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LIFE & LEISURE REFINED MAGAZINE10TravelWORLD-CLASS ROYAL SPAThe Royal Spa at the Palace Hotel in Sun City has been honoured with the prestigious Haute Grandeur Global Spa Award for Best Hotel Spa and Best Spa Design in South Africa. Since its opening in December 2022, the spa has garnered international acclaim for its professionalism, service excellence, and indulgent treatment menu, which includes advanced skincare technologies. Designed by David Muirhead & Associates, the spa celebrates African roots and offers a tranquil environment with neutral marbles, natural timbers, and subtlelighting. The Royal Spa features six treatment rooms, three suites with hydrobaths and sensation showers, and a Royal Salon for haircare. Set amidst a lush garden and tranquil stream, it provides a serene escapefor guests. www.suninternational.com/palace/activities/royal-spaNEW MHONDORO RECEPTION & WELCOME LOUNGEMhondoro Safari Lodge & Villa has unveiled a private Reception & Welcome Lounge at the Welgevonden Game Reserve gate. Designed by Dutch interior designer Myriam Vogel, the facility introduces the lodge%u2019s luxurious AfricanEuropean style. Guests can check in, relax, and enjoy an organic lunch showcasing fresh, home-grown food beforebeing transported to the lodge on an open game viewer. The venue features a spacious lounge, terrace, dining area, kitchen, and shower-equipped cloakrooms. Built asa community project, it includes locally trained staff and showcases organic produce from Mhondoro%u2019s Eco-Farm.Departing guests can also enjoy its comforts before their flight. www.mhondoro.comCONNECT WITH THE ARTS IN PLETTSpring is coming to South Africa as Plettenberg Bay hosts the 11th annual Plett ARTS Festival from 20 to 29 September 2024. Enjoy ten days of immersive arts, festivities, and vibrant conversations in a stunning natural setting. The theme, CONNECT IN PLETT, invites visitors to engage with nature, artists, and themselves through unique experiences.Festival director Cindy Wilson-Trollip promises an excitingprogramme featuring music, poetry, fine art, and the Land ArtRoute. Expect exhibitions in natural environments and local favourites like the Plett ARTS Twilight Meander. Follow the Plett ARTS Festival on Facebook and Instagram for updates. www.plettartsfestival.co.za