaker - NigeriaThe Wheatbaker, Lagos’ new premier luxury hotel, islocated in the residential heart of Ikoyi, Nigeria. Situatedclose to the Lagos business districts of Ikoyi and VictoriaIsland, The Wheatbaker offers not only the corporatetraveller, but also the holidaymaker and tourist all thecomfort and convenience of a luxury boutique hotel,35 km from Murtala Muhammed International Airport.The Wheatbaker is destined to become Lagos’ toplifestyle and entertainment destination.

redeem or earn rewards. The programme is simple inthat each R1 spent is immediately converted to 1 LegacyRand. The more Rands you earn the bigger the rewardsyou can redeem.

What’s more is that registration to the Lifestyleprogramme is free and it is immediate as all you needis your mobile number, which once registered will actas your Legacy Lifestyle account number. In order tobecome a member you can join online or you can joinin-store on a Lifestyle Terminal, which are on site ateach of Legacy Lifestyle’s brand partners.

The benefit to SAA Voyager members is that thepartnership now extends their already extensive rangeof rewards into a whole new world of fashion, dining,retail and experiences, to name a few.

The partnership draws parallels in that both companies,namely Voyager and Legacy Lifestyle, are constantlytrying to provide their customers with access to a rangeof aspirational rewards they may not always be privyto in their day-to-day lives. As partners, both companiesare also committed to offering customers innovativecompetitions and rewards from which they can furtherreap added benefits while being a member.

For Legacy Lifestyle members who are looking to redeemand convert their Legacy Rands into Voyager Miles, theprocess is simple. Each Legacy Rand that they manageto redeem through the Lifestyle programme, which theyattain through transacting at one of the 200 plus retailers,will be converted to Voyager Miles on a 1-10 ratio. Sofor every one Legacy Rand earned you will earn tenVoyager Miles.

Miles can be redeemed in batches of 5 000 Miles, whichwill equate to 500 Legacy Rands. While there are nocatches, there is a minimum and a maximum limit tothe number of Voyager Miles you can convert at anygiven point. The minimum number of miles you canconvert is 5 000 and the maximum limit of miles onecan convert in a single year is 20 000. This is per member.

There is nothing quite like being rewarded for yourlifestyle and the partnership between Legacy Lifestyleand SAA Voyager enables you to do just that. Now youcan dine with one partner tonight, another the next,and earn and redeem rewards as you see go. Alternativelyyou can hop onto a plane, with your ticket paid for byyour very own lifestyle, jet off to a Legacy Lifestylehotel or travel partner and continue to earn rewards foryour efforts.

It is simple, effective and the rewards are instant. Youno longer have to wait for limits to be reached beforeyou redeem your rewards, there are no onerous termsand conditions, blackout dates and sneak surprises thatwill prevent you from living the lifestyle you alwaysdreamed of.

If you haven’t signed up then why not? Visit the site,walk into a store, or simply fly with SAA today and youare already a member of an elite group of people whoknow exactly what lifestyle they wish to lead.

Swakopmund Hotel and Entertainment Centre -NamibiaEnclosed by the ever-changing restless movement ofthe dunes of the Namibian desert on the east and thepounding waves and beaches of the Atlantic Ocean tothe west, lies the historic town of Swakopmund, gatewayto the Skeleton Coast. The Swakopmund Hotel andEntertainment Centre has been designed to complementthe architecture of the historic (1902) station buildingwhich today forms part of the hotel’s public areas. Thehotel offers the perfect balance between charming, oldworld tradition and the thrill and excitement of modernday entertainment.

Windhoek Country Club Resort - NamibiaAs a Namibian gem developed as a resort within thecity, the Windhoek Country Club Resort offersbusinessmen, conference delegates and families thebest of both worlds, a place where business meetsleisure. The resort’s unique combination of exceptionalservice, luxury accommodation and tranquil setting hasensured that it remains the top destination in comfortand entertainment in Namibia. Enjoy a rendezvous withLady Luck at the Desert Jewel Casino, play a round ofgolf on the superb 18-hole golf course, relax in the lazyriver or take in any one of Windhoek’s cultural sites.

Labadi Beach Hotel - GhanaAs Ghana’s premier hotel, resort and business address,Labadi Beach Hotel is set amidst tropical landscapedgardens, overlooking one of Ghana’s most beautifulbeaches. The hotel is renowned for its food and theunique spirit of Ghanaian hospitality, and is locatedwithin easy access of both the city and airport. LabadiBeach Hotel is the place where tourists and the businesstraveller meet and play.

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Address all correspondence to: P.O. Box 1091, Rivonia 2128. MagicBreakaways Property Developments (Pty) Ltd.

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This exciting project has taken many years to reachfruition and now the building construction has finallystarted. Building of the first three lodges is underwayand these will be completed by 2014.

There are currently a number of other lodges in theplanning phase with the development expected to beopened by June 2014.

Elephant Point is situated on a truly unique site alongsidethe banks of the Sabi River with the Kruger NationalPark fence running across the property. The site atElephant Point has been designed so that the one halfof the property is incorporated into the Kruger NationalPark allowing access to predators and the larger mammalssuch as Elephant and Buffalo who will graze on bothbanks of the river.

The back half of the property will be used mainly byantelope species such as zebra, impala, wildebeest andbushbuck. The objective is to allow guests to be ableto walk freely in this area of the property and not beexposed to the threat of predators. Guests and owners

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will be able to do enjoyable walks as they view andstudy the flora and fauna and appreciate the beauty ofthe bushveld without having to be confined to a vehicle.

Elephant Point is located in an area which is extremelyrich in game. The river is currently home to a largegroup of hippo and buffalo who can be seen grazingon the banks of the river. Herds of elephant frequentlybathe and frolic in the Sabi River.

The first phase of Elephant Point is being built on thewestern half of the property and comprises up to amaximum of 25 private lodges. Legacy PrivateResidencies, the fractional ownership operation in thegroup, has also acquired sites in this phase. The firstLodge is already sold out.

A hotel of at least 60 rooms is planned for the centralarea. The hotel is still in early planning stages and willbe built as soon as market conditions permit. The Easternphase allows for the development of further lodges anda tented campsite.