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The Newsletter for MagicBreakaways Members Issue No. 37 Summer 2014/15

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Address all correspondence to: P.O. Box 1091, Rivonia 2128. MagicBreakaways Property Developments (Pty) Ltd.

Acacia House, 5 Autumn Str. Rivonia 2128, South Africa.Tel: +27 11 208 8300 Fax: +27 11 234 1622

Website: www.magicbreakaways.co.za

Layout and design: Storm Advertising.

At MagicBreakaways weafford the fractional ownersof our properties a uniqueopportunity: An investmentattached to an appreciatingasset, with exclusive right ofuse in a five start resort,completely managed by oneof South Africa’s leadinghospitality brands. You willget all the benefits andluxuries of owning a secondproperty on a completeturnkey and managedplatform.

A benefit that is offerede x c l u s i v e l y t o M a g i cBreakaways’ f ract ionalhomeowners is LegacyPrivate Residencies. This means that although homeownersare guaranteed four weeks annually at their fractional homesand the investment is attached to the property they originallyselect, they may choose to spend some of that time at anyone of Legacy’s current five star fractional resorts at noadditional charge.

Fractional owners can take their pick between Elements PrivateGolf Reserve, that has recently been rated the 15th best golfcourse in the country, Kruger Park Lodge (KPL) that has justreceived the luxury Resort of the Year award or two propertiesthat have featured in the top 5% of resorts in South Africa, vizCastleburn and Wilderness Dunes.

What’s more is that should you purchase a fraction in eitherCastleburn, Elephant Point, KPL or Elements Private GolfReserve you automatically receive an additional membershipto the world famous Registry Collection where you will be ableto use your fraction at any of their five star hotels, villas oryachts worldwide.

The newest jewel in the MagicBreakaways’ fractional ownershipcrown is the breath-taking Elephant Point Estate. ShowcasingSouth African wildlife at its very best, Elephant Point comprises65 private bush veld lodges that line the Sabi River and areback-dropped by the magnificent Kruger National Park in areserve where the wildlife still roams free.

We have already handed over occupation of the first fractionallodge and the second has just been released for sale. Fractional

owners at Elephant Point get a front row seat to the Big Fivefrom the comfort of their very own luxurious lodge. Thisproperty is a wildlife experience that will be envied by manybut enjoyed by only a select few.

Elephant Point

Elements

Kruger Park Lodge

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Beyond Timeshare

We like to know that no matter which one of our resorts youchoose to visit, you will have an experience that is unique anda cut above any other. Which is why it is a priority for us atMagicBreakaways to keep our fingers on the pulse of what ishappening in our industry.

Of late, we have seen a shift in the public’s perception of thetimeshare industry at large. While negative perceptions viewtimeshare as a dying industry, the American ResortDevelopment Association’s (ARDA) State of the VacationTimeshare Industry United States Study 2013 said: “Travel andtourism is one of the world’s largest industries, supporting260 million jobs and generating 9 percent of the world’s GDP.And there are about 1,540 timeshare resorts in the UnitedStates, representing about 192,420 units.”

In short this highlights that reports of the death of timeshareare highly exaggerated. But the timeshare industry is andalways has been a mercurial one, where one of the onlyconstants is change and although change is sometimes slowto come, when it does it really shakes up the industry as weknow it.

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We need to make sure we reach you!Are you really you?Are we speaking to you?Do you get your MagicBreakaways news from us?If you aren’t sure we need to get some details from you.

Lets take a step back in time. In the 80s you bought yourtimeshare as an investment for your children and to enjoy afamiliar family holiday. We liked the familiarity and preferredthe personal touch associated with knowing the people wespent our holidays with. In the 90s the points system crept in,providing something else we were craving: flexibility. However,it was more a figurative flexibility than a literal one.We then saw the cycle swing back to a part ownership wherecomfort in familiarity was once again a key factor. Customersfor the most part treated their “timeshare” home much liketheir own homes.

But as things moved on, the points system slowly but surelystarted falling out of public favour with questions being raisedabout how these schemes are being managed, what theytranslate to and whether they are meeting the expectationsof customers.

So where are we now? We are seeing a growing desire fromcustomers to rekindle the notion of flexibility when it comesto their timeshare investment. Perhaps it is a sign of the timesbut customers want to mix things up, enjoy differentexperiences and for the most part experience new destinations.This is great for us as we are able to offer customers access toa host of properties, across multiple regions encapsulatingeverything from a bush to a sea holiday.

How can you make this a reality? By taking advantage of theMBExchange programme which once again gives you themuch-needed flexibility demanded from timeshare businessesin the modern era, while still providing all the certainty andcomforts of home.

Last but certainly not least, I hope you enjoy this our 37th issueof Chit Chat and I would also like to take this time to wish allour owners a very happy and safe holiday season. Wishing youall well into 2015!

RegardsPeter

Elements Update!

A new road, improved communication withowners and visitors and an end to the watercrisis key to the new found success at Elements

Situated just 90 minutes north of Pretoria, nestled in theWaterberg bushveld region of Limpopo is Elements PrivateGolf Reserve. This malaria-free haven provides the perfectrespite from the hustle and bustle of city life. Elements providesthe delicate balance of a Peter Matkovich Championship GolfCourse Estate with the exquisite backdrop of a wildlife reserveand is in the process of improving the already breath taking reserve.

Watch this space“Elements is focused on the future and is getting into gearwhen it comes to creating publicity around the stunning estate.The reserve is implementing ‘meet and greets’ that allowcommunication with guests prior to their arrival to ensure thatevery guest’s unique needs are met,” says Ian Watson from Elements.

According to Watson, the objective is to generate more feeton site and it is with this in mind that the estate has placed astrong focus on creating exciting events on and offsite for itspatrons to enjoy. It is all about creating the perfect experiencewhether guests just come to play golf or stay the night.

Ideas that are in play, but not set in stone, at the momentinclude having offsite events and shows to open people’s eyesto the beauty and benefits of Elements. The reserve is alsolooking at hosting or co-sponsoring golf days for charity.“Onsite, the focus lies in creating a space where people

passionate about golf can enjoy their sport with the entirefamily. Golf clinics over weekends, for children and adults alikeand perhaps even mountain bike races are on the cards.Elements understands that it is imperative to care for thewhole family and is striving toward creating not only a familyfriendly environment but an environment that caters to eachindividual’s needs. It is something we are really looking forwardto,” he adds.

For owners and the future“At a point Elements did have its challenges, challenges webelieve have now been addressed and will be addressed by anumber of us being on site permanently. We are engagingwith owners and visitors and trying to ascertain what we cando to help and how we can better communicate with everyoneon a regular basis”.

Watson says that the upgrading of the road at Elements PrivateGolf Reserve will be getting underway soon and the previouswater woes are a thing of the past.

“The Estate is hoping for a very wet rainy season that willbenefit the area tremendously as it has experienced a dry spellfor the last four years. But irrespective of this, the allocationof water pumps and pipes has been dramatically increasedand strategically placed in order to ensure lush greens and anaesthetically pleasing golfing experience for all visitors - notto mention our owners,” ends Watson.

Don’t forget to diarise a visit to Elements to see all of thesechanges at play!

