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SAIL urs is a hi-tech world. Whereas in years past we fully expected our High Stakes Sailing technological devices High Stakes Sailing to last several years, today we are no longer surprised when after mere months they are declared obsolete and replaced with others that are gifted with functions we never dreamed of. So why should sailing be any different? Mike Rowley Indeed it’s not. Like any sport where speed is the goal and the stakes are Mike is an avid watersports enthusiast, having competed on high, sailing enjoys more than its share of Hobie Cats from a young age. innovation, and if the 34 America’s Cup He was awarded the u16 and u19 th taught us anything then it’s that the only thing national champion titles on Hobie faster than a foiling catamaran in high winds, 14’s when he was just 13. Now more is the speed with which new technology can of a hobby than competitive interest he spends his time waterskiing , make its way onto the boat. sailing and kiteboarding whenever possible. Twitter: @immikerowley 151
SAIL THE 2013 AMERICA’S CUP th Rewind to 2013 and the 34 America’s When stakes run high, so do tempers, Cup, where title defenders Oracle Team USA beat challenger Emirates Team New and hot on the heels of the team’s Zealand by a mere 44 seconds in what was only the second cup ever to feature a stunning victory came cries of “foul” winner-take-all fnal race. It wasn’t just the and accusations of cheating. narrow margin of victory and the way in which it all came down to the fnal day that made this race such a nail biter, however, it was how the odds seemed stacked against the defenders early in the race. Team New Zealand came into the race hot, having just won the 2013 Louis Vuitton Cup less than two weeks earlier, and with it the right to challenge for the America’s Cup. The crew was ft and working together like a well-oiled machine, and the boat was blisteringly fast. By comparison, and despite a major fnancial advantage over the challengers, along with a shore crew that was twice as large and which included consultants from Boeing, Oracle Team USA was the favourite to win on paper only and by the narrowest of margins. Yet win it did and in spectacular fashion. When stakes run high, so do tempers, and hot on the heels of the team’s stunning victory came cries of “foul” and accusations of cheating, but when the waters had quieted and the facts were laid bare, it was clear that nothing untoward had contributed 152 legacyinspires.com
SAIL to the win. It was pure, brilliant application TECHNOLOGY WINS THE RACE of technology on the fy and superb So how did Team USA snatch victory from teamwork by the boat and shore crews that the jaws of defeat? Race watchers and Apparently, in Oracle made the difference. afcionados say it harks back to race 6, parlance “regroup” The 19-race contest started on 7 when Oracle’s skipper, the twice world September and by 18 September Team champion and skipper of Oracle’s 2010 is a synonym for New Zealand had won eight of 11 races. America’s Cup winning team, Australian Frankly, it looked bleak for the Americans, Jimmy Spithill and team CEO Russell “reinvent,” because but in reality, race 11 would be the last one Coutts used their once-off option to the boat that took to that the Kiwis won. postpone the race in order to regroup. the water two days later, for race 6, was very different indeed. Apparently, in Oracle parlance “regroup” is a synonym for “reinvent,” because the boat that took to the water two days later, for race 6, was very different indeed. Much like Formula 1 racing, these high tech yachts employ telemetry to send vast amounts of data back to the shore team for analysis. How vast, you ask? During the race, some 3,000 variables were recorded ten times a second. Of course all the data in the world is worthless unless it’s effectively analysed and finds its way back into and onto the boat in the form of improvements. That’s precisely what Oracle did in the two days between races 5 and 6. Using its own data, analysing the performance of the challenger boat, and testing out miniscule adjustments on virtual models, run through a supercomputer, team mathematicians, engineers and designers were able to make the adjustments necessary to put Oracle back into the running. As skipper Jimmy Spithill put it, “The data collection and what we do with it is one of the most important things in this game.” The boat returned to racing with the only observable adjustment being a substantially shorter bowsprit. Not apparent to the naked eye, yet no less important, were additional adjustments made to the boat’s foils and wing. Although controversy ensued, it must be mentioned here that contrary to the claims of the team’s detractors, the race committee did in fact green-light all of these modifcations. A race win followed, and another after that, but the faster boat was more diffcult to handle and the Kiwis clinched another two victories thereafter, putting the “auld mug” as the trophy is called, within just one more victory’s reach for them. However, it was not to be. As Oracle’s resourceful shore crew 153
SAIL worked around the clock to transform data into modifcations on a daily basis, the boat crew stepped up their game and put in a fawless performance to win the next eight races, and the title. APPARENT WIND Not unique to the Oracle boat, but characteristic of both AC72 yachts used in the last America’s Cup, and indeed all rapidly moving bodies, is the phenomenon of “apparent wind.” Simply put, this is a combination of the environmental or true wind and the wind created by the boat’s motion. Combine these and you have apparent wind, which is always felt on the nose of the boat. Sir Ben Ainslie, the British fve-times Olympic sailing medal winner – four of them gold – and Oracle’s tactician for races th 6 – 19 in the 34 America’s Cup, described it as such, “The deal now with apparent wind is so much more relevant with these boats because they are so fast and we are creating our own wind, so we are basically sailing upwind all of the time.” Emirates Team New Zealand’s skipper, Dean Barker had this to say about apparent wind: “You always have the wind coming towards you – doesn’t matter if you’re going upwind or downwind. If you haven’t got it coming towards you, then you’re not sailing the boat particularly well. It changes the whole game completely.” 154 legacyinspires.com
SAIL providing engineering competence to Other subtle, but significant changes support the team’s efforts, while as Innovation Partner, Airbus is sharing its included those made to the shape of the expertise in the areas of aerodynamics, instrumentation, simulation, composites, boat’s foils, to reduce the drag on them. structures, hydraulics and data analysis. Like the other America’s Cup challenger hopefuls, Emirates Team New Zealand is Certainly the wind, and how the team server. Apart from storing this data in the by no means resting on its laurels. On 10 used it, played a major role in Oracle’s Oracle database for later reference, the December 2015, the team began its on dramatic turnaround during the race. performance crew aboard the powerboat water testing program using an AC45 boat According to Coutts, the biggest difference also analyses it in real time and provides loaned to it by the Italian syndicate Luna was made in the team’s approach to getting feedback to the test boat crews. At the Rossa. In a process that will undoubtedly from Point A to B, by taking wider angles same time, the data is sent to the design resemble that of Oracle’s, data collected and fnding therein extra speed that more team onshore for observation and analysis. from the test boat, over a period spanning than made up for the increased distance. Ultimately, the entire team including several months, will be incorporated into its Coupled with this change in technique, the design team, performance and sailing next test boat which is apparently due out came several small but important changes, crews scrutinise the data, with sailors early in 2016. including a change to the camber of the providing designers with insight into how Speaking at the commencement of wing and closing the lower faps slightly. the boat “felt” at any given time. This actual this on water testing, Team New Zealand’s In addition, more load was moved onto performance data is also compared to the Chief Operations Offcer, Kevin Shoebridge, the rudders, which proved especially team’s theoretical models, allowing it to had this to say: “Our year has been a solid advantageous when sailing upwind. Other moreover improve upon the accuracy of one. We have been quietly grafting away subtle, but signifcant changes included these models and thus its entire package. in the background, our sailors have been those made to the