Step back into the 1940’s all the while enjoying every modern convenience you would exp[ect from a top[ class resort. Disneys Boardwalk villas a short walk to Disney World’s magic kingdom and Animal Kingdom.

This is a resort holiday destination that dreams are made of, a haven for children and adults alike. A setting like no other with staff and amenities to match. 

The resort has endless amenities and on site are a lake, boating, swimming pools, health club, games room and many many more.

Plettenberg Bay, or Plett as it is more commonly known is a fantastic vacation destination with a myriad of activities and accommodation on offer. The most well known accommodation in Plett is the Beacon Island hotel and Timeshare resort shown in the picture above.

Plett is close to Knysna which is know for it’s annual oyster festival, it is close to a number of nature reserves and the forest which are home to the Knysna Elephants.

Plett is a hive of activity during the summer months where the locals experience an influx of Tourists from all over the world as well as the annual migration of the Gauteng residents during the school holidays.

The restaurants are among the finest in the country and include, The Beacon Island Timeshare Resort restaurant, Bellamanga Lodge, Blue Bay Cafe’, Charlies Bistro And Coffee Shop, Ciccio Al Fresco, Emily, Moon River Lodge, Fifty7kloof, Grand, Cafe And Rooms, Hemingways, Hunters Country House, Panarottis Pizza Pasta, Rj’s, Stromboli’s Inn, The Islander, The Look Out Deck, The Med Seafood Bistro, The Phantom Forest Eco Reserve.

When visiting the Cape’s East coast you will be well advised not to miss a visit to the countries playground of the rich and famous.

Umhlanga Rocks has everyhting that a beach vacation destination visitor could want for.

There are miles of beautiful coastline bordered by some of South Africas finest hotels and timeshare resorts.

The Three most requested resorts on the Umhlanga Coastline are:

Umhlanga Sands

A full range of activities for choldren and teenagers are arranged by the fantastic staff of Umhlanga Sands to give parents some welcomed time out on well deserved vacations. The majority of the timeshares are 1 bedroom 4 sleeper units with a few 2 bedroom units.

Cabana Beach

This oasis in Umhlanga, directly above the main beach and favorite surfing spot along the Umhlanga coastline is a landmark used by visitors and locals alike to determine where they are. A large selection of 1, 2 and 3 bedroom timeshare units to suit any size family.

Breakers resort

Breakers is predominantly a timeshare resort for families with younger children set at the end of the main road through Umhlanga bordering a nature reserve. organised activities will keep you and the children as busy as you wish.

Shareblock in perpetuity

This is the most common form of timeshare ownership in South Africa and the owner purchases shares in the shareblock company. Each shareblock identifies the unit number, week number and gives the holder the right to occupy the unit in the prescribed week, the right to allow visitors to occupy the unit, the right to rent out the unit and the ability to exchange the unit through the resorts affiliation to a timeshare exchange organisation like RCI.

each shareblock agreement includes a “use agreement” which will detail the rights and responsibilities of the shareblock holder and must be accepted by the purchaser in order to take transfer of the shares.

Each shareholder in a shareblock development must have a copy of the use agreement.

Transfer of shares in a shareblock company are relatively simple and are the costs involved should not exceed R1000.

Limited time shareblock

Certain resorts, and I mention Sun City Vacation Club as an example, have a predetermined number of years that the timeshare owner is entitled to occupy the timeshare unit.

At the end of the period there are certain buy back guarantees in some cases or some form of remuneration or even the ability to renew membership should the timeshare developer decide to continue offering the accommodation on a timeshare basis.

These types of ownership should be more carefully looked at as the new owner may have only a few years of occupation rights remaining.

Transfer of shares in a shareblock company are relatively simple and are the costs involved should not exceed R1000.

Sectional title

This type of timeshare ownership takes on the same form as purchasing an apartment in a building where you have full title to the timeshare unit for a specific date range and can be used through affiliations in the same way as a shareblock unit can be used.

The real difference in purchasing a sectional title timeshare is the cost and time involved in the transfer.

This cost can vary significantly from R4000 – R10000 per section.

Essentially, an investment in a timeshare is intended to save you money on your future vacations and not intented to be a capital investment. You should view it as a long term investment where your return is in the form of future savings and if, after 10 years of savings you make a reasonable return on the sale of the timeshare, it will be the best investment you ever made.

Most timeshare owners hold onto their units, pass them down through the family, allow friends and family members to use them or rent them out when they cannot use them.

We all know the cost of hotel accommodation and in particular foreign hotels and travel costs. Timeshare offers a massive saving when travelling abroad and and just 1 ovberseas vacation could nett you a return on your investment.

Timeshare and in particular purchasing a resale timeshare week allow families to travel Internationally at a fraction fo the cost.

By owning a South African timeshare week at a good resort would cost a family of up to 6 people the following for a 7 day vacation abroad. (purchase price excluded)

Annual maintenance charge R2500 (average 6 sleeper unit), Iternational timeshare exxchange fee R900.

Thats R3400 for 7 days for up to 6 people for a self catering vacation Internationally.

A significant saving I am sure you will agree!

Wooden Chalets overlook the local beaches and offer uninterrupted sea views across the aeas beautiful unspoilt Natural heritage.

This is a nature lovers paradise, where you can take a boat ride up the river and enjoy the local unspoilt wilderness or simply lay in the sun around the resorts swimming pool and enjoy the scenery.

Oriole Rd, Port Alfred

Along the Capes Garden Route, Pine Lake Marina is the ideal location to explore all that the Garden route has to offer.

The on-site facilities include Bar, playgrounds, Games room, Gym, Jacuzzi, Lake fishing, Mini golf, shop, Restaurant, Sauna, Squash, Swimming pools as well as the many other attractions in the area.

Main Rd, Sedgefield

Plettenberg Bay, Sedgefield, George and Mossel Bay are only a short distance away with the many adventure tourism and nature that the area is so well known for.

Vist the elephants in the Knysna forests or take a day trip through the many historic towns in the area. Knysna is loved by locals and foreign tourists alike and leaves a lasting impression.

Uitzicht, Belvidere

Enjoy the sunsets from you patio while the kids are surfing and the waves are crashing. It is a perfect location to explore the Eastern capes Garden route and many nearby towns and attractions.

35 Km – Van Staadens Wild Flower Reserve
65 Km – The Addo Elephant Park
75 Km – Port Elizabeth
195 Km – Shamwari Game Reserve

Jeffreys Bay

The on site facilities include  tennis, volley ball, swimming, mini  golf, jacuzzi, sauna, billiards and many others.

The beaches at Plettenberg bay are legendary and the town has some of the finest restaurants in the Cape. The area is well known for it’s horse breeding and magnificent Polo fields.

Plettenberg Bay