Inspiration and flexibility are influencing the types of holiday experiences we're taking. It's no longer just about when or where to take that much-needed break.
Planning a holiday or weekend getaway generally requires three specific things - a specific location, a departure date as well as a return date.
While a beautiful reel in your Instagram might tickle with some travel inspiration - often your process begins with online searches for travel deals or setting up app alerts to be notified about travel flash sales.
Travellers who have their travel funds meticulously at the ready, can end up shoehorning when and where to take a break to suit the deal on offer.
Flexibility is the fuel of spontaneous travel.
In the current, semi-post pandemic world we live in, we've become far more flexible, as life adapts to remote work and a different rhythm to the norm.
Industry analysis shows holiday booking patterns are moving beyond the intention of having to know exactly when and where you're going to take a break, to searches and decisions shaped by inspiration.
Knowing what inspires you, not only goes a long way to silencing the noise of the overwhelming amount of travel options out there - but it is often a useful filter, allowing you to make spontaneous travel plans, more often.
At Secret Getaway, we’re ever mindful of just how lucky we are as local travellers to have this incredible country to draw our travel inspiration from.
As a small team of travel aficionados, we use our insider knowledge to design the best offers from each of our profiled partners - with you as our Secret Getaway community being the first to receive expertly curated travel experiences for enticing, affordable local getaways.
Bespoke travel themes that resonate with the Secret Getaway community include:
Bush Breaks
As locals, you couldn't be more perfectly positioned to experience the tranquility of the bushveld.
Exceptional bush break offers across South Africa allow you to enjoy the ultimate safari experience in world-renowned game reserves from the iconic Kruger National park, Waterberg, Addo and Hluhluwe–iMfolozi Park.
Secure real savings for Luxury Big 5 and Luxury Game Lodges for the perfect bush break getaway, or a wellness escape.
Beach Breaks
South Africa’s extensive coastal areas include the trendy Atlantic Seaboard beaches of Camps Bay and Clifton, while the warm Indian Ocean ensures a tropical escape along the Garden Route all the way towards Durban’s Golden Mile.
Enjoy a beach break or plan that romantic date with value-adds for some of the best hotels across South Africa.
City Stays
An urban getaway is the type of weekend break that brings its own rejuvenation. Tap into holiday deals that put you at the pulse of South Africa’s top city stays from Cape Town to Sandton. Experience the energy and vibe of local culture with the intention to reignite your zest for life.
Winelands
Explore bespoke offers for boutique experiences across the longest wine route in the world, including Stellenbosch, Franschhoek, Tulbagh and Robertson.
From world-class wine-tasting to fine dining and tasting menus, you'll be inspired to book multiple weekends away.
Country Stays
These experiences take you off-the-beaten track and closer to South Africa's natural attractions and popular adventure activities. Explore country hotels nestled in remote towns and dorpies, with voucher offers that allow you to make the most of them too, with inclusions like hot air ballooning, quad biking or some spa decadence - as part of the Secret Getaway community, you won't be left wanting.
As a member you receive a bespoke short list of handpicked, quality offers first, every week via our exclusive emailing list. This is just one of the ways we ensure you, as our member, experience more luxury for less!
Once signed up, you can view all the hand-picked getaways on offer, purchase vouchers, and select the ones that are best suited to your travel style as well as your availability.
Secret Getaway vouchers unlock unique savings and the magic of spontaneous travel but you'll never lose out. We understand that life happens, and things don't always go according to plan.
If you can't find dates to suit you, enjoy the freedom to Convert your voucher to credit and try a different getaway matched to your window of travel and voucher validity.
It's an easy process in your 'My Account > Vouchers' section. You can also request a refund via your Secret Getaway online wallet before your voucher expires.
Any vouchers that you did not manage to use, or no longer wish to use, can be exchanged for 100% credit which is valid for three years. Alternatively, you can opt for a 95% cash refund (The 5% covers admin and banking fees). You can self-manage this exchange in the Voucher section under "My Account".
It's as simple as that. It couldn't be easier to surrender to the luxury of being a local.
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