Category: Holiday

The Eastern Cape of South Africa boasts beautiful and untouched natural scenery that the rest of the country enviously admires and it’s the sheer lack of commercialisation in this natural paradise which makes it a tourism draw for those of us weary of the overstimulation of the big cities. If you’ve never been before, here […]

National Women’s Day is a time to celebrate the strength and fortitude of the special ladies in our lives. Why not make a long weekend of it? In that vein we’ve rounded up some of the best long-weekend stays – with options for pampering and family fun thrown in for good measure.   Romance & Pampering […]

Held annually in July, the Knysna Oyster Festival is a seaside extravaganza of note, with festivities for the kiddies, outdoor action such as the Knysna cycle tour, Pick ‘n Pay women’s walk, and the legendary forest marathon, coupled with fresh seafood dishes and stays near the coast. We were lucky enough to attend some active and […]

International travellers generally have two things that they really want to see in South Africa: Table Mountain and the Big 5. What they don’t often realise is that you don’t need to race from Cape Town to the Kruger to do this. If you’re more concerned about seeing the Big 5 than where you see […]

There’s no better way to savour the old world charm of the Karoo than by departing on an overnight train trip along the Forgotten Route. The Train to Karoo will transport you back in time along a dusty route into the world of early explorers, while still managing to blur the line between the fascinating […]

We’ve rounded up South Africa’s favourite Valentine’s Day destinations based on YOUR bookings from last year! Now you can make this Valentine’s Day the most memorable by spoiling your loved one with a weekend away. It’s a great way to spend quality time together without being distracted by daily routines, dirty dishes, and pesky emails. It’s […]

Sabi Sand Game Reserve is an unfenced 65,000 hectare reserve bordering the Kruger National Park that offers the rare opportunity to track animals off-road. Heralded as the most famous private game reserve in South Africa, Sabi Sands offers extraordinarily close wildlife encounters, particularly of the elusive leopard. While people are not allowed to cross the […]

From magical forests and singing princesses to talking wildlife and sumptuous palaces, Disney has given us a peek into the world of animated royalty. Rekindle a sense of magic and mystery, and spend your nights wishing on a star at these picture-perfect storybook stays!   Vuna Valley – Rapunzel   The forest, river and castle […]