The Break Women Keep Putting Off: Where to Rest, Reconnect and Feel Like Yourself Again
There’s always another email to answer, another errand to run or another person who needs your attention. Somewhere between work, family, social engagements and the everyday responsibilities that fill the calendar, the idea of taking a break quietly slips further down the list. Yet the kind of rest that leaves you feeling lighter rarely arrives on its own. Sometimes it begins with simply giving yourself a really good reason to go.
This August has a plethora of exciting events that can serve as great motivation, from comedy and theatre in KwaZulu-Natal to sporting extravaganzas in the Western Cape. Whether you’re in need of a girls' weekend, a mother-and-daughter getaway, a trip with your partner or even a solo escape, we gently encourage you to lock in the perfect excuse to book the weekend you've been promising yourself for a while now.
Pair your Women’s Month getaway with a First Group stay, and you’ll be on the brink of a well-timed opportunity to slow down, reconnect and enjoy downtime that truly belongs to you. Here’s exactly where to go!
Breakers Resort: Where the Weekend Finally Slows Down
Sometimes the greatest luxury isn’t doing more, but removing the pressure to do anything at all. Set along Lagoon Drive in Umhlanga, Breakers Resort makes it wonderfully easy to settle into that slower rhythm. Spacious self-catering apartments give you the freedom to plan your days your way, while direct beach access, two swimming pools, water slides, La Vita Spa and inviting resort facilities mean relaxation is always close at hand.
Spend the afternoon unwinding by the pool or enjoying a spa treatment before heading out for an evening of entertainment, then return to the comfort of your apartment knowing the next day can begin as slowly as you choose.
Book Breakers Resort and turn your next event into a coastal escape that restores as much as it inspires the super woman in you!
La Côte d'Azur: Where Good Conversations Last a Little Longer
The best weekends are often the ones that leave plenty of room for unhurried conversations, seaside walks and the simple pleasure of having nowhere urgent to be. Nestled in Margate on KwaZulu-Natal's beautiful South Coast, La Côte d'Azur offers exactly that balance.
Comfortable self-catering accommodation, a swimming pool, La Vita Spa, Fred First Kids Club, French Vanilla Coffee Shop, The Aqua Bar and Lucien Beach just moments away create a setting where every member of your travelling group can enjoy their ideal holiday at the perfect pace. Travelling to Durban and extending your women-first getaway with a few relaxing days on the South Coast turns a holiday journey like this one into something much more spectacular than just a quick overnight trip.
Here, mornings begin with sea air instead of alarm clocks, afternoons drift between beach and pool and evenings invite long dinners and even longer conversations.
Book La Côte d'Azur and give yourself permission to stretch one special Women’s Month occasion into the restorative coastal break you've been meaning to take.
La Montagne: An Oceanfront Escape That Puts You First
There’s something restorative about waking to the sound of the ocean, lingering over breakfast and allowing the day to unfold without rushing from one commitment to the next. At La Montagne, perched on Ballito's beautiful beachfront, that feeling comes naturally.
Ocean-facing self-catering apartments, beachfront swimming pools, excellent dining, daily entertainment and La Vita Spa combine to create a stay where relaxation never feels like an afterthought. Spend time exploring the coastline, enjoying fresh seafood, watching the waves roll in or simply sitting on your balcony with a good book and nowhere else you need to be.
Book La Montagne and discover how easy it can be to make yourself a selfcare and wellness priority again.
Mount Sierra: A Cape Town Weekend Worth Extending
Mount Sierra provides the perfect place to turn weekend visits into an unforgettable Cape Town escape. Situated in Gardens beneath the slopes of Table Mountain, this centrally located apartment resort places guests within easy reach of top attractions while offering spacious one- and two-bedroom self-catering apartments, an indoor heated pool, La Vita Wellness Spa, Café Sierra and secure parking.
Between exploring Kloof Street, visiting the V&A Waterfront, taking in mountain views or enjoying Cape Town's renowned dining scene, there’s every reason to arrive towards the end of the week and stay a little longer than two nights. A stay at Mount Sierra holds all the secrets to ensuring each weekend feels less rushed and more rewarding.
Book Mount Sierra and make your Cape Town holiday weekend one you'll remember for many Women’s Months to come.
First Group’s offerings prove that sometimes a really good event, celebratory occasion or much-needed “me time” is only the beginning. The real reward is giving yourself the time to properly enjoy everything that comes with being the powerful and capable woman you are!
Travel Tip: Let an Event Be the Excuse, Not the Whole Weekend
It's easy to tell yourself you'll take a proper break “one day”. Instead of waiting for the perfect time, use an event that’s already on your calendar as the reason to finally step away from your everyday routines. Arrive a day early, stay an extra night or choose accommodation that gives you room to relax between outings. Self-catering convenience, spa facilities, beach access and comfortable surroundings all help transform a few days away into the kind of break that leaves you feeling genuinely refreshed long after you've returned home.
The Weekend You've Been Meaning to Book
The break you've been putting off doesn't have to be an extra-long holiday or an elaborate itinerary. Sometimes it's simply a weekend built around something you've been looking forward to, with enough time before and after to reconnect with yourself and the people who matter most. Head to the theatre, cheer from the sporting stands or discover new flavours at any of South Africa’s enthralling food festivals. No matter what you choose as your big motivation, let First Group help you turn the occasion into something even exceptionally rewarding: a getaway that reminds you how good it feels to pause, recharge and make space for yourself again.
