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Western Cape claims three in the Top 50 of the 100 Most Loved Destinations in the World
Tourism Sentiment Index (TSI) - a travel data intelligence solution created by acclaimed destination marketing agency Destination Think - has released Leading Places: The 100 Most Loved Destinations Around the World for 2021, with Knysna ranking in the top 20 at #19,...
Nandipha Mntambo Ventures into Functional Sculpture with Transcending Instinct at Southern Guild (10 Feb – 8 April)
The artist’s first solo at Southern Guild features seating objects and paintings Southern Guild presents Transcending Instinct, an installation of large-scale seating objects and paintings by Nandipha Mntambo, from 10 February to 8 April 2022. The artist’s first solo...
Norwegian Cruise Line Introduces Norwegian Viva
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), the innovator in global cruise travel, have unveiled Norwegian Viva, the next ship in its brand-new Prima Class. Providing guests with elevated experiences including more wide-open spaces, thoughtful and stunning design and exceptional...
Isandlwana Lecture: The Musical
Before snatching the most unlikely victory at the expense of a fully armed British force, King Cetshwayo’s men had walked the entire 100 km from Ondini to Isandlwana. Driven by the desire to detach their country from the steely claws of colonialism and imperialism,...
Singita Opens a Community Culinary School in Rwanda
The third and latest addition to the internationally accredited Singita Community Culinary Schools (SCCSs) has just opened in Rwanda, where it is set to make a significant difference to the future prospects of talented individuals from local communities. With this...
Zeitz MOCAA to open long-anticipated Tracey Rose Exhibition
The Zeitz of Contemporary Art Africa (Zeitz MOCAA) announces an exciting exhibition and programming schedule for Shooting Down Babylon, a large-scale retrospective exhibition by South African multimedia artist Tracey Rose. Derived from the title of Rose’s iconic...
An Exciting New Season Beckons At Graham Beck With The Appointment Of Pieter Ferreira As Chief Operating Officer And Pierre De Klerk As Cellar Master
Graham Beck, a pioneering leader in the production of award-winning Cap Classique, has announced the appointment of Pierre de Klerk as Cellar Master with effect from 1 January this year. De Klerk previously held the title of Winemaker at Graham Beck and succeeds...
Johannesburg’s Globally Renowned Marabi Club Announces Pop-Up With Chef Katlego Mlambo
Soul food meets soul music when celebrated South African chef Katlego Mlambo launches his pop-up at The Marabi Club in Maboneng, Johannesburg this coming.... Joburg gastronomes and those fixing for a remarkable repast will soon be treated to Katlego Mlambo’s pop-up at...
Air Seychelles is Ranked Third at Ch-Aviation Africa’s Youngest Aircraft Fleet Award 2022
Air Seychelles fleet of seven aircraft comprising two Airbus A320neos and five DHC-6 Twin Otter-400 series, with an average age of 4.3 years, has been ranked as the third youngest fleet in Africa by ch-aviation. The award ceremony, held virtually today, dedicated to...
Love. Laugh. Eat with Mira
Meet Mira - passionate about conscious living, plant-based nourishment and holistic healing. Mira inspires people to eat more plants! Having been a vegetarian since the womb, she grew up in a veggie-friendly household with influences of macrobiotics and...
Light & Bright with Leopard’s Leap
In January Leopard’s Leap is doing things light and bright! Brave the heat with a cool and colourful sweetcorn gazpacho and enjoy it with the delightful and refreshing lower alcohol of the Leopard’s Leap Chescato or if you are going all dry, pour a glass of Leopard’s...
Roodeberg 1949 impresses international palates
The commemorative Roodeberg 1949 red blend has been selected as one of Decanter’s 2022 Wines of the Year. A gold medallist with a score of 96/100, the maiden 2017 vintage also excelled in the London based 2020 Decanter World Wine Awards. Adding depth to the...
A Valentines Safari to Remember
Valentines safaris are always a good idea. Celebrating romance in understated, five-star style at Tau Game Lodge, could be the best decision anyone could make to cement romance - paying it forward in the love stakes, so the speak… This is also the time when the...
Ancient Trans Bhutan Trail opens for the first time in 60 years
Community tourism pioneer, G Adventures, chosen as launch partner In March 2022, following two years of extensive restoration, the Kingdom of Bhutan will reopen the historic and sacred Trans Bhutan Trail for the first time in 60 years. The trail will be officially...
Norwegian Cruise Line Announces New Embark Episode – “Adventure Alaska”
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), the innovator in global cruise travel with a 55-year history of breaking boundaries, has announced “Adventure Alaska,” the next episode of its “EMBARK with NCL” storytelling series designed to highlight the people, places and passion...
