FESTIVE FLAVOUR: TRIED AND TESTED RECIPES FOR THE SEASON

The festive season is all about gathering, sharing, and making magical, lasting memories. And, let’s be honest, nothing brings people together quite like food. In fact, Paul Meyer, Group Food and Beverage Development Manager at First Group Hotels and Resorts, says, “For me, the festive season isn’t about gifts. It’s about being together. Good food…

BySpice4Life NewsDecember 15, 20250Comments

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QUIZ: WHAT KIND OF TRAVELLER ARE YOU REALLY?

We all travel differently, and not just in the obvious ways. It’s more than choosing a beach over a city, or luxury over backpacking. “Travel is deeply personal,” says Shaun Lamont, Managing Director of First Group Hotels and Resorts. “It’s about how you connect with the experience, and what part of yourself you discover along…

BySpice4Life NewsOctober 22, 20250Comments

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Big Memories, Small Break – Making Magical, Lasting Memories On A Budget

For many South Africans, the rising cost of living has made holidays feel out of reach. Food, fuel and accommodation costs all add up quickly, leaving families to believe that a proper break is no longer possible. But Shaun Lamont, Managing Director of First Group Hotels and Resorts, believes otherwise. “You don’t need weeks away to…

BySpice4Life NewsAugust 28, 20250Comments

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The Anti-bucket List: 5 Small Travel Pleasures Worth Celebrating

Forget skydiving over a canyon, sailing the Greek Isles on a yacht, trekking Gorillas in Uganda or climbing Mount Kilimanjaro - ticking off yet another Instagrammable bucket list experience. This year, why not take a different approach to your holiday: one where the goal isn’t to do it all, but to do less, and enjoy…

BySpice4Life NewsJuly 18, 20250Comments

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The Anti-bucket List: 5 Small Travel Pleasures Worth Celebrating

Forget skydiving over a canyon, sailing the Greek Isles on a yacht, trekking Gorillas in Uganda or climbing Mount Kilimanjaro - ticking off yet another Instagrammable bucket list experience. This year, why not take a different approach to your holiday: one where the goal isn’t to do it all, but to do less, and enjoy…

BySpice4Life NewsJuly 11, 20250Comments

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Why Winter Is The Best Season To Head To The Bush

Across South Africa’s bushveld, a quiet shift is underway. Grasses are drying out. Waterholes are shrinking. Trees are losing their leaves. Suddenly, the once-dense bush is opening up. It may not seem particularly significant, but for those who know the rhythm of the wild, it’s the signs they’ve been waiting for - the best time…

ByTasneema DiestJuly 4, 20250Comments

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If Mom’s Still Working, It’s Not A Holiday

The school holidays are over, yet many moms return from the family break feeling anything but refreshed - in fact, they’re more tired than before. For them, the family getaway wasn’t a rest; it was just a relocation of their daily responsibilities. From cooking meals in self-catering units to tidying up after sandy feet and…

BySpice4Life NewsMay 13, 20250Comments

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Stay Right, Race Right: Accommodation Tips to Get You Across the Finish Line

South Africa’s love for sport runs deep, from packed rugby stadiums to the country’s unwavering support for cricket, soccer, and endurance events. Among our many iconic sporting traditions are two legendary races that test the limits of human endurance—the Two Oceans Marathon in April and the Comrades Marathon in June. These events draw thousands of…

BySpice4Life NewsApril 24, 20250Comments

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Sanbonani Resort & Hotel Joins The First Group Family

Perfect Timing for Kruger’s Prime Game Viewing Season In a move sure to delight nature lovers, safari enthusiasts, and loyal guests, First Group Hotels and Resorts has officially welcomed Sanbonani Resort Hotel and Spa in Mpumalanga into its growing portfolio of premier South African destinations. First Group Managing Director, Shaun Lamont, says the addition of…

BySpice4Life NewsApril 23, 20250Comments

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Not All Heroes Wear Capes – Some Fit in Your Carry-On

Packing for a holiday? Whether you’re heading to the beach, the bush or abroad, the last thing you want is to be caught off-guard by one of life’s little surprises…especially if it means having to improvise on the fly. Most of us remember the obvious - chargers, swimwear, the usual. But there are a few…

BySpice4Life NewsApril 22, 20250Comments

Tag: First Group Hotels and Resorts

FESTIVE FLAVOUR: TRIED AND TESTED RECIPES FOR THE SEASON

QUIZ: WHAT KIND OF TRAVELLER ARE YOU REALLY?

Big Memories, Small Break – Making Magical, Lasting Memories On A Budget

The Anti-bucket List: 5 Small Travel Pleasures Worth Celebrating

The Anti-bucket List: 5 Small Travel Pleasures Worth Celebrating

Why Winter Is The Best Season To Head To The Bush

If Mom’s Still Working, It’s Not A Holiday

Stay Right, Race Right: Accommodation Tips to Get You Across the Finish Line

Sanbonani Resort & Hotel Joins The First Group Family

Not All Heroes Wear Capes – Some Fit in Your Carry-On

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