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Category: Holiday
Family-friendly hikes
It seems like only yesterday you sent the kids back to school. Now the end of term is on the horison and you’re already trying to think of ways to keep the youngsters busy. Luckily, warmer weather has graced South Africa with its return and as the sun rises earlier with each passing day, there […]
20 Instagrams that will have you planning a trip to the Overberg
Since this time of year is the absolute best time to visit the Overberg, we thought we’d show you why it’s worth a visit! This bountiful region in the Western Cape offers something for any kind of tourist ─ from coastal luxury to farm-style stays, from adventure sports to food and wine experiences, and from tranquil natural scenery […]
Plan your own Euro trip in SA
Too broke for a Euro trip? Only a few days leave left for the year? If this is your reality and you’re dreaming of a little taste of Europe without spending those hard-earned savings you’ve slaved away for, we’ve got just the thing. This is your guide to experiencing Italy, France and Switzerland all within […]
Discovering the West Coast the Culture Adventure Way
The West Coast has always held a fascination for most travellers with its icy water, intense blue skies and enough mussels, lobsters and prawns to keep any seafood-lover satisfied. When imagining the West Coast, one almost immediately envisions a summery, coastal holiday, but the area has more on offer than just sunny days and cool […]
The Eastern Cape’s Sunshine Coast: the perfect winter getaway
With winter on our doorstep throughout the largest part of South Africa, why not head to the Sunshine Coast for a sunny winter getaway? The Sunshine Coast is situated between Port Elizabeth and East London in the Eastern Cape and stretches from Alexandria to Fish River Mouth and further inland to include the small town […]
Spotlight on: Dullstroom
Anyone who has ever been to Dullstroom will tell you that there’s nothing even remotely dull about this small town in Mpumalanga. The contrast between the faded Highveld and this jewel of a town with its rolling hills, rippling streams, trout dams and towering trees is simply incredible. For those of you who haven’t been […]
10 Winter getaways in the Eastern Cape.
It seems as if we celebrated New Year’s only yesterday and yet we somehow suddenly find ourselves in the middle of autumn! The signs of the approaching South African winter is starting to creep into your everyday life. Getting to work gets harder with your car covered in dew and the roads darker and wetter. […]
Discover new tourism routes the West Coast Way!
The next time you’re heading to the West Coast, why not try a new route? West Coast Way has just launched two new tourism routes, the West Coast Way Scenic Route and the West Coast Berg Route. They added these to their existing portfolio, which includes their Foodie and Culture Routes. Each of these circular […]