Author: Sara Essop

The South African eVisa – what you need to know

The South African eVisa – what you need to know Often referred to as a world in one country, South Africa is one of the most beautiful and diverse countries in the world. It has evolved into a major holiday destination for international travellers thanks to its natural beauty, exciting wildlife safaris, historic attractions, adrenalin […]

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Win a 5-star stay for 2 at the Taj Cape Town 

Win a 5-star stay for 2 at the Taj Cape Town This giveaway is now closed. A random winner was chosen by Rafflepress. Congratulations to Marc Shaw on winning this amazing prize! One lucky winner will enjoy a two-night stay for two people with breakfast, at the 5-star Taj Cape Town hotel, valued at R7 […]

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A guide to a luxury break in Portugal

A guide to a luxury break in Portugal “But Portugal has a peaceful feel about it. I sit on the terrace overlooking the vineyard there and I feel cut off from the world. You need that sort of thing.” – Cliff Richard From the golden sands of the Algarve, to the culinary excellence of Lisbon, […]

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A family safari at Mabula Game Lodge

Mabula Game Lodge Review The adorable trio of cheetah cubs frolicked in the sand, pursuing and pouncing on each other, and climbing termite mounds and trees. They reveled in their youthful energy and freedom, eyeing us curiously in between their play, while their mother scanned the horizon for breakfast. As she strode forward sensing the […]

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7 Exciting Activities to Engage in While in the Mount Kenya Safari Region

Jako Hall Shares 7 Exciting Activities to Engage in While in the Mount Kenya Safari Region If you're looking for a unique safari region in Africa, look no further than Mount Kenya. As Captain Jako Hall explains, the safari region straddles the equator yet is home to icy glaciers and alpine forests. The Mount Kenya […]

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Gratifying the senses at Seven Villa Hotel & Spa

Seven Villa Hotel & Spa Review “The foundation of human experience and sensory development is anchored in the -SEVEN senses.  Seven Villa Hotel & Spa Is a respite from the fast-paced life and allows guests to fully engage their sense of sight, smell, touch, hearing, taste, movement and balance.” Seven Villa Hotel & Spa An inner-city sanctuary in the heart of Sandton, […]

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My 2021 Travel Year in Review

My 2021 Travel Year in Review 2021 was like an extension of 2020 although we did get more opportunities to travel locally. The year began tentatively, because we kept expecting our January travel plans to get cancelled, as parts of the country were at the height of the second wave. Fortunately, we didn’t go into […]

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The Orient Hotel and Restaurant Mosaic

The Orient Hotel and Restaurant Mosaic Update: The Orient Hotel and Restaurant Mosaic are permanently closed since March 2021 A short drive away from Pretoria, ensconced in a 280 hectare nature reserve, stands a Moorish-inspired marvel rising like a mirage above the trees. As you enter the gateway leading to the palace-like structure, you leave […]

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Fall in love with Venice

Fall in love with Venice Although our visit to Venice coincided with a much-hyped celebrity wedding there, we didn't get to see it… or the happy couple. However, Venice didn't need Hollywood stars or anyone else to lend it any stardust - it had enough magic of its own. In accordance with the title La […]

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