Camps Bay boutique hotels

Beautiful Camps Bay luxury boutique hotels that are a must-visit

By Sundeeka Mungroo 22-06-23 09:55

Let’s face it: Camps Bay is know for its luxury and splendour. With glorious views of the Atlantic ocean and Twelve Apostles mountains, anyone visiting this deliciously beautiful part of the Mother City will be spoiled for choice when it comes to luxury boutique hotels. Here are a few worth checking out.. The Twelve Apostles […]

Singapore tourists sadly die in canoe accident in South Africa

Singapore tourists sadly die in canoe accident in South Africa

By Jenni Baxter 20-06-23 12:35

Two tourists sadly lost their lives during a canoe outing in South Africa. The male and female holiday makers were on the Crocodile River, between the Lion Park and Hartbeespoort Dam, when the tragedy occurred on Sunday afternoon. The accident involved several canoes on the river and resulted in multiple casualties, according to the NSRI. […]

Maboneng

Three fun things to do in magical Maboneng

By Sundeeka Mungroo 19-06-23 16:07

Trendy, vibey Maboneng is an urban, creative hub filled with contemporary art galleries, studios and artisan shops and restaurants. It’s a Johannesburg neighbourhood that simply must be visited, at least once. If you do find yourself in the area, here are three things you have to try… THE BIOSCOPE INDEPENDENT CINEMA If you want to catch […]

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Cape Town’s Time Out Market to host top chefs as vendors

By Sundeeka Mungroo 19-06-23 15:35

TOP CULINARY TALENT TO SET UP SHOP AT TIME OUT MARKET Local Cape Tonians and Mother City visitors are in for a treat soon, as the first-ever Time Out Market in Africa will be opening at the V&A Waterfront later this year. Time Out Market, which has taken over the V&A Food Market’s premises, will […]

Tourists banned from Bali mountains

Bali bans tourists from mountains – here’s why

By Sundeeka Mungroo 15-06-23 16:59

BALI BANS TOURISTS FROM MOUNTAINS Beautiful Bali continues to be one of the most popular island destinations for tourists from around the world. With some of the recent ‘bad behaviour’ from these tourists, however, the nation is looking to put measures into place to help deal with these issues. On such measure, is the banning […]

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Misbehaving tourists in Bali to get booted

By Sundeeka Mungroo 14-06-23 16:04

FOREIGNERS GET DEPORTED FROM BALI Tourists have been getting the boot from Bali all year-long, Travel News says, after they were caught behaving badly, disrespecting local culture and religion, overstaying visas and violating visa rules. From January to May 2023 over 130 international tourists were deported from the island because of misconduct ranging from illegal cryptocurrency trading, […]

United Kingdom visa requirements

A new fee to enter the UK: Here’s what it means for South Africans

By Sundeeka Mungroo 14-06-23 13:00

UK TO INTRODUCE ‘ELECTRONIC TRAVEL AUTHORISATION’ SYSTEM International visitors to the UK will now have to pay a fee in order to enter the county.Beginning in November this year, the UK’s new Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) system will come into effect and essentially requires all visa-waivering countries to pay a fee before travel is permitted. […]

Coffee Bay

Five things to do in picturesque Coffee Bay

By Sundeeka Mungroo 13-06-23 16:43

EXPLORE HOLE IN THE WALL Hole in the Wall is a must-visit. Photo: canva The iconic Hole in the Wall should definitely be on your Coffee Bay bucket list. You can take a scenic hike along the coastline to reach this unique spot. The famous rock formation offers breathtaking views and excellent photo opportunities, so […]

United Kingdom visa requirements

UK to levy travel authorisation fee to visa-free entrants

By Lorne Philpot 13-06-23 11:54

The UK joins the growing list of countries that have implemented an entry fee for visa-free visitors entering its borders. This will not affect nations like South Africa – which are not visa-exempt for the United Kingdom. Travellers from countries with passports that are visa exempt will need to factor in the additional costs and […]

Aquila Private Game Reserve

Aquila Private Game Reserve receives Halal In Travel award

By Sundeeka Mungroo 12-06-23 17:12

AQUILA GAME RESERVE RECEIVES ESTEEMED AWARD Aquila Private Game Reserve recently announced that they had been honoured with the Halal In Travel award for Best Muslim-Friendly Game Reserve. The award was presented during the CrescentRating Global Summit held in Singapore on 1 June and was attended by some important guests including Ambassadors of Spain and Türkiye, as well as […]

