Whether you’re celebrating Women’s Month, or just need a getaway from the stress of the city, a great option is the Garden Route … and Knysna in particular, which is beautiful and magical all year round. It is also home to one of South Africa’s most unusual hotels.

Revamped from an historical wood-burning power station, the 5-star Turbine Boutique Hotel and Spa is small and intimate, with 26 rooms and suites. This quirky hotel-of-note is the perfect place to spend a night or two.

We love a special, and these packages (from now until the end of August) sound great …

One night pamper package: One night accommodation on a bed and breakfast basis, and a Spa treatment for two. R2 200 per room per couple

One night activity package: One night accommodation on a bed and breakfast basis, a sunset cruise for two, which includes a snack platter and a bottle of wine. Very romantic! R2200 per room per couple

Two night pamper package  – includes accommodation, breakfasts, a spa treatment for two, and bottle of house wine for Dinner.  R3 400 per room per couple

Two night activity package  – accommodation with breakfasts, a choice of whale watching or a sunset cruise for two (includes snacks and bubbly), and a bottle of house wine with dinner. R4 300 per room per couple

Three night pamper package – Accommodation with breakfasts,  a spa treatment for two and a dinner for two. R4 300 per room per couple

Three night activity package – Accommodation with breakfasts, a round of golf per couple and a dinner per couple.  R4 900 per room per couple

Plus, if you’re there on Women’s Day, there are a few great spa pampering options …. with single or couple treatment rooms and half price off the entire spa menu. Day visitors completely welcome.

Details: For the pamper and activity package bookings, 044-302-5746 or  www.turbinehotel.co.za; for spa bookings 044-302-5746