From Lekka to Lasting – Why Local Travel Matters

Tourism Month Highlights the Role of Sustainable Holidays This September, South Africa celebrates Tourism Month, which culminates on 27th September with World Tourism Day. The local 2025 theme, “Tourism and Sustainable Transformation,” shines a spotlight on domestic travel and the importance of sustainable practices in protecting the country’s natural and cultural treasures, a mission that…

BySpice4Life NewsSeptember 11, 20250Comments

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Mother City vs. the Mediterranean: why Cape Town wins in Spring

Every year, the Mediterranean becomes Europe’s hottest destination, as visitors flock to the coast to enjoy sunny skies and sandy beaches. This is particularly true during the Northern Hemisphere’s Spring, when its temperate climate offers a relief before the sweltering mid-summer heat. Now, as travellers look further afield for new experiences and destinations, Cape Town, with…

BySpice4Life NewsSeptember 3, 20250Comments

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Heritage Month: 10 Money-smart travel tips

Heritage travel involves taking a trip that’s connected to your culture or family roots. With so many diverse histories in South Africa, the occasions could range from marking the end of Ramadan, attending an initiation ceremony, or celebrating Diwali, to gathering for a wedding or travelling to a family home over Christmas. It’s more…

BySpice4Life NewsSeptember 1, 20250Comments

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How a safari in the Kruger National Park could be the remedy your soul needs this spring

"Spring is far more than just a changing of seasons; it's a rebirth of the spirit." —Toni Sorenson September to November is a season of dramatic renewal and new life in the Kruger National Park. The first rains transform the parched, dusty bushveld into a lush, vibrant green. This is the birthing season for a…

BySpice4Life NewsAugust 29, 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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Redefining Travel: How Women Are Leading The Way

Not so long ago, a woman travelling alone was considered scandalous. In the 18th and 19th centuries, unmarried women were expected to be accompanied by a chaperone to preserve propriety and prevent ‘social ruin’. As for women being independent explorers, adventure seekers, or business travellers? Largely unthinkable, definitely scandalous. Even into the early 20th century, married…

BySpice4Life NewsAugust 19, 20250Comments

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Women who wander: Girl Grouping fuelling female travel

The days of waiting for "the right time" or "the right person" to travel with, are long gone. Across South Africa women are packing their bags, for shorter, more frequent escapes with their besties, and they're doing it their way. A new travel trend called Girl Grouping is redefining the way women travel. Recent researchreveals…

BySpice4Life NewsAugust 13, 20250Comments

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The rise of slow travel: Why more travellers are choosing to stay local

It’s 2025, and ‘slow travel’ is all the rage. Mindfully exploring local cultures, people, and environments at a relaxed pace has travellers prioritising quality over quantity and meaningful experiences. This shift in travel philosophy encourages individuals to immerse themselves in destinations, and as a result, people are discovering the joys of staying longer, exploring hidden…

BySpice4Life NewsAugust 11, 20250Comments

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A Trail of Colour: Where Wildflowers Meet Culture in Bergrivier

Every year, the wildflowers of the Cape burst into bloom, carpeting the land in dazzling colour. But in the Bergrivier region, the flower season offers more than just pretty petals - it's a journey into the soul of the Sandveld. This year, slow down, look closer, and discover the rich cultural roots that flourish alongside the…

BySpice4Life NewsAugust 5, 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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From Lekka to Lasting – Why Local Travel Matters

Mother City vs. the Mediterranean: why Cape Town wins in Spring

Heritage Month: 10 Money-smart travel tips

How a safari in the Kruger National Park could be the remedy your soul needs this spring

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

Redefining Travel: How Women Are Leading The Way

Women who wander: Girl Grouping fuelling female travel

The rise of slow travel: Why more travellers are choosing to stay local

A Trail of Colour: Where Wildflowers Meet Culture in Bergrivier

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

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