Category: Travel

Hotel. Tick. Guest house. Tick. Campsite. Tick. You’ve tried them all, and you’ve got the T-shirt. Now you’re aching to try something different. Something to brag to your friends about on Twitter, Instagram, and Flickr. A place you may never have dreamed you could sleep in. Well, it’s your lucky day! We’ve stumbled across some […]

It’s not every day you get to watch whales from your bathtub. Unless you’re staying on the cliffs of De Kelders, that is. De where? It’s likely you’ve never heard of this little suburb on the northern end of Gansbaai, despite the fact that De Kelders is one of the world’s best whale watching destinations. […]

If you’re dreaming of soft linens, plenty of opulence and unobtrusive service where you can relax alongside your special someone, then a boutique hotel stay is just what you’re seeking!   1. Grande Kloof Boutique Hotel, Cape Town, Western Cape With space for just over 20 people, and rooms that provide gorgeous views of the […]

Nothing beats a lazy day at a beach with hours of sunshine, sunbathing, reading, and surfing to look forward to. The following seaside escapes are almost all right on the beachfront, and cater perfectly for those who want to enjoy the total relaxation that comes with sipping on cocktails, building sandcastles, and returning to an […]

Something peculiar is happening in the Cape Winelands. We have reports of the most highly stressed people returning from the Winelands in a trance-like state of happiness. CEOs are skipping into the office, rugby jocks are pirouetting across the try line, and road-rage-inclined drivers are giving right of way to grannies. Could aliens be invading […]

Are you an intrepid traveller who enjoys the luxury of 5-star hotels or do you prefer the bare-footed bliss of a backpackers? Take our quiz to find out which accommodation type will suit you best!   I’d describe the perfect holiday as   a)      Intimate and well-appointed b)      Independent and laidback c)      Lavish and luxurious […]

Get back to basics and have fun with family and friends this summer at any of these highly rated South African camping and caravanning sites!   Western Cape 1. Wolfkop Camping Villages, Citrusdal Wolfkop Camping Villages are nestled next to a river in the Citrusdal Valley and are well suited for groups of friends. Not […]

MyCascades at Club Mykonos is a little chunk of Greece that’s been plonked in the picturesque West Coast town of Langebaan. With colourful Greek style self-catering Kalivas, 7 beautiful pools, coastal pathways winding past a little sandy beach, and even stray cats roaming the property, you’re promised all the rustic beauty of real-life Greece – […]