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Dreaming of freedom in Mauritius

I have a lovely garden. I’m very glad about that because I’ve spent most of the last unbearably long and lonely year locked down with it. Admiring the birds. Tending the roses. Watching …

A Gourmet Paris Picnic

Paris… the city that embodies beauty and romance is truly a feast for the senses. It is especially a city to taste; an espresso and croissant at a sidewalk café, a simple …

Nieu Bethesda

The smell of glistening raindrops splotching onto quiet dirt roads. The picture of late afternoon sunrays finding their way through the clouds. The sound of horse hooves clattering past at 10pm and …

Gecko Rock, a hidden gem!

And into the Karoo I go, to lose my mind and find my soul… It’s hidden from the world. A cache in the folds of the Klein Karoo, miles away …

Farr Out Guesthouse

Salute at comforting Farr Out Guesthouse. Live where others come to unwind – Paternoster When you arrive at Farr Out Guesthouse located in the sandy bushveld wilderness on the outskirts of Paternoster, …

Long Weekends & Public Holidays on The Garden Route

With incredible local holiday packages and deals up for grabs in this region, take full advantage and plan your getaway well in advance… like NOW!! Here is a quick look at the …

Meandering the Midlands

There is a mysterious romance attached to rainy weather, misty meadows, fireplaces and red wine. Especially when what should be the last bit of summer, turns out to be an almost wintery …

An extraordinary SA winter holiday experience

Keep it local and Holiday differently this winter holiday – Kayak on the Orange River, follow in the footsteps of dinosaurs in Frazerburg. Discover the Dark Skies Sanctuary in the Kgalagadi, be …

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Northern Cape – Carefully Carved in Stone

“Isn’t this sun beautiful,” says guide Petrus Wilson, pointing at a massive sun chiselled into a flat rock surface. He looks at it with wonder, as if seeing it for the first …

Cradle of human culture tour

It’s been a busy week here at Travel Ideas, a fantastic and busy week! We were fortunate enough to experience the Cradle of Human Culture educational tour, sponsored by Wesgro and hosted …

Top to Bottom

One adventurer, one bicycle and the offbeaten track from Botswana to Cape Point. Story by: Bez Roberts Hello Travel Ideas fans My name is Bez Roberts. I am a professional musician …

Seychelles Makes Itself More Accessible for Visitors

The Indian Ocean archipelago reviews its entry requirements procedures so as to be more accessible for potential visitors as part of the restart of its tourism activities for 2021 and beyond. The …

Undiscovered Holiday Destinations in South Africa

During a time when social distancing is key, holiday destinations that can be found off the beaten track are more in demand than ever before. Here is a South Africa road trip …

Romantic Getaways | Gauteng’s Hidden Gems

Planning a romantic getaway with your significant other is something you should try to do at least a few times a year. And with so many inexpensive flights to Johannesburg up for …

Fall in love with Beautiful Boulders Beach

Boulders Beach in Simon’s Town scores full marks for its unspoilt, natural beauty as the perfect backdrop to Tintswalo’s stylish new villa. Within the Table Mountain National Park Marine Protected Area, Boulders …

A virtual trip to the beach

Wherever you are in the world right now, summer or winter, rain or shine, we can take you on an incredible journey to the beach. You don’t need to load up the …

LOCAL EVENTS AND STORIES

The Glass Sipper

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, …

The Cape Town Gin Route launches on World Gin Day

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, …