shape of the boat’s This type of data collection, analysis performing – leading the Louis Vuitton foils, to reduce the drag on them, the and the transfer of the intelligence gathered America’s Cup World Series, we have aforementioned shortening of the bowsprit back to the boat, in the form of a multitude signed some signifcant sponsorship deals, to reduce drag there, and a change to the of both minor and major modifcations, is our designers have been relentlessly shape of the foresail. responsible for much of the technological developing and refning, we have moved advancement being made in sailing today. our entire operational base, Pete and Blair THE 2017 AMERICA’S CUP Of course, it’s not just Oracle that is have been named the ISAF sailors of the Looking ahead to 2017 and Oracle’s contributing to these advancements, but year, and now we have our initial test boat th forthcoming defense of what will be the 35 also other, similarly well-funded competitive on the water.” America’s Cup, the team is working daily to sailing and development teams. It remains to be seen whether Team design and build the fastest boat possible to It bears mentioning at this juncture, New Zealand will win the 2017 Louis Vuitton ensure its success. that the brains being brought to bear upon Cup and with it the right to challenge Team To achieve this, it works with two test Oracle Team USA’s interpretation of the USA, representing the Golden Gate Yacht th boats from which it collects up to 240GB data collected and the development that Club, for the 35 America’s Cup in June of data, daily. Forty on-board sensors ensues, represent a pretty formidable brain 2017, in Bermuda. What is certain, however, measure over 600 parameters. This data is trust, including, as they do, engineers and is that the boats in the running will be better, beamed off the boat to a powerboat where technicians from partners BMW and Airbus. faster and more technologically advanced it is stored and processed in an Oracle As Technology Partner, BMW is than they are today. 155
DRIVE Coming Soon, The Bugatti Chiron Bugatti Chiron It sure is about time… hen your street received that Bugatti’s forthcoming fastest, most luxurious and most exclusive market marvel, the Chiron (pronounced shi-ron), production super sports car to the Geneva comprises one was indeed a go, came via a teaser video Motor Show.” infnitesimal released by the company on 1 January Well thank you Bugatti, it’s about time! fraction of 2016, on YouTube. To clarify, Chiron’s predecessor, the Veyron the world’s Said video, titled “Breaking New frst went into production in 2005 and was wealthiest one percenters, it follows Dimensions – Happy New Year from kept alive through 2015 by various spin- that you’re under no obligation to satisfy BUGATTI” bears this message and offs of the model, including the Veyron the curiosity of the remaining 7-billion promise: “We wish everybody a peaceful Super Sport (2010-2011) – the world’s population. and prosperous New Year. For 2016 we fastest street-legal production car, with a It’s hardly surprising then that the can already promise you to bring the verifed record top speed of 431 km/h. So frst confrmation that the man on the Bugatti Chiron - the world’s most powerful, yes, it’s time. 156 legacyinspires.com
DRIVE Andrew Ehmke Legacy Lifestyle race driver Louis Chiron. So to get back to the trusty old Andrew is an enthusiastic car fan, rumour mill, what do we “know?” and is often found chewing the ear off his Legacy colleagues with talk of We “know” that the Chiron will be horsepower and torque. His interest available in 2017 and will cost in cars stemmed from a young age, somewhere in the region of €2.2 with a specific interest in the more million. It will have a top speed rare and exotic motor vehicles. of 470 km/h and achieve 0–100 Twitter: @ajehmke km/h in a blistering 2.3 seconds, and 0-300 km/h in 15 seconds, making it the ultimate getaway car. Five hundred units of the model will be produced, and rumour has it that 130 have already been sold. Make that 131, since it is now also purported that retired boxer Floyd Mayweather has sold off an older Bugatti from his extensive collection to make space for the Chiron. The Chiron will reportedly sport the company’s 16-cylinder, W-16 quad-turbo 8.0-litre. Yes that’s the same engine used in the Veyron, but now with direct injection and with two of its four turbos electronically driven to eliminate that pesky turbo lag. Power should achieve 1500 hp, and 1,107 lb ft of torque. Finally, gear shifting for this beast will be undertaken by a seven-speed dual clutch automatic gearbox while a four- wheel drive system should keep most of its wheels on the ground, most of the time. IN THEIR OWN WORDS… “The development brief for the Chiron can be summarised in one sentence, RUMOUR HAS IT… and is probably the shortest in the At the time of going to print, what little we history of the automobile: we want to know about the Chiron ahead of its offcial make the best signifcantly better,” said unveiling could only be gleaned from the Wolfgang Dürheimer, President of Bugatti rumour mill and third-hand accounts of Automobiles S.A.S. “The Chiron will set information allegedly shared by the marque new standards in every respect. We will with prospective buyers. Oh and from a continue to produce the world’s most spectacularly oblique press release on powerful, fastest, most luxurious and most Volkswagen’s website, whose vagueness on exclusive production super sports car. This the actual vehicle stands in stark contrast to is the claim of Bugatti and our customers.” the anaesthetising amount of information on It’s a bold claim Herr Dürheimers, but its namesake, the legendary Bugatti-racing we’ll take your word for it. 157
FLY Icon A5 Seaplane Seaplane A light sport aircraft really is the only way to get around ames Bond really did look like he had the life in the 80’s, when amphibious cars and aircraft were a thing of the movies. But no more... Today you can own your own seaplane thanks to aircraft makers, Icon, with their new A5. It’s a small price tag up to only $250,000.00 or a base price of $189,000. But lets gain some perspective here – it’s a PLANE. With its carbon fbre exterior, easy controls (yes you can learn to operate it in less time than it takes to drive to Cape Town and back), you will be able to hitch a ride to just about anywhere because of its ability to take off and land on both land and water. And if you wanted to do it in Bond style you can always trigger its oversized parachute and foat softly to the ground on your favourite deserted island of course. 158 legacyinspires.com
FLY David Moffat First Officer, Airbus 319 David Moffat completed a Bachelor of Aviation degree in Australia just after he finished school. He completed his Private Pilot Licence and Commercial Pilot Licence and was thereafter offered immediate employment. David spent six years building his experience throughout the East Coast of Australia including regional charter and Regular Public Transport operations on a Saab 340 turbo-propeller aircraft. His most recent adventure has taken him to the island of Mauritius as a First Officer on the Airbus. He says that the most memorable thing about his career thus far is the people he has been able to fly with. At home, David is a loving father to two children, “A boy and a girl, they are cats! It’s easy to let aviation consume your entire life. I try hard to do anything I can to take my mind off work, and keep as busy as I can. I enjoy an active lifestyle, which tends to revolve around the beach.” David finds the biggest and newest aircrafts are always appealing, “The 747 is affectionately referred to as ‘Queen of the Skies’, and for good reason, and it’s sad to think that I’ll probably never get that chance. In all honesty, there’s not a day when I wouldn’t love to fly the old Saab one more time. That was real ‘hands-on’ flying. I miss it every day, and I wouldn’t write off a chance to fly it again before I retire.” “I remember every single Captain I’ve flown with, and every instructor. The best leaders are those that don’t have to command respect. I hope to pass on my experiences and knowledge, in the same way that they have been passed down to me. This to me, is what it means to be a pilot. The word ‘pilot’ describes who I am, not what I do for a living.” Instagram: @dvdmfft 159
