5 Ways to treat Dad this Father’s Day
Father’s Day is around the corner and it’s time to start thinking of how we can spoil Dad in the month ahead. Sometimes it can be tricky to find something unique, yet fun enough to tempt Dad from the creature comforts that the couch offers. At the North Star, we have loads of ways to treat Dad. We put together 5 of our favourite ideas for fun activities and experiences that are not just another mug or power tool!
Planning a last minute Umhlanga getaway
We are nearing the end of another topsy turvy year – and most of us are ready to take a break. Normally December holidays are carefully planned out and booked months in advance. But this might be another thing Covid has changed. We’ve all become skittish about making long term plans… who knows when the next lockdown might hit. So if you are staring down the barrel of a December at home – it’s not too late! You can still have an insta worthy vacay – and we’ll show you how.
North Star Micro Hotel in Umhlanga Rocks beachfront venue, accommodation and dining experience.
The North Star Micro Hotel in Umhlanga Rocks is a beachfront venue. You can book accommodation and a relaxing dining experience. If you think Umhlanga Rocks, you think of the warm ocean and beach days. A summer holiday. The active Umhlanga promenade bustles with activity during the entire day. The Whalebone pier…
Dream wedding venue in Umhlanga Rocks
Where is your dream wedding location? A place where the weather is always warm and the wind is breezy but calm? What about a venue on the North Coast of South Africa? The beach is quiet, the ocean is warm, and so are the winds. Search for your dream wedding venue in…
How to choose a corporate event venue in Umhlanga Rocks
Away from the hustle and bustle and carefully combining the best of indoor and outdoor, the beachfront venue overlooks the Indian ocean. The venue can accommodate all sorts of events, from corporate gatherings to weddings and birthdays, or even small meetings in a stylish environment. How to choose a corporate event venue…
Your next social or corporate event in Durban with the Stars
Are you planning your next event in Durban? What about an event with the stars? Plan your next social or corporate event in Durban with the Stars. At night, the stars shine bright. In the daytime also, but we can hardly see them. Our biggest star, the sun, feed us with…
Women’s day spoils for you this August in Durban.
More women should be celebrating women’s day, spoil each other and be spoiled. Did you know that most women do not celebrate women’s day? It’s True. Most women hardly pay any attention to women’s day. You read and watch videos about successful women doing amazing things that do not relate…
Umhlanga Winter Sun, filled with Fruity aromas, roasted coffee and sweet-salty flavours.
In the Umhlanga Winter Sun, the salty winter air is warm. The winter is colder than usual. It is a challenging year between Covid lockdowns, alcohol bans and political unrest. Nothing in South Africa is plain sailing, and no one expects it to be. South Africans are resilient with a continuous…
Visit the Shongweni Farmers Market on your next trip to Umhlanga.
Currently, the entire country is in Level four lockdown. That means markets and social gatherings are prohibited. We are all hopeful that the vaccine rollout intensifies and that social life will resume soon. If you enjoy browsing art while ordering a barista coffee and snacking on a pancake, there is a…
The Sardine Run manic feeding frenzy in Durban
As South Africa enters into a new lockdown, travel and activities are on hold. If you live on Durban’s North or South coast, the sardine run is on your doorstep. For fishers and ocean predators, the sardine run is a feast. The sardine run attracts many large game fish to the…