The perennially popular Mpekweni Beach Resort is situated along the R72 Coastal Road about 40km from Port Alfred and an hour or so from East London.
We arrive at Mpekweni just in time for dinner in the restaurant packed with conference goers who have booked the resort's facilities.
Before we sit down to dinner we are each welcomed with a bottle of wine and a snack basket in our lovely double rooms overlooking the beach, just a stone's throw from the reception and restaurant.
Placed in the exceptional care of marketing manager Linda Maxam, who later joins us for drinks after dinner, we indulge in a delectable buffet while local singer Monde Fani entertains us with his renditions of soothing RnB love song covers.
We learn the resort has a 24hour gym, babysitting services as well as games rooms where big and little players can enjoy table tennis, pool and play station gaming.
There is loads more to see and do, with the beach and river offering the best of both.
With a friendly and genuine smile, Linda gives us a tour of the resort during which we meet spa manager and therapist Zintle Nzo, who boasts 11 years of experience. At her haven she offers massages, facials, hand and foot rituals and waxing services with a smile.
It's all about bonding with nature here and visitors typically come to enjoy languid beach walks, canoeing, birdwatching, fishing, river cruises and various sporting activities.
Although the resort caters for families, couples, colleagues and more, I immediately imagine it will be a perfect destination for a girls' trip I hope to enjoy with my friends in the near future.