FLY a 100-horsepower engine — a Rotax 912. But don’t think this affects her performance as she can fy at up to 178 k/ph and for a distance of approximately 725 km. Not too shabby for a little machine that you can pull up to your local garage and fll up at the petrol station – yes she can take what the company terms “pump gas”. According to test pilots who have fown the A5, her controls are slick, fnessed and highly tuned and responsive. It is able to make altitude and lateral adjustments with the slightest of pressure, and only has nine gauges, probably one of the primary reasons she is so quick to master. Icon claims that the A5 is the world’s frst plane with a “spin-resistant” design. This can be evidenced in the sheer engineering of the plane, where the centre of the cockpit is dominated by an angle- of-attack gauge, which shows how air is interacting with the wings. She really is an impressive bird but what’s more is that, according to the experts, she puts the fun back into fying. So in short…why drive when you can fy? SPECIFICATIONS Seats: Two Maximum Takeoff Weight: 686.4 kg Useful Load: 195-249 kg Baggage (Maximum): 27.2 kg Fuel: 91 Octane Auto Gas or 100LL Aviation Gas Maximum Speed (Vh): 95 KCAS 176 kph Range: 427nm (45 min reserve) So what has Icon done with this plane to fy this baby from Cape Town to New York. Takeoff Distance (Runway on that makes it so different? Well the company What makes it really attractive is that Standard Day/Sea Level): 710 feet is said to want to appeal to those of you you can qualify for a Sport Pilot License in Landing Distance (Runway on who may be considering buying a Bugatti or as little as 20 hours of in-fight training, with Standard Day/Sea Level): 530 feet a Ferrari. Why buy more wheels when you just a couple of limitations such as fying Takeoff Distance (Water on Standard can own wings at even less the cost? at night, in congested airspaces or in bad Day/Sea Level): 920 feet Who is Icon? Founded in 2006 and weather – but that’s not really what you will Landing Distance (Water on Standard situated in Vacaville, in Northern California, want this little beauty for anyway. Day/Sea Level): 840 feet some 50 miles northeast of San Francisco, It’s a good-looking plane too. Its Engine: Rotax 912 (100 hp) Icon has one product. The A5. It frst streamlined shape is svelte and its wings unveiled its intention to make the A5 with a trail from the top rear of the cockpit, while DIMENSIONS prototype in 2008 and in 2015, received its it also boasts a carbon fbre prop with a Interior Cockpit Width: 116.8 cm certifcation of airworthiness from the FAA. design that has many fying magazine Wingspan: 10.61 m With more than 1,500 deposits for aircraft quoting the design as “radical”. At a mere Aircraft Length: 7.01 m – its shipping date for 2016 is pretty much 23 feet or just over 7 metres, the A5 is Aircraft Height: 2.47 m cast in stone. actually smaller than it looks in pictures. It is So what is the A5 in real terms? Well, also only 8.1 feet (2.5 metres) high and its in short, it is a Light Sport Aircraft meaning wingspan is 34.8 feet (10.6 metres). AVAILABLE SAFETY FEATURES ICON Spin-Resistant Airframe (SRA) that it is limited by weight, speed, and a If you elect to land on water the ICON Angle of Attack Indicator (AoA) maximum of two seats. The fact that it landing gear will retract and if you want ICON Complete Airplane Parachute doesn’t have or require a pressurised cabin to hook it up to a trailer, you can fold the Planing Wingtips means that the hardware to make it is wings. It clocks the scales at just under Predictable Flying Characteristics simpler, and it also means that your altitude 690 kilograms, small enough for your one Low Stall Speed is limited – but lets be fair – you aren’t going tonner to pull, and as a result only requires 160 legacyinspires.com
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TIME The Smartwatch Smartwatch Comes of Age Or how Dick Tracy changed the world… smartwatch is a wearable computing device marketed as more than a cell phone. With a glance, it gives atomic clock accuracy and allows you to read your text messages in a device that is always at hand.” Source: Techopedia.com The smartwatch phenomenon is a clear case of life imitating art and you can blame it on Dick Tracy, that relentless comic book detective and his 2-Way Wrist Radio watch. Since Tracy’s iconic watch debuted in print in 1946 and thereafter in flms, the world has frankly been expecting a watch that does more than just tell time. In the decades since, we’ve seen some weird and wonderful iterations, from the good old calculator watch to the very frst Linux wristwatch in 1998, a “wristwatch videoconferencing computer” that earned inventor Steve Mann the title “the father of wearable computing.” Smartwatches are the sum total of all the watches that preceded them and though inspired by Tracy’s archetypical watch, are nothing at all like it. For one, they’re smart. Consider that a smartwatch has more computing power than NASA used to put man on the moon. While 2013 was really the debut year of the modern smartwatch, 2015 was the year in which it gained unstoppable Photo: Shutterstock momentum. Thank you Apple. We look at three of the most popular smartwatches available today. 164 legacyinspires.com
TIME Patrick Klostermann Legacy Lifestyle IN THE MAINSTREAM Patrick is a member of the Legacy The Apple Watch Lifestyle team where he works with It’s a matter of taste whether you love the clients to help define the benefits of the programme for customers as design or think it looks like a brick, but there well as marry these benefits to the is no ambiguity about the fact that Apple consumer. When not wheeling and is the brand that has driven smartwatches dealing in his business capacity, directly into the mainstream. Patrick is a real “tech-junkie”. Without a connected iPhone the Apple He is always looking for the latest technology and talking about Watch has limited functionality to be sure, but current tech and what it can do connected, it is peerless. Its key functionality for you in business and at home. If is undoubtedly the delivery of all notifcations you want to know what tech is ‘just from your phone to your wrist – a great way around the corner’, Patrick is the to check text messages in meetings – and person to ask. the ability to answer and make phone calls from the device itself, à la Dick Tracy. Twitter: @P4_Pat If clothes make the man, then apps make the watch, and therein lies the true wonder of the Apple Watch – the vast array of available apps. Compatibility: The Apple Watch is compatible with phones running the iOS operating system or, in short, with the Apple iPhone. 165
TIME The Samsung Gear S2 AT THE FRINGE The Samsung Gear S2 is arguably the most attractive smartwatch on the On the periphery of every mainstream is a fringe, and in market. With its round face and rotating bezel it’s a fan favourite among this case it’s a niche and distinctly more upscale market the fashion conscious. To the delight of techies everywhere, the watch is – where the bleeding edge of technology meets exquisite also the frst to use Samsung’s own Tizen OS – having ditched the hard- style and unparalleled craftsmanship to deliver timepieces to-navigate Android Wear OS. of extraordinary quality and character. The Tag Heuer For all its great looks and the marvel of its rotating bezel, which is a Connected and Breitling Exospace B55 watches inhabit this highly functional and effective navigation tool, critics are not enamoured fringe world, and if the mainstream watches are smart, then of its voice recognition abilities and cite the limited availability of third- these are surely genius. party apps – compared to Apple or Android – as another limiting factor. Compatibility: The Samsung Gear S2 is compatible with phones Tag Heuer Connected running the Android operating system. The Tag Heuer Connected is equipped with directional wind and weather monitoring, RaceChrono Pro capability, and Google Fit, while, in a nod to mainstream smartwatch functionality, the face is naturally customisable with several themes to choose from. Finally, Android Wear allows the wearer to connect to a plethora of apps to further enhance Connected’s superior functionality. As you’d expect from a watchmaker of Tag Heuer’s reputation and calibre, the Tag Heuer Connected is a The Pebble Steel masterful interpretation of the smartwatch and truly is in a This new incarnation of the popular Pebble smartwatch addresses all league of its own. the build-quality faws of the original. Robustly built with a glass face, the Pebble Steel smartwatch fnally feels the part. Breitling Exospace B55 Along with a cult-like following that befts its status as the company With its Breitling built off a record-breaking Kickstarter crowd-funding campaign, the Exospace B55, Pebble Steel has a user-friendly interface and an app store that is large Breitling remains and growing. On the downside, if you like the graphic quality of the Apple true to its tradition of Watch and Gear S2’s LED displays, it’s unlikely you’ll be thrilled with its making “instruments Kindle-like e-paper display. On the fipside though, this display is also the for professionals.” The reason the watch only has to be charged once a week rather than daily. watchmaker asserts that Compatibility: The Pebble Steel is compatible with phones running the this is the watch for pilots, iOS or Android operating system. Now that’s smart – really smart! and supports this claim with functions designed to capture the pilot’s attention and imagination, including a countdown timer. The titanium case, rubber strap and sheer good looks of this ruggedly styled, new-generation connected watch, are bound to get the attention of just about everyone though. To be clear however, this is not strictly speaking a smartwatch, but rather a “connected” watch. Breitling describes its key usefulness as “placing the smartphone in the service of the watch in order to enhance its functionality.” Translation: the user can make adjustments to the watch using the smartphone and, in turn, download data resulting from various measurements to the phone, as well as receive notifcations. Smart or connected, either way, this timepiece is inarguably a masterpiece. 166 legacyinspires.com
