Category: Africa

2008 Best of Wine Tourism award winners

2008 Best of Wine Tourism award winners

By on Jan 14, 2008 in Africa, Argentina, Australia, California, Europe, Food and Drink, France, Italy, North America, Oceania, Portugal, Regions, South Africa, South America, Spain, Travel Miscellany, USA, Western Europe   - Read 818 times

The 2008 Best of Wine Tourism award winners are: Bilbao-Rioja (Architecture, Parks & Gardens) Marques de Riscal Bordeaux (Innovative Wine Tourism Experiences) Planète Bordeaux Cape Town (Arts & Culture) Vergelegen Florence (Accommodation) Castello di Meleto Mendoza (Innovative Wine Tourism Experiences) Familia Zuccardi Melbourne (Innovative Wine Tourism Experiences) Victorian Alps Winery Porto (Art & Culture) The [...]

The most popular destinations for adventure travellers?

The most popular destinations for adventure travellers?

By on Jan 09, 2008 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Antarctic, Argentina, Asia, Central America, China, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Egypt, Europe, India, Italy, Peru, Polar Regions, Regions, South Africa, South America, Speciality Travel, Tanzania, Thailand, Western Europe, Worldwide   - Read 669 times

iExplore, named the Best Adventure Travel Website by Forbes Magazine and Travel + Leisure, has announced a list of top 10 world travel destinations as determined by purchases made by adventure and experiential travellers.   Egypt retains its number one spot, but South Africa jumps to the number 2 spot (from 19th position the year [...]

Africa to welcome St. Regis

By on Dec 31, 2007 in Accommodation, Africa, Egypt, Hotels, Real Estate, Regions   - Read 76 times

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.  is to introduce its  renowned St. Regis brand to Africa, with plans to debut a new property in the heart of downtown Cairo  in 2011. The St. Regis, Cairo will include 299 lavishly furnished rooms and 103 serviced apartments as part of a luxurious, mixed-use development overlooking the River [...]

‘Maasai Mamas’ Beaded Stars for Christmas

‘Maasai Mamas’ Beaded Stars for Christmas

By on Dec 22, 2007 in Africa, Regions   - Read 74 times

CC Africa has purchased 600 beautiful beaded stars, handcrafted by the Memruti (meaning ‘the best’) Maasai Women’s Group in Tanzania’s Northern Serengeti, to give to its guests across Africa on Christmas Day, channelling approximately $2,000 back into the Ololosokwan community. Click here for to learn more about how they are helping to fund schooling, medical [...]

Pezula Castle on Noetzie Beach, Knysna, South Africa

Pezula Castle on Noetzie Beach, Knysna, South Africa

By on Dec 08, 2007 in Accommodation, Africa, Honeymoons, Hotels, Regions, Resorts, South Africa, Speciality Travel   - Read 138 times

The award-winning Pezula Resort Hotel & Spa has opened its newest, ultra-luxury accommodation – Pezula Castle on Noetzie Beach, Knysna. Situated on one of the most beautiful beaches in the world, the castle is built into the rugged cliff-face of the Garden Route coastline with its ancient milkwood forests and offers panoramic views of the [...]

2007 Spa Finder Readers’ Choice Awards

2007 Spa Finder Readers’ Choice Awards

By on Nov 28, 2007 in Africa, Arizona, Asia, Australia, Brazil, Egypt, Europe, Italy, North America, Oceania, Regions, South America, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, Thailand, USA, Western Europe, Worldwide   - Read 158 times

The key winners from this year’s Spa Finder Readers’ Choice Awards are recognised by ‘Crystal Awards’. These are the crème de la crème of the innumerable winners, limited to just one from each continent. The five (there aren’t many to choose from in Antarctica!) to shine through this year are as follows: Favorite Spa of [...]

InterContinental Mauritius Resort Balaclava Fort – a new $50 million luxury resort

InterContinental Mauritius Resort Balaclava Fort – a new $50 million luxury resort

By on Nov 21, 2007 in Accommodation, Africa, Hotels, Mauritius, Regions, Resorts   - Read 135 times

An agreement between InterContinental Hotels & Resorts and  Lateral Holdings will see a US$50 million luxury resort  reach the idyllic island of Mauritius in late 2008. The 210-room InterContinental Mauritius Resort Balaclava Fort, just 15 minutes from the island’s popular Grand Baie and 20 minutes north of the country’s capital Port Louis,  will offer guests [...]

