Author: Desiree Haakonsen

South Africa is a country that should be travelled by road to really get a feel for its magnificent landscapes, cultural diversity, and wide range of attractions. A popular road trip for both locals and tourists is between Cape Town and Addo; a route that covers some of the most exquisite vistas of the Western […]

Shorter, closer to home, more affordable “minimoons” are a great way for couples to enjoy more frequent romantic getaways throughout the year. Here are 5 accommodations across KwaZulu-Natal that will steal your hearts and not your finances. Mseni Lodge, Sodwana Bay Mseni Lodge offers 3-star accommodation in rustic self-catering or B&B cabins tucked away amongst the […]

“My friends would call this irresponsible!” The nervous excitement reverberated off this poshly-accented mantra as our British friend clambered her way down the rocky slope of Lions Head during a visit to Cape Town. It might sound crazy to some that we were hiking in the dark, by the faint glow of the not-so-full moon, […]

Literally built on a gold mine, Johannesburg is a cosmopolitan city that knows how to do 5-star luxury. Whether you prefer the suburbs of Melrose, Houghton, Auckland Park, or Sandton, you can enjoy a glitzy 5-star stay in the City of Gold. The Winston Hotel The Winston Hotel lies in the exclusive suburb of Melrose, […]

Plastic roses and “PS. I love you” chocolates won’t earn you any brownie points on Valentine’s Day, but these 5 suggestions will… V is for Valentine’s Week at Nederburg If you’re in the camp that believes love should be celebrated every day – not only a “Hallmark Day” – head to Nederburg wine estate in Paarl for […]

Acclaimed as South Africa’s most prestigious horse racing event and the largest annual outdoor social event in Cape Town, the J&B Met will once again provide a dazzling display of the fast and the fabulous at the Kenilworth Racecourse in Cape Town on Saturday, 1 February 2014. The J&B Met, more fondly known as “The […]

Valentine’s Day is around the corner! And with V-Day falling on a Friday, we reckon it’s the perfect excuse for a romantic weekend away. We know the festive season was a budget blaster, so if you’re feeling like you can barely scramble enough pocket change for the car guard, let alone a getaway, check out […]

Maropeng means “returning to the place of origin” – a fitting title for what is believed to be the birthplace of humankind. If you’ve been waiting for an excuse to visit the Cradle of Humankind World Heritage Site, this month Maropeng is inviting you to explore a restricted palaeontological dig, stargaze at the fascinating Taurus-Orion […]