A visit to the village of Franschhoek, the darling of the Cape Winelands, is like stepping into a fairy tale. Why just visit when you can spend the night? For a getaway steeped in opulence, we tapped our bucket lists and insider knowledge for the luxury destinations where you can relax and unwind in an … Continue reading 3 luxury hotels in Franschhoek that everyone should visit once
In a city where almost everything provides an elegant walk through history, the Mount Nelson, grand and magnificent, fits right in. That’s not to say the ‘Nellie’, Cape Town’s grande dame dating back to 1899, doesn’t stand out. If anything, its now-iconic pink façade is the most eye-catching in this regal city. With excellent staff, … Continue reading Chic stays: Mount Nelson, a Belmond Hotel
Booking a hotel in Sandton means deciding between icons brimming with history, classics that have had a fresh lease of life and new stars all across town. Tough choices, we know. What do you want from a hotel in Africa’s business hub? Something celebrated, glamorous and star-studded, of course – and nowhere fits the bill … Continue reading Chic stays: DAVINCI Hotel and Suites
While summer always brings about dreams of weekend getaways, the urge to get out of town has frankly never been stronger. But the age-old question remains: Where, exactly, should I go? For wine lovers and for travelling gourmands in the age of experiential and photo-op-driven journeying, gourmet wine tasting holidays in the Cape Winelands provide … Continue reading 4 great grape breaks in the Cape Winelands this summer
A ‘getaway’ is a chance to escape our daily lives, if only for several days. But there are some secluded yet luxurious places that take this idea even further, where ‘getting away’ actually means truly immersing yourself in our great outdoors – without sacrificing comfort or style … and then some. Whether you’re searching for … Continue reading White hot summer: Where to get away from it all this holiday season
Spring is finally here, and with it a much-needed glimpse of gentle sun and blooming flowers … and the chance to take a breather and head out on a post-lockdown escape. There are a number of fabulous places in Joburg on our radar to help you enjoy the splendour of the season and get you in the … Continue reading Chic stays: The Parkwood Boutique Hotel
There are places you can’t help but fall in love with at first sight and return to year after year. Home to some of the most prestigious wineries on the planet, Franschhoek – carpeted in pretty vineyards, dusty olive groves and châteaux – is a paradise for oenophiles everywhere. And springtime, with its blossoms and … Continue reading Two perfect days in Franschhoek at Leeu Estates
Every big city needs a country retreat; a place of fresh air, bare beauty and brooding silence. Wedged between dust-bowl towns, sheep farms, high-plateau grassland and kilometre upon kilometre of empty veld, the conservation luxe Samara Private Game Reserve – near Graaff-Reinet in the Eastern Cape – trims the edge of the dense thicket and vast wilderness of the … Continue reading Samara Private Game Reserve – a place of quietly profound beauty
The air is crisp and clean; the pungent, peppery smell of the fynbos shrubs is strong; the sharp sun gives the whitewashed walls of the Cape Dutch buildings an almost golden hue; and the winemakers, fresh off a busy harvest, are eager to give you insider access to their newest releases. The Cape Winelands in … Continue reading Winter in the Winelands: A foodie travel guide to South Africa’s best-kept secret
The colonial grandeur, blissfully remote Owner’s House, set amidst the indigenous tamboti (morukuru) trees along the banks of the Marico River on Madikwe Game Reserve, has become the diamond in the Morukuru Family’s tiara. An unforgettable destination and adventure to top your wish list with silver service all the way, this is a truly passionate place – … Continue reading Reviewed: South Africa’s most luxurious safari
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