Feeling overwhelmed by life’s demands? Is the constant juggle of work, family and relationships leaving you feeling like you are just keeping your head above water? According to research, the solution is simple: spend more time in nature.
“Sounds easy enough, yet many of us just don’t do it,” says Orrin Cottle, CEO of Brahman Hills,…
Autumn is the perfect time to book a golfing getaway with your golfing buddies or your partner if they enjoy golf. The weather is cooler, and rain is less likely but the fairways remain lush and inviting. Shaun Lamont, Managing Director of First Group Hotels and Resorts, and avid golfer, shares some great tips to…
Looking for a holiday with a difference? Tired of the same ol’ same ol’ family trips and fancy the idea of trying something new these school holidays? Then perhaps you should consider embarking on an outdoor adventure to explore magnificent sights, often only accessible by hiking. With the cooler autumn season upon us, it's a…
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Cape Town Carnival: The Year's Biggest Street Party
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Tips for Online Reservation Success
Booking accommodation online at an unfamiliar establishment can sometimes feel like playing a game of chance. Will your choice of hotel, resort, or self-catering gem live up to the captivating photos on the booking site or will reality fall far short of your expectations, leaving you feeling let down and…
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…
The Southern Drakensberg Mountains offer a unique blend of enchantment and splendour, making it an idyllic destination for a getaway. Renowned for its winter allure, Shaun Lamont, Managing Director of First Group Hotels and Resorts says that the Drakensberg proves equally magical in the summer months. “There is no doubt that the Drakensberg stands out…
Nothing says December holidays in South Africa like packing up the car and heading to the beach for some well-deserved R&R.
“The roads to the coast are always busy this time of year, but once you smell the sea air the stress from the trip and perhaps even from the entire year melt away and a…
The car is packed and fuelled, the kids miraculously compliant and the weather perfect for long-distance driving.
Suddenly a strange noise breaks the mood. The family SUV is not feeling the festive spirit.
It is a scenario many South Africans know well. Last-minute mechanical issues ahead of summer road trips are the grinch that stole Christmas.
While there…
Imagine a vacation where history, luxury, and natural beauty converge to create an unforgettable sensory experience. Buccara Knysna Castles are the plus plus factor of any exclusive family getaway, company incentive or couple's hideaway. And this Summer, its open for business.
Far flung from even the most discerning vacation palate, the castles of Buccara present something…