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KIDS Safer cashless environments in Legacy Lifestyle’s new initiative is aimed at creating safe, convenient cashless economies in schools Photo: Shutterstock 174 legacyinspires.com
KIDS ending your child to type of tender option and the school is given providing a fundraising platform without school with money for an administration console to control their the need for schools to replace or renew the tuckshop, uniforms, account, audits and reporting. Parents are their existing systems. The ecosystem also extracurricular activities then able to load their own profle as well as allows parents to transfer the Rewards or any other necessary the profle/s of their child/children. Earned from Lifestyle Partners to their payments can be Profles can then be activated and child’s account, which the child may then daunting. Your child could become subject currency loaded to a profle can be spent Spend at school. to bullying or theft, or they may even lose at the school. Parents are able to assign In addition, this cashless ecosystem the cash. Which is why Legacy Lifestyle rules and limits for their child’s spend per assists schools in monitoring monthly spend has developed an initiative called Lifestyle day or week. Smart Schools also enables and keeping track of school events and Smart Schools, an elegant cashless the facilitation of ad hoc cash donations and fundraising activities as well as providing payment solution that aims to make schools allows for surplus funds to be donated to the auditable reporting to ensure that fgures safer by creating cashless economies on school or a specifc cause. match up. school grounds. The school can approve accredited For parents the biggest beneft of the The Smart Schools initiative provides suppliers and these suppliers, listed on Smart Schools initiative is that they gain a holistic infrastructure which enables the school’s website, can be paid using peace of mind, knowing that their children schools to implement a cashless payment the Legacy Smart Schools system as an don’t have to carry cash. Forgot to give your solution at all payment points as well as aggregator. Any school that is a part of the child money for tuck or a sports day? No providing effcient, auditable reporting for Smart Schools network are able to accept problem. With Smart Schools you can load the management of payments made by Smart Schools’ currency and therefore if a your child’s account with money anytime, students, parents and alumni. child, who attends school A spends money anywhere as well as view their spending Whenever parents Earn Rewards at at a sports day at school B, a fee is paid to and habits. Lifestyle Partners, they will automatically school A as a commission. This means that your child will also be raise funds for their child’s school at no gaining a fnancial education because they cost to them. The integration of schools SO WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS? have to ensure that they budget within their and institutions into the Lifestyle ecosystem For schools, having no cash on premises set limit. The Lifestyle Rands you Earn allows you, the parent, to use Lifestyle dispels safety and security risks as well can be allocated to your child and if your Rands as a safe payment option for as fraud, bullying and theft. Each school child’s card goes missing or is not being your child for things like the tuckshop, can create a unique school ecosystem and used desirably by your child, it can be easily extracurricular activities or any other receive reports based on activity and spend suspended, cancelled or re-issued. payments that need to be made while your within that ecosystem. For example, schools Each child will have a unique profle and child is at school. are able to see which shops and products their account can be credited remotely and generate the most interest. immediately. Keeping your child or children HOW IT WORKS Legacy Smart Schools creates safe is no doubt your number one priority, The Legacy Smart Schools system is convenience for schools by facilitating extra and the Legacy Smart Schools initiative installed at a school’s payment points as a mural and third party payments as well as aims to do just that. 175
KIDS The importance of symbolic play symbolic play for little ones Symbolic play is an important tool for children to learn various developmental skills ysmartkid’s Art to play symbolically? The way you interact might want to cover your own ears though! Psychoterapist with your child and the toys and materials Ideal toys include rattles, squeaky toys and Sam Davis you offer them to play with all play a role in plastic blocks to bang together. This kind reminds encouraging this type of play. of play helps them realise that different parents that items can be used to create a wonderful they play an ENCOURAGE SYMBOLIC PLAY noise, just like musical instruments, and this important role WITH YOUR BABY encourages their young imagination and in encouraging a healthy imagination with Try these fun-flled activities to encourage capacity for pretend play. their children in today’s technology-driven symbolic play with your child. world. Babies like imitating facial expressions – TODDLERS LOVE SYMBOLIC PLAY Have you ever noticed your child especially when you’re making a silly face. From the age of two, children spontaneously holding a wooden block to their ear, One of the frst skills they acquire is to copy start playing symbolically. Encourage them to pretending it’s a telephone? Or have you what they hear, see and feel. That’s why do so with these activities. watched as they ‘feed’ and cuddle a doll, you will notice them trying to smile, laugh You’ll often notice your toddler using pretending it’s a baby? They are engaging and furrow their brow just like mom and dad certain toys or items to represent something in symbolic play, also known as pretend from a very young age. These imitations lay else. A wooden block becomes a telephone, play. This is an important tool through which the foundation for pretend play, so spend a doll is a real baby who has to be fed and children develop various life skills. as much time interacting with your baby as cuddled and a cardboard box (such as your Symbolic play can improve a child’s possible. little one’s Smartbox) can supply endless cognitive and communication skills, help Try to give your little one a variety of entertainment. them to explore their emotions, develop noisy toys and household items so they Encourage them to give their imagination their understanding of various concepts can make as much noise as they are wings and join in the fun! A bench can (like the number concept), better their comfortable with. As they get older, you become a bus and you can both bounce social skills and even enhance their around on it as you drive through town. Take memory. a pretend trip to the zoo and encourage your Did you know that tiny tot to get up and shout out the names of parents play an the animals they see as the bus makes its important role in rounds. encouraging the When you notice your little one engaging development of a in pretend play with you, offer a clear purpose little one’s imagination to your game. For instance, when they hand and therefore their ability you a plastic bowl and spoon, explain that 176 legacyinspires.com
