A new chapter in Indian Ocean luxury has unfolded on the shores of Mauritius. Constance Hotels & Resorts has officially welcomed Constance Le Chaland into its prestigious portfolio, following the signing of a hotel management agreement between Constance Hospitality and the Currimjee Group’s IKO (Mauritius) Hotel Ltd. Set along the untouched coastline of Le Chaland…
Fuel prices may be rising, but your next escape doesn’t have to. With incredible winter promotions, Lion Roars invites local travellers to experience a more considered kind of safari — where the pace slows, and every moment feels personal. WHY THE EASTERN CAPE — AND WHY NOW` There’s a growing shift toward closer-to-home, high-value travel…
Winter is a truly special time in Franschhoek. As the vineyards slow down and the mountains turn lush and green. Lynx Guesthouse becomes the perfect retreat for cosy and relaxed getaways. With 17 beautifully appointed rooms, their guesthouse combines warmth, comfort and understated elegance. Start your mornings with a slow breakfast overlooking the vineyards before…
To celebrate Superbloom Season, Grootbos is offering South African residents up to 50% savings on stays between May and September 2026, inviting travellers to experience a once-in-twenty-year floral phenomenon at its most spectacular. Book your spot here – https://www.grootbos.com/ South Africa’s celebrated floral kingdom is entering one of its most extraordinary natural chapters as Grootbos…
By Tilly Smith Dix Twenty years ago, I needed to replace a 5-star safari client who took it personally when I’d point out certain flaws every time I visited to review to write a new media release. That client also reacted negatively when international travel media pointed out similar concerns to me, the publicist who…
Somewhere along the line, people realised lying next to a pool for seven days straight, occasionally rotating like a well-seasoned Woolies rotisserie chicken, wasn’t the pinnacle of human existence. Enter experience-led travel. The kind where you come back with stories, sore muscles, and at least one moment where you questioned your life choices. Across Africa,…
Wilderness Kenya, through its Children in the Wilderness (CITW) programme and with funding support from the Wilderness Trust, is investing in the next generation of environmental stewards through the establishment of an indigenous tree nursery and kitchen garden at Enkereri Primary School – a partner school on the Oloololo Escarpment near Wilderness Mara. Supported through USD31,615…
As the seasons turn and Johannesburg settles into its cooler months, The Peech Hotel invites guests to embrace a slower, more considered pace with the launch of its Cosy Winter Package. Set within two acres of lush central gardens in Melrose, the boutique hotel offers a warm and quietly luxurious retreat, where winter is less…
If you’ve flown recently, you’ll know that one of the first questions airlines ask at the check-in counter these days is whether you have lithium batteries or power banks in your checked luggage. The International Air Transport Association (IATA) recently conducted a passenger survey which found that more and more travellers are flying with lithium…
As the cooler months settle over the Cape, the Winelands take on a quieter, more contemplative beauty – crisp mornings, welcome layers, and the unmistakable pull of a fireside retreat. Just a short drive from Cape Town, Erinvale Estate Hotel & Spa offers a refined countryside escape that feels both familiar and indulgent, perfectly timed…