Nine best travel destinations in Africa that should be on your bucket list
Are you planning your next holiday to an exquisite travel destination, but haven’t decided where to go yet?
Friday, February 21, 2020
Travel
See Canada come alive in autumn
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...
The best beach breaks for an unforgettable December holiday
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...
Dream Hotels & Resorts promotes ‘slow’ tourism in Zululand
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,...
Why South African parents will love cruising this year
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...
A few favorite page-turners to travel with during National Book Week
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...
Five destinations perfect for solo South African female travellers
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...
Top five reasons to get a Master’s Degree in Barcelona
Some of the best business schools are based in Spain, especially in the metropolitan city of Barcelona.
Tourism dictionary/encyclopedia for SA published
The South African DICTIO-PEDIA, a tourism dictionary/encyclopaedia, explains hundreds of terms, concepts, jargon, expression, South African words, acronyms and abbreviations.
What to do in the Netherlands
From stunning tulip fields to the intricate network of canals in Amsterdam, the Netherlands has something that will appeal to everyone.
Tourists from 7 more countries can now visit SA visa free
South Africa has scrapped visa requirements for various countries.
Tourists are ditching South Africa
Cape Town’s water crisis and rising crime is being blamed for international tourists starting to think visiting South Africa is s shitty idea.
New Tourism Minister… Where the hell did she come from?
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.
Three new marine parks for SA
South Africa will be three new SanParks Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) richer on 1 August this year.
Let people choose where they want to stay, says Airbnb
Airbnb is not afraid of regulation but says the principle of choice should remain.
The mystery of Cape Town’s disappearing gun
A British military ‘disappearing gun’ that actually disappeared in Cape Town is the topic of a new multi-media BBC Travel feature on BBC.com.
NPA applies for extradition of Grace Mugabe after AfriForum pressure
The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has applied to have Grace Mugabe extradited to South AfricaAfrica.
Hotels, B&B’s cry foul over Airbnb success
Shame - how the big boys can cry when technology starts disrupting their business and they fail to innovate.
Beware! Birth certificates still needed to travel with minors to SA
So you thought this nonsense with unabridged birth certificates for travelling to South Africa with minor children was something of the past? Well, think again. Those idiots at your Department of Home Affairs has stealthily given it new life.
E-Visas for SA top priority
South Africa’s tourism industry has something to smile about after president Cyril Ramaphosa’s State of the Nation Address, naming the introduction of E-Visas to visit South Africa as his highest priority.
Heat wave puts pressure on Cape Town water saving efforts
The recent heat wave in the Western Cape is not good news for Cape Town’s water saving efforts as dam levels have dropped at a higher rate than expected.
SAA’s ass being kicked by Ethiopian
How the mighty has fallen! Once the greatest airline in Africa, South African Aircraze’s ass is now being solidly kicked by Ethiopian Airlines showing the poor SA carrier what growth, profit and expansion should look like.
Tourism is great job creator
Tourism is one of the best job creators in South Africa.
Western Cape’s #NowhereBetter campaign takes the tourism lead
South Africa as a holiday destination brand needed a serious overhaul for decades now. At least the Western Cape is taking some form of initiative to start this process - even if it was necessitated by a draught.
You can thank Airbnb for billions, despite opposition
You don't have to be in on raiding VBS Bank to earn billions. You merely have to become an Airbnb host!
Direct flights to Durban from London coming soon
British Airways will launch direct flights from London Heathrow to Durban on 29th October.
SA’s visa madness ‘might be over’
The Department of Home Affairs is finally waking up to the reality of global economic pragmatism. After the much-criticised stringent visa regime proclaimed in 2014 that nearly crippled the tourism sector, the DHA is beginning to liberalise the policy on visas, says Malesela Leso, the Deputy Director: National Department of...
Tourism boost for Mpumalanga as Barberton Mountains declared WHS
The Barberton Makhonjwa Mountains in Mpumalanga have been declared a Unesco World Heritage Site (WHS).
African low cost carrier ready to take on SA skies
As if the domestic airline market in South Africa is not cutthroat enough, African low cost carrier fastjet is about to also step into the ring.
Cape Town International loses millions due to passport control
Slow passport control measures at Cape Town International Airport are biting retailers in the ass.
Blue train to become the slow train
South Africa's iconic Blue Train will be reinventing its classic Pretoria to Cape Town experience from a 1-night to a 2-night experience next year.
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