2011
We’re Good, Thanks: South Africa’s 10 Bests for 2011
It’s that time of year again when Best / Worst Lists do the rounds. And who-said-what that was memorable / embarrassing / downright outrageous, and so forth. Isn’t it intriguing how we always find ourselves doing this little stocktake as the blocks on the last grimy page of the calendar start hopping rapidly to the left of Today. The fervour to name bests and worsts is global; everywhere people are chalking up the Cool and the Uncool of the year that’s slipping away. … Read More
Cape to Kruger: Two Iconic Stops on any South African Tour
Launch a splendid South African tour in beautiful Cape Town and conclude with an exciting Big Five safari in the Kruger National Park, visiting famous wine country and fantastically scenic coastal spots along the way. … Read More
10 Day tour of Cape Town, the Winelands, the Southern Cape and Cederberg
Discover the glorious Western Cape, including the Mother City, wine country, the southernmost tip of the African continent and the rocky landscapes where the ancient San people once lived. … Read More
It’s been a Page-Turner in the Glossies, and so it would be: The One-of-its-Kind Turbine Hotel and Spa in Knysna
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This singularly unique hotel on Knysna’s Thesen Islands has had an amazing metamorphosis from old gas station to plush hotel. In its gorgeous new guise, The Turbine Hotel and Spa entices guests with everything required for an unforgettable stay on the Garden Route. … Read More
If Elizabeth Gilbert were to write in South Africa, would we have Feast Prey Tan? Our landscapes have inspired great novels, so which spot would inspire yours? (some good holiday reads here too)
South Africa’s landscapes have had some incredible fictional and biographical yields. Take Olive Schreiner’s Story of an African Farm, capturing the nuanced moods of the African veld from the supremely memorable setting of a farm on a Koppie in the Karoo. Or the exquisite view Eve Palmer brings us of six generations of her family in the autobiographical story set on the farm Cranemere on the Plains of Camdeboo - another magnificent account of life in a Karoo landscape. … Read More
Revel in the Ritz of Rail Travel: Take a Trip on Rovos Rail
no commentsA luxury train trip in Africa is a unique getaway experience that brings you some of the best sights of South Africa and beyond in an atmosphere of delectable luxury and opulence. Rovos Rail, also known as “the most luxurious train in the world”, offers a number of unforgettable journeys in South Africa, during which travellers can expect the extravagant elegance of rail travel on beautifully recrafted trains. … Read More
Oooh! Santa’s Coming to Table Mountain, and Other Stuff for the Kids
Need some ideas about how to keep the kids entertained during the holidays? … Read More
3 Great Getaways for Under R800
one commentDon’t for one minute believe that an exclusive getaway is always too pricey! Well-timed for the festive season, these three discounted getaways all come in at under R800 per person. … Read More
In Santa Season it’s Grand to Give a Getaway: Here are Some Hotties, from the Sublime to the Ridiculously Inexpensive …
We really like the idea of putting the “Get” back into Getaway. It’s a wonderfully creative way to receive an unforgettable gift, and if it’s given for two, the giver gets to have as much luck for their buck as the recipient. It’s a win-win, for sure. Also, there’s no wrapping, no exchanging, no “oh, what a pity, I already have one”, isn’t that quite appealing? … Read More
Turtle-Time Getaway at Thonga Beach Lodge, KwaZulu-Natal
no commentsIt’s turtle season, friends, until the end of February. One of the most awesome experiences imaginable is to meet these creatures after dark on a long, remote stretch of beach down at Mabibi Bay in KwaZulu-Natal. At this special place you catch your breath in wonder as you watch Loggerhead and Leatherback turtles laying their eggs on the beach. What’s so amazing is that these magnificent creatures make an epic journey across the full length of the African continent every year to return to the Maputuland coastline – and specifically to the very beach where they themselves once hatched. … Read More
