As 2025 approaches, many smart employees are already planning their next vacation, making the most of the year's holidays. And this year, adjustments to holidays, weekends, and vacation days are especially advantageous. For example, there are smart options to extend your vacation during the April 2025 long weekend. However, this assumes that you have accumulated enough leave by then and submitted your application before your colleagues.
ekko director Samantha Pillay said: “This is truly an opportunity for working people to take notice, as the majority of employees only take 15 days of vacation a year.” If you combine the holidays from April 11th to 17th (5 business days) and April 22nd to May 2nd (7 business days), you get 24 consecutive days off with just 12 days off. This allows you to take advantage of weekends, Human Rights Day, Good Friday and Family Day. “So if you've been dreaming of getting enough time off for your dream trip abroad, now's your chance,” Pillay advises.
Imagine visiting Paris in April, considered the most romantic time of the year to visit this iconic city, and strolling down the Champs-Elysées when everything is at its most glamorous. Perfect for your second honeymoon. Or why not discover the charms of the Far East and visit the Gold Coast or America's Yellowstone National Park? Why not take a road trip and explore South Africa? Or escape to a luxurious coastal retreat where you can stretch your legs and relax? Even if you're interested in international destinations; Whether you want to see more of this beautiful country or even take a cruise, the options are endless.
“We believe in making holidays as flexible and affordable as possible for people. Having the ekko lifestyle portfolio with exclusive benefits will ensure your dream vacation becomes a reality. ,” says Pillay. “By using ekko shares as payment, you can unlock access to over 50 luxury resorts in South Africa, plus access to over 500,000 local and international luxury resorts and hotels around the world without using shares. Enjoy up to 50% off access to ,” she explains. “You can also get discounts on flights, rental cars, and tours.”
However, even though these long weekends fall outside of the school holiday period, local destinations still fill up quickly, with many resorts across South Africa and even certain popular holiday spots overseas Expect high demand over the weekend. Pillay therefore advises starting the leave process at your workplace now and booking your leave as soon as possible.
On the other hand, even if you don't want to use all 12 vacation days, you can still make the most of the holidays during this period and enjoy a fulfilling vacation. If you use your vacation before or after Easter weekend (April 11-17), you'll only have six days off in a week. Alternatively, if you take vacation from April 22nd to May 2nd, you can use your 7 days of vacation to get 10 days of vacation.
“Why not take advantage of all the extra time off that 2025 has to offer? With smart planning, this could be the year you get more for far less. “No,” Pillay concludes.
For more information on the ekko lifestyle portfolio please visit www.ekko.co.za. But it's almost April, so please hurry.
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