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
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 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
Let’s face it: There’s so much to see and do (not to mention eat) in Joburg, that one visit just wouldn’t cut it. So, fans of this world-class city need to be armed with a solid hotel to return to … again and again. Or, why not take a staycation with five-star amenities? Smack-bang in … Continue reading Chic stays: Radisson Blu Gautrain Hotel
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
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
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