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Category: Accommodation
A Family Holiday Guide to Gordon’s Bay
Gordon’s Bay is one of our fastest growing destinations for family holidays. Sheltered at the foot of the Helderberg and Hottentots Holland mountain ranges, with sea views over False Bay, Gordon’s Bay is a friendly seaside town with plenty of reasons to visit all year round. From animal encounters and adventure activities, to lazy days […]
15 Sensational Seaside Escapes for Summer
If you’re looking for a seaside getaway, where you can watch the waves rolling in as you walk on soft beach sand, the following accommodations will cater perfectly to your summer holiday plans, complete with sea-scented air, gull calls, spectacular sunsets, and photo-worthy spots! 1. Voetbaai Chalets, Port Nolloth, Northern Cape Voetbaai Chalets are […]
Shongololo Express: Highlights in Pictures
It’s been an unforgettable two weeks on board the Shongololo Express; an adventure safari train that showcases real, raw South Africa. The Shongololo Express Great Train Adventure is by no means on par with the luxury train travel offered by Rovos or the Blue Train, but what it lacks in luxury, it more than makes […]
5 Ways for Accommodations to Bank on Return Visitors
I recently won a 2 night stay in one of Cape Town’s most affluent suburbs – 2 nights that would have cost more than my monthly salary. Maybe it was my fault for having high expectations (isn’t that the normal response for this situation?), or maybe I’ve just been spoilt by exceptional stays at less […]
December holiday availability in South Africa
Believe it or not, it’s not too late to plan your December holiday. We’ve found over 50 stays across South Africa where you can enjoy a summer getaway. If you don’t happen to find the right spot below, there are still loads more available! WESTERN CAPE Impangele, Swellendam You’ll feel right at home at Impangele, […]
Top 6 Getaways for Relaxation
With the year drawing to a close, now is when everyone is feeling the need to get away to a tranquil accommodation, where you can find your inner peace and motivation, and reclaim your waning joie de vivre. The following accommodations offer beautiful views and serene atmospheres that make them ideal for relaxation. Western […]
23 Accommodations with Jacuzzis in KwaZulu-Natal
We South Africans love our Jacuzzis. They make holidays that much more luxurious. It’s hard not to feel like you’ve got blue blood buzzing through your veins when sipping on cocktails in your own bubbling throne. Here are the best places to stay KwaZulu-Natal that have a Jacuzzi on-site. 1. Manaar House, Umhlanga Rocks […]
De Hoop Nature Reserve – Beauty at the Ends of the Earth
After 33km of navigating a bumpy dirt road in our tiny Fiat Palio, I was left feeling a lot more like a martini being shaken – not stirred – than an excited first time visitor to one of the most beautiful parts of the Cape: De Hoop Nature Reserve. We finally arrived at our destination […]
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