The name Explorer might sound stylish enough, but its originality lies in its creative, natural decor where the sweet scent of citronelle essence and fresh aroma of the Badamier wood mingle with the synthetic feel of a series of high tech gadgets.

Recently opened on the first floor of the elegant MS Complex on Quincy Street, Explorer is a small business centre offering a variety of services  in a very private milieu.

It is one of the numerous new businesses that will occupy the available commercial spaces being rented out in the complex.

With part of its ceiling decorated with layers of rustic latanier leaves, the sitting area, computer booths and shelves made up of thick and coarse pieces of wood as well as white curtains produced from fibrous materials, the centre houses an Internet bureau, a video rental and a business section.

What might seem to be like an opening in the woods is in fact the gateway to the superhighway where people can connect through the Internet, have some fun with on-line games and even watch a movie.

The Internet bureau comprises seven computers, five in the public cubicle  and two in the private booth. The centre charges 75 cents per minute for Internet surfing. A series of computer accessories like modems, microphones, speakers, memory and audio cards are also available at the bureau.

Besides operating as an Internet café, the bureau can also be used to provide basic training for clients who are not well versed with computers.

The video rental offers a variety of latest releases as well as classic movies for both children and adults in their original DVD formats and games for Play Station 2. The centre also rents out Play Stations 2. The movies are rented out at R20 for a day and the centre demands a fee of R15 for overdue.

In the business section, clients have access to different facilities like photocopying, binding, lamination and other office services.

A spokesperson for the company, Galen Bresson, said Explorer was an ideal place for people to work and entertain themselves at the same time.

"We have all the necessary facilities for clients seeking a temporary office in a private ,but relaxed area," Mr Bresson said.

He said the centre can also provide sales, public relations and marketing services for other firms.

Mr Bresson has also said the video rental is to, every now and then, sell its DVDs in order to replenish its stock and keep up with latest releases.

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