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Isola Bella...a beautiful island

 

Yes, a beautiful island with a beautiful luxury villa located on the waters edge and overlooking the most beautiful Knysna Lagoon and Heads....MORE  
Flycatcher Castle

We arrived at the luxurious Flycatcher Castle on the outskirts of Graskop on the Saturday just after lunch. Typical of Mpumalanga, the weather was rather misty, but it blended in with the 17th century fairytale theme of the venue…MORE
Tswalu: A Rebirth from within

When I first heard of Tswalu I had no idea what it represented, nor could I visualise a five star facility in the middle of the Kalahari that would have any attraction at all...MORE
Tinga Legends and Tinga Maria

Ever thought of arriving at a private game reserve in the Kruger Park in a Bentley Continental GT Coupe and expect to be regarded as sane?…MORE
Auberge Hollandaise

To be honest – I did not know what to expect when a work acquaintance suggested I book my one-night stay at Auberge Hollandaise during a business trip to Durban...MORE
Amakhosi - place of Kings

Situated on the banks of Zululand’s Mkuze River in northern Zululand, approximately 24km from Pongola (only several stone throws away from Swaziland) is the 12 000 ha Amakhosi Private Game Reserve...MORE

 
 

Croatia the pearl of the Adriatic

With its sublime stretch of Adriatic coast, Croatia has long been regarded as one of the most beautiful parts of Europe. The booming tourist industry that was interrupted by war in the early 1990s, has swept back in force and visitors are flocking to its string of coastal and island resorts...MORE
Pause for thought at Tswalu

Tswalu Kalahari is not just another luxury private lodge and reserve, it’s so much more than that – it’s a place that will make you press pause and take stock of your life due to the vastness of the reserve and the energy it bestows on its guests. A member of the prestigious Association of Relais & Châteaux, Tswalu is not simply 5-star luxury; it’s a 5-star life experience. This phenomenal conservation project pans over 1000 square kilometres and aside from a luxury safari experience, its primary aim is conservation and socio economic development in the region. This is big sky, big land, big game country and it welcomes you with open arms....MORE

Once is never enough in the Northern Cape

 

I am lucky that, through motor manufacturer launch invites, I get to go to extraordinary places people may easily miss. The Northern Cape, Upington, Springbok, Van Ryjnsdorp are such places...MORE
Bringing the 'wild' back into wildlife

The exclusive Shamwari Townhouse in Port Elizabeth, on the south east coast of South Africa, sets new standards for discreet and lavish boutique accommodation in the Eastern Cape. Nestled in the posh beachfront suburb of Summerstrand, Shamwari Townhouse is flanked by kilometres of unspoilt beaches and malaria-free nature reserves, including the award-winning Shamwari Game Reserve...MORE

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Sinful Lindt

Sinful is how women has always described chocolate. But despite so, do you know that 99% of all women love chocolate, but what exactly about chocolate is it so wonderful? Well, in fact it is not just the women who love it but almost everybody would love it too. It always feels so nice to have it melted in your mouth, delivering its wonderful taste right through your tongue. Enjoying chocolate properly is a true art. In fact, the proper way to eat it is much like enjoying a fine glass of wine...MORE

SA's cocktail code - it's about a lifestyle

Once regarded as the preserve of New York’s celebrity set, cocktails are nowadays undoubtedly favoured by urban trend-setters the world over – and South Africa is no exception. Our warm Southern Hemisphere climate coupled with the growing status that both classic and contemporary cocktails offer, have resulted in a cocktail trend that shows no signs of abating...MORE

Whisky doyen in SA to launch brand

Master Whisky Blender for the Edrington Group (Famous Grouse brand), John Ramsay – who is due to retire – was in South Africa recently to launch the newest addition to the 'famous' brand – The Black Grouse...MORE

Restaurants

O'Galito: Portuguese cuisine fit for a king

Saturday was set as a recipe for disaster. Mother Earth let lose all her wreath in cascading a thunder-rainstorm like never seen before. My husband, who accompanied me to the dinner, was more concerned about his team's Super 14 match against the Lions than spending time philosophising about food. As soon as we stepped into O'Galito in the Woodlands Boulevard, the whole situation, however, changed...MORE                                                     

Intrigue on a plate  

It was a Wednesday morning and instead of heading into the office of one of South Africa’s up-and-coming CEOs, I was headed for a feast of epic proportions  a delightful afternoon spent in the company of a number of food writers being offered a delectable assortment of cuisine and tasting some truly splendid wines. What better way to break a week…MORE