Category: Holiday

Paternoster, meaning “Our Father”, derives its name from the prayers of shipwrecked Portuguese sailors who were stranded along the coast many years ago. The quaint fishing village is located about an hour and a half’s drive from Cape Town, making it a popular getaway destination among Capetonians. It is one of the oldest towns along […]

If you’re looking for a weekend getaway to enjoy that romantic autumn escape you’re planning, here are 3 of the top accommodations to consider, plus a great SA-based company who offers some very romantic boxes. Western Cape – The Boat House, Misty Cliffs, Scarborough With views of the Atlantic Ocean, easy beach access for romantic […]

Situated along the banks of the magnificent Jozini Dam, in KwaZulu-Natal, Jozini Tiger Lodge & Spa provides an unmatched romantic and picturesque setting for weddings and honeymoons. It is accessible from Johannesburg, Durban, and KwaZulu-Natal Midlands by road, making it easily accessible to guests from all over South Africa. Surrounded by rich unspoilt beauty, this […]

A unique attraction if ever there was one, Pucketty Farm, situated in the Underberg region of the Drakensberg offers visitors a laidback foodie and local experience in KZN. The farm is one of those rare rustic gems you stumble across purely by accident, but once you’ve been there once, you vow to return. Offering a […]

As the midday sunshine pours down, and helps us forget the chilly mornings and nights, now is the perfect time to enjoy a break from the frenzied, hurried activities of the past few months, and spend an overnight stay, or longer, enjoying some TLC. If you (and your partner) are looking for the perfect place […]

Freedom Day is a South African public holiday celebrated annually on 27 April. Commemorating the first non-racial democratic election held on the same day in 1994, South Africans spend the day in a variety of ways in celebration of new-found freedom across the country. There are several exciting events scheduled to take place over the […]

Gone are the days of a safari simply meaning a game drive in a big open vehicle. These days you can live on the wild side and spot South Africa’s wildest animals in their natural habitat with a wide range of safari experiences including horseback, bushwalk, fishing, golf, river, balloon, and elephant back safaris. The […]

The fourth FNB Mpumalanga Wine Show is scheduled to take place on the Freedom Day weekend, from 26 – 27 April 2013. The ideal setting of the wine festival at the Ingwenyama Conference and Sports Resort, between White River and Nelspruit, makes a great excuse for a weekend away in Mpumalanga. Presented by wine authority, […]