It’s summer time again.

The words of that favourite song ring out in South Africa as we
head toward 2010 and the forthcoming Soccer World Cup. Was
it Mungo Jerry I think, In the summertime....?”

Yes, summer in South Africa, winter is past us, not that by
international standards this can be called winter, but I will no
doubt hit the nail on the head when I say that most of those
reading this will look back and agree that the last twelve
months have been an uphill grind, it's time for a holiday,
whether your choice is Cape Town or Port Alfred; Poffadder or
Plettenberg Bay, the time has come to cast your concerns aside
and start planning. Let's just get our minds right for a second,
put everything into perspective.

As we come to the end of the year and look ahead into 2010, 

we seem to focus most of our energy on supporting our children 

as they prepare for exams, finalising our business activities and 

commitments for the last month or two of the year and are no 

doubt undertaking some summer repair and maintenance on our 

homes. Yes, it has been a tough period for most of us, battered 

by rates increases, Eskom tariff adjustments and the frustration 

surrounding incompetent leadership that we read about in the 

media. I recently read that the CEO of Eskom, a Mr. Jacob 

Maroga enjoyed a 26,7% increase to his basic salary and earns 

a little less than R5m per year, this and other logic defying facts 

are enough to make one weep.

Not with standing this, South African's are a determined nation,
we are resilient and positive and we need to have faith that the
leaders will learn from past mistakes and focus on service
delivery rather than empty promises. After all, it only takes
the return home from an international trip to realise that South
Africa has got to be the best kept travel secret. Warts and all,
we live in one of the most beautiful countries and are all
blessed with the opportunity to share a holiday with our
families in some of the most stunning locations at comparatively 

affordable prices.

Being as we are heading for our summer season, now is really 

the time to hunt down that special holiday destination, to plan a
few days off from work and away from those home chores 

we've been avoiding. Start with the calendar, at the time of 

writing there are around 21 shopping days left until Christmas, 

the calendar this year allows us to take only six working days 

leave and end up with a twelve day holiday from the 16th to the 

27th December, extend this to a few options on either side and 

you've found a gap for a family holiday.

It's not too late, please visit our site and browse the thousands 

of holiday options available to you or give our specialist team a 

call on 0861 782972 and they will find a good value holiday to 

suit your personal requirements. Prices range from R800 per day, 

sleeping 4/6 persons and we have homes to suit all tastes and 

budgets.

I take this opportunity of thanking you all for your support, to
wish all our clients and visitors a lovely summer season, please
take care, drive safely and above all else, enjoy special times
with those you love and those who love you.

About the author: 

Alan Hawkins info@staysa.co.za 
Alan Hawkins is the CEO of StaySA. StaySA is a leading South 

African Accommodation portal. Visit StaySA next time you are

 looking for any kind of Accommodation in South African.

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