With summer in full force, it’s high time to soak in the sunshine and give yourself a much-deserved break. But as glamorous as it can be to jet off somewhere, with the packing, the traffic and the mad dash to the airport, taking a getaway can be more exhausting than restorative. That’s why there’s never … Continue reading 3 indulgent staycations for Joburgers
Cities like Cape Town and Joburg attract thousands of visitors each year, and quite rightly so. But this extraordinarily diverse country is stuffed with glorious, lesser-known destinations, such as Knysna – a sleepy, sun-drenched and splendid harbour town on the Garden Route, South Africa’s most famous stretch of lush coastline and stunning beaches. By booking a summer … Continue reading The best-kept secret of the Garden Route
If you’ve been fuelling your wanderlust with plans for post-isolation travel while you’ve been stuck at home this year, there’s never been a better reason to make your next adventure a safari at Mabula Game Lodge. Distinctly African in style, the accommodation is colourful, contemporary and nature-noisy, the food and drink is way beyond typical safari-carnivorism and the staff are … Continue reading Take a walk on the wild side at Mabula Game Lodge
You already know this, but it needs to be said: You don’t necessarily need a special occasion to get your number-one gal pal a present. Regardless if you’re shopping for a celebratory moment or if it’s a ‘just because’ gift, here’s a treasure trove of beautiful gift ideas that she’d love to unwrap – trust. … Continue reading Gal pal gift guide: Fabulous gifts that your BFF and closest girlfriends with love
When plotting the perfect romantic getaway, you’d struggle to do better than a weekend at THE IVY Villa Hotel & Spa. Here, they’ll bend over backwards to make your stay as passionate as possible. And better yet, they not only welcome four-legged guests but make them feel as special as the rest of the pack … Continue reading THE IVY Villa Hotel & Spa: The cream of the crop for canoodling in the City of Gold
Yes, you can do the Cape Winelands in an afternoon, but with tutored tastings and farm-to-table dining along with breathtaking beauty, eye-catching architecture, magnificent gardens and serious art collections, it’s worth staying a few days. And did we mention the wine? It was tough to single out a handful, but these restaurants on wine farms … Continue reading The wondrous wine country: Exceptional dining experiences in the Cape Winelands
The home bar has taken centre stage over the last few weeks since Joburg’s best bars have been off limits. So, you have a bar cart or nice bar top space in your home – now what? Seeing as you can’t go ham at the liquor store and probably only have half-empty bottles of liquor … Continue reading How to up your home bar game
As much as we love gawking at Joburg’s ultra-modern boutique hotels and dazzling luxury properties, sometimes we just want to escape the concrete jungle for a minute and stay in a storied residence with a historic restaurant to match. After a weekend stay at Kurland Hotel in Plettenberg Bay, we can safely say that this … Continue reading Kurland Hotel: A royal retreat in Plettenberg Bay
Romance abounds at Thanda Safari, a secluded game reserve in KwaZulu-Natal with luxury hideaway tented camps. Encircled by luscious wilderness, the exquisitely scenic reserve blurs the lines between a fantasy getaway and an African adventure. Whether it’s your first or fifth safari, this destination needs to be next on your to-do list – here’s why. … Continue reading Thanda Safari: A game-changing world of wilderness and wildlife
Sometimes only Mauritius will do – a dreamy Indian Ocean island where the beaches are eye-searingly white, the water is as swimming-pool blue as it looks on the postcards and the deliciously reliable weather makes it a winter-sun showstopper. Here, more than anywhere else, it’s crucial to pick the right home for the week. While … Continue reading The enduring allure of Mauritius
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