Stay, Save, Smile – It’s Summer on your terms!

Summer and that long-awaited break is calling! Whether it’s the coast, bush, or bright city lights, there’s one big question: Where to stay? “Free” accommodation at friends and family often comes with hidden T&Cs, a lumpy couch, and Gogo’s raised eyebrow at that new tattoo. This summer, do it on your terms by booking at City…

BySpice4Life NewsOctober 22, 20250Comments

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SOUTH AFRICA’S GRAND DAME IS READY TO SHOW OFF!

Iconic Sun City Hotel to reveal its stylish new look In 1979 South Africans were enchanted with what was Africa’s most glamorous hotel, but 46 years on and the grand dame Sun City Hotel has been showing her age. Nips and tucks over the years helped, but last year Sun International set about giving the…

BySpice4Life NewsOctober 7, 20250Comments

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Heritage Travel Surges in South Africa: Six Destinations to Reconnect with the Past This September

Heritage holidays are gaining ground in South Africa, with more travellers swapping traditional breaks for trips that trace their roots. This September, Heritage Month offers the perfect excuse to explore the places that shaped the country's heritage, and your own. According to Marriott Bonvoy's 2025 Ticket to Travel research, 75% of South Africans have either taken—or plan to take—a trip to explore their…

BySpice4Life NewsSeptember 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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Micro-Vacays: The Rise of the Short and Sweet Escape

We’re deep into the second half of the year, but De cember still feels like a lifetime away. A proper holiday now is not exactly in the cards as most of us don’t have the time, budget or energy to plan one. Between deadlines, burnout, and trying to stay sane until the next…

BySpice4Life NewsJuly 28, 20250Comments

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Holiday Pet-iquette

A Guide To Taking Your Pet on Holiday Our four-legged friends are part of the family and taking them on holiday if they generally get left behind can be a truly rewarding experience. Watching your dog discover new sights, sounds, and smells while you explore together, and having the time to play and give them…

BySpice4Life NewsJuly 23, 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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Nature’s Nightcap: The Science Behind Why City Escapes Improve Sleep

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,…

BySpice4Life NewsJuly 14, 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

Tag: Holiday

Stay, Save, Smile – It’s Summer on your terms!

SOUTH AFRICA’S GRAND DAME IS READY TO SHOW OFF!

Heritage Travel Surges in South Africa: Six Destinations to Reconnect with the Past This September

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

Micro-Vacays: The Rise of the Short and Sweet Escape

Holiday Pet-iquette

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

Nature’s Nightcap: The Science Behind Why City Escapes Improve Sleep

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

Why Winter Is The Best Season To Head To The Bush

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