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Planning a Free State winter getaway? Check out these beautiful spots

By Sundeeka Mungroo 12-06-23 12:33

Winter getaways in the Free State are a special affair. With warm days and chilly nights, the area offers loads of picturesque spots, complete with soaring mountain ranges and sometimes even a bit of snow. Here are a few fantastic spots to consider… CLARENS, FREE STATE Golden Gate Highlands National Park in Clarens. Photo: redcharlie […]

Southern Drakensberg Conservation Project highlights the plight of Endangered Vultures

By Love Africa 09-06-23 17:11

Wildlife ACT’s Southern Drakensberg Conservation Project is calling attention to and actively mitigating the concerning decline of South African vulture populations. The Project, which falls under the conservation organisation’s Vulture Conservation Programme, calls on volunteers from around the world to assist in daily on-the-ground conservation efforts being made in the Southern Drakensberg region. The Project […]

Cape Town achieves record breaking cruise tourism season. Photo: Jeff Lomey

Cape Town cafe churns out weird and wonderful treats

By Sundeeka Mungroo 09-06-23 16:20

Did you know that you could try dried fish and scotch bonnet ice cream in Cape Town? One Mother City eatery is making it all possible… TAPI TAPI TREATS IN CAPE TOWN It’s a wonderful celebration of Africa at Tapi Tapi in Cape Town, a cafe/bar/deli that is described as an ‘educational initiative that is […]

LIFT Airline halts coastal route for one month

Lift Airline Premium passengers to get ‘MasterChef’ meals

By Sundeeka Mungroo 09-06-23 14:51

Lift Airline is offering its passengers more and more – in the form of luxury dining created by ‘MasterChef SA’ 2022 winner, Shawn Godfrey. MASTERCHEF MEALS FOR LIFT AIRLINES In a delicious bit of good news for travellers, Lift Airline recently partnered with MasterChef South Africa 2022 winner, Shawn Godfrey, to curate a luxury dining experience for […]

Must-visit stays with hot tubs near Johannesburg

By Sundeeka Mungroo 08-06-23 18:08

STORNOWAY LODGE Why you should stay here: Located between the Cradle of Humankind World Heritage Site and the Prestigious Blair Atholl residential golf estate, Stornoway Lodge offers 14 luxury suites, nine of which are self-catering. The Lakeside Cottage and Farmhouse both feature outdoor patio hot tubs, perfectly sized to fit up to four people or more. […]

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PHOTOS – Five stunning lesser-known tourist destinations

By Lorne Philpot 08-06-23 13:38

Some of the world’s major tourist destinations attract millions of visitors from around the world each year. The world is becoming a smaller place, with even more people able to visit many of the world’s most popular tourist hotspots. IMPACT OF MASS TOURISM This has both positive and negative impacts on the communities, the local economies, […]

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Table Mountain Cableway is shutting down – here’s why

By Sundeeka Mungroo 07-06-23 16:17

The Table Mountain Aerial Cableway will be shutting down operations for two weeks at the end of July. Here are the details… CABLEWAY TO CLOSE THIS JULY The Table Mountain Aerial Cableway Company (TMACC) have announced that their cable car operations would shut down for two weeks at the end of July to allow for […]

Cape Town international passengers

Cape Town International Airport reports full tourism recovery after COVID-19

By Hennely Nel 06-06-23 19:19

CAPE TOWN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT REPORTS PROMISING NUMBERS This past April 2023, Cape Town International Airport (CTIA) proudly recorded full recovery numbers compared with pre-pandemic levels in April 2019. As per the monthly tourism report compiled by the Western Cape Government’s official trade, investment, and tourism promotion agency, Wesgro, the airport saw exactly 67 747 tourist arrivals, 87% of […]

Hazyview, Mpumalanga

Tips and tricks: How to plan your dream holiday

By Hennely Nel 06-06-23 16:19

Are you tired of mundane vacations that leave you feeling unfulfilled? It’s time to plan your dream holiday that will create memories to last a lifetime! With our tips and tricks, you can design the perfect getaway tailored just for you (and your loved ones!). Pack your bags and get ready for some fun — […]

Curing jet lag: A sleep expert has the answer

By Mimi Mfundisi 06-06-23 16:14

If you’ve ever been a victim of that horrible stuff called jet lag, one sleep expert has all the answers on how to cure it fast… JET LAG WOES CAN NOW BE A THING OF THE PAST Travelling can be incredible and rewarding and is regarded as one of the many pleasures of life, but […]

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