Category: South Africa

Bespoke wine experiences in South Africa’s Robertson Valley

Bespoke wine experiences in South Africa’s Robertson Valley

By on Nov 26, 2019 in Accommodation, Africa, Food and Drink, Hotels, Regions, South Africa, Travel Miscellany
Only a two-hour’s drive from Cape Town, is the picturesque Robertson Valley, traditionally known for its wine and roses. Thanks to a generous range of tantalizing wine and food offerings, Robertson is emerging as an exciting destination for travellers. In every direction ridges of the various mountain stand proudly welcoming you to the valley. From
Escaping the cold: 5 Winter hideouts

Escaping the cold: 5 Winter hideouts

By on Nov 20, 2019 in Africa, Asia, Attractions, Bahamas, Caribbean, Going Out, Maldives, Middle East, Morocco, Regions, South Africa, United Arab Emirates
Depending on where in the world you’re based, you may already be enduring cold bitter winds and inches of snow. It’s now that time of the year when the kids are out playing, enjoying the short days and snow, while us adults dread the bitter mornings and not having enough time in the day. With
Top 5 luxurious winter holiday golf trips to escape the cold

Top 5 luxurious winter holiday golf trips to escape the cold

By on Nov 14, 2019 in Africa, Attractions, Caribbean, Dominican Republic, Going Out, Hawaii, Leisure Travel, Mexico, Morocco, North America, Regions, South Africa, Speciality Travel
With cold weather in full swing in most of the northern hemisphere, playing golf outside is probably the last thing on your mind. But that doesn’t mean you can’t slip away for a few days on the course in a warmer destination. Check out some of our favorite winter holiday golf trips to find a
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Africa: the perfect honeymoon destination

By on Nov 14, 2019 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Honeymoons, Leisure Travel, Rail Travel, Regions, South Africa, Speciality Travel, Tanzania, Zambia
Couples invariably spend months and months planning their big day, down to the smallest detail. But what of the honeymoon to follow? How you spend your first few days or weeks together is actually just as important as it is one of the bedrocks of your married life. Whether you are planning the honeymoon as
Top 5 historical hotels you need to experience

Top 5 historical hotels you need to experience

By on Nov 13, 2019 in Accommodation, Africa, Asia, Europe, France, Hotels, Italy, Regions, South Africa, Vietnam, Western Europe
There is something about staying in a place which is riddled with a very rich past. It feels like you are writing a page in a history book, but with all the modern trimmings one enjoys in the 21st century. Some of these historical hotels however are taking it to another level. Let me take
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A look at Jock Safari Lodge in the Kruger National Park

By on Oct 31, 2019 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Featured, Leisure Travel, Regions, South Africa, Speciality Travel
Untamed. Untouched. Unforgettable. Jock Safari Lodge describes itself thus. It is a description which isn’t pure marketing hyperbole, either. Spend just an hour in this magical space deep in the African bush and you’ll see exactly what we mean. For at Jock Safari Lodge you will experience nature just as nature intended. Untamed. Untouched. Unforgettable.
Top 5 luxury experiences in Africa

Top 5 luxury experiences in Africa

By on Oct 29, 2019 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Leisure Travel, Morocco, Rail Travel, Regions, Rwanda, South Africa, Speciality Travel, Tanzania
Often Africa is left aside when looking for a luxury escape from everyday life. But the dark continent has a lot to offer, and not only for budget travelers but also for the ones that aren’t shy to spend some cash in return for the most exclusive travel experiences out there. Here are a few
Winter sun in South Africa - highlights for a brilliant family week away

Winter sun in South Africa - highlights for a brilliant family week away

By on Oct 28, 2019 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Attractions, Family Travel, Going Out, Leisure Travel, Regions, South Africa, Speciality Travel
South Africa is a wonderful country to visit at any time of year but it is particularly appealing during the cold winter months in the UK.  There are many reasons to visit including no jet lag, easy overnight flight options and relatively good value for money even in peak weeks (particularly appealing to those bound
Top 5 hottest restaurants in and around Cape Town

Top 5 hottest restaurants in and around Cape Town

By on Oct 28, 2019 in Africa, Food and Drink, Going Out, Regions, Restaurants, South Africa, Travel Miscellany
It’s been said before, and we’ll says it again, the Cape region is one of the best culinary regions in the world. This also means there’s always new restaurants that are hot or not. To keep track of the ones you really need to pay a visit next time you’re in the area, we listed
5 unforgettable Cape Town foodie experiences

5 unforgettable Cape Town foodie experiences

By on Oct 18, 2019 in Africa, Cruises & Boat Travel, Food and Drink, Regions, South Africa, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany
Have you ever travelled to a lodge or area without checking on the quality of the cooking, only to be seriously disappointed after a few days of bland cuisine? We certainly have! With the exception of dedicated foodies, this detail can often go missing in our travel planning. Amazing food brings the local culture to
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Discover South Africa's amazing KwaZulu-Natal province

By on Oct 09, 2019 in Africa, Regions, South Africa
Kruger, Cape Town and the Garden Route are undeniably the most popular destinations for first-time visitors to South Africa, however the more adventurous traveller will find many wonderful places to explore in other parts of this vast country. Top of the list of less-visited gems is KwaZulu-Natal. Whilst South Africans from Jo’burg have long escaped
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Meaningful trips inspired by the Rugby World Cup

By on Oct 09, 2019 in Africa, Argentina, Australia, Europe, Fiji, Italy, New Zealand, Oceania, Regions, South Africa, South America, Western Europe
We are well into the Rugby World Cup, hosted for the first time in an Asian nation – Japan. This year’s event is set to be the most openly contested ever – so hard to pick the winner, with at least 6 countries laying plausible claim to the title. Japan’s historic win over one of the
Photo of the week: Bo-Kaap, Cape Town, South Africa

Photograph of the week: Bo-Kaap, Cape Town, South Africa

By on Oct 02, 2019 in Africa, Attractions, Going Out, Regions, South Africa
Bo-Kaap (an Afrikaans term meaning “above the Cape”) may be a riot of vibrant colour and one of South Africa’s (and the world’s) ‘Most Instagrammable Places’, but there is much more to this friendly inner-city Cape Town community than just gorgeous good looks. These coloured houses, painted in hues best described as pastels on steroids,
Africa's top 5 places to spot rhino

Africa's top 5 places to spot rhino

By on Sep 19, 2019 in Accommodation, Africa, Botswana, Camping, Kenya, Namibia, Regions, Resorts, South Africa
The 21st September is World Rhino Day and to celebrate, I thought that sharing my knowledge of Africa’s best places to spot these magnificent, yet endangered creatures was a must. Not only did I want to highlight my favourite places to simply see them, but I wanted to showcase some of Africa’s finest conservation programmes,
A guide to Africa's top 5 most luxurious safari lodges

A guide to Africa's top 5 most luxurious safari lodges

By on Sep 18, 2019 in Accommodation, Africa, Botswana, Camping, Hotels, Regions, Rwanda, South Africa, Tanzania, Zambia
Staying at an African Safari Lodge is like no other hospitality experience in the world. Even the most basic of “fly in” safari camps offer an something completely different to any other kind of holiday. The intimacy of safari camps, with usually only 12 or so rooms, means that the attention to detail and personalised
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6 outstanding eco-lodges in South Africa

By on Sep 13, 2019 in Accommodation, Africa, Hotels, Regions, Resorts, South Africa
As travellers we are all more aware than ever of our environmental impact and want to make choices that will help preserve and protect the places we visit. Safari lodges and nature camps are essentially very eco-friendly, and without them (and tourists they attract) far less land would be set aside for conservation and the