Category: Holiday

The Western Cape is a myriad of beautiful landscapes, bustling restaurants, and exciting attractions. For those wishing to explore the beauty of the Western Cape on a budget, there is an array of wonderfully quirky backpackers to rest your weary head that won’t threaten to put you out of pocket. Check out these great places […]

As Easter draws closer and closer, your thoughts have likely turned to Good Friday and church, before they stray to the obligatory egg hunts and chocolates. But this traditional family bonding time is also a great opportunity for an Easter weekend away from Cape Town! If you’re hoping to high-tail it out of the city […]

A forest holiday is one of the best ways to escape the stress of the city. Surrounded by a cool and calming army of trees, you can relax in complete and utter serenity and breathe in a breath of fresh air – literally! If a leisurely holiday without the noises of urban life, with only […]

The intrepid Spec-savers IRONMAN South Africa is taking place on Sunday 14 April 2013, in Nelson Mandela Bay. The triathlon consists of a 3.8km swim, 180.2km cycle, and a 42.2km run. This may sound purely like self-inflicted torture (they lost me at 3.8km swim!), but to the 2000 athletes who train for hours on end, […]

Those looking for an Easter weekend full of fun, sun, and excellent facilities will find all they want and more in Durban. Whether it’s a large garden for family Easter Egg Hunts, close proximity to the beach, or excellent facilities you’re after, Durban has a host of accommodation to suit your needs and budget. Scroll […]

The Easter Friday Market and Fun Day will take place on Good Friday, 29 March 2013 at Lynton Hall Driving Range in Pennington, on the beautiful south coast of KwaZulu-Natal. With many interesting stalls and numerous activities for all ages, this market promises a day of fun in the sun for the whole family. This […]

I’m certain most of us know about the charming St. Patrick, who chased the snakes from Ireland and has a feast day named after him. Although modern times see this festival as more as a booze-up, he is still remembered and honoured for being a great man. Along with this feast day comes the chance […]

This week’s guest is Leoni Fourie of Eikendal Lodge, a fantastic winelands accommodation set below the sheltering Helderberg Mountains of Stellenbosch. She gives the 411 on the top local activities and recommends activities for families: 1. Favourite thing about the area: There’s so much beauty out here – from breath-taking mountain and vineyard views, to […]