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Category: Luxury
The Franschhoek Cap Classique & Champagne Festival: The Magic of Bubbles
Toss the pencil and grab a pen. Get out your diary. Turn the pages to the weekend of 30 November – 1 December 2013. Now save the date for the Franschhoek Cap Classique & Champagne Festival, because you won’t want to do anything other than celebrate “the magic of bubbles” on the lawns of Franschhoek’s […]
Top 5 Accommodations in Nelspruit
Nelspruit, officially renamed Mbombela, is the capital city of the Mpumalanga province. Located on the Crocodile River, the city offers a range of luxurious accommodations in a beautiful setting. Scroll down to view our top 5 accommodations on offer in this beautiful city: 1. Leaves Lodge & Spa Leaves Lodge is a 5-star guest house […]
5 Places you wish you’d never seen
Warning: What you are about to see is much like the Pinterest phenomenon. You will be tempted to spend hours hearting, sending, pinning, and ultimately pining over stunning images that will engrain themselves into your soul. The shameless beauty of these luxury destinations in South Africa may result in intense daydreaming, yearning, and a sudden […]
Plan a Romantic Weekend Away – For Him
As women, we’re fairly lucky that there’s an abundance of information out there to help our clueless guys plan a romantic weekend away. However, when the tables turn, there’s very little information out there on how to plan a weekend away for him. Keep reading to figure out how to surprise your man in the […]
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 […]
24 Hour City Guide to “The Jacaranda City” of Pretoria
Pretoria, formally known as Tshwane, is a vibrant city in the northern part of Gauteng. It is lovingly known as “the Jacaranda City” by locals due to the streets characterised by the deep purple hues of Jacaranda trees. As one of South Africa’s three capital cities, Pretoria offers plenty of natural, cultural, and historical attractions […]
Sirocco: The best steaks in Knysna
On a cool Saturday evening my wife and I made our way to the trendy Sirocco restaurant, set on the water’s edge at Thesen Island in Knysna. We were a little too late to enjoy the views fully, but could just about see the heads in the distant dark – behind the yachts moored in […]
6 Ways to Treat the Lovely Lady in your Life this Women’s Day
Although it’s true that you don’t need a particular day to show your special lady just how much she means to you, a fancy meal out or a romantic weekend away couldn’t hurt… Here are some great ways to spoil your wife, girlfriend, mother, and significant other on National Women’s Day, 9 August 2013. 1. […]