If the thought of road closures and traffic congestion during the coming World Summit horrifies you, or if you've had enough of winter, read on.
Whether it's for a week or just a weekend, the mountains, the beach, overseas, a golfing getaway or the highlife of Cape Town - Rennies Travel has plenty of getaway options.
ZIMBABWE:
Experience the magic of "The Smoke that Thunders" at Victoria Falls, cruise the Zambezi, watch the very best of Africa's wildlife, take a gamble in the casino. Or if it's adventure you're after, go whitewater rafting, game tracking or play a round of golf.
For just R2359 per person sharing (from Johannesburg), this package includes return economy class airfare on SAA and return transfers, three nights at the Kingdom Hotel and a sunset cruise. This offer is valid until November 30 this year.
MAPUTO:
Take a long weekend to Maputo. Snorkel, scuba dive, take a boat, canoe, fish or pass the days sunning on dazzling white beaches.
At night hit the high spots of Maputo, sip crisp Portuguese wine as you savour prawns cooked the traditional Portuguese way. Maputo offers a true escape.
Just R2559 per person sharing (from Johannesburg) ensures you return economy-class airfare on SAA, three nights' accommodation at the new Maputo Holiday Inn, breakfast daily and return transfers. This offer is valid until November 30 this year.
HONEYGUIDE - MANYELETI:
If you yearn for campfires, game drives, wide open star-filled skies, silence and fresh, clean air, then this one is for you. Explore the African bush, sleep in a tented camp, sip coffee by the campfire and forget about city life - this is the promise of Honeyguide in the Manyeleti Game Reserve.
The price of R2345 ensures two nights' tented accommodation, all meals, morning and evening game drives, a foot safari, park fees, entrance to the Cheetah Breeding Centre at Hoedspruit and breakfast en route at Critchley Hackle Lodge in Dullstroom. This offer is self-drive and valid until September 30 this year.
CAPE TOWN:
Make Mount Nelson, one of South Africa's oldest and best-appointed hotels, your base and explore the beauty of Cape Town in your own car. This is one package that lets you plan your own itinerary.
From R2135 per person sharing, you can spend two nights at the Mount Nelson, including return airfare (from Johannesburg), breakfast daily, three days' car hire, 100% insurance and Premier Lounge access at Johannesburg and Cape Town International. This offer is for a minimum of two persons and is valid until October 31 this year.
BALI:
Head for Bali, and soak up the sun at the Aston Bali Resort and Spa. Or if action is your game, then sail, ski, dive or fish. Delight in Indonesian cuisine, shop and see the best of Bali with supervised tours.
Seven nights in this paradise will cost you R7995 per person sharing. This package includes return airfares and transfers, seven nights' accommodation at the Aston Bali Resort and Spa, American breakfast daily, two half day tours and one full day tour. This offer is valid until November 21 this year.
BORNEO:
If exotic plants and animals are your thing, then discover Kuching in the Sarawak province and explore the verdant Borneo rainforest. View the orang-utans in their natural surroundings. Couple this with a Malaysian beach vacation, staying at the Holiday Inn Damai Beach in Kuchung.
From R6 765 per person sharing (from Johannesburg), this package includes return economy airfare on Malaysian Airlines, return transfers, five nights' accommodation at the Holiday Inn Damai Beach, breakfast daily, half-day tour to the Semonggok Orang-utan rehabilitation sanctuary. This offer is valid until November 21 this year.
SEYCHELLES:
From sandy white beaches to tropical greenery, snorkelling, scuba diving, fishing or boating, colourful markets, exotic nightlife, delicious seafood and local cuisine, the Seychelles is the ultimate holiday paradise.
Treat your kids to five nights at Le Northolme Hotel on Mahe, including breakfast daily, return airfare and transfers for an amazing R7645 per adult and R2635 per child. Offer ends October 28 this year.