15 Holiday Resorts for UNTU Members and the Visual Magic of The Holiday
Members of the United National Transport Union (UNTU) have fifteen holiday resorts to choose from where they enjoy discounted rates. UNTU has our own family holiday resort, UNTU Palms, on the seashore of Sunwich Port, 100 km south of Durban.
Exclusive Vacation Benefits
TradeUniPoint, one of the holiday benefits which members of the United National Transport Union (UNTU) enjoys, decided that it is time for a fresh start with a new name to make memorable holidays. In the future UNTU members will book through GOMELO to enjoy the excellent discounted rates they provide the Union at the following resorts:
| Resort Name | Location |
|---|---|
| Monateng Safari Lodge | Wallmantshall, Pretoria, Gauteng |
| Manzi Monate Resort | near the Roodeplaat Dam, Pretoria, Gauteng |
| Little Eden Resort | Cullinan, a mere 40-minute drive from Pretoria, Gauteng |
| Mabalingwe Nature Reserve | near Bela Bela, Limpopo |
| Ekuthuleni Resort | situated about 26 km from Hoedspruit, Limpopo |
| Crystal Springs Mountain Lodge | near Pilgrims Rest, Mpumalanga |
| Sudwala Lodge | below the Sudwala Caves near Nelspruit, Mpumalanga |
| Uvongo River Resort | Margate on the South Coast of KwaZulu-Natal |
| Caribbean Estates | Port Edward on the South Coast of KwaZulu-Natal |
| Durban Spa | Durban’s popular golden mile, KwaZulu-Natal |
| Mount Amanzi | at the Hartbeespoort Dam near Brits, North West |
| Baywater Village | Sedgefield, Western Cape |
| GRC – The Island | Sedgefield, Western Cape |
| La Vue Parfaite | Helderberg, Western Cape |
UNTU members also enjoy discounted rates at La Vue Parfaite in the Helderberg, Western Cape. The villa offers a great open plan lounge/entertainment area with 55’’ screen & stereo system, which offers stunning views of False Bay: – a great place to braai or enjoy sundowners.
The Cinematic Scenery of The Holiday
Beyond physical travel, visual storytelling in film captures the essence of holiday escapes. The Holiday is a 2006 film directed by Nancy Meyers where Amanda lives in LA and is a movie trailer editor. The story is about two women who trade homes only to find that a change of address can change their lives.
Photography and Set Design Insights
Examine the scenery and detail as you watch this film. The hilltops, snowy grassy lands, and even the town are so beautiful! One of the most iconic details is Iris' cozy English cottage outside London. However, Jude Law revealed that the beautiful countryside cottage actually doesn't exist.
The director, she's a bit of a perfectionist; she toured that whole area and didn't quite find the chocolate box cottage she's looking for. She just rented a field, and drew it and had someone build it. The Rosehill cottage used in the film was built specifically for the movie and was sadly torn down once filming ended. You have to admire what films can do to bring your ultimate dream homes to life through careful production and visual design.