Hiking safety on Table Mountain during Cableway’s annual maintenance shutdown

Table Mountain Aerial Cableway Company (TMACC) will temporarily close its operations for annual maintenance from Monday, 28 July to 3 August 2025. All commercial activity at the Upper and Lower Stations will be closed to the public. While the cable cars might not be operating, the mountain and surrounds remains accessible and ready to welcome…

BySpice4Life NewsJuly 24, 20250Comments

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Holiday Pet-iquette

A Guide To Taking Your Pet on Holiday Our four-legged friends are part of the family and taking them on holiday if they generally get left behind can be a truly rewarding experience. Watching your dog discover new sights, sounds, and smells while you explore together, and having the time to play and give them…

BySpice4Life NewsJuly 23, 20250Comments

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The Anti-bucket List: 5 Small Travel Pleasures Worth Celebrating

Forget skydiving over a canyon, sailing the Greek Isles on a yacht, trekking Gorillas in Uganda or climbing Mount Kilimanjaro - ticking off yet another Instagrammable bucket list experience. This year, why not take a different approach to your holiday: one where the goal isn’t to do it all, but to do less, and enjoy…

BySpice4Life NewsJuly 18, 20250Comments

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Cape Town Named World’s Best City (Again): 9 Hidden Gems Locals Think You Should See

Written by: Sandra Kneubuhler, Managing Director for Sub-Saharan Africa at the Radisson Hotel Group Cape Town has just been crowned the world's best city for the seventh year in a row, but for those who've ventured beyond Table Mountain and the V&A Waterfront, the secret's been out for years: the Mother City's real charm lies…

BySpice4Life NewsJuly 17, 20250Comments

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What winter? Wild Coast Sun where the weather is mild and the fun never sets

Indoors or out, visitors are spoiled for choice The Wild Coast stretches from East London in the south to the border of KwaZulu-Natal in the north. It is the traditional home of the Xhosa, Thembu, and Mpondo people, and the birthplace of many prominent South Africans, including Nelson Mandela, Winnie Mandela, and Thabo Mbeki. The…

BySpice4Life NewsJuly 11, 20250Comments

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The Anti-bucket List: 5 Small Travel Pleasures Worth Celebrating

Forget skydiving over a canyon, sailing the Greek Isles on a yacht, trekking Gorillas in Uganda or climbing Mount Kilimanjaro - ticking off yet another Instagrammable bucket list experience. This year, why not take a different approach to your holiday: one where the goal isn’t to do it all, but to do less, and enjoy…

BySpice4Life NewsJuly 11, 20250Comments

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Why Winter Is The Best Season To Head To The Bush

Across South Africa’s bushveld, a quiet shift is underway. Grasses are drying out. Waterholes are shrinking. Trees are losing their leaves. Suddenly, the once-dense bush is opening up. It may not seem particularly significant, but for those who know the rhythm of the wild, it’s the signs they’ve been waiting for - the best time…

ByTasneema DiestJuly 4, 20250Comments

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A Taste of Real West Coast Life – Slow Travel, Real Connections

Travelling is more than just sightseeing; it's about slowing down and connecting with the heart of a place. Instead of rushing from one tourist spot to the next, imagine taking the time to truly engage with your surroundings—unearthing local secrets and discovering small, authentic moments that make a journey unforgettable. Immersive travel isn't about ticking…

BySpice4Life NewsJune 24, 20250Comments

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Midweek Magic: Why Wednesdays Are The New Fridays

"It's hard to believe we're already halfway through the year. For many, 2025 has flown by in a blur of work, relentless life admin, and the constant pressure to keep up. Ever notice how some Wednesdays - you know, hump day - feel like you're running out of steam? While hybrid work promised more flexibility,…

BySpice4Life NewsJune 24, 20250Comments

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Safari Season is here – and it’s not just for wildlife spotters

How the Kruger National Park inspires curious travellers this winter Winter in South Africa marks the start of safari season; a time when the bushveld is dry, the skies are clear, and wildlife sightings are plentiful. But while Kruger National Park is best known for its animal sightings — and indeed, it's the primary draw for…

BySpice4Life NewsJune 12, 20250Comments

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Hiking safety on Table Mountain during Cableway’s annual maintenance shutdown

Holiday Pet-iquette

The Anti-bucket List: 5 Small Travel Pleasures Worth Celebrating

Cape Town Named World’s Best City (Again): 9 Hidden Gems Locals Think You Should See

What winter? Wild Coast Sun where the weather is mild and the fun never sets

The Anti-bucket List: 5 Small Travel Pleasures Worth Celebrating

Why Winter Is The Best Season To Head To The Bush

A Taste of Real West Coast Life – Slow Travel, Real Connections

Midweek Magic: Why Wednesdays Are The New Fridays

Safari Season is here – and it’s not just for wildlife spotters

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