Dakar Rally 2022, Air Seychelles Flies Racers To The Deserts Of Saudi Arabia
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, home to three populous cities of more than a million people, including Riyadh, Jeddah and Mecca will host the 44th edition of the Dakar Rally in January, 2022. Providing the best travel experiences with great focus on safety...
New hotel brand vocoTM opens in Rosebank Johannesburg
Africa’s first vocoTM to open at Johannesburg’s most exclusive address – The Bank in Rosebank. The Bank, Rosebank’s striking new architectural gem, is the exclusive location for Africa’s first voco™ hotel, launching 1 February 2022, with bookings now open. A...
Prix Versailles Awards 2021 Acknowledges Bosjes Farm’s Latest Architectural Masterpiece
BOSJES in the Breedekloof has announced that the Spens garden café, designed by Coetzee Steyn of Steyn Studios in London, has been awarded a prestigious Prix Versailles special prize for Exterior Africa and West Asia 2021 (Restaurants). As one of the...
Nuy Winery Sauvignon Blanc 2021 Strikes Gold At Veritas Awards
Nuy Winery clinched a gold medal for their Nuy Mastery Sauvignon Blanc 2021 at the 2021 Veritas Awards. Nuy Winery has always been synonym with award winning muskadel wines - in recent years they decided to explore and experiment...
Makers hunt and create for you at SOKO District’s newest addition, Gather Grocer
In July this year, the very first SOKO District opened in Rosebank Mall. A few months on, SOKO identified an opportunity to test a locally sourced grocer within the Rosebank District. In what is a collaborative effort, SOKO has partnered with The Grainery on...
Gifting with a difference – 2021’s memory making selection
After a year like no other before it, special occasions with loved ones hold extra significance and the festive season is a time for most to spend their precious holidays with those most precious to them. And while the true gift is quality time with those close to us,...
5 of South Africa’s finest festive destinations to visit this holiday season
December and January are the ultimate holiday months for most travellers, there are some festive destinations that those seeking the finer things in life simply shouldn’t miss. We’re talking some of the world’s most lauded epicurean establishments, an iconic champagne...
The Eat Out Restaurant Awards Are Back With A Celebrated New Chief Judge
It’s time to officially acknowledge what the industry has achieved amid all the challenges. After extensive consultation with the restaurant industry, Eat Out is excited to announce a reinvented and transformed Eat Out Restaurant Awards for 2022, with...
Event: Celebrate Christmas At Séjour
Chef Freddie invites you to celebrate Christmas with a menu inspired by his Portuguese upbringing, and his passion for adventurous eating Make Christmas adventurously flavourful this year with Séjour and Chef Freddie Dias’s inspired festive menu. The three-course...
Event: Berita’s SONGS IN THE KEY OF LOVE Live at the Joburg Theatre.
As the year approaches the front porch and step of the Festive door, Joburg Theatre extant the programming with a stunning performance by Berita, plucking at your heartstrings and playing to the beat of a joyful heart. Join Berita Live at The Joburg Theatre in...
This Christmas, Musgrave Crafted Spirits invites gin and brandy lovers to visit their first concept store located at We are EGG in Cavendish Square
Musgrave are excited to announce that this Christmas, gin and brandy lovers are invited to visit their first concept store located at We are EGG in Cavendish Square in Claremont (Cape Town). Tastings will be on offer, and visitors can interact with our bar staff,...
Let Eagles Grace Your Table
As calls for local, sustainable, and environmentally friendly brands grow louder year after year, South Africa welcomes Franschhoek Hills Natural Spring Water Still and Sparkling to its tables this season. Sourced at the heart of the Cape Winelands, and bottled at...
Naladhu Private Island Maldives Opens with a Contemporary Redesign
Naladhu Private Island, an exclusive luxury island haven in the Maldives, has reopened this November with a sleek new look following a complete redesign by New York based designer Yuji Yamazaki. Home to just 20 ‘Houses’, Naladhu offers the ultimate in...
Live the ‘Sky Life’ with newly revamped MyMTN Sky
MyMTN Sky Bronze, Silver, Gold and Platinum packages (From R799p/m) offer customers unlimited MTN-to-MTN calling on selected price plans, All-net minutes, premium Anytime data, and the very best in quality lifestyle benefits. MyMTN Sky goes above and beyond what...
Boschendal Farm and Norval Foundation Launch Historic-Artistic Collaboration
Designer and Sculptor Githan Coopoo Boschendal farm and Norval Foundation announced the establishment of a formal partnership that will introduce guests visiting the much-loved historic Winelands farm to some of South Africa, and the continent's, top artists. The...