Beach, Braai, Bake and relax in warmth and comfort!

Smoke billows from a vigorous braai in short puffs down at the pool. The sun is beating down from the cloudless blue sky as a cool breeze softens the blazing heat.  Iconic images of the perfect seaside holiday come to mind standing on the soft green grass with a panoramic view of the ocean- children playing and laughing, seagulls squawking and the subtle sway of moving, splashing water sounding in the background.

As lunch time nears, children start surrounding the braai in anticipation. The rolls are set out and the sizzling of the boerewors leaves the children staring from the sidelines in wide eyed wonder. For R25, guests can expect to find a quick and easy, no fuss lunch served with proficiency at their beach loungers. “When the weather is nice like this we have a braai- we do boerewors rolls one day, burgers another, chicken burgers the next,” says Lloyd as he turns the slowly browning ‘wors’.

The day is filled with fun activities too. In front of the indoor swimming pool, kiddies’ tables and chairs are set out with a daily activity planned. Today, the children are cutting out, colouring and decorating mobiles, which they can take home for keepsakes, recalling fun memories of their holiday spent at the Beacon Island Lifestyle Resort. Children are kept safe and busy, allowing parents and other adults to read, relax and enjoy their holiday. However, if you feel your inner child is in desperate need of a little creative therapy- you could join the table of miniature furniture and get your hands dirty, earning yourself a home-made mobile reward for your efforts.

A tug-of-war competition is soon underway as males and females line up on opposite sides of the rope to determine the winners. After a mighty heave, the females topple over in fits of laughter as they fall to the ground. Then, within seconds all the participants are diving to find R5 coins in the swimming pool after an announcement that who ever finds the treasure gets to keep it.

While the children search endlessly for the coins a pro diving group is testing their diving equipment. The animated instructor jokingly explains to the ‘eager-to-learn’ crowd, “your first time under water is called organised chaos,” he laughs at the concerned faces looking back at him and then explains what he means putting their minds at ease.

For added relaxation, two beautiful JIWU Spa and Salon staff members are promoting and providing massages for guests’ right next to the pool. With a range of sun screens, the two ladies are making sure that no one is getting burnt in the scorching heat. Everything you need can be found right at the pool area making your holiday stress free and enjoyable!

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