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Category: Eastern Cape
Slackpacking on the new Chokka Trail
Slackpacking is the luxury-lover’s answer to backpacking hiking trails. Forget about cumbersome, tightly-crammed rucksacks, sleepless nights camping on rough ground, and eating dried food from zip-lock bags. The new slackpacking Chokka Trail in South Africa’s Greater St Francis region (Eastern Cape) is fully catered and includes bed and breakfast, packed lunches, dinner at the various […]
Discover the Joy of Water this Tourism Month
September is National Tourism Month in South Africa. It’s more than simply trying to get bums into hotel beds; it’s about having fun and exploring, while focussing on what makes our country a worthwhile destination to do that in. South Africa is incredibly blessed when it comes to natural attractions. We have everything from sky […]
FREE entry to South Africa’s National Parks during SANParks Week
UPDATE: SANParks Week 2015 is taking place from Monday, 14 September 2015 until Friday, 18 September 2015. Click here for individual park details. Spring has sprung! Like fireworks, flowers are shooting up and transforming monochrome landscapes into a blaze of colour. South African National Parks (SANParks) is giving you the perfect chance to go wild and see them […]
Holiday in the Hamptons
The Hamptons in Long Island, New York, is an exclusive seaside resort with some of the most expensive residential properties in America. While it poses a picture perfect setting for summer holidays and luxury living, the reality is that most of us will never get there. What you can do is visit our very own […]
Top 5 Spa Stays in South Africa
We’re already halfway through the year so it’s no surprise the stress and strain of the past few months are starting to weigh down on our bodies. Give your body and mind the rest it needs at these excellent 5-star spas across South Africa. Sante Hotel and Spa, Western Cape Sante Hotel & Spa is […]
67 Ways to Give Back on Mandela Day
We can think of no better to celebrate Madiba’s 95th birthday than by giving 67 minutes of our time to help others. It’s a small privilege for the 67 years that Nelson Mandela spent fighting for social justice and human rights in South Africa. CEO of the Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory, Sello Hatang, explains: […]
Organic Markets in the Eastern Cape
There is nothing much better than the wafting smell of freshly baked breads and cakes, and the bright colours of organic fruit and vegetables on a sunny Saturday morning. Those who pride themselves on their health and support of local products will likely enjoy browsing organic markets in search of these desirable offerings. Here are […]
3 Top Wheelchair-friendly accommodations in South Africa
Going away on holiday can be a challenge for those with physical disabilities, which is why we’ve rounded up 3 of the top wheelchair-friendly accommodations by province. Gauteng, Pretoria – On-The-Wheel The aptly named On-The-Wheel, is a self-catering accommodation situated in the suburb of Villieria, just outside of Pretoria CBD, and provides guests with easy […]
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