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uilt on a decommissioned power station, Turbine Hotel & Spa on Knysna’s Thesen Island retains much of the old machinery of the turbine hall as an integral part of its decor. Exposed brass and metal pipes, instrument knobs on door handles and


even adjustable metal pipe clamps used as napkin rings in the 90-seater Island Café restaurant give the boutique hotel a funky vibe and a good dose of character. But the exposed pipes and gauges are about as


industrial as it gets at this plush five-star hotel. The well-appointed rooms have flat-screen TVs, high- speed wifi, an espresso pod machine, an iPod docking station and a DVD player, with a DVD library at the reception. The network of corridors reveals vast collections


of South African paintings and sculptures, making for a living museum, while the unusual instruments and contraptions dotted around the hotel will keep engineers, scientists and curious visitors fascinated. Enjoy al fresco dining at the Island Café, which


overlooks the Thesen Island canals, or pop into the Gastro Pub for gourmet pub grub and craft beer with a view of the marina. The hotel also has an adjoining Col’Cacchio pizzeria on the water’s edge.


ONE COUPLE CAN ENJOY A TWO-DAY BREAK,


SOAKING UP THE STEAMY HISTORY OF ONE OF SA’S MOST UNUSUAL HOTELS


The Turbine Spa offers a tantalising menu of


treatments and pamper packages, but if being active is your preference, there’s no shortage of attractions in and around the hotel, from watersports to sunset cruises, hiking, cycling and paragliding. For more reasons to visit one of Knysna’s top hotels, visit: www.turbinehotel.co.za You could win a fabulous two-night stay for two at the Turbine Hotel & Spa. Enter now!


TERMS AND CONDITIONS • Entries must be sent to: connect@toyota.co.za and must include a line explaining why you should be chosen to win, together with your full name and contact details and “Live the Life” in the subject line.


• Entries close on 10 October 2018 and the winners will be notified shortly thereafter.


• The prize includes two nights for a couple sharing a standard room, on a dinner (two-course), bed and breakfast basis.


• The prize excludes drinks, gratuities, spa treatments, transport to and from the hotel and all other extras.


• The prize is valid until 31 July 2019. • The prize is not redeemable for cash, is not transferable and may not be sold. • The competition is open to South African residents only. • The winner must be prepared to be photographed for Life by Lexus magazine.


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