South Africans are entering 2026 with renewed energy for exploration, blending technology, luxury, and passion-driven pursuits into their holiday plans. With travellers expecting to take more holidays this year, according to research by Marriott Bonvoy’s Ticket to Travel, the landscape of leisure is shifting toward breaks that are more frequent and more personalised.
“Travel is no…
Tourism Month Highlights the Role of Sustainable Holidays
This September, South Africa celebrates Tourism Month, which culminates on 27th September with World Tourism Day. The local 2025 theme, “Tourism and Sustainable Transformation,” shines a spotlight on domestic travel and the importance of sustainable practices in protecting the country’s natural and cultural treasures, a mission that…
Not so long ago, a woman travelling alone was considered scandalous. In the 18th and 19th centuries, unmarried women were expected to be accompanied by a chaperone to preserve propriety and prevent ‘social ruin’. As for women being independent explorers, adventure seekers, or business travellers? Largely unthinkable, definitely scandalous.
Even into the early 20th century, married…
You know that feeling when you're lying in bed, staring at the ceiling, wondering why your brain has decided that 11 PM is the perfect time to replay your day on loop? Or suddenly waking up and picturing all the things that could go wrong with your presentation next week? Your bedroom has blackout curtains,…
Some travel memories are shaped by the places we go, but often, the ones we remember most involve the people we meet along the way. Whether it’s a trip abroad or a local escape, forming unexpected friendships on a holiday can enhance the experience, whether you're travelling solo, as a couple or in a group.
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For years, millennials were known as the ‘experience-over-possessions’ generation, favouring adventure and budget-friendly getaways rather than material goods. But, as the oldest millennials reach their mid-40s, their travel habits have evolved beyond budget back-packing. Juggling the complexities of careers, families, and economic realities, they're now choosing shorter, smarter, and more meaningful travel experiences that balance…
Planning your next holiday and weighing up different accommodation options? From self-catering units to hotels and all-inclusive resorts, each option offers a unique holiday experience. To help simplify your decision, ekko, the lifestyle brand designed for millennials, has created this fun quiz to match you with your perfect stay.
"The right type of accommodation to suit…
Millennials love adventure and exploration and have been dubbed the ‘Wanderlust Generation’. Based on recent research, travel has emerged as one of the top aspirations of this generation, revealing they travel more than any other age group. Rather than traditional investments such as buying a home, millennials value holidays more, which also helps to achieve…
If your December break left you scrolling through social media, living vicariously through your friends' posts of fabulous holidays and yearning for those experiences to be yours, it's time to make a change. Let this be the year you turn those dreams into reality and embrace the year of more!
According to Samantha Pillay, a Director…
Imagine a world where the boundaries of luxury expand far beyond what you thought possible. Picture yourself in a floating hotel, a majestic vessel that takes you to exotic destinations, offering unparalleled indulgence and convenience. For many, a cruise has long occupied a coveted spot on their bucket lists, often seen as an experience reserved…