One of the first friendly faces you see as you arrive at your hotel to begin a stay in a new destination is the concierge. Their role is to be on call for guests to share information on the best things to do in the city and beyond. They're a wellspring of insider information to…
Tourism businesses have long known that it's imperative to become more sustainable and to actively seek ways to reduce their carbon footprint. And many have been making great strides in this regard with operators and hotels committing to be better and do better when it comes to environmental impact.
The devastating drought that hit the…
South Africa has been hit as hard as the rest of the world with the rising cost of living. We are aware there is a narrative in Mzantsi that a holiday in Dubai is just far too expensive to even consider. But the truth is that the world’s number one ‘City Lover’s’ tourism destination, as…
A riot of colorful indigenous blooms carpet the landscape every year along the Cape west coast and inland up to Namaqualand – an annual spectacle that draws visitors from across the globe.
Hotspots to visit in August and September that offer wonderful flower sightings, as well as fun things to see and do, are the…
The three-term schools are about to break up for that long-dreamed-of August holiday – the greatly anticipated break after the longest term of the year, and the one where everyone – parents and children – really do need to step away from the excitement of winter sports fixtures and the stress of mid-year exams, and…
The sooner you start planning your holiday, the better, especially if you want to travel internationally and during a busy period, like the end of the year. Whether you’re envisioning lazy sunny days on the beach or winter adventures abroad, it's a good idea to get all the admin out of the way as soon…
From bustling rural village life to wide open spaces, nature and wildlife to culture, breath-taking scenery to sun-soaked coasts – the Bergrivier region, situated right on Cape Town's doorstep, has it all. The area is renowned for its varied landscape and unique biodiversity, great natural beauty as well as the many wonderful places to visit and…
Today, Airbnb reveals the top ten trending destinations in Africa Topping the list is Cotonou, the vibrant capital of Benin, followed by Kinshasa in Congo and Agadir in Morocco Morocco continues to be a popular destination, with three out of 10 places on the list included
To commemorate Africa Day, a global celebration of African…
The world is currently going through a lot - the Russia/Ukraine war, the rising cost of living, the next wave of infections, and so much more. Things are rapidly changing as a result and it can be difficult to keep up with the lighter things when there's so much doom and gloom springing up in…
Very few places on earth can rival Tanzania's unspoilt natural beauty and biodiversity. It's home to the majestic peak of Mount Kilimanjaro and the beaches of Zanzibar but it's also home to one of the oldest and most scientifically significant ecosystems on the planet.
Boasting the largest number of animals per square kilometre, Tanzania has…