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The Most Innovative Retreat in Africa Award
Diani Reef Beach Resort and Spa won the 'Most Innovative Retreat in Africa'. Nestled in the pristine white sands of the South Kenyan coastline, Diani Reef Beach Resort and Spa welcomes discerning international travellers a luxurious, unique and enchanting experience of the serene beaches and traditional wildlife that Kenya has to offer.
Diani Reef Beach Resort & Spa has successfully Renovated and Re-branded to create a more holistic service-offering with global appeal. Their innovative Management are continually challenging traditional thinking, creating powerful ideas in unusual places They re-invented themselves as a conference Destination of Choice and hosted the Fortune 500 Management Companies. The beautiful Maya Spa is recognised internationally as an Oasis of wellness.
Diani Reef empowers executives to identify their own opportunities and think outside of the box, always delivering International standards with African flair.
http://www.dianireef.com/
Best Designer Retreat in Africa Award
Royal Malewane in Hoedspruit came out tops in the 'Best Designer Retreat in Africa' category. Royal Malewane is one of Africa’s most luxurious wildlife lodges, renowned for providing the pinnacle of luxury Big 5 game viewing. Inspired by the natural beauty of the bushveld, the lodge has been created to rest in harmony with its breathtaking surroundings.
Stretching out between gnarled Jackelberry and Acacia Thorn, the Bush Spa's clean lines and minimalistic design exude an air of complete balance and tranquillity. Careful attention to detail has been paid to the retreat’s design and layout in the knowledge that decor enhances the tranquil environment providing a calm state of mind, a vital success factor of the winning retreat.
The mood of complete serenity gave the Royal Malewane the edge to win best in category and we congratulate them on creating a wonderfully chic experience that is refreshing to the soul.
http://www.royalmalewane.com/
The Heritage and Culture Award
- Presented by Explore SA magazine
Fordoun Boutique Hotel and Spa, in the Kwazulu-Natal Midlands has won the 'Heritage and Culture' category. Opened in 2005, The Fordoun Boutique Hotel and Spa went from being a farm to being transformed into a 5-star graded retreat. Set amongst sweeping gardens, the retreat is founded on positive energy and commitment to African tradition.
Fordoun conveys positive messages about African and Zulu traditions to clients giving contemporary meaning to African culture and providing guests with a unique experience that is authentic, holistic and unique.
The team at Fordoun has focused their spa offering on a deep understanding of African healing and work closely with a traditional doctor in the building of treatments and retail products which are based on plants grown in its indigenous garden.
http://www.fordoun.com/
The Ultimate in Africa Cuisine Award
Woodall Country House and Spa at Addo has won the 'The Ultimate African Cuisine' category. Woodall Country House and Spa is set amongst the orchards of a fully functioning citrus farm, 45 minutes from Port Elizabeth and in close distance to the Addo Elephant Park.
Stylish regional cuisine, inspired by the flavours of local ingredients, is served in the Afro-chic thatched dining room with views of resident herons and other rare water birds. Woodall's cuisine is the perfect juxtapositioning of rough and smooth textures, with good visual appeal, pleasant aromas and wonderful taste sensations.
They won best in category because the service was inspiring, attention to detail superb and most of all the pride in what all the staff do shines through in every morsel of their food.
http://www.woodall-addo.co.za/
The Ultimate in Africa Cuisine Award
Woodall Country House and Spa at Addo has won the 'The Ultimate African Cuisine' category. Woodall Country House and Spa is set amongst the orchards of a fully functioning citrus farm, 45 minutes from Port Elizabeth and in close distance to the Addo Elephant Park.
Stylish regional cuisine, inspired by the flavours of local ingredients, is served in the Afro-chic thatched dining room with views of resident herons and other rare water birds. Woodall's cuisine is the perfect juxtapositioning of rough and smooth textures, with good visual appeal, pleasant aromas and wonderful taste sensations.
They won best in category because the service was inspiring, attention to detail superb and most of all the pride in what all the staff do shines through in every morsel of their food.
http://www.woodall-addo.co.za/
The Service Excellence Award
Teremok Marine has won the 'Service Excellence Award'. Teremok is situated along the sub-tropical belt of KwaZulu-Natal and has been the winner of the Tourism KZN's Zulu Kingdom Service Excellence Award for 4 years running.
Translated from Russian, Teremok means "little hideaway" and is a haven for business and leisure and embraces Africa roots by specifically creating a space that brings in subtle elements of contemporary ethnic Africa.
Teremok Marine's winning formula can be attributed to dedicated staff exhibiting the highest levels of teamwork and mutual respect. All staff take great pride in the establishment and have a real passion for serving guests.
The team is measured by Guest Feedback and rewarded for taking initiative and going the extra mile in delivering seamless service.
http://www.teremok.co.za/marinedrivelodge/
The Consumers Choice Award
- presented by iafrica.com
Pezula Resort Hotel and Spa in Knysna has won the 'Consumers Choice Award'. Pezula Resort Hotel and Spa offers breathtaking mountain and ocean views above the glittering Knysna lagoon and overlooking a lush nature reserve.
The resort is nestled in its own golf estate on an exclusive cliff-top retreat, surrounded by fynbos and wild flowers.
http://www.pezularesorthotel.com/
The Heart of Africa Award
Grootbos Private Nature Reserve in Gansbaai, has won the 'Heart of Africa Award'. Grootbos offers a modern and out of the ordinary African experience in a 5-star environment whilst at the same time offering a unique nature experience through high quality specialist guided activities to make their guests aware of the importance of nature.
Grootbos has shown its commitment to the community and has invested in local people by providing jobs for 90 people, as well as setting up a Foundation that manages a variety of social and environmental projects.
In 2004 The Grootbos Foundation was established to manage and implement environmental and social development projects. The Foundations implementation strategy is based on three pillars: conservation, research and development of sustainable nature-based livelihoods.
One of Grootbos' main social responsibility projects is The Green Futures Project. This unique social development project provides annual, practical-based training programs for unemployed people in the fields of Fynbos landscaping, horticulture and eco tourism developing nature-based sustainable-livelihoods for people from local communities.
An indigenous plant nursery and Fynbos landscaping business generates income to help students pay for the next year’s student's tuition.
http://www.grootbos.com/
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