KIDS you are enjoying the delicious porridge they cooked for you while describing what each Mysmartkid mouthful tastes like. IS A LIFESTYLE BRAND PARTNER Be careful not to dictate your little one’s symbolic play sessions, but rather give them 10% the opportunity to lead. This will help develop their imagination. Members can Earn & Spend TIME FOR SOME PRETEND AND their Lifestyle Rands at any PEER PLAY Lifestyle Brand Partner At the age of three, children start engaging in peer play and this often includes symbolic Samantha Davis play. It’s perfectly normal for them to direct enables them to stick to a pretend play theme Art Psychotherapist on Mysmartkid’s dedicated their play sessions with friends and siblings; and characters for extended time periods. panel of experts they are not being bossy. You’ll notice them Invite your little one to use their assigning roles like mom and baby while imagination to solve real-life problems. For Samantha Davis is an playing with another child. Play is often related instance, if they argue with their sibling about internationally trained Art Psychotherapist (registered with the to their own experiences and usually includes whose turn it is to use a toy, they can swop HPCSA) and has been practicing various toys and a lot of talking. roles and, by placing themselves in the other for 16 years. She is currently the Imaginary friends often appear at this age person’s shoes, come to a solution. designated Mysmartkid expert for and they can play a big role in your child’s life You can use your child’s favourite story the programme’s developmental as well as their day-to-day activities. Try not to to encourage pretend play in a variety of area of Creativity. Sam grew up in Jhb, did a foundation degree in get impatient when you fnd yourself waiting different ways. Read a story, like Goldilocks Psychology and General Education for this special friend to get dressed or you and the Three Bears, before asking your and thereafter completed her have to save them a seat in the car. This kind child what their favourite scene was. You can postgraduate two year Art Therapy of behaviour is perfectly normal for this age. also encourage them to draw a picture of it. Training (now a Masters) at the Encourage your child to immerse At dinner time, you can turn a chore into a University of Hertfordshire in London in 2000. themselves in pretend play. It gives them the game by suggesting they set the table as if She currently runs a private opportunity to express their feelings by acting for Goldilocks and each of the bears. They practice in Cape Town and also out different roles and situations. You could can ‘test’ each chair to decide which character facilitates various Art Therapy give them an empty Smartbox and suggest should sit where and instruct the rest of the workshops for children and adults that they use it to build a ‘house’ or sit in it family on who will play each role during dinner. countrywide, including a five day Art Therapy course and Joy and pretend it’s a ‘car’. They can also draw or Encourage your child to act out their Through Art for children and paint on it to enrich the experience. favourite story or scene from it. They can use adults. Over the past 18 years props and get friends or siblings to join in. Sam has worked with a variety of HOW DO YOU ENCOURAGE If your phone has a video camera, you can individuals and groups and has SYMBOLIC PLAY? even flm them while doing so and share their had extensive experience in dealing with children and adults with Pretend play is often based on the stories little ‘home movie’ with the rest of the family. anxiety, depression, emotional and ones see on television or hear about when When your little one is faced with a diffcult behavioural problems, addiction, you read them their favourite books. It’s a decision during everyday activities, ask them autism, ADHD, developmental great idea to create a safe space for them to how they think their favourite character would delays, trauma, illness, HIV/ tumble and play physically active games, like approach it. Read different versions of the Aids and orphans, educators and children refugees – to name but a ‘cowboys and crooks’, during which they can same story to your child and let them explain few. She has worked extensively express feelings of anger or exuberance in a to you which elements they prefer or let them with the Department of Education controlled environment. make up their own ending to the story. and has made several contributions It’s equally important that they have to television, radio and magazine inserts explaining the nature and access to props for symbolic play, like a ABOUT MYSMARTKID power of Art Therapy. princess crown, a cowboy hat or a doctor’s kit. Sam is a mom to 13-year-old Mysmartkid is South Africa’s leading As they get older, you’ll notice how your Shayna and cat Freud. Sam is Early Childhood Development little one’s symbolic play becomes more and passionate about yoga, meditation, programme. Designed by a panel of gluten-free baking, the sea and more realistic and goal-orientated. A safe experts, it provides all the necessary the sun. space and a variety of props will encourage a tools to help you give your child a smart rich imagination and elaborate pretend play. Twitter: @mysmartkid start in life. Enjoy fun activities with your FANTASY PLAY IS FUN! little one while helping them reach their full potential from before birth to the age Children can grasp the difference between of six. It’s quick and easy for Legacy fantasy and reality. This makes pretend play Lifestyle members to join Mysmartkid all the more fun. It’s also a great way for them online at www.legacylifestyle.co.za and to socialise with their peers and siblings. beneft from a great discount on the At this age, a child’s increased attention programme! span and their acute awareness of detail 177
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ESCAPE hether your tech interests lie in green technology, working remotely wherever you are in the world or simply in being able to catch up on social media whenever you feel the need, Legacy Hotels & Resorts have made it their mission to be tech savvy – in some cases, as tech savvy as possible out in the vast expanses of the African bush. We know you probably don’t think ‘technology’ when you want to escape, but just in case you’d like to share or keep in touch, we’ve got you covered. Hara Jackson Group Sales Manager, Legacy Hotels & Resorts THE MICHELANGELO HOTEL Though its Renaissance-inspired architecture may have you feeling like you’ve stepped Hara Jackson joined Legacy Hotels back in time, this luxury hotel is anything but old fashioned. It has complimentary limited & Resorts International in July Internet access, digital safes in all rooms, conference facilities for up to 160 delegates 1996, after spending a year and a half in a small conference and hotel with all the necessary equipment, a business centre, and that’s not to mention all the tech operation. She says the industry you can see and shop for at Nelson Mandela Square and Sandton City. crept into her heart, and made her want to work for a larger hotel group. Hara has always been in the sales department and began her career as a sales co-ordinator. Her first task on the job was assisting in the opening of the Michelangelo Hotel. Through the years she has progressed through the ranks, culminating in her current challenge of heading up the sales division for Legacy Hotels & Resorts group. Twitter: @legacyhotels 179
ESCAPE DAVINCI HOTEL AND SUITES Potentially one of, if not the greenest building in Sandton, the DAVINCI Hotel and Suites is bubbling over with green tech. It has 117 solar panels on its roof, which have the capacity to collect enough solar energy to heat the water of the hotels’ 166 rooms and 54 apartment suites. These panels have enabled the hotel to reduce the amount of harmful CO² that it emits by 210.8 tonnes. The DAVINCI also has electrical timers that are designed to switch off basement parking lights and keep only selected lights burning when necessary. This has translated into reducing the amount of energy used in the basement areas by up to 50 percent. Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel and is complimentary to all guests. And if you are in Sandton on business, be sure to host your conference in the hotel’s sleek, high-tech conferencing facilities. MICHELANGELO TOWERS Michelangelo Towers’ grand suites, executive suites, two-bed and one-bed luxury suites offer high-speed Internet connectivity, so that you can share every luxurious minute you spend in this decadent accommodation on Africa’s Richest Square Mile. If you want to explore, amble through the modern Michelangelo Towers Mall or hop on the high-technology rapid rail network, Gautrain that runs between Johannesburg and Tshwane. This bullet train runs safely at 160 km per hour with quick stops at ten stations. RAPHAEL PENTHOUSE SUITES Another one of the fve Legacy developments on Africa’s Richest Square mile, the Raphael Penthouse Suites offers 60 luxury suites with complimentary Internet access. Its staff will also cater for any of your meeting or conferencing needs upon request and it is walking distance from the Gautrain. 180 legacyinspires.com