CALL TO ACTION - PLEASE UPDATE YOUR DETAILS WITH US

Please note these details are ONLY for our records and will not be shared or passed on. Getting this back to us? You can email us ondbowes@magicb.co.za or you can fax us on +27 11 2341622. Don’t have a scanner and don’t feel like typing this all out? Then you can alwaystake a picture of this form from your camera phone and email it to us.

Name: .......................................... Surname: ............................................................. Member Number: ..............................................

Physical Address: ...................................................................................................................................................................................

Postal Address: ......................................................................................................................................................................................

Email: ................................................................................................ Home Tel: ...................................................................................

Work Tel: ........................................................................................... Cell number: ...................................................................................

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Beyond Timeshare

We like to know that no matter which one of our resorts youchoose to visit, you will have an experience that is unique anda cut above any other. Which is why it is a priority for us atMagicBreakaways to keep our fingers on the pulse of what ishappening in our industry.

Of late, we have seen a shift in the public’s perception of thetimeshare industry at large. While negative perceptions viewtimeshare as a dying industry, the American ResortDevelopment Association’s (ARDA) State of the VacationTimeshare Industry United States Study 2013 said: “Travel andtourism is one of the world’s largest industries, supporting260 million jobs and generating 9 percent of the world’s GDP.And there are about 1,540 timeshare resorts in the UnitedStates, representing about 192,420 units.”

In short this highlights that reports of the death of timeshareare highly exaggerated. But the timeshare industry is andalways has been a mercurial one, where one of the onlyconstants is change and although change is sometimes slowto come, when it does it really shakes up the industry as weknow it.

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We need to make sure we reach you!Are you really you?Are we speaking to you?Do you get your MagicBreakaways news from us?If you aren’t sure we need to get some details from you.

Lets take a step back in time. In the 80s you bought yourtimeshare as an investment for your children and to enjoy afamiliar family holiday. We liked the familiarity and preferredthe personal touch associated with knowing the people wespent our holidays with. In the 90s the points system crept in,providing something else we were craving: flexibility. However,it was more a figurative flexibility than a literal one.We then saw the cycle swing back to a part ownership wherecomfort in familiarity was once again a key factor. Customersfor the most part treated their “timeshare” home much liketheir own homes.

But as things moved on, the points system slowly but surelystarted falling out of public favour with questions being raisedabout how these schemes are being managed, what theytranslate to and whether they are meeting the expectationsof customers.

So where are we now? We are seeing a growing desire fromcustomers to rekindle the notion of flexibility when it comesto their timeshare investment. Perhaps it is a sign of the timesbut customers want to mix things up, enjoy differentexperiences and for the most part experience new destinations.This is great for us as we are able to offer customers access toa host of properties, across multiple regions encapsulatingeverything from a bush to a sea holiday.

How can you make this a reality? By taking advantage of theMBExchange programme which once again gives you themuch-needed flexibility demanded from timeshare businessesin the modern era, while still providing all the certainty andcomforts of home.

Last but certainly not least, I hope you enjoy this our 37th issueof Chit Chat and I would also like to take this time to wish allour owners a very happy and safe holiday season. Wishing youall well into 2015!

RegardsPeter

Elements Update!

A new road, improved communication withowners and visitors and an end to the watercrisis key to the new found success at Elements

Situated just 90 minutes north of Pretoria, nestled in theWaterberg bushveld region of Limpopo is Elements PrivateGolf Reserve. This malaria-free haven provides the perfectrespite from the hustle and bustle of city life. Elements providesthe delicate balance of a Peter Matkovich Championship GolfCourse Estate with the exquisite backdrop of a wildlife reserveand is in the process of improving the already breath taking reserve.

Watch this space“Elements is focused on the future and is getting into gearwhen it comes to creating publicity around the stunning estate.The reserve is implementing ‘meet and greets’ that allowcommunication with guests prior to their arrival to ensure thatevery guest’s unique needs are met,” says Ian Watson from Elements.

According to Watson, the objective is to generate more feeton site and it is with this in mind that the estate has placed astrong focus on creating exciting events on and offsite for itspatrons to enjoy. It is all about creating the perfect experiencewhether guests just come to play golf or stay the night.

Ideas that are in play, but not set in stone, at the momentinclude having offsite events and shows to open people’s eyesto the beauty and benefits of Elements. The reserve is alsolooking at hosting or co-sponsoring golf days for charity.“Onsite, the focus lies in creating a space where people

passionate about golf can enjoy their sport with the entirefamily. Golf clinics over weekends, for children and adults alikeand perhaps even mountain bike races are on the cards.Elements understands that it is imperative to care for thewhole family and is striving toward creating not only a familyfriendly environment but an environment that caters to eachindividual’s needs. It is something we are really looking forwardto,” he adds.

For owners and the future“At a point Elements did have its challenges, challenges webelieve have now been addressed and will be addressed by anumber of us being on site permanently. We are engagingwith owners and visitors and trying to ascertain what we cando to help and how we can better communicate with everyoneon a regular basis”.

Watson says that the upgrading of the road at Elements PrivateGolf Reserve will be getting underway soon and the previouswater woes are a thing of the past.

“The Estate is hoping for a very wet rainy season that willbenefit the area tremendously as it has experienced a dry spellfor the last four years. But irrespective of this, the allocationof water pumps and pipes has been dramatically increasedand strategically placed in order to ensure lush greens and anaesthetically pleasing golfing experience for all visitors - notto mention our owners,” ends Watson.

Don’t forget to diarise a visit to Elements to see all of thesechanges at play!

CALL TO ACTION - PLEASE UPDATE YOUR DETAILS WITH US

Please note these details are ONLY for our records and will not be shared or passed on. Getting this back to us? You can email us ondbowes@magicb.co.za or you can fax us on +27 11 2341622. Don’t have a scanner and don’t feel like typing this all out? Then you can alwaystake a picture of this form from your camera phone and email it to us.

Name: .......................................... Surname: ............................................................. Member Number: ..............................................

Physical Address: ...................................................................................................................................................................................

Postal Address: ......................................................................................................................................................................................

Email: ................................................................................................ Home Tel: ...................................................................................

Work Tel: ........................................................................................... Cell number: ...................................................................................

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Whats up at Bakubung?

The Bakubung Bush Lodge which is situated just 2 hours awayfrom Johannesburg and 10 minutes away from Sun City, isexcited about upgrades to the hotel, Bakubung Villas, withfractional ownership and the fact that it has created the firstbush walks in the Pilanesberg National Park.

Upgrades at the hotelBakubung is buzzing with excitement now that the upgradesto the hotel are officially underway. There will be an additional24 rooms added to the hotel, 6 of which will be luxuriouspresidential suites. The remaining 18 will be comfy double andsingle rooms. The Bakubung Hotel now has 98 hotel roomsand can host conferences for up to 120 people.

It’s all happening at Kwa Maritane

Guests at Kwa Maritane Bush Lodge will meet face to face withMother Nature on the slopes of an ancient volcano. The lodgeoffers guests all the amenities of a prime resort within themalaria-free Pilanesberg National Park, just a two hour drivefrom Johannesburg, 3 km from the local airport and tenminutes from Sun City.

Welcome to our new general manager!Kwa Maritane wouldlike to welcome ournew general managerPatrick Serakwaneb a c k f r o m h i ssabbatical. From thebeginning of his roadwith Legacy in 1997 asduty manager at KwaMaritane, Patrick hash e l d n u m e r o u spositions with LegacyHotels, as a deputygeneral manager atCenturion Lake Hotelfor three years from2008 to 2011, thenmoving on to becomegeneral manager ofCascades Hotel at Sun City from 2011 up until five months agowhen he returned to his home at Kwa Maritane as generalmanager. Welcome Patrick!

