Spring Soaks
1 September 2010
There are few things more relaxing than sinking into a hot bath. Even better is making a weekend of it. The Western Cape is home to a surprising number of natural hot springs. From intimate escapes to family friendly venues, this Spring, while the nights still hold a hint of winter chill, unwind in the [...] Continue Reading »
For the Love of the Drive
1 September 2010
The South African landscape was made for road trips. Here are a few of the country’s most loved routes. The Garden Route This covers the 225 km stretch along the N2 highway between Heidelberg in the west and Storm’s River Mouth in the east of the Western Cape. It is well known for its lush [...] Continue Reading »
The Ultimate African Adventure
1 September 2010
Shamwari Game Reserve, a private 25,000 hectare game reserve in the Eastern Cape, is situated along the Bushmans River, halfway between Port Elizabeth and Grahamstown, and forms a natural extension to the world famous Garden Route. For years Shamwari has hosted many international celebrities as well as royalty, and is internationally arenowned for its accolades [...] Continue Reading »
Lagoon Living
1 September 2010
An exclusive setting that was once the Port Captain’s residence is now the upmarket Casa do Capitao, nestling among rustic colonial architecture in an area that combines a mixture of old world Portuguese and Muslim cultures and architecture. Situated in the town of Inhambane and overlooking Inhambane Lagoon in central Mozambique, the hotel is 500 [...] Continue Reading »
Chevrons and Pyramids
1 September 2010
Think “Age of Jazz”, then throw in some Egyptian influences and a generous handful of Studebaker car radiator grills and you have an idea of what makes Art Deco. Maputo has some great examples of Art Deco architecture and design. Some have recently received a new coat of paint and are looking splendid, and those [...] Continue Reading »
Go To
1 September 2010
Magoebaskloof is the perfect place to celebrate the long awaited return of spring. This verdant and often misty area lies at the foot of the northern part of the Drakensberg mountain range in Limpopo, and is a mere four hour drive from Johannesburg. With striking scenery, lush forests with clambering samango monkeys and beautiful mountain [...] Continue Reading »