ESCAPE BAKUBUNG BUSH LODGE Despite being concealed within the rich expanses of the malaria-free Pilanesberg National Park, Bakubung Bush Lodge has an entire Internet lounge for busy travellers who need to continue business as usual, as well as complimentary Internet connectivity in its rooms. The lodge also has conference facilities for up to 120 guests. BROOKES HILL SUITES At Brookes Hill Suites, you can wake up to panoramic views of the gorgeous Indian Ocean and take a walk along the unspoilt beaches of Port Elizabeth. Brookes Hill caters for all your meeting and function needs with conference facilities for up to 50 guests, creating an intimate environment that is perfect for small engagement parties or closing those more personal business deals and there is also free Wi-Fi so you can stay connected. CENTURION LAKE HOTEL The Centurion Lake Hotel offers complimentary Wi-Fi, a digital safe in each room and meeting and conferencing facilities including a range of venues, equipment and seating plans to suit your every requirement, so that you can concentrate on your success while the hotel staff take care of the rest. 181
ESCAPE KWA MARITANE BUSH LODGE Kwa Maritane is located deep in the heart of the 55 000 hectare, Pilanesberg National Park and what it offers is superior wildlife viewing opportunities and a tranquil bush experience. It may not be high-tech, but it does have complimentary shaped Internet and facilities for meetings and functions with limited complimentary wireless Internet connectivity. ELEPHANT POINT A mere fve hour drive from the thriving cosmopolitan city of Johannesburg is Elephant Point, an exclusive estate bordering the Kruger National Park, that offers a Big 5 viewing experience that few will ever have the pleasure of enjoying. It takes its name from the elephant that can be spotted frequently grazing and drinking on the banks of the Sabie River. Here, you will experience luxury like you’ve never experienced it before. KUZUKO LODGE Situated in the utterly serene Addo Elephant Park, you wouldn’t think that technology was high on the priority list of this lodge. Think again. Kuzuko boasts sleek conference facilities for up to 48 delegates and a business centre with unlimited free Internet access, printing and photocopying facilities. 182 legacyinspires.com
ESCAPE SUNNYSIDE PARK HOTEL This is your Johannesburg home away from home. Here you will experience the charm and grace of a bygone era but with the amenities of luxury accommodation in the 21st century. You can relax in the comfort of the Residents Lounge which is classically styled and equipped with Wi- Fi facilities. Whether you need to do some work on your laptop, Skype with friends or simply catch up on what’s happening in the Twittersphere, this is the perfect place. SWAKOPMUND HOTEL AND ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE This luxury accommodation in Namibia, is where the Skeleton coast comes to life. Business meetings are well catered for with a wide range of options and optional extras and you can choose from myriad venues that are fully air-conditioned for screenings, lectures and presentations. Swakopmund also has free wireless Internet connectivity for all in-house guests and in its business centre. THE MONOMOTAPA HOTEL This iconic fgure on the Harare skyline is specially designed for the convenience of the guest and as such, has free Wi-Fi available for guests throughout the hotel. There are also full conference and banqueting facilities. Conference packages can be tailored to your specifc needs and once business is settled you can visit Monomotapa’s massage parlour or outdoor swimming pool. 183
ESCAPE HÔTEL LE CRISTAL Experience Gabon at its best at Hôtel Le Cristal, which offers digital self-service safes and complimentary Wi-Fi in all rooms and around the hotel as well as private meeting rooms for up to six and twelve delegates. The hotel also has a business centre that’s fully-equipped for all forms of business and secretarial activities and can be accessed 24 hours a day. THE PORTSWOOD HOTEL This hotel’s restaurant and lobby are built around the original well and holding cells for prisoners en route to Robben Island 300 years ago. Though it may be considered a part of Cape Town’s history, this hotel does not have an ancient approach to technology. There is a business centre with three computers, free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel and meeting and conference facilities you may use at The Portswood or its sister hotel, The Commodore. WINDHOEK COUNTRY CLUB RESORT Developed as a resort within the city, the Windhoek Country Club Resort offers businessmen, conference delegates and families luxury Namibian accommodation. It’s perfect for business, with conference facilities of up to 800 delegates and free Wi-Fi. 184 legacyinspires.com
ESCAPE THE WHEATBAKER The Wheatbaker is Nigeria’s fnest luxury boutique hotel and offers the corporate traveller comfort and absolute decadence. It has complimentary Wi-Fi available in all rooms and all around the hotel as well as digital self-service safes in each room. The Wheatbaker’s Rufkatu hall seats up to 200 delegates comfortably, for any event or conference. ELEPHANT HILLS RESORT This stunning Victoria Falls resort has conference facilities for up to 500 people as well as offces available for conference delegates. Guests are also welcome to make use of the Elephant Hills business centre, which is complete with photocopying, typing, facsimile and Internet facilities. THE KINGDOM HOTEL There are far too many exciting things to do at The Kingdom Victoria Falls for you to want to be thinking about business, but if you have to, conferencing facilities are available. 185
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LIFESTYLE Paul Jones Chief Executive Officer LUX* Resorts and Hotels With more than 4 decades of international hotel management experience, Paul Jones joined LUX* in 2010, where he quickly established his mark as a charismatic leader, with a unique Reasons To Go and passionate approach to hospitality management, centred on people, culture and service. Prior to joining LUX* he worked as Managing Director of the LUX* President of One&Only, where he LUX* Sun Resorts Group, and later, as was instrumental in successfully launching and growing the brand on a global basis. Paul was conferred the Dignity of Companion of the Order of St Michael and St Georges by her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and was awarded one of the highest honours by the LUX* Resorts & Hotels unveils exciting new activities President of the Comores, the Chevalier de l’Etoile d’Anjouan, for in Mauritius, Maldives and Reunion Island his significant contribution to the growth and development of the hotel and tourism sector in the Comores. When asked by Mauritian online magazine lexpress.mu what his average day is like, he responded: “My ideal day would be one when I am less in the office. I’d rather be out at the hotels. I am a hotelier more than anything else so that’s where I enjoy being most. I can’t stay away from the hotel, seeing what’s going on and how we can make the experience more interesting.” enowned creator of unforgettable luxury holidays, LUX* Resorts & Hotels, has always strived to stand out from the crowd, turning the ordinary into something unexpected and flling a fve-star holiday experience with explosive fun. And now, LUX* has unveiled its new ‘Reasons To Go LUX*’, in its resorts in Mauritius, Maldives and Reunion Island to make your stay even more unforgettable. Inspired by its spontaneous side and desire to celebrate life and create memories that guests will treasure, LUX* has created simple, fresh and sensory experiences to indulge and entertain you during your stay. LUX* already offers LUX* Me Wellness Concierge, Message in a Bottle, pop-up ICI ice cream, the famous Café LUX*, Phone Home booths on the beach and the alfresco movie experience under the stars, Cinema Paradiso. We guarantee you won’t be able to resist the temptation of treating yourself to a holiday with LUX* after reading the ‘Reasons To Go LUX*’. 187
LIFESTYLE SO WHAT’S NEW? Panama Hat Station LUX* Resorts & Hotels are situated in some of the world’s most idyllic locations, so it is no surprise their guests choose to spend the majority of their time outdoors. While LUX* encourages visitors to explore the spectacular surroundings, no one wants to be constrained in their rooms with unfortunate sunburn. Cue LUX*’s new Panama Hat Station. Sourced from the fnest Ecuadorian manufacturers, and made using sustainable materials, this new and exclusive offering allows LUX* guests to personalise their own panama hat. Set in a suitably shady spot at each resort, LUX* staff will help guests select the perfect 188 legacyinspires.com
