Need some time away from the kids, or just a night to reconnect, away from the norms of home life? Make a date with Royal Palm Hotel, and discover the love all over again!

Located in the heart of the Umhlanga New Town Centre, the Royal Palm Hotel oozes luxury, with a surprising pleasant feel on your wallet. With every room a suite, not to mention the largest rooms in the area, you’ll feel like royalty from the moment you walk in.

Take advantage of their Date Night special, from only R2 195 per suite, including bed and breakfast, a romantic turn down with rose petals, and sparkling wine for your enjoyment. Dine in the newly refurbished signature restaurant, @Thyme, offering a host of decadent fusion menu, guaranteed to satisfy every palete.

This offer is subject to availability, so book your room today by emailing reserve@royal-palm.co.za, and treat you and your loved one to a spectacularly romantic evening.

No matter the type of company, or the industry that you’re in, it’s always imperative that the relationships amongst colleagues are positive and strong, and whilst on conference, team building exercises can help to strengthen these kinds of bonds.

Royal Palm Hotel have compiled a list of conferencing ideas for smaller groups:

1. Ice breaker

An ice breaker is always a good way to get all individuals comfortable and relaxed and if a small group, get to know something special about each person. General Manager, Simon Bailey, suggests that this starts as soon as possible. Once everyone has their teas and coffees, to simply go around the room, asking a few questions of each person.

2. Adding an element of fun

Conferences should not be boring and serious, but should have an element of fun, interaction and enjoyment. Even if the conference is one needing to get a message across, this can be achieved through thought provoking sessions that are short and to the point with an added element of activity, such as group discussion.

Due to this amazing location directly across from Gateway Theatre of Shopping, there are a number of options available, including, bowling, dodgem cars, soccer, action carting, or taking to the waves at WaveHouse.

3. Spoil your team with a spa treatment

One of the best ways to get your team to really relax it to offer them a spa treatment. Whether a short massage, manicure or pedicure, that time out will really get them relaxed and ready to generate great ideas.