Category: Family

The Easter weekend is fast approaching from 18 – 21 April 2014. For those who haven’t yet booked their weekend away, time is running out! We have compiled a list of last minute accommodation specials just for you and your family. KwaZulu-Natal Get 40% off at Treehouse River Lodge, Hillcrest Treehouse River Lodge offers a […]

Long flights can be frustrating as it is, with rerun movies, bad food, and cramped up space. However, your experience can be largely bettered or worsened depending on who you sit next to. Here are a couple of airplane passengers you’d do well to avoid sitting next to (or near) on a long flight: The […]

When you’re on holiday, you feel as though the whole world is at your feet. You long to see everything, taste everything, and meet everyone, and before you know it, you’ve got a vicious credit card statement awaiting your return home. So for those who wish to avoid paying for their mistakes once the holiday […]

Family getaways are a chance to bond with your kids without the distractions of daily life, so take the time to plan fun holiday activities. We chatted with some of our accommodations to find out what makes them a great choice for your family. Blommekloof Country Cottage Blommekloof Country Cottage is a charismatic self-catering accommodation […]

Perhaps you overslept, got caught in traffic, left your passport behind…we’re not here to judge. Whatever the reason, you’re running circles around the airport with sweat droplets on your forehead as you assess your seemingly impossible situation.  So you missed your flight…now what? Be pro-active If you know you’re running late, check in online at […]

It was a sunny, windless, bikini-cladding day when I confirmed my first surf lesson at Muizenberg, Cape Town. Lifestyle Surf Shop’s Facebook page even bragged about “golden hours all day”. But when I woke the next morning to the wind punching trees at 40km/hour, I knew Murphy was sniggering behind the scenes. Driving out to […]

When planning a holiday, there is so much to remember, from booking flights to organising someone to look after your pets while you’re away, so it’s no surprise that things are often forgotten. But you don’t have to tear your hair out when you have left some important things at home. Gather yourself together and […]

Road trips are one of the greatest ways to experience travel in a way that flying or trains can’t provide. After all, on a road trip you’re the captain of your journey and you get to decide where to stop and for how long, instead of your tour driver. So, embrace the freedom and enjoy […]