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Chipo Mandela lauded the hotel as "the newest jewel in the crown of the Cresta Hotels group".

Cape Point is both notorious and bewildering, but its beauty often overshadows the treacherous tales that have been attached to this iconic piece of the earth at the southern tip of Africa.

We've put together some interesting facts about the ship and the events surrounding that fateful night.

The new Head Ranger, Cathy Dreyer, is humbled and excited to start her new job.

Only a limited number of pets are allowed to travel on selected flights‚ and rigorous cleaning is conducted in between flights.

The flight to Maputo will be a continuation of the Johannesburg flight.

There is also a spectacular bespoke lounge carriage with an opulent bar and deck offering a stunning pool for relaxing and game viewing.

If this picture-perfect island is on your bucket list for 2021, here are some handy things to know ahead of planning a trip.

There are an estimated 1 600 lions in the Kruger National Park and they are all in good health.

This was so so special 🥺Just near Skukuza Camp.

It is mind-altering and so much fun to live the wrong way around.

Kruger National Park is one of Africa’s largest game reserves and spans a massive 19 485 km².

Contrary to popular belief, nudist beaches are not filled with men and women lusting after each other.

Waterfall Bluff is located between Port St Johns and Mkambathi Nature Reserve - and from the air it is impossible to miss.

Snaking through the dense carpet of dark green kelp forest underwater is an experience unlike any other.

Dark Gorge or Dark Gully, is not a recommended hike up Table Mountain because of how dangerous it is, and here's why...

Take a historical walk through Mossel Bay and relive the fascinating stories of people who lived and died there.

It is hard to determine the best time to visit the U.S. This huge country has very diverse weather conditions, but the season to visit is from April until September. This will coincide with winter months for Australia's visitors, so why not pursue the more bearable summer heat of the...

The following tips can make traveling much less stressful and relaxing when you finally decide to take that much needed time off.

For nature lovers and adventure seekers wanting to squeeze in a 2019 international holiday, or book a 2020 trip, Canada in autumn is ideal. Not only will you benefit from the perks of off-season travel, but October to December is also one of the best times to visit Canada. Here’s...

As we short-listed the greatest beach-break holiday destinations for South Africans, we quite literally walked in the sand, plunged into the swimming pools and sampled the cocktail menus for you. Here’s what we found, and how you can have the best December holiday ever. Bonus: the following destinations are either...

This Heritage Day, Dream Hotels & Resorts is encouraging South Africans to explore Zululand in KwaZulu-Natal, which stands as just one of the country’s important historical areas. “It is a less-explored region of the country, where visitors can immerse themselves in the traditions of the isiZulu people,” says Brent Dickson,...

Thanks to cruising, children can travel almost everywhere these days, from Europe, to the Caribbean, and even further-flung destinations such as the Arctic. Cruise holidays are especially popular with the families market, with 75 percent of Millennial families interested in booking a cruise within the next two years, according to...

There is something so pleasant about reading the story of an epic journey while you travel, and with National Book Week (NBW) running from 2-8 September, there’s no better time to pick out a new page-turner, pack your suitcase and hit the road. If you’re in need of a new...

Solo female travel has grown in leaps and bounds, with many dedicated female travellers venturing abroad by themselves. We explore five destinations that are perfect for solo female travellers all across the world. From rand-friendly Portugal and sunny Spain to an Italian adventure, here’s where you should be travelling in...

Some of the best business schools are based in Spain, especially in the metropolitan city of Barcelona.

The South African DICTIO-PEDIA, a tourism dictionary/encyclopaedia, explains hundreds of terms, concepts, jargon, expression, South African words, acronyms and abbreviations.

From stunning tulip fields to the intricate network of canals in Amsterdam, the Netherlands has something that will appeal to everyone.

South Africa has scrapped visa requirements for various countries.

Cape Town’s water crisis and rising crime is being blamed for international tourists starting to think visiting South Africa is s shitty idea.

At times it is much more fun to read the comments sections of some of South Africa’s leading websites. In this case, the comments on TourismUpdate.co.za about President Cyril Ramaphosa’s new selection as Tourism Minister in his new cabinet carries a couple of gems.