The past six monthsThe staff at Kwa Maritane have been hard at work improvingthe lodge. Additions include the installation of a snake pit, anew popcorn machine at the check-in, jumping castle, thecreation of a new deck at Kwa Baneng pool and a newirrigation system.

A look at the Hermanus Beach Club

Marilyn Jay was recentlyappointed as manager of theHermanus Beach Club. Prior toworking at Hermanus, Marilynworked at Bakubung BushLodge for 17 years as well as atthe Michelangelo Hotel. Shedescribes herself as a Legacyperson and says she would notwork anywhere else.

M a r i l y n b e l i e v e s t h a tHermanus Beach Club’sgreatest assets are its breathtaking view of the sea, wellappointed chalets, and the

brilliant staff. At the moment Marilyn is overseeing therefurbishments at Hermanus, which will give the 16 unitson the property a more modern look and feel.

Up and comingThose with an appreciation for natural beauty should diariseto visit Hermanus Beach Club between 25 September and 28September to attend the Hermanus Flower and Eco Festival.The festival is hosted by the Hermanus Botanical Society atthe Fernkloof Nature Reserve.

A walk on the wild sideBakubung, nestled in the crater of a long extinct volcano, hasrecently introduced the Bakubung Bush Walks - an opportunitythat is the first of its kind to be offered in the PilanesbergNational Park. The Park offers sightings of a wide diversity ofanimal and plant life including 360 species of birds, the BigFive and many other South African animals.

Guests can now experience the wondrous beauty of thePilanesberg National Park - that ranks amongst the largest ofthe parks in South Africa and covers some 55 000 hectares -on foot. Bookings for the daily bush walks can be made at thegame office. Groups are headed by two rangers who makethese four hour excursions in designated areas of the park anexperience of a lifetime!

Additions that are still underway include a new kids’ junglegym and gym upgrade. There is also a refurbishmenthappening at the Kwa Baneng Pool and a thatch projectunderway.

Possible future projects include a Kwa Baneng Bar,improvements to the water supply system, and the installationof a running track around the perimeter of the lodge. Thetennis court refurbishment is underway and a fence upgradeis in the planning stage.

If you haven’t been to Kwa Maritane then why not contact ouroffice and find out how you can take advantage of theMBExchange programme to do so?

T h i s i s acelebration ofthe unique andb e a u t i f u lfynbos in ther e g i o n a n dhundreds oflocal f lowerspecimens willbe displayedand named andindigenous flower bunches and plants will be for sale. In themarquee, local interest groups will have info on activities likebird watching, canoeing and hiking trails. A true celebrationof local flora with good food and interesting activities for thewhole family.

Visit Hermanus Beach Club from the 3 October to 6 Octoberand attend the Hermanus Whale Festival! The festival is in its23rd year as the only enviro-arts festival in South Africa thatcelebrates the creatures of the deep with performances bytop entertainers and musicians.

Hermanus is known as the best land-based whale watchingdestination in the world and plays host to the thousands ofpeople that flock there to bask in the unique naturalenvironment, watch the whales and revel in the music, indulgein the scrumptious food and take part in the many activitiesduring the festival. Not to be missed!

Rising from ashes

On 25 July 2014 Wilderness Dunes suffered a fire in Chalet 38.This did not deter the team and the chalet has been repairedto its former glory. The wooden flooring in the main bedroomhas been replaced, part of ceiling has been replaced, electricalwires were repaired, wall plug, light switch, light fan and TVplug were replaced. These and many more changes haveadded to a beautifully finished chalet.

New and improvedRenovations at Wilderness Dunes were completed at the endof September 2013 and maintenance continues as normal. Theresort is in the process of installing clear burglar bars on allwindows in the chalets and by the end of the year there willalso be Wi-Fi, which guests can gain access by purchasing avoucher at reception. All beds are also being replaced and theteam would like to have all lounge furniture replaced in 2015.

It was with great sadness that Peter Quinn retired at the endof July after 8 years of service, and Wilderness thanks him forhis hard work and dedication. Nico Sinden was appointed asmaintenance manager to replace Peter. Welcome Nico!

Wilderness Dunes

Situated on the globally renowned Garden Route andsurrounded by unspoilt beaches, shimmering lakes and vastindigenous forests is Wilderness Dunes, the ideal romanticgetaway. The resort offers a number of activities in the areawhich include canoeing, sailing, windsurfing and hiking butyou will be forgiven if you choose to simply enjoy the viewfrom your balcony or take a stroll along the 9km beach.

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Whats up at Bakubung?

The Bakubung Bush Lodge which is situated just 2 hours awayfrom Johannesburg and 10 minutes away from Sun City, isexcited about upgrades to the hotel, Bakubung Villas, withfractional ownership and the fact that it has created the firstbush walks in the Pilanesberg National Park.

Upgrades at the hotelBakubung is buzzing with excitement now that the upgradesto the hotel are officially underway. There will be an additional24 rooms added to the hotel, 6 of which will be luxuriouspresidential suites. The remaining 18 will be comfy double andsingle rooms. The Bakubung Hotel now has 98 hotel roomsand can host conferences for up to 120 people.

It’s all happening at Kwa Maritane

Guests at Kwa Maritane Bush Lodge will meet face to face withMother Nature on the slopes of an ancient volcano. The lodgeoffers guests all the amenities of a prime resort within themalaria-free Pilanesberg National Park, just a two hour drivefrom Johannesburg, 3 km from the local airport and tenminutes from Sun City.

Welcome to our new general manager!Kwa Maritane wouldlike to welcome ournew general managerPatrick Serakwaneb a c k f r o m h i ssabbatical. From thebeginning of his roadwith Legacy in 1997 asduty manager at KwaMaritane, Patrick hash e l d n u m e r o u spositions with LegacyHotels, as a deputygeneral manager atCenturion Lake Hotelfor three years from2008 to 2011, thenmoving on to becomegeneral manager ofCascades Hotel at Sun City from 2011 up until five months agowhen he returned to his home at Kwa Maritane as generalmanager. Welcome Patrick!

The past six monthsThe staff at Kwa Maritane have been hard at work improvingthe lodge. Additions include the installation of a snake pit, anew popcorn machine at the check-in, jumping castle, thecreation of a new deck at Kwa Baneng pool and a newirrigation system.

A look at the Hermanus Beach Club

Marilyn Jay was recentlyappointed as manager of theHermanus Beach Club. Prior toworking at Hermanus, Marilynworked at Bakubung BushLodge for 17 years as well as atthe Michelangelo Hotel. Shedescribes herself as a Legacyperson and says she would notwork anywhere else.

M a r i l y n b e l i e v e s t h a tHermanus Beach Club’sgreatest assets are its breathtaking view of the sea, wellappointed chalets, and the

brilliant staff. At the moment Marilyn is overseeing therefurbishments at Hermanus, which will give the 16 unitson the property a more modern look and feel.

Up and comingThose with an appreciation for natural beauty should diariseto visit Hermanus Beach Club between 25 September and 28September to attend the Hermanus Flower and Eco Festival.The festival is hosted by the Hermanus Botanical Society atthe Fernkloof Nature Reserve.

