Wellness travel was one of the fastest-growing segments in global travel before the coronavirus pandemic swept the globe. During the lockdown, the only wellness pursuits available were Zoom yoga classes and steaming …
Each year the number of solo travellers continues to rise. Last year, solo travel was the #1 trend in travel and tourism, with a 131% increase in the number of Google searches …
Covid-19 has limited travel plans, but let’s use the time to plan ahead for when we are once again able to travel freely, locally and internationally. Knowing which part of the world …
If you’re itching to get your sea legs, smell the salt spray and feel the wind in your hair as you sail off into the horizon, we’ve got just the ticket. We …
With the prevailing situation as it is, many South Africans are probably not going to be travelling abroad for the foreseeable future and would prefer to holiday closer to home… so, while …
If you’re going to pick your way through the bush, you might want to do it with a bit of pizzazz. I’m talking heated rooms, gourmet meals, foot massages and gin and …
Bobaas Bokaap, it’s a mashallah place to be!” Story by Franki Black. A beaming boy on a bicycle approaches our tour guide Shireen for his share of sweets. As Shireen leads us …
“It doesn’t matter whether you sleep with a million rand under your pillow or if you’re dirt poor; here in Paternoster, everyone goes to the same beach and everyone complains about eating …
The year is steamrolling to an end and we all feel it – we need a break! While many are counting the days to that much-deserved family holiday trip, not everyone has …
If an overseas trip is at the top of your wish list, but travel time and budget is an issue, you may want to explore options right here in Africa. Our neighbouring …
The word ‘safari’ was born out of two worlds coming together; ‘safar’ being Arabic for a journey and ‘kusafiri’, the Swahili verb for “to travel.” So, while it is generally associated with …
As with most explorations into an unknown territory, it is important to consider the necessary formalities before starting your journey. Namibia has many a different type of adventure on offer, but luckily …
Travelling teaches you many things. It is almost like building a puzzle or creating an artwork – without knowing what the end product will look like. Described below are a few of …
It’s almost that time of the year. Jingle bell cheer, with early Christmas decor in shops and shopping deals popping up around every corner! Soon the tunes of Boney M and Michael …
The countdown has begun…you can all but smell salty air, feel the sun kiss your skin and hear the crystal-clear waves break on the white sand. This is it, your tropical getaway …
Once the initial excitement of booking your first international trip wears off, you may experience some anxiety. The uncertainty of what to expect, but more importantly, what to keep in mind when …
The crystal clear gift choice this festive season A new generation of eco-conscious iced coffee and cocktail-lovers is shunning single-use plastic straws in favour of the Glass Sipper range of re-usable straws. Handcrafted locally, …
Launched at the hotel on World Gin Day, 9 June 2018, the Cape Town Gin Route aims to celebrate the skill and premium gins of six inner-city distilleries, namely Hope on Hopkins, …