Leisure Portfolio Association

Month: December 2021

  • LPA 2022 Bucket List

    Here are 15 of the Top South African Attractions that should be on your bucket list for 2022!

    Gansbaai Shark diving

    Only for the brave-hearted.
    Gansbaai, Western Cape (login to find LPA Resorts nearby)

     

    Cape Agulhas

    This is the most southern point of Africa. A definite selfie bucket list item!
    Overberg District, Western Cape (login to find LPA Resorts nearby)

     

    iSimangaliso Wetland Park

    This UNESCO site should be almost top of your bucket list. This is also one of the top spots to catch the migrating whales each year.
    East Coast of KwaZulu-Natal (login to find LPA Resorts nearby)

     

    Blyde River Canyon

    When you talking about world renowned canyons, you think of the US’s Grand Canyon.. but did you know the Blyde River Canyon in Mmpumalanga is the 3rd biggest in the world and contrary to its 2 bigger rivals the only one with lush greenery.
    Drakensberg Region of Eastern Mpumalanga  (login to find LPA Resorts nearby)

     

    Sudwala Caves

    The Sudwala caves is the oldest dolomite cave in the world. Did you know that some of the cave formations in the Sudwala Caves predates our continent! These formations began around 180 million years ago when our planet still consisted of two supercontinents…
    Near Nelspruit, Mpumalanga  (login to find LPA Resorts nearby)

     

    Cradle of Humankind

    The Cradle of Humankind is a World Heritage Site and rich with history and culture. Visit the Maropeng Visitor centre to find out about the human evolution development or Sterkfontein Caves where the many fossils has been excavated.
    Near Johannesburg, Gauteng  (login to find LPA Resorts nearby)

     

    Boulders Beach Penguins

    Protected by ancient granite boulders, this beautiful beach is home to hundreds of penguins.
    Simon’s Town, Western Cape (login to find LPA Resorts nearby)

     

    The Pinnacle Rock

    Stop to see this 30m high iconic free-standing rock buttress fringed with forest vegetation. Look out for the small waterfall flowing down into the Ngwaritsane stream.
    Graskop, Panorama Route, Mpumalanga (login to find LPA Resorts nearby)

     

    Adam’s Calendar

    Known as the African Stonehenge, this series of stones found on a plateau just above Kaapsche Hoop is believed to be the oldest man-made structure on earth – outdating Stonehenge and the Pyramids of Giza.
    Waterval Boven, Mpumalanga (login to find LPA Resorts nearby)

     

    Lisbon Falls

    Lisbon Falls, situated on the banks of the Blyde River Canyon is the highest waterfall in Mpumalanga and an idyllic spot to cool down from the Graskop summer heat.
    Graskop, Mpumalanga (login to find LPA Resorts nearby)

     

    Pilanesberg Game Reserve

    Pilanesberg Game Rerserve is an ideal destinations for the family as it’s outside the malaria zone, Here you’ll find a multitude of animal species including the big 5. It is also only a couple of hours from Johannesburg
    Bojanala Region, North West Province (login to find LPA Resorts nearby)

     

    Cape Whale Route

    This route, beginning in Cape Town and weaving through the Kogelberg Biosphere Reserve, offers guests some of the best land-based whale watching spots in the country (and maybe even the world)
    Western Cape (login to find LPA Resorts nearby)

     

    Maloti-Drakensberg Park

    Don’t miss this spectacular park extending along 200km of the Drakensberg. The park is deemed an important location housing many threatened and endemic species. Here you also find a wealth of historical San rock paintings dating over the past 4000 years.
    Combines the uKhahlamba Drakensberg National Park in South Africa and the Sehlathebe National Park in Lesotho (login to find LPA Resorts nearby)

    Seal Island

    Seal Island homes over 60 000 Cape Fur Seals. Take a boat trip to this small island located on False Bay.
    False Bay, Western Cape (login to find LPA Resorts nearby)

     

    Bloukrans River Bridge Bungee

    The Bloukrans Bridge Bungee is the highest commercial bridge bungee site in the world… do you have the courage for this one?
    Bloukans Bridge, on the border of Eastern Cape and Western Cape (login to find LPA Resorts nearby)

  • Exchanging your week on LPA Options

    Exchanging your week on LPA Options

    Has ‘life happened’ and circumstances mean that you are unable to make use of your Home Resort week this year?
    Have you loved your holidays to your Home Resort over the last couple of years, but the family are ready for a change?

