Five local destinations you can book for under R3 000

Dive into Cape Town central: A family of four (two adults and two kids under 6 years) can visit the trendy Cape Town Lodge Hotel for just R1 700 for two nights. The stay would usually cost R3 600, dependent on time of year.

Explore the white sands of Paternoster. The gorgeous Abalone House offers five-star luxury with scenic seaside appeal. A 90-minute drive from Cape Town, Abalone House gives city-weary dwellers and discerning travellers a beachside escape. With The Restaurant at Abalone House and other award-winning restaurants nearby, you can enjoy West Coast-inspired cuisine. And for added spoils, there is a spa at Abalone House. Total Discovery Vitality accommodation price R2 572.37 (usually R3 957.50) for a couple.

One of our least-visited cities by Vitality members, George is a gem of the Garden Route. Stay at the Protea Hotel by Mariott and enjoy world-class beaches, golf courses and more nearby. Total Discovery Vitality price R2 811.25 (usually R4 325) for two.

Howzit Durbs? Visit one of SA's warmest cities - both in ocean temperature and friendly folk. Stay in Umhlanga at the cosmopolitan Gateway Hotel for a family of two adults and two children under 12. Total Discovery Vitality price R2 681.25, usually R4 125. The hotel is attached to the Gateway Theatre of Shopping, offering entertainment, restaurants, shopping and a short drive to the beach.

Go urban chic at Johannesburg's Home Suite Hotel Bristol in the eclectic Rosebank hub, perfect for business travellers or a couple on a mini break. R2 925 for two nights (usually R4 500) per room for a single person or a couple. Use it as a base to explore one of South Africa's most vibrant cities. And if you stay in, there's a rooftop bar and splash pool to enjoy.

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