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Category: Accommodation
A Touch of Italy in South Africa
With flavourful pizzas, gorgeous architecture, and passionate inhabitants, Italy makes a wonderful destination to visit. However, it is a tad too far to just pop out for a fragrant insalata caprese (caprese salad), but don’t fret, as you can get your fill of Italy right here in South Africa! Eat and drink at: A Tavola […]
Wordless Wednesday
There comes a time in our lives when words are no longer enough to express the emotions we feel. And when that time comes, we rely on pictures. In keeping with the worldwide #WordlessWednesday theme, we have compiled some photographs that speak enough for themselves through their own images than words ever could, and are […]
Camping Retreats in South Africa
When budgets are tight, we often aren’t able to plan a getaway in a 5-star hotel. So when you find yourself eager to get out of the city on short notice, why not look into camping? There is nothing quite like spending a weekend “roughing it” under the starry skies, huddling around open campfires, and […]
The Manta Resort Unveils Africa’s First Underwater Room on Pemba Island, Zanzibar
If you’ve been dreaming of “sleeping with the fishes”, you’ll be happy to know that it can finally be a reality. The magnificent Manta Resort has opened a magical underwater room on Pemba Island in Zanzibar! Now you can drift off to sleep surrounded by exotic marine life…in a magical floating bubble… The unusual new […]
3 Colourful Gauteng Accommodations for Summer
One doesn’t need a reason to add a splash of colour to their surroundings, so if you’re tiring of the same old mundane setting at work or at home, then be sure to book a stay at one of these colourful guesthouses in Gauteng this summer! Not in Gauteng? You can also check out these […]
Accommodation along the Cape Town Coast
Cape Town’s coast provides a place of beauty and solitude no matter the season. However, there really is no better time of the year to enjoy the beauty of the ocean than during the height of summer. Whether you’re travelling as a family, with friends, or planning a romantic couple’s escape, you can look forward […]
3 Popular Stop Overs between Joburg & Cape Town
With the countdown to Christmas holidays, throngs of Vaalies are preparing themselves for the annual N1 migration to Cape Town. If you’re planning on making the 1,400km road trip between Joburg and Cape Town (or anywhere in between), we encourage you to travel safely and stop over for a night’s rest along the way. There are […]
A Touch of Germany in South Africa
Those dreaming of Eisbein and beer, while longing for authentic Germanic hospitality, should know that there are plenty of German-esque places around South Africa! German styled Accommodations: Haus Holzapfel, Beaufort West, Western Cape Enjoy some warm German hospitality at Haus Holzapfel, where you can ‘sprechen sie Deutsch’ to your heart’s content with your friendly hosts, […]
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