LUX* IS A LIFESTYLE BRAND PARTNER Members access special discounted rates and are able to earn and spend further Lifestyle Rands on their stay Resorts & Hotels’ dedication to promoting a healthy lifestyle, prompted LUX* to give the vegetable the attention it deserves, with size, style and colour, before completing mixologists. Of course, this is no ordinary a dedicated menu that promises to convert your design with a band from a selection Aperitivo Bar, the typical LUX* twist is that even the most avid carnivore. LUX* aim of woven and printed grosgrain ribbons, guests won’t fnd this bar in the same place to excite and inspire all vegetarian and created by local designers. twice. One night it might be spotted on the vegan guests with veggie delights, inspired beach for barefoot nibbles in the sand, and by seasonal island favours. Take the Aperitivo Bar the next night it could be found in the resort Pulled Jackfruit Burrito made with ginger, Aperitifs are often the most delicious and gardens, amongst intricately lit palm trees. turmeric rice, smoky barbecued jackfruit, exciting part of a dinner party. Which is why black beans, roasted sweet potato cream, LUX* is introducing their new wandering Veggie Heaven guacamole, seasonal greens, and apple Aperitivo Bar. This is an ideal spot for Vegetarian diets are gaining in popularity, slaw for instance, where guests can expect socialising and is packed full of tasty tapas- with 12% of UK adults following a an explosion of favour in every bite. Quinoa style snacks, designed to tantalise taste vegetarian or vegan diet, according to spaghetti made with fresh herbs and cold- buds before dinner. The offerings change research published last year. Millions pressed extra virgin olive oil and cumin- daily and you can even grab a signature more are fexitarians, cutting down on infused vegetable korma with an array of cocktail designed by LUX*’s expert meat. These statistics, paired with LUX* chutneys are also on offer. Tree of Wishes Inspired by the ancient Japanese Tanabata festival wishing trees and Brazil’s Bonfm wish ribbons, LUX*’s Tree of Wishes adds extra magic to the perfect stay. On arrival, LUX* guests are handed personalised ribbons marked with their initials and the date of their stay, to tie around a branch on a LUX* Tree of Wishes, close their eyes and make a wish. Each year, one ribbon will be picked at random and the lucky owner will win a free holiday. Once visitors have tied their ribbon to the Tree of Wishes, they are encouraged to spread their own joy by throwing coins of any currency in a nearby well: all donations raised go to local charities. www.LifestyleTravel.Travel 189
LIFESTYLE Disconnect to Reconnect with Wilderness Safaris Wilderness Safaris Giving you the choice to stay connected – or to completely slip off the grid while on holiday PHOTOS: WILDERNESS; DANA ALLEN 190 legacyinspires.com
LIFESTYLE e live in Shayne Richardson- a highly Bayly connected Manager of the Wilderness Safaris Residents Programme world where we are, Shayne studied journalism at in many Stellenbosch University. Her first instances, required to be “always-on” job was to sustain her travel-bug, – meaning that we need to always be seeing her take on roles such available, always connected, and always as waitressing, apple-picking, bar-tending, house cleaning - you in touch with the world, no matter where name it, she did it, in places such as we are. Europe and the Middle East. Her It is against this backdrop that first “real job” was at Woolworths Wilderness Safaris – one of Africa’s as a buyer, which, as she says “set best-loved ecotourism companies the bar high for future things to come”. Following this, Shayne that specialises in memorable wildlife pursued her own interests and has experiences in some of the most remote subsequently spent most of her and pristine areas in Africa – has taken the professional life as a self-employed decision to give its guests the option to stay marketing consultant, enjoying the connected or to completely disconnect while freedom and challenges that this brought with it. “I have had exciting on holiday. fun times working with SA Rugby, Total Sports and Beyond as well as building houses and being a mother to my children,” says Shayne. Shayne has been at Wilderness Safaris for almost four years; the company is however over 30 years old and has traditionally sold safaris to international guests. Wilderness recently established a local programme and club to offer African residents great rates and have invited these residents to join its membership programme. “I love the authenticity of the Wilderness Safaris’ experience, the generosity of spirit of the camp staff, the challenge of creating a new sales channel and delighting guests, the extraordinarily good work the company does….and, of course the magnificent wildlife in the unique destinations where Wilderness Safaris has camps and explorations.” Twitter: @WeAreWilderness 191
LIFESTYLE It is a tough call for any African tourism company, as the primary reason many fock to the continent from the far corners of the globe is to experience the bush in all her raw and untouched beauty. A sign of the times? That it is indeed. However, those guests who want to remain connected while on holiday are able to take advantage of the network of Wilderness Safaris camps that do offer a Wi-Fi connection for guests. Yet, if you do want to remain completely off the grid, you can, as Wilderness has a series of camps that, in their own words, enable you to remain “unequivocally disconnected”. This will allow guests the opportunity to genuinely “get away from it all” and truly enjoy their holiday and the natural space around them. Now for those who would like to connect, in certain camps (primarily those recently reached by cell phone signal) Wi-Fi will be available. Guests will likely use both connected and disconnected camps on a Wilderness Safaris itinerary anyway so it is important to alert your agent as to what you would prefer while on your stay. The idea of disconnecting in order to reconnect has always been a part of the company’s promise to its guests – offering them space, intact ecosystems and the opportunity to connect with nature and oneself. “We regard this (disconnecting in order to reconnect) as an important part of what we stand for and encourage. In other words, a world where natural ecosystems are valued and appreciated, with some resistance applied to the inexorable advance of man and technology. It is our strong belief that we simply have to contribute to keeping some areas of the planet wild and remote”, says Chris Roche, Chief Marketing Offcer. Wilderness currently offers its guests private access to almost three million hectares of Africa’s fnest wildlife reserves, while remaining fercely committed to protecting our planet’s precious natural and cultural resources. The camps and safaris operated by Wilderness Safaris can be found in some of Africa’s best wildlife and wilderness reserves across seven different countries: Botswana, Kenya, Namibia, Seychelles, South Africa, Zambia and Zimbabwe. In the modern world, two simultaneous trends have emerged: on the one hand, people have come to rely on being able to connect wherever they go. On the other, more and more guests are enjoying being able to disconnect from being constantly “online” and relishing the opportunity to re- establish real relationships with their spouse 192 legacyinspires.com
Wilderness Safaris IS A LIFESTYLE BRAND PARTNER Members access special discounted rates and are able to earn and spend further Lifestyle Rands on their stay or children, and indeed themselves. So how do you make the decision on without the possibility of it creeping further In the media, several publications have where to go? On the Wilderness website afeld through the camp: identifed ‘disconnectedness’ as a travel you will see an icon placed on each camp Botswana: Abu Camp; Jao Camp trend for the coming years, with “black page which creates the distinction between Kenya: Segera Retreat hole” resorts becoming sought after. The “Wi-Fi Free” and “Free Wi-Fi” across the namibia: Kulala Desert Lodge; Little Kulala Oxford Internet Institute sees disconnecting regions in which it has camps. Seychelles: North Island as increasingly important in escaping the “We also do our best to communicate Zambia: Toka Leya noise of modern technological life and even this to all guests who choose to travel to helping improve creativity and decision- our remote wilderness areas so that they It is so important to the Wilderness making. In fact, disconnecting is also big on are empowered to choose the camps best team to ensure that some of the areas of the agenda of large corporates who are now suited to their needs and to make the the planet, specifcally those that it touches, insisting that