BALI BANS TOURISTS FROM MOUNTAINS Beautiful Bali continues to be one of the most popular island destinations for tourists from around the world. With some of the recent ‘bad behaviour’ from these tourists, however, the nation is looking to put measures into place to help deal with these issues. On such measure, is the banning […]

FOREIGNERS GET DEPORTED FROM BALI Tourists have been getting the boot from Bali all year-long, Travel News says, after they were caught behaving badly, disrespecting local culture and religion, overstaying visas and violating visa rules. From January to May 2023 over 130 international tourists were deported from the island because of misconduct ranging from illegal cryptocurrency trading, […]

UK TO INTRODUCE ‘ELECTRONIC TRAVEL AUTHORISATION’ SYSTEM International visitors to the UK will now have to pay a fee in order to enter the county.Beginning in November this year, the UK’s new Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) system will come into effect and essentially requires all visa-waivering countries to pay a fee before travel is permitted. […]

MONEY, MONEY, MONEY: WELCOME TO BILLIONAIRE’S PARADISE Did you know that the world has around 3 112 billionaires? But if one were to go city by city, only one US top dog takes the number one spot for the city with the most billionaires in the world. That honour goes to the famous “concrete jungle where dreams […]

Coffee Bay in the Eastern Cape is the ultimate escape and offers some incredible adventures. Here are five things you HAVE to do … EXPLORE HOLE IN THE WALL Hole in the Wall is a must-visit. Photo: canva The iconic Hole in the Wall should definitely be on your Coffee Bay bucket list. You can […]

EXPLORE HOLE IN THE WALL Hole in the Wall is a must-visit. Photo: canva The iconic Hole in the Wall should definitely be on your Coffee Bay bucket list. You can take a scenic hike along the coastline to reach this unique spot. The famous rock formation offers breathtaking views and excellent photo opportunities, so […]

SKYNESTS GET A PRICE TAG Remember Air New Zealand’s ‘Skynests’? The new offering from Air New Zealand that will allow economy class passengers way more comfort on long-haul flights in the form of bunk beds and couches will soon hit the market next year. Now, the airline has revealed how much passengers will have to […]

AQUILA GAME RESERVE RECEIVES ESTEEMED AWARD Aquila Private Game Reserve recently announced that they had been honoured with the Halal In Travel award for Best Muslim-Friendly Game Reserve. The award was presented during the CrescentRating Global Summit held in Singapore on 1 June and was attended by some important guests including Ambassadors of Spain and Türkiye, as well as […]

Winter getaways in the Free State are a special affair. With warm days and chilly nights, the area offers loads of picturesque spots, complete with soaring mountain ranges and sometimes even a bit of snow. Here are a few fantastic spots to consider… CLARENS, FREE STATE Golden Gate Highlands National Park in Clarens. Photo: redcharlie […]

If you’re planning to go in search of snow in South Africa this winter, here are seven spots where snow is known to make an appearance… In terms of climate, South Africa is known to be a mostly warm and temperate country, with lashings of sunshine and balmy breezes that only contribute to it’s reputation of being a favourite holiday […]

The V&A Waterfront has plans to eliminate single-use plastics in the complex by the year 2025. Here are the details… The V&A Waterfront recently amended its tenant lease agreement to include details that will help eliminate single-use plastics in the Waterfront by 2025. Guided by the South African Plastics Pact (SAPP), which is a ‘collaborative initiative aimed […]

Did you know that you could try dried fish and scotch bonnet ice cream in Cape Town? One Mother City eatery is making it all possible… TAPI TAPI TREATS IN CAPE TOWN It’s a wonderful celebration of Africa at Tapi Tapi in Cape Town, a cafe/bar/deli that is described as an ‘educational initiative that is […]

GOING GREEN: V&A WATERFRONT WANTS PLASTIC GONE The V&A Waterfront recently amended its tenant lease agreement to include details that will help eliminate single-use plastics in the Waterfront by 2025. Guided by the South African Plastics Pact (SAPP), which is a ‘collaborative initiative aimed at creating a circular economy for plastic packaging’, the V&A Waterfront has included […]

Did you know that you could try dried fish and scotch bonnet ice cream in Cape Town? One Mother City eatery is making it all possible… TAPI TAPI TREATS IN CAPE TOWN It’s a wonderful celebration of Africa at Tapi Tapi in Cape Town, a cafe/bar/deli that is described as an ‘educational initiative that is […]

Lift Airline is offering its passengers more and more – in the form of luxury dining created by ‘MasterChef SA’ 2022 winner, Shawn Godfrey. MASTERCHEF MEALS FOR LIFT AIRLINES In a delicious bit of good news for travellers, Lift Airline recently partnered with MasterChef South Africa 2022 winner, Shawn Godfrey, to curate a luxury dining experience for […]

STORNOWAY LODGE Why you should stay here: Located between the Cradle of Humankind World Heritage Site and the Prestigious Blair Atholl residential golf estate, Stornoway Lodge offers 14 luxury suites, nine of which are self-catering. The Lakeside Cottage and Farmhouse both feature outdoor patio hot tubs, perfectly sized to fit up to four people or more. […]

ANNUAL LUXE RESTAURANT AWARDS SHOWCASE CULINARY TALENT The 5th Luxe Restaurant Awards recently took place in Johannesburg at the stunning Ethos restaurant, and brought together 100 talented industry chefs and food personalities for a memorable evening. The awards, which are held annually, was “created by the Hospitality Council (HOSCO), in partnership with industry-leading Food Critics to celebrate the magnificent culinary offerings […]

The Table Mountain Aerial Cableway will be shutting down operations for two weeks at the end of July. Here are the details… CABLEWAY TO CLOSE THIS JULY The Table Mountain Aerial Cableway Company (TMACC) have announced that their cable car operations would shut down for two weeks at the end of July to allow for […]