Ndzalama Travel and Tours (Pty) Ltd

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16/12/2011

Take note of these 15 tips for a safer, friendlier holiday season.
1. Before getting into your vehicle, check the condition of
your tyres, the valve caps, head lights and brake lights,
mirrors and windscreen.
2. Wear your seatbelt – no matter how short the journey –
and ensure passengers of all ages are buckled up too. With
children, make sure the restraints are appropriate for their
age. If an unrestrained child of 10kgs (for example, a
mother holding a baby in her arms or a child standing on
the backseat) is involved in a crash at 40km/h , the child
would exert a force of 300kg. Similarly, multiply your own
body mass by 30 and the result will probably scare you.
3. Always drive within the speed limit and plan your trips
ahead of time including routes and rest stops.
4. Never compromise the three-second following distance
rule.
5. Adjust your speed and driving to changing conditions,
weather and traffic patterns, for example, busy pedestrian
areas, road works, cyclists, potholes, and congestion.
6. Celebrate responsibly – appoint a designated driver
who will not consume alcohol or drugs. Alternatively arrange a taxi.
7. Keep your eyes on the road and avoid being distracted.
Ensure you plan some in-car activities and games for the
little ones.
8. Rest every two hours or 200km.
9. Be visible. If you’re driving a vehicle of any size or sort,
drive with your headlights on – day and night. If you’ re a
pedestrian, cyclist or motorcyclist, wear bright or reflective
attire.
10. Check your blind-spots before changing lanes, turning
and at merge areas. Avoid driving in the blind spot areas of
others.
11. When driving behind a truck or bus, bear in mind that if
you cannot see its side view mirrors, the driver can’t see you.
12. Keep left, pass right.
13. Avoid road rage incidents – when anouther road user
intimidates you or acts irresponsibly, let it go. Your life is
more important than your ego.
14. Do not overload with luggage or passengers.
15. Drive defensively. In other words, be alert to oncoming
traffic and be ready for potentially dangerous scenarios. For
example, approach an intersection with caution even if it is
green for you.

21/11/2011

Travel Tips

Bed & Breakf Basics
- Since the arrival of the internet there are thousands of first
time bed and breakfast goers. For the first-timers there are
some basics to make your stay more comfortable for
yourself and your innkeeper; and to help you understand the experience. Once you've stayed in a bed and breakfast,
you'll never stay anywhere else!
First and foremost is to understand that you are staying in
someone's home as was in the 'old days'. Most bed and
breakfasts are owner-operated, and some are run by
innkeepers. Most of the things in the home are usually
antiques, fine linens and bedding, family heirlooms, and the
like - which is what makes it so special. Those things are not
replaceable as they would be in a hotel.
Almost all bed and breakfasts offer complimentary
refreshments and a fridge in a common area to keep things
cold, but don't allow eating in the rooms. So if you're not
sure what is permitted, please ask.
Before you take everything you own when you go away, ask
what amenities are already available - such as bicycles,
beach chairs, towels, etc. Also, ask what might be available
to rent nearby - from kayaks and ski equipment to hot air
balloons.
Your innkeeper will also be happy to inform you of all there
is to do in their area and supply you with maps and
brochures, or make dinner and tour reservations. You
receive much more personal attention at a bed and
breakfast than you would in a hotel or motel. Your
innkeeper will be happy to give you a history of their home
and the area, the best places to go, the best places to eat,
and the places to avoid. They make sure you will get the
most out of the time you have away.
Breakfast is always special. Not only are you enjoying the
culinary talents of your host, but you get to meet and greet
the other guests. Sometimes you'll meet people from the
other side of the globe or run into an old high school chum
you haven't seen in 25 years! Usually the menu is the same
for all. Some places can accommodate special dietary
requests, but I would advise asking when making your
reservation.
There are some bed and breakfasts that accept babies and
very young children. Most don't. Usually the cut off age is
7+. A bed and breakfast is normally not child proofed
(unless a special room or cottage is available for families),
and really not appropriate for very young children. Most
folks who go to bed and breakfasts are looking for some
peace and quiet. I can't vouch for everyone, but once you
try it you'll never go back! Bed and breakfasts are great
places for women traveling alone. They are also lovely and
different places for small weddings, wedding breakfasts,
dinners, small business functions and the like. Just ask your
host what is available.

20/11/2011

Umhlanga Rocks - Luxury Bush & Beach Experience

For a luxurious beach and bush experience look no further than the eastern coastline of South Africa, KwaZulu Natal.
For the best of both beach and bush, head to the Oysteru Box and Amakhosi Safari Lodge.
4 Nights
from R8 365 pps
Validity: 01 Nov 2011 - 30 Dec 2011
For more useful info about our packages send us an email on:
[email protected]

22/10/2011

07/10/2011

02/10/2011

We're in October, oh yes we are, you
might be thinking of some way to
treat that special someone, wishing
to take the kids on an adventure or
you are just looking for little time
out for yourself. But whatever it is
you are thinking you might not be
able to do because of budget
restraints — help is here. You will
find some great discounts and spe­
cial offers that are available this
month at establishments through­
out South Africa.