employees do not answer any decision to disconnect (or not) on their remain wild and remote that they actively company emails after hours. In Germany and own”, Roche added. encourage guests to take a stand and France, this is now a law for many and some remove themselves from the grid and truly companies have gone as far as to state in WI-FI FREE CAMPS enjoy their holiday and the natural space their employment contracts that should staff Wilderness Safaris’ completely around them. answer emails after hours or while on leave, disconnected/‘black hole’ camps include: their annual leave will be revoked. namibia: Desert Rhino Camp; Hoanib It is all about balance and this is really Skeleton Coast; Serra Cafema what the team at Wilderness is trying to Botswana: Savuti; Mombo and Little ensure its guests achieve out of every safari Mombo; Pelo; Jacana; Xigera; Banoka experience. Yes, you may want a window Zimbabwe: Linkwasha; Little Makalolo; into the rest of the world while away – but Ruckomechi; Little Ruckomechi you must be able to step away and take Zambia: Busanga Bush Camp and Shumba in the natural wonder that is around you without being drawn to the ping of an email FREE WI-FI CAMPS or that “like” on your holiday pictures on one While a number of camps offer Wi-Fi, this is www.LifestyleTravel.Travel of your social media platforms. accessible only in clearly designated areas 193
LIFESTYLE Grand Africa & Beach – Cape Town Reservations: [email protected] or 021 425 0552 www.grandafrica.com 194 legacyinspires.com
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First three fractional lodges in Elephant Point Sold Out!! Make sure you reserve your share in our 4th and final lodge launching soon Elephant Point Key Selling Points • All stands are positioned along the banks of the Sabi River with no one The call of the fish eagle as it soars across the mighty Sabie River, the sight of trumpeting elephants as they wend their way “Catching a glimpse of the Big Five able to build in front or behind your stand through the scarp and vale African bush. It’s an ‘Out of Africa’ experience that many can only dream of. For property owners • All services have been installed individually on each site Stands vary in size ranging from 2500sqm – 5000sqm • at the exclusive Elephant Point Estate however, it’s an integral part of the commune with nature lifestyle on offer now that the here is a magical moment. Better still, • Owners have 30 Months in which to have their lodge built and completed estate’s shared boundary with the Kruger National Park has been repositioned to allow the Big Five to roam freely within the owners at Elephant Point get a front • Owners have a variety of turnkey design options to choose from, development. row seat from the comfort of their • alternatively we can tailor make a design for you Completely project managed by the developer and therefore hassle free Just four and a half hours drive from Johannesburg (15km from the Skukuza Airport within the Kruger), situated on a verdant very own lodge” • to the owner Selling prices from R1900 000.00 up to R4500 000.00 (Vat Inc.) 290 hectare private reserve, the residential project offers a rare investment opportunity, The property takes its name from • No Transfer Duties payable the large number of elephants resident in the region that are often seen drinking on the banks of the Sabie River, with the • Fractional Ownership opportunities also available, 4 week shares starting surrounding area renowned for its natural diversity and concentration of wildlife. from R500 000.00 upwards Now a limited edition collection of just 65 private bushveld lodges will be built on the banks of the river, with the first phase of 25 plots newly released for sale. Buyers have the option of self-build or a turnkey managed construction through the developer. A selection of designs, enable owners to express their personal taste and style while ensuring all essential amenities are incorporated. Legacy Hotels will also be operating the rental pool, enabling owners to generate an income when their home is not in personal use. The focal point of the estate’s amenity mix - a planned 5-star 60-room hotel will also be managed by the For further information on this property please visit our website: www.elephantpoint.co.za group along with a luxury spa, gym, floodlit tennis courts, fine-dining restaurant and pool, as well as dedicated nature trails, Or Contact Ewan Dykes on the following numbers: game drives, and mountain biking opportunities. Tel: +27 11 208 8300 | Cell: +27 83 755 8944 | Fax: +27 11 234 1622 | [email protected] Elephant Point 2016 _v1.indd All Pages 2016/02/22 1:47 PM
First three fractional lodges in Elephant Point Sold Out!! Make sure you reserve your share in our 4th and final lodge launching soon Elephant Point Key Selling Points • All stands are positioned along the banks of the Sabi River with no one The call of the fish eagle as it soars across the mighty Sabie River, the sight of trumpeting elephants as they wend their way “Catching a glimpse of the Big Five able to build in front or behind your stand through the scarp and vale African bush. It’s an ‘Out of Africa’ experience that many can only dream of. For property owners • All services have been installed individually on each site Stands vary in size ranging from 2500sqm – 5000sqm • at the exclusive Elephant Point Estate however, it’s an integral part of the commune with nature lifestyle on offer now that the here is a magical moment. Better still, • Owners have 30 Months in which to have their lodge built and completed estate’s shared boundary with the Kruger National Park has been repositioned to allow the Big Five to roam freely within the owners at Elephant Point get a front • Owners have a variety of turnkey design options to choose from, development. row seat from the comfort of their • alternatively we can tailor make a design for you Completely project managed by the developer and therefore hassle free Just four and a half hours drive from Johannesburg (15km from the Skukuza Airport within the Kruger), situated on a verdant very own lodge” • to the owner Selling prices from R1900 000.00 up to R4500 000.00 (Vat Inc.) 290 hectare private reserve, the residential project offers a rare investment opportunity, The property takes its name from • No Transfer Duties payable the large number of elephants resident in the region that are often seen drinking on the banks of the Sabie River, with the • Fractional Ownership opportunities also available, 4 week shares starting surrounding area renowned for its natural diversity and concentration of wildlife. from R500 000.00 upwards Now a limited edition collection of just 65 private bushveld lodges will be built on the banks of the river, with the first phase of 25 plots newly released for sale. Buyers have the option of self-build or a turnkey managed construction through the developer. A selection of designs, enable owners to express their personal taste and style while ensuring all essential amenities are incorporated. Legacy Hotels will also be operating the rental pool, enabling owners to generate an income when their home is not in personal use. The focal point of the estate’s amenity mix - a planned 5-star 60-room hotel will also be managed by the For further information on this property please visit our website: www.elephantpoint.co.za group along with a luxury spa, gym, floodlit tennis courts, fine-dining restaurant and pool, as well as dedicated nature trails, Or Contact Ewan Dykes on the following numbers: game drives, and mountain biking opportunities. Tel: +27 11 208 8300 | Cell: +27 83 755 8944 | Fax: +27 11 234 1622 | [email protected] Elephant Point 2016 _v1.indd All Pages 2016/02/22 1:47 PM
The Glen – a superb property investment! Nestled amongst the foothills of the southern Drakensberg and mirrored on the tranquil waters of Lake Madingofani lies “The Glen” at Castleburn. Here you can own your own lake house in a tranquil haven midst the majesty of the surrounding mountains. Castleburn - The Glen Stands Prices start from R397 000.00 • Only 15 Stands are available before the Glen is sold out. Stands Prices start from R397 000.00 (Vat Inc) • All stands are fully equipped with services alternatively we offer project managed turnkey • Owners have 2,5 years to build and complete their house. packages, which include Stand & Building from • Legacy provide a full turnkey management solution to all owners R2420 000.00 For further information on this property please visit our website:is www.castleburnresort.co.za Or Contact Ewan Dykes on the following numbers: Tel: +27 11 208 8300 | Cell: +27 83 755 8944| Fax: +27 11 234 1622| [email protected] Property Section_Castleburn_The Glen_v4.indd 1 2014/03/12 1:27 PM
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