Find some winter sun with these wallet-friendly luxury beach vacations

Find some winter sun with these wallet-friendly luxury beach vacations

By on Nov 13, 2007 in Accommodation, Africa, Aruba, Bahamas, Barbados, Caribbean, Florida, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Mexico, North America, Regions, Resorts, Saint Kitts and Nevis, South Africa, Special Offers & Packages, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, Turks and Caicos, USA, Worldwide   - Read 212 times

In an article published today, Forbes gives the nod to South Africa, Mexico and a number of other destinations, saying they offer affordable opportunities to get some winter sun.   In true Forbes online style, they provide us with a list: Las Palomas Beach & Golf Resort, Puerto Peñasco, Mexico One-bedroom suites start at $265 [...]

Recipe of the week: Roasted, Marinated Lamb Rump

Recipe of the week: Roasted, Marinated Lamb Rump

By on Nov 09, 2007 in Africa, Food and Drink, Regions, South Africa, Travel Miscellany   - Read 107 times

…with minted parsnips  and lemon/chervil vegetables. Ingredients: • Lamb rump • Garlic • Olive oil • Rosemary Vegetables: • Sugar snaps • Baby corn, blanched in turmeric • Chinese sliced red onion • Chopped chervil • Lemon juice • Parsnips • Butter • Mint jelly   • Fresh mint   • Lamb Jus • Parsnip [...]

Desroches Island Resort

Desroches Island Resort

By on Oct 20, 2007 in Accommodation, Africa, Bars, Going Out, Leisure Travel, Regions, Resorts, Restaurants, Seychelles, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel   - Read 130 times

A recent visit by Prince William and girlfriend Kate Middleton has boosted the popularity of this previously little-known Seychelles resort.    Desroches Island Resort  has just 20 suites,  14 kilometres  of pristine, white beaches and offers superb cuisine through a Creole style restaurant by the name of Le Veloutier.   Also on hand is a [...]

The Clarens Golf and Trout Estate

The Clarens Golf and Trout Estate

By on Oct 06, 2007 in Accommodation, Africa, Leisure Travel, Lesotho, Real Estate, Regions, South Africa, Speciality Travel   - Read 91 times

Those who know Clarens will understand immediately, those that don’t will be truly inspired by its magic.   Just a few hours from Gauteng and worlds apart – The Clarens Golf and Trout Estate.   And now there’s a rare opportunity to invest in the ultimate lifestyle choice, to own a piece of the golden [...]

Le Telfair

Le Telfair

By on Oct 06, 2007 in Accommodation, Africa, Going Out, Mauritius, Regions, Resorts, Restaurants, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel   - Read 127 times

Located on one of the most beautiful beaches on Mauritius, Le Telfair offers true colonial style, set against a backdrop of mountains and countryside.   Inspired by grand colonial architecture, the stylish rooms and suites are the perfect place to unwind and relax.   Allow yourself to be tempted by the decadence of the Six [...]

Top 10 Small Luxury Hotels in the World

Top 10 Small Luxury Hotels in the World

By on Sep 19, 2007 in Accommodation, Africa, Asia, Caribbean, Europe, Florida, France, Hotels, India, Italy, Massachusetts, Mexico, Morocco, North America, Regions, Saint Lucia, United Kingdom, USA, Western Europe, Worldwide   - Read 470 times

Terry Knealing has dropped me a note to draw my attention to his top 10 choices for small luxury hotels worldwide over at LifeOnTop.com.   For the purposes of his list, small hotels are defined  as ones that  have less than 125 guest rooms and suites (so not necessarily all that small!) Here goes: Oberoi [...]

Red Sea Riviera

By on Sep 10, 2007 in Africa, Egypt, Regions, Travel Miscellany, Videos   - Read 78 times

Let Egypt stimulate your mind, captivate your heart and steal your soul.

Dinarobin Hotel Golf & Spa, Mauritius

By on Sep 06, 2007 in Accommodation, Africa, Hotels, Mauritius, Regions, Resorts, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, Videos   - Read 68 times

A neatly-done video showing why the 5 star Mauritius Dinarobin Hotel Golf & Spa is the perfect spot to nurture your body and soul.

Luxury travel links of the week

Luxury travel links of the week

By on Sep 02, 2007 in Accommodation, Africa, Events, Hotels, Regions, South Africa, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany   - Read 81 times

A weekly pick of luxury travel links for your perusal… Fresh flavours from The Connoisseur Club Boutique travel services courtesy of L-In Style Relax at Joburg’s  Saxon Boutique Hotel & Spa Luxury events brought to us by Luxe Calendar

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