Last‑Minute Easter Weekend Getaways

Six South African Escapes for a Swift Change of Scene Easter approaches quietly, and before you know it a quick getaway starts sounding far more appealing than staying home. South Africans are spoilt for choice, with warm ‑ ocean mornings, misty mountains, wine ‑ route rambles, small ‑ town stillness and city corners that…

BySpice4Life NewsMarch 26, 20260Comments

Lifestyle Out & About

Check-in soon: 6 exciting hotel openings to know about in 2026!

Grab your belongings, 2026 is shaping up to be the year to travel. Whether you're planning for a romantic hideaway, a core memory trip with friends, a solo soul-searching mission, or simply craving for a change of scenery, a new wave of hotel openings is giving you plenty of reasons to start packing. From secluded…

BySpice4Life NewsMarch 25, 20260Comments

Lifestyle Out & About

Cooling Down in Piketberg – Dams, Views & Rural Retreats

Did you know that swimming boosts dopamine and serotonin - the brain chemicals that make you happier? When late summer temperatures climb, the mountain town of Piketberg offers plenty of ways to dive into that feeling, with cool rivers, farm dam swims, scenic drives, countryside cafés and peaceful rural retreats. Just 90 minutes from Cape…

BySpice4Life NewsMarch 19, 20260Comments

Lifestyle Out & About

Why Millennials and Gen Zs are embracing Nostalgic Travel

Nostalgia is a very powerful travel driver with younger travellers heading back to the places where the familiar streets, routines, and the smell of coconut suntan lotion beckon. Globally, the trend is booming. A recent UK study found that 82% of Gen Z and 75% of Millennials are returning to destinations from childhood holidays. More…

BySpice4Life NewsMarch 16, 20260Comments

Lifestyle Out & About

Introducing InterContinental Table Bay Cape Town

Landmark opening adds to the world of fascination within first and largest hotel brand InterContinental, the world’s first and largest luxury hotel brand, is continuing its legacy of pioneering new destinations with the opening of InterContinental Table Bay Cape Town. The landmark property – first inaugurated in May 1997 by former…

BySpice4Life NewsMarch 2, 20260Comments

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Flying soon? Check items for Lithium-Ion Batteries to avoid delays

Globally, lithium-ion batteries have become a growing concern at altitude, prompting regulators worldwide to update how passengers may travel with products containing these batteries. This is due to potential risks associated with these batteries, including concerns around smoke, fire and heat production. From 1 January 2026, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) has implemented updated…

BySpice4Life NewsFebruary 24, 20260Comments

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Why these Winelands escapes are worth the drive and view

For many South Africa, daily life means sitting behind a screen, juggling targets, managing people, responding to complaints, or simply running hard to keep everything moving. And then the weekend arrives, or a rare free weekday afternoon opens up, and suddenly all we want is space, perspective and beauty. Few places offer that kind of…

BySpice4Life NewsFebruary 13, 20260Comments

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Five nifty ways to plan a Valentine’s getaway you’ll actually remember

February often arrives quietly. The festive rush has faded, inboxes are filling up again, and routines are creeping back in. But nestled right in the middle of it all is Valentine's Day, a perfect excuse to pause, reconnect, and plan a break that's more meaningful than material. And you're not alone. Domestic travel is on…

BySpice4Life NewsFebruary 5, 20260Comments

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TRENDS SHAPING SOUTH AFRICAN HOLIDAY TRAVEL IN 2026

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…

BySpice4Life NewsJanuary 19, 20260Comments

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Summer Holidays Just Got Easier for Moms – Your Doctor Can Now Travel With You

It’s that time of year again — the family is packed into the car, the suitcases are stacked high, and everyone’s excited for a well-deserved summer holiday. You’ve got your partner, kids, snacks, sunscreen, and maybe even a travel pillow or two. But then, just as you hit the road or arrive at your destination,…

BySpice4Life NewsDecember 8, 20250Comments

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Last‑Minute Easter Weekend Getaways

Check-in soon: 6 exciting hotel openings to know about in 2026!

Cooling Down in Piketberg – Dams, Views & Rural Retreats

Why Millennials and Gen Zs are embracing Nostalgic Travel

Introducing InterContinental Table Bay Cape Town

Flying soon? Check items for Lithium-Ion Batteries to avoid delays

Why these Winelands escapes are worth the drive and view

Five nifty ways to plan a Valentine’s getaway you’ll actually remember

TRENDS SHAPING SOUTH AFRICAN HOLIDAY TRAVEL IN 2026

Summer Holidays Just Got Easier for Moms – Your Doctor Can Now Travel With You

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