In November, Federal Airlines (FedAir) announced a 50% discount as a South African Residents fare to safari landing strips as part of what they call a revolutionary new approach. I spoke to Julian Edmunds, CCO at FastJet, Zimbabwe and Federal Airlines in Johannesburg about this new approach and what we can expect in the coming months…
Durban’s new Topaz Restaurant & Skybar
If you were looking for a good reason to visit Durban this holiday season, this is it. The ONOMO Hotel Durban’s new Topaz Restaurant & Skybar has opened its doors just in time for the summer holidays and it is the very first of its kind in the city.
De Oude Kraal Country Estate & Spa
Family of mine live on a 6th generation Merino sheep farm outside of Bloemfontein that they also run as a guest farm called De Oude Kraal Country Estate & Spa. On our way back from George a month or so ago, we made time to stay over and reconnect with family we haven’t seen in ages. Family is such an important part of life and I believe it should never be taken for granted.
Tree house living at Nehema Manor
There’s a place where the sun paints pictures with lacy leaves against the walls and where birdsong and frog chatter are the main choices on the playlist. Nehema Manor is one of the destinations I regard as a special find. Here you feel far enough from the outside world, but close enough not to feel disconnected.
Nieu-Bethesda: Pear trees, dirt roads and happy souls
It's a village that forms part of numerous South African songs' lyrics. It's a place where the people are human and the pace is slow. Here, the air smells different; the sounds are different; the tastes are different. The village has a way of highlighting the...
Treedom Villas & Vardos – Freedom in Wilderness
Wildnerness is our special place for more than one reason and after visiting Treedom Villas & Vardos, there is yet another reason to return. From late-afternoon laziness on a daybed under the trees and cooking up a storm in the villa’s well-equipped kitchen, to taking the buggy for a spin and exploring beautiful hiking trails, this is a place that needs to be on your bucket list when it comes to travelling local.
7 Things to do in Wilderness
During our visit to Treedom Villas & Vardos in Wilderness, we had some time to explore the area. Here are some of the things that we found were worth doing when you’re in Wilderness.
Where Turbines and Tourism Collide
I love red doors. There are many meanings behind a red door and various cultures attach different beliefs to it, but for me a red door is inviting and that is exactly how I felt when I walked through The Turbine Boutique Hotel & Spa’s red door. Knysna’s Tourism It...
Post-lockdown travel packages to tap into
Not being able to travel across the country’s borders gives us a chance to really explore our own country again and while we’re at it, we might as well tap into some of the best South African travel rates and packages of the decade!
WIN sanitising products for your travels
Suitcase & Chardonnay and EF-Active are giving away a set of sanitising products for you to use during your travels. Here’s how you can WIN.