{"id":18626,"date":"2025-07-21T17:16:51","date_gmt":"2025-07-21T15:16:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/joburg\/?p=18626"},"modified":"2025-08-05T19:49:26","modified_gmt":"2025-08-05T17:49:26","slug":"win-celebrate-womens-day-with-stories-self-care-a-night-of-luxury-at-protea-hotel-by-marriott-johannesburg-balalaika-sandton","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/joburg\/win-celebrate-womens-day-with-stories-self-care-a-night-of-luxury-at-protea-hotel-by-marriott-johannesburg-balalaika-sandton\/","title":{"rendered":"WIN: Celebrate Women\u2019s Day with Stories, Self-Care &#038; a Night of Luxury at Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Balalaika Sandton"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"362\" data-end=\"495\"><strong>This <a href=\"https:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/joburg\/tag\/womens-day-lunch-johannesburg-restaurants\/\">Women\u2019s Month<\/a>, Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Balalaika Sandton isn\u2019t just raising a glass \u2014 they\u2019re raising the bar.<\/strong><\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\" data-start=\"497\" data-end=\"805\">They\u2019re inviting guests to truly unwind, celebrate, and honour the women who inspire us all with a luxurious <strong data-start=\"681\" data-end=\"705\">Women\u2019s Day Giveaway<\/strong> and a dreamy <strong data-start=\"719\" data-end=\"744\">accommodation package<\/strong> that promises more than just rest \u2014 it delivers restoration.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h3 data-start=\"807\" data-end=\"846\">\u2728 The Giveaway: Celebrate Her Story<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"848\" data-end=\"1090\">Every woman has a story. Some are loud and proud. Others are quiet but fierce. This August, The Bull Run, Destination Bar, and Lords Bar are turning the spotlight on those stories with their <strong data-start=\"1039\" data-end=\"1089\">\u201cHer Story, Her Strength\u201d Women\u2019s Day Giveaway<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"848\" data-end=\"1090\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-18632\" src=\"http:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/joburg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/BAL-WD-Strength-TV.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1150\" height=\"647\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/joburg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/BAL-WD-Strength-TV.jpg 1150w, https:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/joburg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/BAL-WD-Strength-TV-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/joburg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/BAL-WD-Strength-TV-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/joburg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/BAL-WD-Strength-TV-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/joburg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/BAL-WD-Strength-TV-192x108.jpg 192w, https:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/joburg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/BAL-WD-Strength-TV-384x216.jpg 384w, https:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/joburg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/BAL-WD-Strength-TV-364x205.jpg 364w, https:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/joburg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/BAL-WD-Strength-TV-728x410.jpg 728w, https:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/joburg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/BAL-WD-Strength-TV-561x316.jpg 561w, https:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/joburg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/BAL-WD-Strength-TV-1122x631.jpg 1122w, https:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/joburg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/BAL-WD-Strength-TV-758x426.jpg 758w, https:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/joburg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/BAL-WD-Strength-TV-608x342.jpg 608w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1150px) 100vw, 1150px\" \/><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1092\" data-end=\"1112\">Here\u2019s how it works:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1113\" data-end=\"1403\">\n<li data-start=\"1113\" data-end=\"1208\">\n<p data-start=\"1115\" data-end=\"1208\">Nominate a woman who embodies resilience and power \u2014 your mom, your mentor, your ride-or-die.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1209\" data-end=\"1300\">\n<p data-start=\"1211\" data-end=\"1300\">Share a short tribute on social media about what she\u2019s overcome and how she inspires you.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1301\" data-end=\"1403\">\n<p data-start=\"1303\" data-end=\"1403\">Tag <strong data-start=\"1307\" data-end=\"1329\">@TheBullRunSandton<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"1331\" data-end=\"1353\">@thebullrunsandton<\/strong>, or <strong data-start=\"1358\" data-end=\"1375\">@the.bull.run<\/strong> on your favourite platform.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1405\" data-end=\"1542\"><strong data-start=\"1405\" data-end=\"1437\">The most powerful story wins<\/strong> a night away on Women\u2019s Day \u2014 complete with bath bombs, soft sheets, and a well-earned slice of silence.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1544\" data-end=\"1632\">\ud83d\udcc5 <strong data-start=\"1547\" data-end=\"1564\">Entries close<\/strong>: 6 August 2025<br data-start=\"1579\" data-end=\"1582\" \/>\ud83c\udfc6 <strong data-start=\"1585\" data-end=\"1605\">Winner announced<\/strong>: 6 August on all platforms<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1634\" data-end=\"1699\">Because behind every powerful woman is\u2026 her own incredible story.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"1701\" data-end=\"1704\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"1706\" data-end=\"1773\">\ud83d\udec1 The Accommodation Special: Bath Bombs, Soft Sheets &amp; Silence<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1775\" data-end=\"1925\">Need a reason to escape, unplug, and press reset? The <strong data-start=\"1829\" data-end=\"1852\">Women\u2019s Day Weekend<\/strong> (8\u20139 August 2025) at Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Balalaika Sandton is your ultimate permission slip.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1927\" data-end=\"2008\">For one night only, guests can book a <strong data-start=\"1965\" data-end=\"1993\">pampering overnight stay<\/strong> that includes:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2009\" data-end=\"2239\">\n<li data-start=\"2009\" data-end=\"2043\">\n<p data-start=\"2011\" data-end=\"2043\">Accommodation with <strong data-start=\"2030\" data-end=\"2043\">breakfast<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2044\" data-end=\"2161\">\n<p data-start=\"2046\" data-end=\"2161\">An in-room <strong data-start=\"2057\" data-end=\"2079\">Self-Care Soak Kit<\/strong>: bath bomb, bath salt, foot soak, lip balm, eye mask, creams, and a healthy treat<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2162\" data-end=\"2239\">\n<p data-start=\"2164\" data-end=\"2239\">Optional <strong data-start=\"2173\" data-end=\"2190\">late checkout<\/strong> \u2014 because queens shouldn\u2019t have to wake up early<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2241\" data-end=\"2386\">Whether you\u2019re celebrating yourself, treating your best friend, or booking a girls\u2019 getaway, this one\u2019s designed to restore mind, body, and soul.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2388\" data-end=\"2529\">\ud83c\udfaf <strong data-start=\"2391\" data-end=\"2431\">Booking required 24 hours in advance<\/strong><br data-start=\"2431\" data-end=\"2434\" \/>\ud83d\udce7 <a class=\"cursor-pointer\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"2437\" data-end=\"2465\">reservations@balalaika.co.za<\/a><br data-start=\"2465\" data-end=\"2468\" \/>\ud83d\udcde 011 322 5000<br data-start=\"2483\" data-end=\"2486\" \/>\ud83d\udccd 20 Maude Street, Sandton, Johannesburg<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This Women\u2019s Month, Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Balalaika Sandton isn\u2019t just raising a glass \u2014 they\u2019re raising the bar. 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