With Valentine’s Day coming up, right now is the best time to start planning your Valentine’s Day surprise, instead of leaving it to the last minute like most people do. If you’ll be in Johannesburg for Valentine’s Day, and are stuck for ideas, look through the following suggestions and romantic styles before picking one that […]

When it comes to Valentine’s Day, iconic gifts like over-priced chocolate hearts, miniature teddy bears in mugs, and plastic roses have the potential to turn your V-Day into D-Day! Here are some far more smooch-scoring ideas for Valentine’s Day. I – Ice-skating Gliding on ice. Holding hands. Snuggling up for warmth. A post-skating foot massage. […]

Roaming rivers, sparkling lagoons, and winding canals make the Western Cape an ideal destination for water-lovers. Whether you enjoy a peaceful canoe down the river, a light lunch on the water’s edge, or a refreshing dip in a glistening lagoon, the Western Cape won’t disappoint. Here are some great places to stay while you’re here: […]

Valentine’s Day is named after the martyred St Valentine, but few realise that the roots of this universally acknowledged day of love come from an ancient fertility festival, known in Rome as the Eve of Lupercalia. Despite Pope Galesius banning the love lotteries in the 5th century, the spirit of this festival has been kept […]

The Elgin Valley lies approximately 70km east of Cape Town, in the exquisite fertile land beyond Sir Lowry’s pass. After crossing the intrepid Hottentots-Holland mountain range, a meander off the beaten track affords a tantalising range of cellar experiences where every bottle of wine captures the beauty of the valley. The Elegantly Elgin Wine Route […]

Surrounded by the unspoilt natural beauty of the Twelve Apostles mountain range in the Table Mountain National Park, and the turquoise waters of the Atlantic Ocean, the 5-star Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa is the ideal setting for weddings and the renewal of vows. With a number of spectacular venues and world class facilities on […]

The North West province of South Africa is predominantly a farming community, which provides the rest of the country with corn and sunflower seeds. Though it may not sound as enticing as Durban or Cape Town, the North West has its fair share of diverse scenery, beautiful sights and activities suitable for the whole family […]

Gauteng may be a riot of night life, traffic congestion, and couture shopping, but it has its fair share of secluded spots where you can escape the honking horns and vogue appearances.  Irene (pronounced “I-reen-ee”) is one of my favourite havens. This quiet region of Centurion, situated between Johannesburg and Pretoria, is a family-friendly farm […]