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50 Travel tips & tricks
Here are our 50 travel tips & tricks that will come in handy on your journeys. Be sure to use them while exploring the world so that you will get the most out of your travels! Pack less When it comes to clothing: less is best Travelling with just hand luggage should be your goal.…
Simple beach life hacks
In this awesome video, we take a look at four simple, but highly effective beach life hacks that will make your next seaside outing a breeze. Give these simple and easy DIY beach tips and tricks a try on your next holiday. Let us know if you have any more helpful tips and share them…
How to snorkel like a professional
In this awesome video, you’ll learn the top tips and tricks on how to snorkel like a professional! The KZN South Coast is known for its exceptional beach, tidal pools and abundance of marine life. At Zest Holidays we have accommodation units scattered across the coast (all within walking distance of a beach). We are sure…
Is your car ready for the holiday journey?
Is your car ready for the holiday journey you are about to embark on? Watch this video for information on the basic checks you should carry out before you leave on any long trip. Safety should always be your number one priority before leaving on any long trip. Here at Zest Holidays, we want you…
FREE printable holiday checklist
If you’re dreaming of a seaside getaway this FREE printable holiday checklist will ensure that you don’t forget a thing! Our self-catering accommodation makes it easier than ever to start a family beach holiday tradition – no matter your family size or budget. We are ready and standing by to help you start making unforgettable…
Make your home feel like a luxury hotel
Is the lockdown driving you MAD? Check out these awesome tips to make your home feel like a luxury hotel! Due to lockdown restrictions, you might find yourself still not able to visit us for your well-deserved vacation! So we thought we would try and help by bringing some of those vacation feelings right into…
Best DIY staycation
Read this best DIY staycation vacation home guide of 2020! So, the COVID-19 virus has you stuck at home, this video tutorial is a must watch! Maybe you can’t jump on an aeroplane and take your dream vacation right now. Heck, maybe you can’t even get a date night out. But you can still have…
A Kwazulu-Natal taste Sensation
If we were asked to sum up a Kwazulu-Natal taste Sensation into one word, it would have to be curry! In case you can’t holiday with us right now, this mouthwatering video recipe will show you how to make your own scrumptious curry at home. We hope it helps to keep your cravings at bay…
5 DIY home Spa treatments
We thought we would bring the spa treatments to you, with these 5 DIY home Spa treatments. Seeing that we can’t enjoy a spa treatment due to the lockdown – as yet, learn about these quick and easy at-home spa treatments that will help turn your lockdown blues into a decadent spa pampering experience! Rejuvenating Body Scrub Regular exfoliation is important for removing dead cells which can…
How to properly wash your hands
In this informative video provided by the World Health Organization (WHO) we take a look at how to properly wash your hands! For the best possible Hand hygiene, it’s recommended you wash your hands using either soap and water or with alcohol-based hand rub. Good hygiene and regular hand washing is our best weapon in…
Going on a road trip
If you going on a road trip to Zest Holidays the last thing you want are unhappy passengers or an uncomfortable journey. These issues can be avoided by simply remembering to pack these essential items… Audio Books Check some new-to-you audiobooks out of the library. Kids and adults alike can enjoy tales like The Chronicles…
Health and Beauty Benefits of Salt Water
Have you ever been told to ‘take your troubles to the water’? Well, we’ve heard that seawater is really good for us. So let’s look at the health and beauty benefits of saltwater! Let’s start off with the basics. We are made up of water. Our bodies consist of about two-thirds water, and the only…