Category: Travel

At some point in our lives (ok, a lot of points in our lives) we ladies have that clichéd Cinderella fantasy. A damsel in distress is rescued by a handsome prince who risks his life for her. He instantly falls in love with her captivating beauty (inside and out) and makes her his princess. And, […]

We humans tend to live a very routine lifestyle. Tedious, repetitive, predictable – we know what we are going to be doing every day of the week. We forget that spontaneity is important. There is no good reason why “everyday” events such as simply riding an elevator cannot provide an exciting thrill. So if you’re […]

If you’ve been visualising yourself on Durban’s beachfront, but swept the thought aside because you feared you wouldn’t be able to afford a seaside holiday, think again! There are plenty enviable accommodations right on Durban’s beachfront that offer amazing sea views and don’t threaten to leave you out of pocket. Cocktails, warm sand, and the […]

From the gentle ocean breezes that drift inland, to the golden sandy shoreline, Plettenberg Bay has one of the most beautiful coastal stretches, especially in spring. If you’re hoping to catch a glimpse of frolicking whales or dolphins only a few meters off-shore, then you’ve come to the right place! Plettenberg Bay, nicknamed Plett, certainly […]

The Garden Route offers a diversity of beautiful self-catering accommodation along its winding, picturesque path. If you’re dreaming of a vacation where you don’t have to get up at a certain time in order to make breakfast or make sure you’re home at a decent hour because you don’t want to put your hosts out, […]

When the majority of us look at beautiful fairy-tale like photographs, the cynics in us start thinking that the pictures must be photo-shopped. After all, nowadays you can make anything look good, just look at the various magazine stands, which have flawless women and impossibly perfect bodies paraded on the covers. Despite our jaded outlooks, […]

When my husband asked if he could play a round of golf on our honeymoon, I said “yes”. I’m not too sure if this was the right answer or not. Judging from the reaction of the other men at the club, I think my decision was a rare one. Nevertheless, I was happy to take […]

The Heritage Day long weekend is soon upon us, and many of us already have visions of indulging in pure lethargy. There is no better way to escape the routine frenzy of daily life than by spending a long weekend idly lazing by a pool, in a hammock, or on a stoep with your feet […]