Queenstown is one of New Zealand’s most stunning travel destinations. The town sits on the shores of Lake Wakatipu and has a breathtaking backdrop of the dramatic Southern Alps. The resort town itself contains dozens of lively bars, eateries and various styles of accommodation. The buzzing atmosphere throughout the place is something quite special. Written by: Sofia Lockett [Read more…]
Shared Vacation Ownership Affordable Family Travel
Each year I look forward to planning our family holidays. Unfortunately, with increasing costs, affordable family travel is often not easily achievable. Sometimes booking accommodation can be a real gamble and who has time or money to gamble with your family holiday? [Read more…]
5 Top Reasons to Visit Samara Private Game Reserve
My relationship with safaris and the bush has always been somewhat tempestuous. However, as with other things, like red wine, my tastes have matured. When an opportunity to visit Samara Private Game Reserve presented itself, let’s say I was super keen for my next safari adventure! [Read more…]
My Top 10 Hotels in Cape Town Travel South Africa
A feature I wrote on the Top 10 Hotels in South Africa, was very well received, which gave me the idea of creating something similar for the individual cities in SA. I am starting with the Top 10 Hotels in Cape Town, which includes Southern Suburbs and Atlantic Seaboard.
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Capitvating Croatia – Luxury Travel Dubrovnik
Things got somewhat crazy at the end of last year with renovations at home going full-steam-ahead, not to forget the various year-end festivities. Hence the second part of our Croatian Trip, which now seems like a distant memory, is only happening now! Today I thought I would share a bit more about our time in Dubrovnik with you. [Read more…]
Harbour’s End Self Catering Guest House
Before we left for our trip to Croatia, Jess and I spent a girls night away, at Harbour’s End Self Catering Guest House, in Hout Bay. Given that we live in Noordhoek, the scenic drive over Chapmans Peak is the best and prettiest way to get to Hout Bay.
Top Benefits of Vacation Ownership
One of my longest standing dreams is to own a holiday house or apartment. However, the added costs and ongoing maintenance have always made me think twice about taking the plunge. Something I had not considered until recently was the option of Vacation Ownership {VO}. [Read more…]
Hollywood Glamour Alphen Boutique Hotel
The Alphen Boutique Hotel in Constantia has been on my “staycation” bucket list for quite a while. I think the main draw for me is the old world, glamorous style of the hotel. Many five star hotels are extremely modern, and while I like modern, I have been hankering for something a bit different. [Read more…]