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Romance and Roses in Johannesburg
With Valentine’s Day coming up, right now is the best time to start planning your Valentine’s Day surprise, instead of leaving it to the last minute like most people do. If you’ll be in Johannesburg for Valentine’s Day, and are stuck for ideas, look through the following suggestions and romantic styles before picking one that […]
Waterside Getaways in the Western Cape
Roaming rivers, sparkling lagoons, and winding canals make the Western Cape an ideal destination for water-lovers. Whether you enjoy a peaceful canoe down the river, a light lunch on the water’s edge, or a refreshing dip in a glistening lagoon, the Western Cape won’t disappoint. Here are some great places to stay while you’re here: […]
Choose Your Romantic Style – what to do in Durban this Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day is named after the martyred St Valentine, but few realise that the roots of this universally acknowledged day of love come from an ancient fertility festival, known in Rome as the Eve of Lupercalia. Despite Pope Galesius banning the love lotteries in the 5th century, the spirit of this festival has been kept […]
Free Wine Tasting Weekends in Elgin
The Elgin Valley lies approximately 70km east of Cape Town, in the exquisite fertile land beyond Sir Lowry’s pass. After crossing the intrepid Hottentots-Holland mountain range, a meander off the beaten track affords a tantalising range of cellar experiences where every bottle of wine captures the beauty of the valley. The Elegantly Elgin Wine Route […]
10 Family Adventures in the North West
The North West province of South Africa is predominantly a farming community, which provides the rest of the country with corn and sunflower seeds. Though it may not sound as enticing as Durban or Cape Town, the North West has its fair share of diverse scenery, beautiful sights and activities suitable for the whole family […]
5 Secret Spots in the Northern Cape
Many people avoid heading to the Northern Cape during holidays – it doesn’t have the glamorous appeal that Gauteng does, the lure of warm waters and wildlife that KwaZulu-Natal boasts, or the variety of entertainment that the Western Cape lauds. Despite the lack of pizazz, it has a charm that envelopes its visitors. From the […]
7 Irrefutable Reasons to Visit Pretoria
Whenever people plan trips to South Africa, they are usually first to browse Cape Town, Johannesburg, or Durban; what I like to call the “tourism triangle”. Often forgotten is Pretoria, the administrative capital of South Africa. Pretoria (also known as “Tshwane”), is host to a plethora of natural, cultural, and historical attractions that make it […]
4 Romantic Valentine’s Getaways in South Africa
In exactly one month, people around the world will be celebrating their love. That’s right – Valentine’s Day is around the corner. A romantic couple’s getaway is always a great way to reignite love’s spark…far better than chocolates and teddy bears. With the variety of incredible lodges, spas, guest houses, hotels, and such across our […]