The Monaco, Amalfi, and Venice of South Africa
Cold limoncello cocktails, the warmth of the Mediterranean sun turning your hair golden, cool cobalt waters… Sounds like a Hollywood film set in Positano, doesn’t it?
South African budgets are not the most favorable when it comes to international travel, especially in Europe at the height of summer. However, that doesn't mean that your summer holiday has to be any less European. This is where to vacation in South Africa during the summer months that will make you feel as though you’ve stepped into Monaco’s luxury, driven the Amalfi Coast, and cruised through the canals of Venice.
Monaco - Umhlanga Rocks, KZN
Ah, the land of obscene wealth, 50-meter yachts, designer stores, and impeccable real estate dotting the coastline. For some of us, we’re not Rockefeller, we’re the “other fella”. While Monaco may be out of the budget for those who aren’t multi-millionaires, it doesn’t mean you can't enjoy a week away, inspired by the elegance of The Principality (for a fraction of the price).
For a Monaco-inspired getaway, you’ll head to Umhlanga Rocks in the KwaZulu Natal Province of South Africa.
Umhlanga is dripping with flashy lifestyles, boasts a coastline littered with high-risers and 5 star hotels, and a city center with 360 views of the Indian Ocean. Umhlanga mimics Monaco’s cliffside, meaning that apartments, hotels, malls and restaurants have all been built into the Umhlanga Ridge, creating a cascade of lavish real estate.