    NO PROBLEM! With LPA Options you can deposit your Home Resort week into the LPA Options pool and receive Tokens (the LPA Options currency) in exchange. You can then use your Tokens to book an alternate holiday from the pool of available holiday destinations and options at a time and Resort that best suits your needs. LPA Options includes availability from some of the largest international exchange groups, giving you even more options!

    Here is the basic step-by-step process to deposit, exchange and book your alternative holiday via LPA Options:

    1. Log on to the LPA portal – http://online.leisureportfolio.co.za/
    2. Deposit your week for tokens
      Select Deposit, then select LPA Options, and follow the prompts to finish the depositing process.
      Your deposited week has now been added to the LPA Options pool and you have been credited with tokens to the same value as your deposited week, to use against a new booking.
    3. Book a holiday with your tokens
      Select Bookings and then click on the Make a Booking button. Use the Search Availability window to find available intervals. Select a resort from the search results and click Book.

    Please note that an exchange fee will apply when making a booking on LPA Options.

     

    Don’t have enough Tokens?

    No problem – we have a variety of upgrade and top-up options to ensure that you and your family get the holiday you deserve.

    • Top up on tokens at an additional fee per token

    • Upgrade your tokens to book a holiday in a higher season

    • Accumulate tokens*

    * Tokens may only be accumulated for 3 years

     

    Feel free to contact our LPA experts for more information or assistance
    012 996 5106 | enquiries@leisureportfolio.co.za | www.leisureportfolio.co.za

    If you are not planning to use your own week, don’t lose it! Deposit it earlier, get your Tokens and book an alternative holiday.

    Did you know that you can deposit your week to LPA Options after paying just 25% of your portfolio fee? This will give you more time to plan an exchange and give you more availability in advance. Just remember T&C’s apply and you need to keep paying after the 25%. Find out more

  • The Best Breakfast Recipes for your Self-Catering Holiday

    The Best Breakfast Recipes for your Self-Catering Holiday

    Make the most of your self-catering kitchen on holiday with these easy breakfast recipes. Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and with a good breakfast in, you’ll be able to tackle the day and make the most of every moment.

    Make-Ahead French Toast Bake

    Prep time: 20 minutes  |  Cook time: 40 minutes  |  Serves 6 – 8

    Ingredients

    • 1 loaf of bread
    • 8 large eggs
    • 3 cups milk
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla
    • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
    • dash of salt
    • maple syrup

    Directions

    Prep a casserole dish with butter or cooking spray. Arrange bread slices in 2 rows, overlapping slices. In a large bowl, combine the eggs, milk, vanilla, cinnamon and salt, and beat with a fork until blended. Pour mixture over the bread slices, making sure all are covered evenly with the milk-egg mixture. Spoon some of the mixture in between the slices. Cover and refrigerate overnight. The next morning, preheat oven to 170 °C . Bake for 40 minutes, until puffed and lightly golden. Serve with maple syrup.

    Recipe credit: www.vistana.com/

     

     

    Breakfast Parfaits

    Prep time: 10 minutes  |  Serves 4 

    Ingredients

    • 2 cups granola
    • 2 cups plain yogurt
    • 2 cups fruit of your choice, such as bananas, blueberries, strawberries and mangos, fresh or thawed if frozen
    • 1 tablespoon honey

    Directions

    Line up four bowls. Evenly divide the yogurt in the bottom of each bowl. Spoon the granola on top. Next add fruit. Drizzle with honey.

    Recipe credit: www.vistana.com/

     

    Summer Breakfast Skillet

    Prep time: 10 minutes  |  Cook time: 25 minutes  |  Serves 4

    Ingredients

    • 200g spicy (or plain) pork sausage
    • 1 medium sweet yellow pepper, chopped
    • 1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
    • 1 medium onion, chopped
    • 3 medium tomatoes, chopped
    • 2 small baby marrow, chopped
    • 2 garlic cloves, minced
    • 1 teaspoon paprika
    • 4 large eggs
    • 1/4 teaspoon salt
    • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
    • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

    Directions

    In a large skillet, cook the pork sausages, peppers and onion over medium heat until sausages are cooked through. Break or slice the sausages into pieces. Stir in tomatoes, baby marrow, garlic and paprika; cook covered for approximately 5-7 minutes or until vegetables are tender.

    With back of spoon, make four wells in the vegetable mixture; break an egg into each well. Sprinkle eggs with salt and pepper. Cook, covered for approximately 4-6 minutes or until egg whites are completely set and yolks begin to thicken but are not hard.

    Remove from heat; sprinkle with cheese. Let stand, covered for 5 minutes or until the cheese is melted. Serve with a crusty bread.

    Recipe credit: www.tasteofhome.com