A walk on the wild sideBakubung, nestled in the crater of a long extinct volcano, hasrecently introduced the Bakubung Bush Walks - an opportunitythat is the first of its kind to be offered in the PilanesbergNational Park. The Park offers sightings of a wide diversity ofanimal and plant life including 360 species of birds, the BigFive and many other South African animals.

Guests can now experience the wondrous beauty of thePilanesberg National Park - that ranks amongst the largest ofthe parks in South Africa and covers some 55 000 hectares -on foot. Bookings for the daily bush walks can be made at thegame office. Groups are headed by two rangers who makethese four hour excursions in designated areas of the park anexperience of a lifetime!

Additions that are still underway include a new kids’ junglegym and gym upgrade. There is also a refurbishmenthappening at the Kwa Baneng Pool and a thatch projectunderway.

Possible future projects include a Kwa Baneng Bar,improvements to the water supply system, and the installationof a running track around the perimeter of the lodge. Thetennis court refurbishment is underway and a fence upgradeis in the planning stage.

If you haven’t been to Kwa Maritane then why not contact ouroffice and find out how you can take advantage of theMBExchange programme to do so?

T h i s i s acelebration ofthe unique andb e a u t i f u lfynbos in ther e g i o n a n dhundreds oflocal f lowerspecimens willbe displayedand named andindigenous flower bunches and plants will be for sale. In themarquee, local interest groups will have info on activities likebird watching, canoeing and hiking trails. A true celebrationof local flora with good food and interesting activities for thewhole family.

Visit Hermanus Beach Club from the 3 October to 6 Octoberand attend the Hermanus Whale Festival! The festival is in its23rd year as the only enviro-arts festival in South Africa thatcelebrates the creatures of the deep with performances bytop entertainers and musicians.

Hermanus is known as the best land-based whale watchingdestination in the world and plays host to the thousands ofpeople that flock there to bask in the unique naturalenvironment, watch the whales and revel in the music, indulgein the scrumptious food and take part in the many activitiesduring the festival. Not to be missed!

Rising from ashes

On 25 July 2014 Wilderness Dunes suffered a fire in Chalet 38.This did not deter the team and the chalet has been repairedto its former glory. The wooden flooring in the main bedroomhas been replaced, part of ceiling has been replaced, electricalwires were repaired, wall plug, light switch, light fan and TVplug were replaced. These and many more changes haveadded to a beautifully finished chalet.

New and improvedRenovations at Wilderness Dunes were completed at the endof September 2013 and maintenance continues as normal. Theresort is in the process of installing clear burglar bars on allwindows in the chalets and by the end of the year there willalso be Wi-Fi, which guests can gain access by purchasing avoucher at reception. All beds are also being replaced and theteam would like to have all lounge furniture replaced in 2015.

It was with great sadness that Peter Quinn retired at the endof July after 8 years of service, and Wilderness thanks him forhis hard work and dedication. Nico Sinden was appointed asmaintenance manager to replace Peter. Welcome Nico!

Wilderness Dunes

Situated on the globally renowned Garden Route andsurrounded by unspoilt beaches, shimmering lakes and vastindigenous forests is Wilderness Dunes, the ideal romanticgetaway. The resort offers a number of activities in the areawhich include canoeing, sailing, windsurfing and hiking butyou will be forgiven if you choose to simply enjoy the viewfrom your balcony or take a stroll along the 9km beach.

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The MB Exchange Programme

77+ reasons to visit Kwa MaritaneThe team at Kwa Maritane, under the guidance of new generalmanager Patrick Serakwane have been hard at work compilinga list of over 77 things to see and do at Kwa Maritane. The listincludes: game drives, bush braai dinners, tree walks, climbingwall, snake demo, a visit to the spa and several other fantasticthings to do and see. Call the team to find out more.

KPL’s unusual visitorA baby antelope was foundalone and lost, left behind byhis herd. Andre, the financialmanager at KPL had thegood heart to take him inand introduce him to hisfamily, who fell in love withthis young antelope. The family protected and cared for theantelope, named Bambi, until he was old enough to be releasedagain. Bambi now wonders around KPL with all the joy that anImpala could possess.

The choice is yours

Take advantage of our internalexchange programme and selectthe holiday you want dependingon your mood this season.

The internal exchange scheme forMagicBreakaways members,MBExchange, has officially beenlaunched and our timesharemembers can now exchangebetween various resorts developedby MagicBreakaways and managedby Legacy Hotels and Resorts.

The MBExchange scheme iscompletely ring-fenced allowingo n l y t h e o w n e r s o f t h eMagicBreakaways resorts toparticipate. The resorts in theexchange pool include Bakubung,Brookes Hill Suites, Castleburn,Hermanus Beach Club, Kruger ParkLodge, Kwa Maritane and Wilderness Dunes. Which meansyou may switch from beach to bush and vice versa asyou please.

Membership is free and timeshare owners will only need topay a small exchange fee of R499 when they have concludedand confirmed the booking for a holiday. In addition to resortsin our private pool, members have access to an even largerpool powered by iExchange with more than 160 resorts inSouthern Africa at the same low local exchange fee of R499and over 4000 resorts internationally at only R2599 perexchange.

The nuts and bolts

How does it work?All MagicBreakways resort owners’ MBExchange accountshave already been opened. All you need to do is bank a weekinto the pool and your account will be credited with the pointsallocated to your timeshare ownership plus any bonus pointsthat may be earned for early banking. All levies must be paidin full before a week can be banked.

Once points are allocated they may be used to book a holidayequal to the week that was banked or you can split your pointsby exchanging into midweek or weekend breaks. Points canbe saved for up to three years for those who wish to indulgein a super long holiday. Flexi weeks still need to be bookedwith the resort as normal or alternatively, permission to dothis can be given to MBExchange to do this on your behalf.

What are the advantages of the MBExchangeProgramme?Larger Exchange PoolThe exchange pool is managed by iExchange, a company thatis involved in the management of other exchange programmes.

Bush News! News! News!

Junior Rangers Programme is flourishingWith its focus on family at Bakubung and Kwa Maritane whereaside from game drives, bush walks, birding and in-houseentertainment, the teams have developed somethingspecifically for children: The Junior Ranger’s programme.Parents can enrol their little ones in this unique, educationaland fun experience, where they will be under the supervisionof trained staff. Parents can rest assured that their childrenwill be taken care of whilst participating in a host of activities,thus ensuring a great getaway for the whole family.

Activities are geared around natural resource protection,environmental education and responsible recreation offeringa special opportunity to explore the Pilanesberg National Park.Activities have been created for children from the ages of 6years old to that of 12 years old and aim to encourage anappreciation for nature, conservation and natural resources.

To book contact Bakubung or Kwa Maritane on(014) 552-6000 or (014) 552-5100 respectively.

Joost at KPLFormer South African rugbyp l a y e r J o o s t v a n d e rWesthuizen recently visitedKPL to attend the golf day thatKPL hosted to raise funds forthe J9 Foundation, Joost’scharity to aid those withMotor Neuron Disease.

iExchange has access to other resorts in Southern Africa, whichmembers of MBExchange can now use.

iExchange has a large selection of weeks available and increasesyour choice of destinations. This particularly benefits memberswho don’t have units with particularly high exchange rating.For example, an owner of a one bedroom out of season unitmay not have much choice within the ring-fencedMagicBreakaways pool, but will have a variety of choices inthe larger pool.

iExchange units might not all be Gold Crown properties butare still very well maintained and attractive. TheMagicBreakaways ring-fenced weeks that aren’t taken up byour members will be made available to other members ofthe exchange pool 4 - 6 weeks prior to occupation.

