It's the final countdown to year-end, and as we prepare for the summer break, it's a suitable time to take note of things that tend to derail holiday trips. Every holiday season, many South Africans miss their flights - often due to last-minute rushes, longer check-in queues, or simple missteps. To help stay ahead of…
City Lodge Hotels is inviting guests to celebrate summer in style with unbeatable festive offers and refurbished properties in Sandton and Rosebank. Whether you're planning a family getaway, romantic escape, or shopping spree, we provide the perfect base for a memorable staycation.
City Lodge Hotels offers five properties in and around Sandton – from luxury…
Many travellers heading north from Cape Town on the N7 pass right by Piketberg — bound for Clanwilliam Dam, the Cederberg, or even Namibia. Others veer west towards Elands Bay or Velddrif, never realising that this unassuming turnoff hides one of the Western Cape's most rewarding destinations.
Backed by the magnificent Piketberg Mountains and surrounded…
Plan a festive break that ticks every box – sunshine, seaside serenity and endless family activities
It' s never too early to start planning your year-end vacation. In South Africa, we call it" Dezemba", which is so much more than a month, it' s a mood that embodies vibrant, festive and joyful celebrations.
As South…
As millions of passengers around the world look to reunite with friends and family this festive season, Qatar Airways is issuing its five top tips to ensure you get where you want to go, and your passport is fit to fly.
While airlines work with immigration authorities from across the globe to ensure a smooth…
5 Tips for a Joyful, Low-Stress Holiday Season
Let's be honest: Going away for the December holidays with toddlers can sometimes feel less like a break and more like trying to decorate a Christmas tree during a hurricane. They’re adorable, chaotic, and capable of pushing us to the edge, and between the heat, hours spent in…
Remember when travel meant bulky checked luggage, three pairs of shoes and "just in case" outfits? Well, those days are over.
Madri van der Westhuizen, from ANEW Hotels & Resorts believes in travelling small. "If 2024 flirted with the idea of travelling light, 2025 has turned it into a full-blown lifestyle shift," she says. "What…
On the banks of the Eerste River, where wild Cape gardens give way to heritage and mountain views, two new villas are redefining the essence of a stay in the Winelands. Blending the freedom of a private home with the ease of world-class hospitality, these exclusive-use retreats mark a new direction in understated and deeply…
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…
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…