Suite of the week: LIlot, private island in Mauritius
Suite name: LIlot Location: Mauritius Size of accommodation: 280 square metres Cost per night: 550 to 1050 (minimum stay: 1 week) What makes…
Franschhoek: a little piece of France nestled between the mountains of South Africa
The Cape Winelands, situated in the Western Cape Province, is the largest wine producing region in South Africa. The…
Top 5 African safari experiences
An incredible shared family experience, a romantic encounter or simply an unforgettable adventure whatever type of luxury safari…
Top 5 ways to make sure she says ‘yes’ when you propose on safari
Africa is one of the world’s most luxurious destinations and with the wide open spaces comes unrivalled romanticism. The…
4 of the world’s best luxury honeymoon combinations
With the nuptial season slowly but surely creeping upon us, theres a flurry of weddings on the way… and…
6 places in Cape Town to indulge in culinary heaven
When it comes to fine dining, South Africa definitely doesn’t have to stand back for any country. With many…
Family fun at Desroches Island: kayaking, fishing and even tortoise feeding
Desroches Island, the luxurious remote island in the Seychelles, is set to launch Kids’ Haven, to provide its younger…
14 vineyards worth visiting
A few years ago South African friends of ours introduced us to some rather lovely South African wines, thankfully…
Shhhh… community-owned luxury in Kenya
One of my favourite camps in Africa is up in northern Kenya in a massive wildlife conservancy called Namunyak….
11 unforgettable dining experiences
Something we always do on holiday is find a special place to dine and we’ve been jotting them down…
8 unusual things to do in South Africa
Housing some of the worlds most rare and incredible species of wildlife, not to mention a host of award-winning…
Photograph of the week: Leopard in the Maasai Mara
This leopard is called Fig and was there in the tree with his mother Acacia. They are two of…
Where Sir David Attenborough filmed some of the footage for the BBC’s ‘Africa’
“What a marvellous example of how people and wildlife can live alongside one another. Thank you all.” Those are…
African star beds
Being out in the wilds of Africa is an experience which most people find grabs all their senses and…
Top 5 safari loos with a view
There’s nothing we like more than being able to relax on a throne with a fantastic view. Many lodges…
Groot Constantia – blending Olde Worlde charm with modern day passion
Groot Constantia is South Africa’s oldest wine farm – in existence for 328 years this year. Wine has been…