No points conversion needed?Members now have no reason to convert their timeshare into

points. This can prove to be an expensive investment whenall it offers is increased exchange options. MBExchange nowenables members to use their existing timeshare ownershipand exchange into a selection of other destinations for thecost of R499 as an exchange fee, giving them the same benefitas any point’s club member whilst still retaining their ownershipof their timeshare.

What are the financial benefits?Only the members undertaking exchanges will pay exchangefees, meaning owners not using the exchange scheme will notsubsidise those using the scheme. There is no extra cost inthe levy.Price: The exchange fee is R499 (Vat incl.) and there are noannual membership fees payable.

How do points accumulation and ratings work?The MBExchange Programme allows owners to carry theirexchange credits for up to three calendar years. If not utilisedduring this time these points will be forfeited. Owners may domore than one exchange up to the full value of the pointscredited for his/her timeshare week but an exchange fee ispayable for every exchange undertaken. Peak week ownersmight be able to make multiple exchanges with the high valueof their timeshare.

The points rating will be based on the iExchange model, whichtakes a number of factors into account such as:• Grading of resort• Size of unit• Season• Demand for the unit• Facilities on the resort

MagicBreakaways Gold Crown resorts enjoy a higher ratingthan many of the properties in the iExchange pool.

What about RCI members?Existing RCI members will remain members of RCI and maycontinue to do the exchanges with RCI.

Can I do a direct Internet exchange?The exchange scheme is accessible to all members on theInternet and members will be able to access available stock

and do their bookingsdirectly online withiExchange. Reservationsstaff will also be able toaccess the system ifrequired and a web pagewill be set up in order tohandle these Internetexchanges. Visitwww.mbexchange.co.za

It’s a no brainer really - sostart with an exchangetoday!

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The MB Exchange Programme

77+ reasons to visit Kwa MaritaneThe team at Kwa Maritane, under the guidance of new generalmanager Patrick Serakwane have been hard at work compilinga list of over 77 things to see and do at Kwa Maritane. The listincludes: game drives, bush braai dinners, tree walks, climbingwall, snake demo, a visit to the spa and several other fantasticthings to do and see. Call the team to find out more.

KPL’s unusual visitorA baby antelope was foundalone and lost, left behind byhis herd. Andre, the financialmanager at KPL had thegood heart to take him inand introduce him to hisfamily, who fell in love withthis young antelope. The family protected and cared for theantelope, named Bambi, until he was old enough to be releasedagain. Bambi now wonders around KPL with all the joy that anImpala could possess.

The choice is yours

Take advantage of our internalexchange programme and selectthe holiday you want dependingon your mood this season.

The internal exchange scheme forMagicBreakaways members,MBExchange, has officially beenlaunched and our timesharemembers can now exchangebetween various resorts developedby MagicBreakaways and managedby Legacy Hotels and Resorts.

The MBExchange scheme iscompletely ring-fenced allowingo n l y t h e o w n e r s o f t h eMagicBreakaways resorts toparticipate. The resorts in theexchange pool include Bakubung,Brookes Hill Suites, Castleburn,Hermanus Beach Club, Kruger ParkLodge, Kwa Maritane and Wilderness Dunes. Which meansyou may switch from beach to bush and vice versa asyou please.

Membership is free and timeshare owners will only need topay a small exchange fee of R499 when they have concludedand confirmed the booking for a holiday. In addition to resortsin our private pool, members have access to an even largerpool powered by iExchange with more than 160 resorts inSouthern Africa at the same low local exchange fee of R499and over 4000 resorts internationally at only R2599 perexchange.

The nuts and bolts

How does it work?All MagicBreakways resort owners’ MBExchange accountshave already been opened. All you need to do is bank a weekinto the pool and your account will be credited with the pointsallocated to your timeshare ownership plus any bonus pointsthat may be earned for early banking. All levies must be paidin full before a week can be banked.

Once points are allocated they may be used to book a holidayequal to the week that was banked or you can split your pointsby exchanging into midweek or weekend breaks. Points canbe saved for up to three years for those who wish to indulgein a super long holiday. Flexi weeks still need to be bookedwith the resort as normal or alternatively, permission to dothis can be given to MBExchange to do this on your behalf.

What are the advantages of the MBExchangeProgramme?Larger Exchange PoolThe exchange pool is managed by iExchange, a company thatis involved in the management of other exchange programmes.

Bush News! News! News!

Junior Rangers Programme is flourishingWith its focus on family at Bakubung and Kwa Maritane whereaside from game drives, bush walks, birding and in-houseentertainment, the teams have developed somethingspecifically for children: The Junior Ranger’s programme.Parents can enrol their little ones in this unique, educationaland fun experience, where they will be under the supervisionof trained staff. Parents can rest assured that their childrenwill be taken care of whilst participating in a host of activities,thus ensuring a great getaway for the whole family.

Activities are geared around natural resource protection,environmental education and responsible recreation offeringa special opportunity to explore the Pilanesberg National Park.Activities have been created for children from the ages of 6years old to that of 12 years old and aim to encourage anappreciation for nature, conservation and natural resources.

To book contact Bakubung or Kwa Maritane on(014) 552-6000 or (014) 552-5100 respectively.

Joost at KPLFormer South African rugbyp l a y e r J o o s t v a n d e rWesthuizen recently visitedKPL to attend the golf day thatKPL hosted to raise funds forthe J9 Foundation, Joost’scharity to aid those withMotor Neuron Disease.

iExchange has access to other resorts in Southern Africa, whichmembers of MBExchange can now use.

iExchange has a large selection of weeks available and increasesyour choice of destinations. This particularly benefits memberswho don’t have units with particularly high exchange rating.For example, an owner of a one bedroom out of season unitmay not have much choice within the ring-fencedMagicBreakaways pool, but will have a variety of choices inthe larger pool.

iExchange units might not all be Gold Crown properties butare still very well maintained and attractive. TheMagicBreakaways ring-fenced weeks that aren’t taken up byour members will be made available to other members ofthe exchange pool 4 - 6 weeks prior to occupation.

No points conversion needed?Members now have no reason to convert their timeshare into

points. This can prove to be an expensive investment whenall it offers is increased exchange options. MBExchange nowenables members to use their existing timeshare ownershipand exchange into a selection of other destinations for thecost of R499 as an exchange fee, giving them the same benefitas any point’s club member whilst still retaining their ownershipof their timeshare.

What are the financial benefits?Only the members undertaking exchanges will pay exchangefees, meaning owners not using the exchange scheme will notsubsidise those using the scheme. There is no extra cost inthe levy.Price: The exchange fee is R499 (Vat incl.) and there are noannual membership fees payable.

How do points accumulation and ratings work?The MBExchange Programme allows owners to carry theirexchange credits for up to three calendar years. If not utilisedduring this time these points will be forfeited. Owners may domore than one exchange up to the full value of the pointscredited for his/her timeshare week but an exchange fee ispayable for every exchange undertaken. Peak week ownersmight be able to make multiple exchanges with the high valueof their timeshare.

