International Relaxation Day is on 15 August
There is a reason people turn to baking when they are stressed. The slow, deliberate act of making something with your hands can be surprisingly calming, giving the mind a chance to slow down and focus on something simple and tangible. But you don't have to bake to…
Winter Wedding trends ready to march down the aisle
Not everyone is sold on winter weddings in South Africa, with spring and summer often viewed as the safer choice. Winter, however, continues to prove itself a serious contender, offering real character and positive budget advantages. July and August bring softer pricing across venues and suppliers,…
Padkos adds to the joy of any road trip but finding fresh ideas is not that easy. Wayne Blake, Group Food & Beverage Manager at ANEW Hotels & Resorts, shares five creative, fuss-free snacks that taste so good you'll want to start snacking before you've even left the driveway!
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Nostalgia is a very powerful travel driver with younger travellers heading back to the places where the familiar streets, routines, and the smell of coconut suntan lotion beckon.
Globally, the trend is booming. A recent UK study found that 82% of Gen Z and 75% of Millennials are returning to destinations from childhood holidays. More…
South Africa's quintessential treat will be, rightly so, celebrated on National Milk Tart Day, 27 February.
Like everyone else, Wayne Blake, Group Food & Beverage Manager of ANEW Hotels & Resorts, grew up with the creamy, cinnamon-kissed deliciousness of milk tart and for this special day, he shares not only his foolproof classic recipe…
It is International Chocolate Cake Day on 27 January and Wayne Blake, Group Food & Beverage Manager of ANEW Hotels & Resorts, loves to add a playful and creative twist to classic recipes. A self-confessed sweet tooth, Wayne shares his ultimate classic chocolate cake recipe that is rich, moist, and gloriously chocolatey as well as…
Who says Christmas lunch has to be all about the roast? Swop the marathon of meats for roots and go big on flavour with a plant-based spread that’s every bit as indulgent, flavourful, colourful and festive.
Wayne Blake, Group Food & Beverage Manager at ANEW Hotels & Resorts teamed up with vegan colleague Jed Barendse,…
Remember when travel meant bulky checked luggage, three pairs of shoes and "just in case" outfits? Well, those days are over.
Madri van der Westhuizen, from ANEW Hotels & Resorts believes in travelling small. "If 2024 flirted with the idea of travelling light, 2025 has turned it into a full-blown lifestyle shift," she says. "What…
Heritage Day 24 September 2025
No braai is complete without a spoonful of Sheba. This rich, tomato-and-onion relish – once made with just a few simple ingredients over open flames – has become a favourite braai staple to add depth and flavour to pap, grilled meats and vetkoek.
Wayne Blake, Cluster General Manager at ANEW…
The days of waiting for "the right time" or "the right person" to travel with, are long gone. Across South Africa women are packing their bags, for shorter, more frequent escapes with their besties, and they're doing it their way.
A new travel trend called Girl Grouping is redefining the way women travel. Recent researchreveals…