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Summer Sundowner Guide: 30 Cocktail Spots in Cape Town
Summer is fast approaching, and we’re already dreaming of hot summer days, sandy toes, and refreshing cocktails. We asked our fans to help us pick Cape Town’s favourite spots for cocktails. Can you tick off the entire list by the end of the summer? ATLANTIC SEABOARD 1. The Bungalow, Clifton Cotton and ice. […]
14 Ways to Make Your Self-Catering Stay More Luxurious
Do you want the affordability and privacy of a self-catering getaway along with luxurious amenities? If so, we’ve covered 14 fantastic ways to turn your rustic self-catering stay into a luxurious one! The following items won’t take up too much space in your bags and will make a world of difference. SUSTENANCE Cheese […]
5 Classy Boutique Hotel Stays in South Africa
If you’re dreaming of soft linens, plenty of opulence and unobtrusive service where you can relax alongside your special someone, then a boutique hotel stay is just what you’re seeking! 1. Grande Kloof Boutique Hotel, Cape Town, Western Cape With space for just over 20 people, and rooms that provide gorgeous views of the […]
Table Mountain is Frame-ous!
We love Table Mountain. And it’s not just because it’s one of the New 7 Wonders of the World or that it’s recognisable from any person in any town, city, or continent around the globe. It’s the unusual flat-topped surface, the throng of fiercely cute dassies that call it home, the meandering network of hiking […]
7 Sensational Seaside Escapes in the Western Cape
Nothing beats a lazy day at a beach with hours of sunshine, sunbathing, reading, and surfing to look forward to. The following seaside escapes are almost all right on the beachfront, and cater perfectly for those who want to enjoy the total relaxation that comes with sipping on cocktails, building sandcastles, and returning to an […]
TG Agents Investigate a Mysterious Case of Happiness in the Winelands
Something peculiar is happening in the Cape Winelands. We have reports of the most highly stressed people returning from the Winelands in a trance-like state of happiness. CEOs are skipping into the office, rugby jocks are pirouetting across the try line, and road-rage-inclined drivers are giving right of way to grannies. Could aliens be invading […]
Quiz: What Accommodation Type are you?
Are you an intrepid traveller who enjoys the luxury of 5-star hotels or do you prefer the bare-footed bliss of a backpackers? Take our quiz to find out which accommodation type will suit you best! I’d describe the perfect holiday as a) Intimate and well-appointed b) Independent and laidback c) Lavish and luxurious […]
30 Landmarks that will test your knowledge of South Africa
This Tourism Month we played #guessthedestination to see how well you knew South Africa’s landmarks. Take the challenge and see how many you know! (PS. The answers are below, but no cheating allowed!) 1. Do you know where this landmark is? 2. Can you name this dam? 3. When flying in flamboyance, a […]