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Cannes
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‘Real euphoria’: Cannes luxury is in full swing for the film festival

SA’s Blue Train named one of t
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SA’s Blue Train named one of the ‘most luxurious train services’ in the world

love hotels
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Get kinky and keep your kidneys: The allure of Mexico’s love hotels

Cannes
Entertainment

‘Real euphoria’: Cannes luxury is in full swing for the film festival

SA’s Blue Train named one of t
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SA’s Blue Train named one of the ‘most luxurious train services’ in the world

love hotels
Travel

Get kinky and keep your kidneys: The allure of Mexico’s love hotels

Wine Tasting
Food & Wine

Your ultimate guide to a winter Winelands escape

By Skyler Hendricks03-05-2021 08:54

Time to start exploring some ‘winter-friendly’ locations. The Cape Winelands serves as the perfect location.

glamp
Travel

Get your glamp on: The best boutique tented camps in South Africa

By Mia Russell26-10-2020 12:48

South Africa has a range of boutique tented accommodation for you and your family to enjoy this upcoming holiday season.

Tourism
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Presidency ‘flip-flopping’ on leisure accommodation rules

By Thabo Baloyi11-07-2020 18:11

The Western Cape’s Finance and Economic Opportunities MEC David Maynier was the first to point out the so-called blunder on Twitter

Tourism
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Level 3 changes: Some hotels can open, but Airbnb stays off-limits

By Tom Head18-06-2020 10:12

It’s official, South Africans will soon be allowed to visit ‘overnight accommodation’ venues during Level 3. But Airbnb won’t get the go-ahead.

Durban
Travel

Accommodation in Durban: Best places to stay while on holiday

By Shannon Correia24-12-2019 14:13

Durban accommodation options are plentiful. Here’s a look at the best lodge, guest house, game lodge, villa and self-catering options.

Online hospitality training vi
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Online hospitality training videos to up-skill SA’s tourism sector

By Shannon Correia09-12-2019 12:34

All about the new online video training courses in hospitality, set to up-skill employees and improve the tourism industry

best hotels in Cape Town
Travel

Lap of luxury: Eight of the best hotels in Cape Town

By Shannon Correia12-11-2019 15:50

Here are the best hotels to stay at during your next trip to Cape Town, where you’ll be in close proximity to everything the city has to offer

De Lille
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De Lille: SA taxpayers pay R70 million per annum for CT MP housing

By Junie Sihlangu14-10-2019 17:59

The state paid around R750 million over the fourth and fifth parliament.

Luxury tourism awards
Travel

Hosco-Audi Tourism Awards: SA’s hottest luxury accommodation, restaurants and chefs

By Cheryl Kahla03-10-2019 20:39

On 1 October 2019, The Hospitality Counsel hosted their annual Hosco-Audi Luxury Tourism Awards at the chic Riva Townhouse, celebrating the finest contributions to the South African hospitality sector.

Atlantic view
Travel

A look inside the upgraded Tintswalo Atlantic Boutique Lodge

By Ntombiyenhlanhla Thabede29-09-2019 17:08

Tintswalo re-opens it’s doors to the public on 01 October

Old Cape Quarter redevelopment 1 December 2020. Image: dhk Architects
Lifestyle

The Cape Quarter lifestyle village is being luxuriously refurbished

By Buhle Lindwa31-07-2019 17:22

The Cape Quarter lifestyle village in De Waterkant in Cape Town is going through an extreme make-over renovation.

Airbnb
Travel

Renting an Airbnb in South Africa may change dramatically, due to new laws

By Tom Head15-04-2019 12:41

The Tourism Amendment Bill is coming to regulate the Airbnb market in South Africa. Here are the major “thresholds” the could soon be subject to changes.

Most luxurious South African hotels
Travel

Two South African hotels listed amongst “most luxurious in Africa” [photos]

By Tom Head03-04-2019 11:17

Tourism officials have picked two South African hotels on their list of resorts which are “the most luxurious in Africa” – let’s have a look, shall we?

Whisky distillery Three Ships Whiskey Cape Town Wellington
Travel

Whisk-me away: You can now holiday in this Cape Town whisky distillery [photos]

By Tom Head26-03-2019 18:32

Ever wanted to wake up in a whisky distillery without having to explain yourself to the other half? Thanks to this Cape Town establishment, fantasy is now reality.

Metsi Matso lodge drakensburg
Travel

Metsi Matso: Stunning views from this new luxury lodge in the Drakensberg [photos]

By Tom Head12-02-2019 17:00

Stunning natural beauty? Check. Plenty of things to do? Check. Phenomenal views at an affordable price? Double-Check. Metsi Matso is an absolute dream.

&Beyond Sabi Sand Kruger Park
Travel

Luxury &Beyond lodge opens in Greater Kruger and we’re speechless [photos]

By Tom Head28-01-2019 20:00

The Tengile River Lodge is at the beating heart of the South African bush, but this hideaway in the Greater Kruger isn’t like anything we’ve ever seen before.

10 of the most memorable house
Lifestyle

10 of the most memorable houses featured in movies [photos]

By Erene Roux22-01-2018 13:46

Which fictional houses, mansions or apartments in movies do you dream of actually living in? Here are 10 fan-favourite houses featured in movies:

The return of a legend: The Ti
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The return of a legend: The Titanic II to set sail in 2018

By Erene Roux08-01-2018 11:18

This year, The Titanic II will finally set its sail. The Titanic II will almost be an exact replica of the original – and people are already jumping at the chance for a ticket.

Twelve Apostles December Red Carnation Hotel Christmas
Lifestyle

What makes the Twelve Apostles Hotel such an iconic venue?

By Caryn Edwards22-12-2017 12:59

The Twelve Apostles Hotel is not just for overnight guests; locals are drawn by the prospect of great food and sundowners.

Travellers, why not enjoy a to
Travel

Travellers, why not enjoy a touch of luxury in 2018?

By Len Rutledge09-11-2017 10:52

We live in an age where travel is considered normal. We jump in the car to visit friends or family hundreds of kilometres away.

south african luxury hotels
Travel

19 of South Africa’s best luxury hotels – with prices and pictures

By Anton Smith21-08-2017 18:04

Wanderlust, engage.

Rated: The best five-star hote
Lifestyle

Rated: The best five-star hotels in Cape Town [pictures]

By Alexis Haden02-08-2017 19:02

Ever wondered how the other half lives? Wonder no more…

11 Of the most expensive Airbn
Lifestyle

11 Of the most expensive Airbnb rentals in Cape Town

By Alexis Haden23-05-2017 10:47

Must be nice.

Does Durban’s most iconic venu
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Does Durban’s most iconic venue really have it all?

By Caryn Edwards11-05-2017 09:07

What is it that makes The Oyster Box so special, nearly 65 years after first opening its doors?

5 of SA’s best hotels to get a
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5 of SA’s best hotels to get away from it all

By Caryn Edwards23-11-2016 11:38

When it comes to top class accommodation, travellers to South Africa are spoilt for choice.

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