The points rating will be based on the iExchange model, whichtakes a number of factors into account such as:• Grading of resort• Size of unit• Season• Demand for the unit• Facilities on the resort

MagicBreakaways Gold Crown resorts enjoy a higher ratingthan many of the properties in the iExchange pool.

What about RCI members?Existing RCI members will remain members of RCI and maycontinue to do the exchanges with RCI.

Can I do a direct Internet exchange?The exchange scheme is accessible to all members on theInternet and members will be able to access available stock

and do their bookingsdirectly online withiExchange. Reservationsstaff will also be able toaccess the system ifrequired and a web pagewill be set up in order tohandle these Internetexchanges. Visitwww.mbexchange.co.za

It’s a no brainer really - sostart with an exchangetoday!

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Have you visited Brookes Hill Suites?

At Brookes Hill Suites you will wake up to panoramic views ofNelson Mandela Bay where you can enjoy a meander alongthe unspoilt beaches or enjoy a scenic drive in the friendly cityof Port Elizabeth.

The hotel provides guests with a home away from home withfriendly hands on service, stunning views, personal attentionto each guest and lavish relaxation.

Shining at the latest RCI AwardsThis year RCI has paid homage to leaders in the African vacationownership industry at the 26th Annual Oscas Awards, held inJohannesburg.

Hosted by Dimitris Manikis, managing director of RCI Africa,the Oscas is an annual RCI award ceremony that celebratesand acknowledges successes of industry partners and theirvalued contributions to RCI in Africa.

Congratulations!Tracey Pretorious of Wilderness Dunes was awarded theGeneral Manager of the Year Award.

The Kruger Park Lodge Estate is located on a 9-hole Gary Playerdesigned golf course on the banks of the Sabie River inHazyview, Mpumalanga. And now with the timeshare andfractional ownership at KPL, it is possible to own a piece of theuntamed wild at KPL, a slice of paradise.

Facilities on the resort include four tennis courts, threeswimming pools, restaurant and various children’s playgroundactivities. There is a driving range and various walks have beenset out around the golf course and along the river. Guests maywatch the local hippo from the safety of a hippo hide built onthe edge of one of the many dams on the property.

Two new water features have been added to the 6th and 9thholes on the golf course to add to its beauty and help withdrainage on the greens and fairways.

Timeshare refurbishmentThe first part of KPL’stimeshare refurbish-ment proved to be amajor success with atotal refurbishment ofunits 1 to 53 completedby the end of 2011. Theprojected commence-ment date for thesecond half of therefurbishment was on 17January 2014 and thisincluded the refurbish-ment of units 54 to 67and 421 to 430.

The units were retiled,repainted and re-c a r p e t e d . N e wbathroom units andbaths were also installed

and new curtains and soft décor has provideda rustic feel to the newly polished units. Thefinishing touches were added to the unitswith African inspired wall décor, bambooblinds and other accessories.

Syndication faceliftThe syndication units at KPL were in dire needof some attention and so the maintenanceteam went in in full force to repair andreplenish the units. The soft décor wasupdated and all wooden furniture wasrefurbished. To streamline the updated lookthe team added accessories includinglampshades, bedroom dustbins, bathroomdustbins, kitchen dustbins, breadbins anddoor mats.

The syndication units are now beingmonitored and updated regularly to ensurethat they are in pristine condition foreach owner.

“It is a huge privilege and honour to receive this award and Iwish to thank my amazing team for all their hard work. Thisaward could not have been achieved without everybody’sdedication and commitment to ensuring our owners andguests have the most enjoyable and memorable stay with us,”says Tracey.

The evening culminated in the presentation of the GeneralManager of the Year Award, which goes to the resort generalmanager who actively ensures that their resort is in immaculatecondition as per members’ expectations. The benchmark is aresort’s overall rating, hospitality, as well as service to RCImembers. Tracey was not alone in her achievements and theKruger Park Lodge (KPL) took home the Resort of theYear Award.

“It feels fantastic really, it’s a culmination of a lot of hard workfrom the whole team. Policies and initiatives that we’veimplemented are now seeing the benefits thereof. The factthat we won Resort of the Year just proves that whatever wedid was right and is being appreciated by our owners,” saysDave Liebenberg, general manager at KPL. When asked howhe plans to keep up the fantastic standard of work Dave saidthat he and his team are continuously setting goals and theydon’t stop when they reach them: “Every time we reach thatstandard we just put the goal post a little bit higher so that atthe very least we maintain the standard but in general wealways just go a bit further.”

Undulating gardens surrounding a stunning salt-waterswimming pool is elevated to create an escape from the bustleof traffic. There are 57 well-appointed suites and studios (arefurbishment to studios is imminent) to choose from, eachaccommodating 1 to 6 guests. Enjoy a meal or a cocktail at therestaurant or catch up on some work by connecting to theWi-Fi. The Albatross conference venue offers conferencefacilities for up to 50 guests, ample parking, delightful gardenlunch breakaways and custom-made conference packages.

A little dramaPort Elizabeth is a theatrical hub, so while you are enjoyingyour stay at Brookes Hill Suites Hotel why not indulge in ashow? The Savoy Club theatre - Home to the Gilbert andSullivan Society - is more than fifty years old and hosts modernmusicals, operettas and plays.

The Opera House - Built in 1892 - is the only surviving exampleof a Victorian theatre in the Southern Hemisphere. There aretwo theatres, The Barn, which is a cabaret venue and the main stage which was built for ballet, opera and musicals.

Manville Amphitheatre - A wonderful theatre in the middle ofSt Georges Park hosts the annual Shakespearean play.

Make your next stay at Brookes a theatrical one.

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Have you visited Brookes Hill Suites?

At Brookes Hill Suites you will wake up to panoramic views ofNelson Mandela Bay where you can enjoy a meander alongthe unspoilt beaches or enjoy a scenic drive in the friendly cityof Port Elizabeth.

The hotel provides guests with a home away from home withfriendly hands on service, stunning views, personal attentionto each guest and lavish relaxation.

Shining at the latest RCI AwardsThis year RCI has paid homage to leaders in the African vacationownership industry at the 26th Annual Oscas Awards, held inJohannesburg.

Hosted by Dimitris Manikis, managing director of RCI Africa,the Oscas is an annual RCI award ceremony that celebratesand acknowledges successes of industry partners and theirvalued contributions to RCI in Africa.

Congratulations!Tracey Pretorious of Wilderness Dunes was awarded theGeneral Manager of the Year Award.

The Kruger Park Lodge Estate is located on a 9-hole Gary Playerdesigned golf course on the banks of the Sabie River inHazyview, Mpumalanga. And now with the timeshare andfractional ownership at KPL, it is possible to own a piece of theuntamed wild at KPL, a slice of paradise.

Facilities on the resort include four tennis courts, threeswimming pools, restaurant and various children’s playgroundactivities. There is a driving range and various walks have beenset out around the golf course and along the river. Guests maywatch the local hippo from the safety of a hippo hide built onthe edge of one of the many dams on the property.

Two new water features have been added to the 6th and 9thholes on the golf course to add to its beauty and help withdrainage on the greens and fairways.

