As we head into the second half of the year, most people are going to start yearning for a weekend or week away. But those with large families can often find it incredibly difficult to pick a place that suits all needs and budgets. For those who can’t decide where to spend the chilly winter […]

If you’ve chosen your pet-friendly accommodation and are excited to get out and away so your holiday can begin, scan over this list to ensure your pet will fare just as well as you will, in the coming cooler months. Clothing Those with smaller pets already know that one of the most important things to […]

World Travel Awards is celebrating a landmark 20th year as the Oscars of the Travel Industry. In the Africa region, travel, tourism, and hospitality companies from 31 countries will compete for the prestigious top accolades, culminating in a glittering Gala Presentation Ceremony in Kenya. The 2013 nominees have been announced and online voting is open […]

South Africa is a bird lover’s paradise. However, if you can’t afford the time to go away on a full birding getaway, you should consider visiting a bird park where you can find all of South Africa’s greatest birds under one roof. Here are some of South Africa’s famed bird sanctuaries in a city near […]

Sharks, out of all the various strange and surreal marine creatures, have the worst reputation with humans. This is partially due to the media over sensationalising shark attacks, along with films portraying them as ferocious, terrifying beasts. Just think of movies such as Jaws and its ominous theme song, or the shark tank in the […]

We can think of no better to celebrate Madiba’s 95th birthday than by giving 67 minutes of our time to help others. It’s a small privilege for the 67 years that Nelson Mandela spent fighting for social justice and human rights in South Africa. CEO of the Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory, Sello Hatang, explains: […]

If the idea of being gradually rocked to sleep appeals to you, then spending a night on a luxury yacht or houseboat may be just up your alley. Both the Western Cape and Gauteng provinces offer overnight accommodation on the water so you can drift off to sleep listening to the water gently lapping against […]

If you’ve ever dreamt of being surrounded by sumptuous luxury but have found that unfortunately the budget does not allow this on a daily basis, you should definitely book a weekend away at an estate. While there you will discover all the hidden comforts offered, and may even become inspired by the décor and pampering […]