Is it vulgar to discuss wine on a Wednesday? If so, you might want to skip this blog, as it is completely dedicated to one of our favourite South African Wines – the Kleine Zalze Sauvignon Blanc! If you are a wine lover and you have visited South Africa, you will probably agree that a…
Tag: Holidays
Getting Hot & Spicy in Louisiana
The home of Cajun and Creole Cuisine, Dixieland Jazz, the Mississippi River and the world-famous Mardi Gras of New Orleans, Louisiana is an action-packed holiday destination for those who enjoy to eat, drink and be merry! One of the most beautiful US States that I have visited (so far!), and a destination that has much…
We May Have Travelled Around the World – But we Still Have a Bucket List…
You would think that once you had travelled around the world, your passion for travel would be sated and that you could start getting on with a ‘normal’ life… but for us, it seems to have had the opposite effect! Since returning to ‘the real world’ we have found that we want to see even…
Life’s a Beach…
There is nothing quite like sitting on a beach… the soft sand between your toes, the sound of waves crashing against the shore, the warm sun on your face, the delicate breeze of salty sea air… In fact, I love everything about beaches, even when they are cold, wet and windy, and as that is…
Friday Photo Session: Fabulous Fancourt South Africa – A Golf Resort for the Connoisseur
I could write all day about how wonderful Fancourt Golf Resort is in George, South Africa, but as we are now proud to include this breathtaking resort in our own portfolio, we thought we would just share some of the magnificent photos that Fancourt South Africa has kindly shared with us… All Photos Courtesy of…
Honeymoon Hot Spots for 2013 Weddings
It’s June, the sun is shining, the Wedding Season of 2013 is well underway, and if you are one of the happy couples tying the knot this year, it is time to get down to the ‘serious’ job of planning your honeymoon! Two weeks somewhere warm and exotic where you can indulge the seven senses,…
Summertime in Austria – Simply Wunderbar!
It has been a long and cold winter here in the Austrian Alps, but summer has finally arrived (with a vengeance) bringing a rather sweltering 35 degrees! The fields are green, the Elder trees are full of blossom, the world-famous Schubertiade is underway here in my hometown (village) of Schwarzenberg, and I am happy to…
The Cape Argus Cycle Tour – Our Most Popular FAQ’s
If you are one of the 35,000 or so cyclists who are thinking about entering the Cape Argus Pick n Pay Cycle Tour in 2014, you probably have a huge list of questions about the tour itself, and your travel arrangements to South Africa (unless you are lucky enough to live there!). Having ‘been there and…
Top 10 Things to See & Do in Sydney Australia
One of the most beautiful cities in the world, Sydney Australia is an action packed holiday destination that offers everything from gorgeous sandy beaches and superior sporting action, to fine dining restaurants and superb shopping venues. You could easily spend a month or two discovering Sydney, but if, like most, you only have a few…
Golf, Wine & Dine – Golfing Holidays South Africa
While I have yet to master the game of golf, I do find the sport fascinating, and the thought of spending my retirement years out in the fresh air surrounded by beautiful scenery and swanky club houses is enough to make me want to practice my swing and try on a pair of tweed Plus…
What Would You Do with 24-Hours in Venice?
On our way home from a recent travel conference in Slovenia, we decided that as it was Sunday and the sun was shining, we would take a detour and spend a night in the magical city of Venice. A holiday destination that we had never visited before, but one that has been on our bucket…
They Say “Smile and the World Smiles with You”…
So here are some gorgeous grins from our trip around the world to brighten up your Wednesday!