Timeshare refurbishmentThe first part of KPL’stimeshare refurbish-ment proved to be amajor success with atotal refurbishment ofunits 1 to 53 completedby the end of 2011. Theprojected commence-ment date for thesecond half of therefurbishment was on 17January 2014 and thisincluded the refurbish-ment of units 54 to 67and 421 to 430.

The units were retiled,repainted and re-c a r p e t e d . N e wbathroom units andbaths were also installed

and new curtains and soft décor has provideda rustic feel to the newly polished units. Thefinishing touches were added to the unitswith African inspired wall décor, bambooblinds and other accessories.

Syndication faceliftThe syndication units at KPL were in dire needof some attention and so the maintenanceteam went in in full force to repair andreplenish the units. The soft décor wasupdated and all wooden furniture wasrefurbished. To streamline the updated lookthe team added accessories includinglampshades, bedroom dustbins, bathroomdustbins, kitchen dustbins, breadbins anddoor mats.

The syndication units are now beingmonitored and updated regularly to ensurethat they are in pristine condition foreach owner.

“It is a huge privilege and honour to receive this award and Iwish to thank my amazing team for all their hard work. Thisaward could not have been achieved without everybody’sdedication and commitment to ensuring our owners andguests have the most enjoyable and memorable stay with us,”says Tracey.

The evening culminated in the presentation of the GeneralManager of the Year Award, which goes to the resort generalmanager who actively ensures that their resort is in immaculatecondition as per members’ expectations. The benchmark is aresort’s overall rating, hospitality, as well as service to RCImembers. Tracey was not alone in her achievements and theKruger Park Lodge (KPL) took home the Resort of theYear Award.

“It feels fantastic really, it’s a culmination of a lot of hard workfrom the whole team. Policies and initiatives that we’veimplemented are now seeing the benefits thereof. The factthat we won Resort of the Year just proves that whatever wedid was right and is being appreciated by our owners,” saysDave Liebenberg, general manager at KPL. When asked howhe plans to keep up the fantastic standard of work Dave saidthat he and his team are continuously setting goals and theydon’t stop when they reach them: “Every time we reach thatstandard we just put the goal post a little bit higher so that atthe very least we maintain the standard but in general wealways just go a bit further.”

Undulating gardens surrounding a stunning salt-waterswimming pool is elevated to create an escape from the bustleof traffic. There are 57 well-appointed suites and studios (arefurbishment to studios is imminent) to choose from, eachaccommodating 1 to 6 guests. Enjoy a meal or a cocktail at therestaurant or catch up on some work by connecting to theWi-Fi. The Albatross conference venue offers conferencefacilities for up to 50 guests, ample parking, delightful gardenlunch breakaways and custom-made conference packages.

A little dramaPort Elizabeth is a theatrical hub, so while you are enjoyingyour stay at Brookes Hill Suites Hotel why not indulge in ashow? The Savoy Club theatre - Home to the Gilbert andSullivan Society - is more than fifty years old and hosts modernmusicals, operettas and plays.

The Opera House - Built in 1892 - is the only surviving exampleof a Victorian theatre in the Southern Hemisphere. There aretwo theatres, The Barn, which is a cabaret venue and the main stage which was built for ballet, opera and musicals.

Manville Amphitheatre - A wonderful theatre in the middle ofSt Georges Park hosts the annual Shakespearean play.

Make your next stay at Brookes a theatrical one.

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Updates from Castleburn

Castleburn mountain resort has enjoyed seeing the newclubhouse with conference venue and restaurant, “LakeviewRestaurant” succeed in pleasing its guests. Guests can stop infor a home baked pie or have food delivered directly to theirunit for convenience sake. The new reception area is extrawelcoming with an adjoining deck that provides guests astunning view upon arrival.

All systems go on this magnificent property

At Elephant Point you can findyour own secluded slice of Africain an exclusive estate that issituated on a 290 ha privatereserve in the Kruger NationalPark. Become a part of the naturethat surrounds the reserve, wherethe call of the fish eagle driftsacross the mighty Sabi River andelephants amble through theproperty, their trumpetingechoing through the ancientAfrican bush.

Along with the repositioning ofthe Kruger boundary fence, therehave been several exciting developments at Elephant Point recently, including the completion of management offices, and of coursethe comings and goings of some spectacular wildlife.

Phase one of the development comprises 25 stands, 18 of which have already been sold with a number of pending prospects beingworked on. As of November this year, lodges 13, 22 and 23 are complete, with lodges 18 and 19 nearing completion.

The owners who have occupied Lodge 13 are extremely satisfied with their investment. Lodge 13 is the first fractional ownershipproperty forming part of the Legacy Private Residencies portfolio at Elephant Point. There has been a tremendously positive responseto the property and as a result off-plan sales of the next fractional lodge (lodge 14) were launched recently. The first four fractionswere sold within seven days of the launch. Management at Elephant Point sincerely hopes that the positive trend continues.

A wild experienceElephant Point has been living up to its name and has had numerous visits from large groups of elephants that have come to check

out the progress on the new lodges.There has been a visit from a pride offour lions that made Elephant Pointtheir home for a while which caused abit of a problem as labourers were onsite at the time. Most of these lionshave returned to the Kruger NationalPark but one has remained and his roarat night resounds around the property.

The zebra have flocked to the propertyand meander around enjoying thefoliage. Camcorders have been set uparound the property and we havephotos of bushbuck, leopard, honeybadgers and kudu.

New management coupleElephant Point has welcomed Georgevan Deventer as estate manager alongwith his partner Marlene Janse vanRensburg. He joins Elephant Point fromhis previous position at Centurion LakeHotel and comes highly recommended.

George is well suited to fill his role at Elephant Point with his strongtechnical background that will enable him to ensure that all thebasic services such as water, electricity and sewage are dealt withefficiently and effectively.

George is all this as well as a qualified paramedic with hands-onexperience from working in Iran. Marlene joined MagicBreakawayson the 1 October 2014. Marlene will be responsible for memberservices and hospitality at Elephant Point. This encompasses thesupervision of all housekeeping staff, reception, customer careand a support service to the developer, owners and guests. BothGeorge and Marlene are fiercely passionate about wildlife and weare happy to welcome them to the MagicBreakaways family.

New developmentsThe temporary office that served its purpose in the first fewmonths after George’s arrival on site has now been vacated andstaff have moved into their new office building.

Elephant point has added WiFi to its repertoire and is busy finalisingthe appointment of an Internet service provider. A sophisticatedcamera surveillance system has been installed.

We shop for you!Elephant point is investigating offering a personal grocery serviceon behalf of its owners so that they need not waste time shoppingfor groceries and household supplies but can simply arrive, unpackand relax.

This service will be especially useful to those owners who areflying into Skukuza Airport as there are no shops between Skukuzaand Elephant Point.

BOUNDARY FENCE WITH THE KRUGER BEINGREPOSITIONED TO ALLOW THE BIG FIVE TOROAM FREELY IN FRONT OF LODGES

New activities at CastleburnCastleburn has created a berg croquet course. The course ison waved ground which makes for an exciting and challengingexperience for the whole family. Another fun addition to thedo to list at Castleburn is archery. It is something that 99% ofguests that visit the resort have not tried and has becomequite popular. The staff at Castleburn are pleased to inviteguests to try something new.

