Grand Roche, in the heart of Western Cape’s Paarl, is a 5 star luxury hotel favorited by world travellers and locals alike. With many residents choosing the historical monument as…
Autumn at Arum Lily Cottages’ Cabin 5
This post is part of a series called Hot Tubs “Prost.” “Yes, salute! What a view.” “Genau.“ Our friends from Zurich have joined us at one of our favourite locations…
Delta launches NEW Non-Stop Flights From Atlanta to Cape Town
Delta Air Lines launched their brand new route on Saturday, 3rd December 2022 that sees a new service flying directly between Cape Town and Atlanta, USA commence on 18th December…
Maps of Cape Town
If you’re looking to visit the Mother City, but are feeling a little under confident about which areas are the safest or best to visit, hopefully we can help! Being…
Safe, Centrality at the Radisson Red
While most eyes are drawn to the unusual architectural sights of the Ziets Mocha and Silo Hotel, Cinderella is hard at work as the best kept secret in the Mother…
House Beats, Dolphin Leaps, Unlimited Brunch at the Radisson Blu
If you’re visiting Cape Town and looking to take a breather from your likely busy schedule, this is the brunch for you. The Radisson Blu V&A Waterfront hosts Breaker’s Brunch,…
Direct Flights to Belgium from South Africa
September 2022 sees the first direct flights to Belgium from South Africa launch between the two nations. On the 15th of September, Air Belgium‘s first foray into Africa began in…
Discounted Cable Car Tickets for Locals!
In light of September being tourism month and the Table Mountain Aerial Cableway celebrating its 93 years in operation, the Cableway is offering a discounted rate for South African citizens…
Stormy Haven at Spanish Farm Guest Lodge
This post is part of a series called Romantic Getaways “Wait! Wait! Wait! I can see a frog. Hold up! Just wait a minute.” Relying on the ultra white light…
Explore Franschhoek’s Official Cap Classique Route
Lovers of bubbly can delight in Franschhoek Tourism reigniting their refreshed Cap Classique route that features top estates open for interactive tastings from the 1st – 4th September 2022. Perfectly…
Moonrises Over Abalone Hotel in Paternoster
Stepping out into the last of the afternoon sun we make our way down to the beach. There are two paths directly in front of the hotel; one hidden along…
Bergsicht’s New Piece of Heaven: Leticia Cabin
This post is part of a series called Romantic Getaways As the balmy Tulbagh heat starts retiring for the day, the light is fading from bright blue to creamy peach….
Pet Friendly Convenience at the Ivy Apartments in Franschhoek
This post is part of a series called Pet Friendly Accommodation Large globes hang from 3 to 4 meter long industrial chains from the ceiling. The white rafters and panelled…
CapeNature Winter Special (40% Off)
Great news for those who love camping and self-catering accommodation! CapeNature’s winter special has launched and provides discounts of up to 40% on selected holiday bookings from the 1st of…
[NEW] Flights from Durban to Harare
Great news for those wanting to travel between Durban and Harare. There are now direct flights from Durban to Harare on Airlink’s modern Embraer ERJ135 aircraft. Southern Africa’s premier airline,…
Family Breaks at Wildekrans’ Endless Vineyards
This post is part of a series called Pet Friendly Accommodation It’s dark and I can’t sleep anymore. Work anxiety is manifesting in insomnia and even though the sheets feel…
Loft Mini Breaks at Rickety Bridge’s Basse Provence
“Ahhhh! Is this not so joyful? Delicious cheese, sweet figs, cold meats, fresh fruits and *clink* a glass of Rickety Bridge Chardonnay; pure bliss!” The dripping ice bucket is no…
Balmy Summer Days at the Rickety Bridge Manor House
Finally, the intense heat of the day is starting to subside. Gone are the days when the sun would peek between midday and 2pm and turn the heat of the…
[NEW] Direct Flights From Germany to Kruger National Park!
Great news for our wildlife tourism industry! German airline, Eurowings Discover (not one I’m familiar with to be honest) will be commencing flights from Frankfurt to the Kruger National Park…
South Africans Don’t Need a Visa for these 104 Countries
If you’re like me you’ve spent quite a considerable amount of time planning holidays you have no intention of going on. Sure – you’d LIKE to go on them, but…
Luxury Dreams at Brookdale Estate Manor House
This post is part of a series called Recommended “And there’s a place that I’ve dreamed of,Where I can free my mind,I hear the sounds of the season,And lose all…
Monkey’s Weddings at Orange Grove Farm
This post is part of a series called Pet Friendly Accommodation Let me see if I can wash my makeup off without waking Dean & Tracey. Quietly, I flip open…
City Living at the Capital Hotel & Apartments
I can feel the soft carpet on the soles of my feet as I watch the clouds drift over Table Mountain. As the clouds mould in the sky, shadows and…
Inner City Garden Bliss at the Vineyard Hotel
2015 I knew this would be the perfect place to get engaged. I’d have liked for you to have taken a less time to visit the Vineyard Hotel gardens with…
Ocean Rainbows at the 12 Apostles Cape Town
I can’t figure out what these bow-shaped, green metal poles are for in the garden of the 12 Apostles Hotel. I know they do something, but I have no idea…
How To Submit a Passport Application at FNB
PASSPORT TIME! Hard to believe that our international borders are open and we have a chance to explore the world again. BOTH our passports expired during this time and the…
Travel To Mauritius: Now Open to South Africans!
The travel ban between South Africa and Mauritius has been lifted as of the 10th September 2021. South Africans can now travel to Mauritius on authorised commercial flights without first…
A Cap Classique (MCC) Tasting For Every Personality
Welcome to the South African world of Cap Classique! Because “Champagne” is trade marked exclusively by France’s champagn region, Cap Classique has become synomous with South Africa’s version of the…
Sweet Dreams at Tintswalo Atlantic
The waves gently caress the smooth boulders protecting the restaurant and rooms. White squares across the bay remind us that civilization isn’t far, however, the enveloping mountainside and sweet sea…
History Made with Sanbona’s Rezoning of Agricultural land to Conservation Use
Conservation history has been made in the Western Cape with the registration of Sanbona Wildlife Reserve as a non-profit company, following its rezoning from agricultural to conservational use. Sanbona is one of…