Intentional disconnect: Rediscover the joy of being present on holiday
Are you tethered to your device, even as you long to set sail on the seas of relaxation? Do you find your mind still docked in the port of work-related worries, even when your body reaches its holiday destination? Perhaps it’s time to cut loose and truly embark on your Continue Reading
Flying high for mental health awareness
October is Mental Health Awareness Month globally, and for the past 30 years, the Cape Town International Kite Festival has played a pivotal role in helping people speak openly about their mental health without fear of stigma. As the flagship event of Cape Mental Health since 1994, the Kite Festival Continue Reading
Restorative Retreat package launched by The Cellars-Hohenort
The Cellars-Hohenort Hotel & Spa has launched a rejuvenating Restorative Retreat package for those wanting to immerse themselves in the tranquillity of the 9-acre estate within the heart of Cape Town’s Constantia Valley. The celebrated gardens of The Cellars-Hohenort lend themselves perfectly to the Japanese wellness concept of forest bathing. Continue Reading
Holiday buzz kill: Be malaria-safe in high-risk destinations
As warmer weather approaches, many South Africans have already booked or are in the process of planning their December holidays. World Mosquito Day in August commemorates Sir Ronald Ross’s 1897 discovery that mosquitoes transmit malaria, and serves as a timely reminder for holidaymakers about malaria prevention, particularly when visiting local Continue Reading
Future Found Sanctuary launches retreat packages
Future Found Sanctuary, Cape Town’s first and only 5-star regenerative travel destination, will launch a new series of Retreat Packages on 13 September. The Hout Bay property, which forms part of the Newmark Hotels & Reserves portfolio, is nestled on the slopes of Table Mountain, offering a peaceful sanctuary from Continue Reading
Relax and rejuvenate at The Marine in Hermanus
The Marine Hotel has introduced a Wellness Escape, inviting guests to the coastal town of Hermanus to relax, rejuvenate and breathe in the champagne air. After a long summer and a busy festive season, the package provides the opportunity to kick back and start a wellness journey, enjoying the cooler weather while cocooned Continue Reading
World-class Wellness Way route launched on the KZN South Coast
Globally, the wellness tourism market has grown as travellers place more emphasis on physical, mental and spiritual well-being. On the KwaZulu-Natal South Coast, where the natural beauty supports overall health, the first-ever South African wellness travel route – The Wellness Way – is being launched by Odyssey Magazine and The Continue Reading
New wellness hubs to blend 4IR tech and holistic approaches to health
InUversal Group – a health and biotech market disruptor in Africa and the Middle East that is transforming the way we think about healthcare, medicine and hospitals – is set to open next-gen medical and wellness hubs in Cape Town this December 2023 and a monumental R1-billion development in Sandton, Johannesburg Continue Reading
Think ahead to prevent malaria this summer
Sub-Saharan Africa has some of the highest malaria rates in the world – and even within our borders, the health risks posed by this mosquito-borne illness cannot be taken lightly, especially for those at risk of more severe illness. “As many people are planning their summer holidays, it is important Continue Reading
