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Category: Holiday
5 Fairytale Inspired Stays
From magical forests and singing princesses to talking wildlife and sumptuous palaces, Disney has given us a peek into the world of animated royalty. Rekindle a sense of magic and mystery, and spend your nights wishing on a star at these picture-perfect storybook stays! Vuna Valley – Rapunzel The forest, river and castle […]
Photos of Elgin to fuel your weekend wanderlust
It may sound mean to lure you into a photoblog that will leave you lusting after a weekend getaway, but we couldn’t resist sharing our favourite photos from our weekend of fast zipping and slow sipping in Elgin. Elgin Grabouw Country Club Highlands Road Estate Windermere Cider Hope @ Paul Cluver Summer […]
Summer Holiday Events for Families in Cape Town
School holidays, Christmas, and family time go hand in hand during the summer season. Here are some great events for family bonding because the best gift you can give your kids is the gift of an experience. TAAL MONUMENT PICNICS The Taal Monument is hosting a range of sunset picnics this summer. Bring your […]
Spend your Summer at these Blue Flag Beaches
What better way to celebrate the summer season than by building sandcastles, picnicking in the dunes, and enjoying beautiful views and rolling waves with your friends and family?! If sandy shores are what you’re dreaming of, then head to these South African Blue Flag* beaches! KWAZULU-NATAL Alkantstrand Beach, Richards Bay Alkanststrand is the northern-most […]
9 South African Hotspots to Visit Before You Die
South Africa is a beautiful country with vast and differing landscapes. I recently had the opportunity of visiting some of her most memorable hotspots on the Shongololo Express Great Train Adventure. Whether you’re looking to meet people from different cultures, spot foreign animals, or marvel at the earth’s natural beauty, these destinations are worth adding […]
Clarens – An Artists’ Haven for Everyone
Clarens is straight out of a fairytale. With golden mountains, winding rivers, sprawling gardens, quirky and unique spots, and free-roaming wildlife, it is little wonder that Clarens is an artist’s haven. Clarens boasts over 20 galleries, which is almost double the number found in any other small town in South Africa. With its incredible beauty […]
Shongololo Express: The Great Train Adventure
Adventure is the motto of the Shongololo Express; a rock ‘n roll South African safari experience by rail. A no-frills mobile hotel if you will. My 2 week stint on the Goodhope Southbound Tour visited all of the highlights on my bucket list like the Big Hole Diamond Museum, the Maropeng Visitor Centre at the […]
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 […]