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
Home Suite Hotels launches innovative sleep menu to elevate guest experience
Home Suite Hotels – a unique brand that provides a warm and welcoming atmosphere of home away from home, along with exceptional luxury hospitality – has launched an innovative sleep menu that aims to provide guests with an elevated in-room hotel experience. The new sleep menu has been expertly curated Continue Reading
Why you need to enter the Cape Town Cycle Tour
On the second Sunday in March each year, thousands of cyclists hit the roads of Africa’s most beautiful city for the biggest social occasion in lycra… The Cycle Tour will be held for the 46th time in 2024 on 10 March. It now boasts two events: the classic 109km route Continue Reading
Redefining luxury dining in the heart of Sandton
If you’re keen to experience the very essence of passion, dedication and mouthwatering culinary expertise, you’ll find it at @Deli. Deli and procurement manager Carolina Rasenti (a chef by trade) lives, breathes and eats the food and hospitality industry. With a decade of experience under her toque, this superstar chef has Continue Reading
Holiday action at Crocworld Conservation Centre
The weather outside is delightful, which means it’s time to start making those holiday plans! For holidaymakers and residents on the mid-KwaZulu-Natal South Coast, Crocworld Conservation Centre in Scottburgh has it covered with an epic festive season programme running from 13 December 2023 to 17 January 2024. “This is one of our Continue Reading
12 reasons the KZN South Coast is a top beach destination in South Africa
Summer is on the doorstep and the holidays are beckoning! Now is the time to start planning that year-end holiday – and where better to relax and cool off than the KwaZulu-Natal South Coast? “Our tourism establishments are geared up and ready to welcome our many holiday visitors to the Continue Reading
At last, their lives are worth living
Just two hours’ drive from Cape Town, one of only a handful of true sanctuaries in South Africa is home to rescued lions, tigers and other cats who narrowly escaped being slaughtered for their bones and body parts. They are lucky to be alive and owe their lives to two Continue Reading
Seas the day – MIRAGE unfurls her summer sails
The 76-foot MIRAGE, a purpose-built day-sail catamaran, is one of the largest privately owned and most luxurious catamarans in South Africa’s waters. Gracefully moored at Cape Town’s V&A Waterfront against the iconic backdrop of Table Mountain, MIRAGE offers daily scheduled sails and bespoke private charters along the city’s breathtaking Atlantic Continue Reading
25th anniversary of The Southern Explorer route map
This year marks an important milestone for the KwaZulu-Natal South Coast’s tourism sector – with the popular route map, The Southern Explorer, celebrating its 25th edition. “We’d like to extend our congratulations to The Southern Explorer team on this impressive milestone and we are looking forward to further promoting the Continue Reading
Enrich your summer dining experience at La Petite Ferme
From its perch at the very top of the Franschhoek Valley, the acclaimed La Petite Ferme offers not only luxurious accommodation, unparalleled vistas and world-class wines, but it is also home to an award-winning restaurant where you can relish country-inspired cuisine infused with a refreshing contemporary flair. As the warmth Continue Reading
Unmask your inner superhero at the new MARBLE escape room
For those Comic-Con fans who always enjoy a world where imagination knows no bounds, a thrilling new immersive superhero-themed experience called MARBLE has been launched in South Africa. The new MARBLE escape room promises to transport adventurers into a larger-than-life universe, combining the magic of storytelling, the thrill of solving Continue Reading
Home Suite Hotels Rosebank and Sea Point finalists for GuestRevu GREAT Awards 2023
Home Suite Hotels Rosebank and Sea Point have achieved a significant milestone, as both hotels have been selected as finalists for the GuestRevu GREAT Awards 2023. This recognition comes after an extensive analysis of more than 60 000 reviews from various hotels across 37 countries, which were collected over a Continue Reading
Extraordinary holidays need no excuse
It starts with “I’m too busy”, followed by “work is too hectic for me right now” or, “we wanted to, but we just never had the chance” or, “we chose the same place as last year because it’s just easier that way”. This is The Great South African Excuse – Continue Reading
Africa’s largest vulture relocation project gets the green light
The largest relocation of vultures ever undertaken reached a critical milestone, when approval was granted to move a first tranche of 155 birds to a new home in the Eastern Cape. Now that the Department of Forestry Fisheries and Environment has given the green light, work is underway on a Continue Reading
Why Italian restaurant Settebello deserves a spot on your dining bucket list
When it comes to traditional Italian cuisine and memorable dining experiences, Settebello – the popular Italian restaurant nestled in the heart of Bedfordview, Johannesburg – ticks all the boxes. The restaurant, which celebrates its 5th birthday this year, has become a popular dining destination for patrons looking for incredible Italian Continue Reading
KZN South Coast retains title of ‘highest number of Blue Flag Beaches’ in the province
Tourism on the KwaZulu-Natal South Coast has received another boost with the announcement that the region has retained its position as having the highest number of Blue Flag Beaches in the province. “We are delighted that the KZN South Coast has, once again, shown it’s a premier seaside destination that Continue Reading
Take the watch to help protect against animal poaching in the South African bush
Coinciding with World Animal Day earlier this month, Samsung announced the expansion of its Wildlife Watch pilot, in partnership with Africam and The Black Mamba Anti-Poaching Unit, to protect against animal poaching in the South African bush. Launched in 2021, the programme uses Samsung technology as a live ‘surveillance system’ Continue Reading
Explore untamed beauty on an epic South African trekking adventure
The Rim of Africa Hike, a remarkable odyssey for adventurers seeking the ultimate South Africa trekking experience, has unveiled its upcoming 56-day journey from Clanwilliam to George. With a captivating duration spanning 650 kilometres, this trek is tailored for the super-fit, promising an expedition through the heart of Cape’s awe-inspiring Continue Reading
Three ways South Africa can attract more Chinese tourists
As international travel from China begins to pick up again in 2023, South Africa has a real opportunity to attract Chinese tourists and give the economy a much-needed boost. But change is needed to really take advantage of this opportunity. In 2019, prior to the COVID-19 pandemic and associated lockdowns, Continue Reading
The Galileo Open Air Cinema is back
The Galileo Open Air Cinema, Cape Town’s beloved outdoor movie experience, is gearing up for another spectacular season under the stars. Mark those calendars for 31 October 2023, when The Galileo kicks off its summer season – a bucket-list activity that will run until the end of April 2024. With over Continue Reading
Mhondoro launches community projects with support from new loyalty programme
Mhondoro Safari Lodge & Villa has launched a new loyalty programme in support of each of its three community projects, which affords repeat guests the opportunity to give back in a meaningful and responsible way – while on a personal basis, enjoying a range of benefits and discounts. Infrastructure for Continue Reading