Fishing newsAn exciting and long awaited addition to Castleburn’s mainlake has been the adding of 1000 brown trout, in addition tothe annual stock of 5000 rainbow trout. Brown trout takelonger to grow than rainbow trout but will make for someexciting fishing in the years to come. There has also been anaddition of a spawning bed at the bottom of the lake close tothe dam wall. This spawning bed will encourage male andfemale fish to come together and look for a place to lay eggs.The aim of course is not for them to actually lay eggs as troutdon’t lay eggs in still water, but rather to give guests theopportunity to watch the trout. Spawning season is from Julyto September and Castleburn has provided benches for gueststo relax on while they gaze upon the trout.

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Updates from Castleburn

Castleburn mountain resort has enjoyed seeing the newclubhouse with conference venue and restaurant, “LakeviewRestaurant” succeed in pleasing its guests. Guests can stop infor a home baked pie or have food delivered directly to theirunit for convenience sake. The new reception area is extrawelcoming with an adjoining deck that provides guests astunning view upon arrival.

All systems go on this magnificent property

At Elephant Point you can findyour own secluded slice of Africain an exclusive estate that issituated on a 290 ha privatereserve in the Kruger NationalPark. Become a part of the naturethat surrounds the reserve, wherethe call of the fish eagle driftsacross the mighty Sabi River andelephants amble through theproperty, their trumpetingechoing through the ancientAfrican bush.

Along with the repositioning ofthe Kruger boundary fence, therehave been several exciting developments at Elephant Point recently, including the completion of management offices, and of coursethe comings and goings of some spectacular wildlife.

Phase one of the development comprises 25 stands, 18 of which have already been sold with a number of pending prospects beingworked on. As of November this year, lodges 13, 22 and 23 are complete, with lodges 18 and 19 nearing completion.

The owners who have occupied Lodge 13 are extremely satisfied with their investment. Lodge 13 is the first fractional ownershipproperty forming part of the Legacy Private Residencies portfolio at Elephant Point. There has been a tremendously positive responseto the property and as a result off-plan sales of the next fractional lodge (lodge 14) were launched recently. The first four fractionswere sold within seven days of the launch. Management at Elephant Point sincerely hopes that the positive trend continues.

A wild experienceElephant Point has been living up to its name and has had numerous visits from large groups of elephants that have come to check

out the progress on the new lodges.There has been a visit from a pride offour lions that made Elephant Pointtheir home for a while which caused abit of a problem as labourers were onsite at the time. Most of these lionshave returned to the Kruger NationalPark but one has remained and his roarat night resounds around the property.

The zebra have flocked to the propertyand meander around enjoying thefoliage. Camcorders have been set uparound the property and we havephotos of bushbuck, leopard, honeybadgers and kudu.

New management coupleElephant Point has welcomed Georgevan Deventer as estate manager alongwith his partner Marlene Janse vanRensburg. He joins Elephant Point fromhis previous position at Centurion LakeHotel and comes highly recommended.

George is well suited to fill his role at Elephant Point with his strongtechnical background that will enable him to ensure that all thebasic services such as water, electricity and sewage are dealt withefficiently and effectively.

George is all this as well as a qualified paramedic with hands-onexperience from working in Iran. Marlene joined MagicBreakawayson the 1 October 2014. Marlene will be responsible for memberservices and hospitality at Elephant Point. This encompasses thesupervision of all housekeeping staff, reception, customer careand a support service to the developer, owners and guests. BothGeorge and Marlene are fiercely passionate about wildlife and weare happy to welcome them to the MagicBreakaways family.

New developmentsThe temporary office that served its purpose in the first fewmonths after George’s arrival on site has now been vacated andstaff have moved into their new office building.

Elephant point has added WiFi to its repertoire and is busy finalisingthe appointment of an Internet service provider. A sophisticatedcamera surveillance system has been installed.

We shop for you!Elephant point is investigating offering a personal grocery serviceon behalf of its owners so that they need not waste time shoppingfor groceries and household supplies but can simply arrive, unpackand relax.

This service will be especially useful to those owners who areflying into Skukuza Airport as there are no shops between Skukuzaand Elephant Point.

BOUNDARY FENCE WITH THE KRUGER BEINGREPOSITIONED TO ALLOW THE BIG FIVE TOROAM FREELY IN FRONT OF LODGES

New activities at CastleburnCastleburn has created a berg croquet course. The course ison waved ground which makes for an exciting and challengingexperience for the whole family. Another fun addition to thedo to list at Castleburn is archery. It is something that 99% ofguests that visit the resort have not tried and has becomequite popular. The staff at Castleburn are pleased to inviteguests to try something new.

Fishing newsAn exciting and long awaited addition to Castleburn’s mainlake has been the adding of 1000 brown trout, in addition tothe annual stock of 5000 rainbow trout. Brown trout takelonger to grow than rainbow trout but will make for someexciting fishing in the years to come. There has also been anaddition of a spawning bed at the bottom of the lake close tothe dam wall. This spawning bed will encourage male andfemale fish to come together and look for a place to lay eggs.The aim of course is not for them to actually lay eggs as troutdon’t lay eggs in still water, but rather to give guests theopportunity to watch the trout. Spawning season is from Julyto September and Castleburn has provided benches for gueststo relax on while they gaze upon the trout.

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Address all correspondence to: P.O. Box 1091, Rivonia 2128. MagicBreakaways Property Developments (Pty) Ltd.

Acacia House, 5 Autumn Str. Rivonia 2128, South Africa.Tel: +27 11 208 8300 Fax: +27 11 234 1622

Website: www.magicbreakaways.co.za

Layout and design: Storm Advertising.

At MagicBreakaways weafford the fractional ownersof our properties a uniqueopportunity: An investmentattached to an appreciatingasset, with exclusive right ofuse in a five start resort,completely managed by oneof South Africa’s leadinghospitality brands. You willget all the benefits andluxuries of owning a secondproperty on a completeturnkey and managedplatform.

A benefit that is offerede x c l u s i v e l y t o M a g i cBreakaways’ f ract ionalhomeowners is LegacyPrivate Residencies. This means that although homeownersare guaranteed four weeks annually at their fractional homesand the investment is attached to the property they originallyselect, they may choose to spend some of that time at anyone of Legacy’s current five star fractional resorts at noadditional charge.

Fractional owners can take their pick between Elements PrivateGolf Reserve, that has recently been rated the 15th best golfcourse in the country, Kruger Park Lodge (KPL) that has justreceived the luxury Resort of the Year award or two propertiesthat have featured in the top 5% of resorts in South Africa, vizCastleburn and Wilderness Dunes.

What’s more is that should you purchase a fraction in eitherCastleburn, Elephant Point, KPL or Elements Private GolfReserve you automatically receive an additional membershipto the world famous Registry Collection where you will be ableto use your fraction at any of their five star hotels, villas oryachts worldwide.

The newest jewel in the MagicBreakaways’ fractional ownershipcrown is the breath-taking Elephant Point Estate. ShowcasingSouth African wildlife at its very best, Elephant Point comprises65 private bush veld lodges that line the Sabi River and areback-dropped by the magnificent Kruger National Park in areserve where the wildlife still roams free.

We have already handed over occupation of the first fractionallodge and the second has just been released for sale. Fractional

owners at Elephant Point get a front row seat to the Big Fivefrom the comfort of their very own luxurious lodge. Thisproperty is a wildlife experience that will be envied by manybut enjoyed by only a select few.

Elephant Point

Elements

Kruger Park Lodge