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28/02/2014

The 4-star Hluhluwe River Lodge & Adventures is an intimate forest lodge with sweeping views of Lake St Lucia. Situated on the western boundary of the iSimangaliso Wetland Park, the lodge offers great comfort and hospitality for travelers exploring Hluhluwe's game reserves and wildlife attractions. Accommodation is offered in the main lodge complex or secluded chalets tucked away in the surrounding forest environment.

To find out more about this beautiful nature escape, email [email protected].

Image: Hluhluwe River Lodge & Adventures

27/02/2014

Have you been on safari in the Pilanesberg Game Reserve? It's a fantastic malaria-free reserve only 150km away from the Gauteng metropolis.

To book your Pilanesberg safari holiday, email [email protected].

A personal experience of a safari drive in the Pilanesberg National Park, South Africa.

26/02/2014

TripAdvisor has enhanced its flight search with information on the equipment and services provided by each airline.

(Relaxnews) - TripAdvisor Flights has updated its search tool to allow travellers to select their airline based not only on price, but also on the extra services and amenities available on board. As most seasoned travellers will tell you, just because two airlines offer similar prices doesn't mean t...

25/02/2014

Travel writer Peter Davis explores the Mother City with the One&Only Cape Town.

For reservations and enquiries about the magnificent 5-star One&Only Cape Town, email [email protected].

“Nelson Mandela died” is the first thing I hear when I land in Cape Town, South Africa, and the news immediately transforms my trip into a 3-D history lesson. The next few days become all about the rainbow nation’s beloved father—or “Tata Madiba”—a hero who helped end apartheid 20 years ago. I’m wei...

25/02/2014

Are you planning a trip this summer? Check out these amazing travel tips and tricks!

i am leaving for a trip to seattle soon, and i will probably use at lease 5 of these.! thanks Your welcome Rebeca. I shared on facebook too, always share good stuff with my friends!

24/02/2014

World Luxury Hotel Award winner, De Hoek Country Hotel, lies graciously in a serene country setting in Magaliesburg, only an hour from Johannesburg and Pretoria. The hotel is an impressive masterpiece of Sandstone, Oregon pine, beautiful fabrics and handcrafted Mahogany furniture. Twenty luxurious suites, superlative cuisine and acclaimed service blend seamlessly to create a classic refined ambience that reflects a pampered sense of timelessness and privilege.

For reservations and enquiries, kindly email [email protected].

Image: De Hoek

21/02/2014

Beautifully located right next to a beach and at the mouth of the River Mthatha, Coffee Bay has a lot to offer for such a small place. If you'd like a dose of the good life, email us at [email protected] to book your holiday accommodation on this beautiful stretch of the Wild Coast!

One part of South Africa that I became most attached to during my most recent visit was the Wild Coast and in particular the small village of Coffee Bay. Coffee Bay is unlike anywhere I had been to...

20/02/2014

One of the highlights on the World Design Capital Cape Town 2014 calendar, the annual Design Indaba has evolved into a multidisciplinary experience with an exciting series of events. If you have a passion for design, music, and film, make sure you get to Cape Town for these awesome events:

*Design Indaba Conference: 26 – 28 February at the Cape Town International Convention Centre. The Conference will be simulcast live to 5 different venues across South Africa- Cape Town, Johannesburg, Durban, Port Elizabeth, and Potchefstroom.

* Design Indaba Expo: 28 February – 2 March at the Cape Town International Convention Centre. See the best in home-grown design! The dedicated Buyers Day is on Thursday, 27 February.

* Design Indaba Music: 26 – 27 February. 38 acts. 10 venues. 2 days. 1 city.

* Design Indaba FilmFest: 21 February – 2 March. The FilmFest will premiere 10 films on design and creativity over 10 days at The Castle of Good Hope and Maiden’s Cove

Need a place to stay in Cape Town? Email [email protected] and we'll find the perfect spot for you!

Image: Andrew Brown

19/02/2014

One of South Africa’s premier safari destinations, Londolozi Private Game Reserve has taken the concept of “family travel” out of its traditional box. In fact, their approach to innovative and engaging family travel includes a recently released iBook: Junior Big Five Tracker, produced especially for younger family members set to visit the five-star game reserve.

To book a stay at the family-friendly Londolozi Game Reserve, contact us at [email protected].

Londolozi offers out-of-the-box family and multi-generational travel (and a new iBook – Junior Big Five Tracker on iTunes)

18/02/2014

Looking for a cool mini-getaway?

Head to the Cradle of Humankind WHS this weekend and enjoy an evening of Stargazing Jupiter at Maropeng – Cradle of Humankind.

Maropeng's resident astronomer, Vincent Nettmann, invites you to join him on a 15 billion light year journey from Earth to the extreme edge of the known Universe. The very scale of the Universe is mind-boggling, with innumerable galaxies, each consisting of billions of stars.

Age: All ages
Time: 17:30 - Arrival for welcome drinks in the Tumulus Building Reception.
18:00 - Stargazing presentation in the designated conference room. A buffet dinner and stargazing will follow after the presentation.
Venue: Maropeng Tumulus Building
Cost: R230 per adult and R145 per child (4 to 14 years) including the stargazing presentation and buffet dinner.
Contact: (014) 577 9000 to book your spot.

Contact [email protected] and we'll find the perfect place for you to stay and enjoy a weekend in the Cradle of Humankind.

Image: Maropeng

17/02/2014

There’s always one trap people always fall into on their travels. Here’s a list of the most common ones, and how to avoid them.

14/02/2014

Happy Valentine's Day!