There is so much to see and do in Cape Town that trying to cram everything into your holiday can be a challenge, but if there is one activity you simply shouldn’t miss – it is Lion’s Head Mountain. Part of Cape Town’s iconic backdrop, Lions Head watches proudly over the city, and while most…
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African Inspirations – A Touch of Colour to Brighten up Your Wednesday
Bright, beautiful and bursting with a kaleidoscope of colours, South Africa has to be one of the most fascinating countries on planet earth, but rather than share another safari album or pictures of our latest wine lands meander, I thought I would treat you to a splash of African Inspiration this Wednesday afternoon! From stunning…
Low Oil Prices = Half Price Holiday’s and Flights in 2015
A strong pound (GBP) and low oil prices = good news for travellers in 2015, with some airlines set to slash the cost of flight tickets by 50% for spring and summer travel. Escalating oil prices have been a real problem for airlines and cruise lines over the past 10 years, but now that oil…
The World’s Best Cities & Countries – Which will you visit in 2015
The results of the Telegraph Travel Survey 2014 were released earlier this week, and if you want to spend your 2015 holiday in the world’s best city or the world’s best country, you need to head below the equator to South Africa or New Zealand. Almost 90,000 people voted for their favourite travel destinations in…
Want to Know the 10 Best Value Travel Destinations for 2015? Here we go!
Travel Guru Lonely Planet has released its “Best in Travel 2015” guide, and if you are looking for a great value destination for your next overseas adventure, you should be heading to one of these fabulous countries: Tunisia Exotic and economic, Tunisia is the perfect 2015 holiday destination for those who want a taste of…
A Taste of Africa
You only have to browse through the pages of our Blog to see that we are huge fans of Southern Africa, and while we have been lucky enough to visit some of the most luxurious game reserves, stunning boutique hotels and cosmopolitan cities, we have also taken the road less travelled, and witnessed the true…
The African Sky at Night – Home to the Most Beautiful Sunsets in the World
We have been lucky enough to visit many countries in the world, but we have yet to find anywhere with more beautiful sunsets than Southern African. A celebrated part of daily life, in South Africa at least, sunset is when friends and family come together to share their stories of the day and enjoy a…
A Gourmet Tour of Africa – This is why we LOVE to Travel!
One of the things we love most about travelling is trying different foods, new wines, and local delicacies that one just cannot get anywhere else in the world. During our recent 5-week trip to South Africa and Namibia, we certainly made the most of the gourmet offerings (my expanded waistline is a testament to that…
Roaring above Cape Town on our Lions Head Tour!
There are so many things to see and do in Cape Town that you could easily spend a fortnight just exploring the city and its surrounds, but if there is one thing you shouldn’t miss during your stay in the Mother City (in my humble opinion!), it would have to be climbing Lions Head Mountain….
Perfectly Paternoster
If, like us, you are a huge fan of South Africa, then you have probably already ticked Kruger Park, Sabi Sands, the Garden Route, Cape Town, and a whole host of inland treasures off your bucket list… but if you haven’t ventured up the west coast yet – you are in for a treat! During…
Luxury Hotels for Valentine’s Day – Just add Romance!
Whether you love it or hate it, there is no escaping Valentine’s Day, and if red roses and love hearts are not really your thing, why not use February 14th as an excuse to get away for the weekend, and treat a loved one (and yourself!) to a night or two at a luxury hotel….
A Drink for Every Destination – What’s Your Favourite Holiday Tipple?
I think most of us are guilty of over indulging during our holidays abroad, and while it may not be ‘socially acceptable’ to drink a Piña Colada at 11am down at your local pub, it is almost mandatory when you are lying by the pool in an exotic destination! But the more I travel, the…
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