A beach day in Umhlanga
When you stay at the North Star you don’t need to go searching for beaches, there is one right on your doorstep. With our direct beach access, all you have to do is cross the lawn and you are on the beach! If you are more of a “sit-and-watch-the-waves-roll-in” type…
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.
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…
Umhlanga Lagoon Nature Reserve hike in Umhlanga Rocks
Once you have checked into the North Star Micro Hotel in Umhlanga Rocks, it is time to choose an exciting activity. You are escaping the winter cold and embracing the North Coast winter sun. There is nothing better than to go for a morning hike into the scenic nature reserve…
Winter days in sunny Durban following the Sardine run and drinking Chenin Blanc while enjoying the ocean view.
Follow the sardine run, sip on a glass of Chenin blanc, book an e-bike, stay for a cocktail and book one of the many specials offered at the North Star Micro Hotel this week. Sardine Run In Durban Many nets caught sardines at Illovo beach last week in Amanzimtoti. The…
A glass of crisp oaky Chardonnay with a Salmon plate to enjoy a warm winters day in Durban.
This week Chardonnay’s flavours consisting of lemon zest, chalky minerality with hints of baked apple and tropical fruit flavours are on the menu. I love Chardonnay, but it is a treat for me instead of a go-to white wine. Chardonnay offers rich buttery flavours. It is a wine ideal…
Umhlanga Accommodation and all the fun, exciting things to do in Umhlanga Rocks
The winter weather is creeping up on you. The heaters and fireplaces are switched on and lit up. The morning breeze blows around the corners onto your neck, leaving a cold chill through your body. You drink more coffee and tea than usual to keep your body temperature warm. …