| Relaxing at Leeuwenhof Country Lodge and Spa in the Waterberg Mountains |
Situated in a lush garden with enormous ancient trees and an abundance of birdlife in the Waterberg Mountains in the Limpopo Province is the romantic Leeuwenhof Country Lodge and Spa - offering a relaxation of mind, body and soul.
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| In and Around Johannesburg |
Housed in a 60 year-old Cape Dutch house, Clico Guesthouse is a superb mix of old and new - from the original oregon pine floorboards and antique inlaid-wood Moroccan side tables, to modern stylish comfortable furniture covered in beautiful exotic fabrics.
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| Exploring the Magaliesberg Region - part 1 |
Exploring the Magaliesberg region can be a lot of fun! It offers excitement as well as relaxation - depending on your mood. Plus, there are some very interesting and out-of-the ordinary bed and breakfast venues to visit - one of them being La Provence d'Afrique.
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| Jackalberry Lodge |
"Wilderness is not just a place, but a pattern of soul where every tree, every bird and every beast is a soul maker" is the message that is written on the welcome note presented to guests at Jackalberry Lodge.
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| Chichele Presidential Lodge |
Last year my partner and I were flown, compliments of Zambian Airways and Airwaves Zambia charter, to the exquisite Chichele Presidential Game Lodge, situated on a hilltop in south Luangwa's southern Mfuwe region in Zambia.
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| Pestana Kruger Lodge |
Situated some 150 metres from the Malelane Gate entrance to the south side of the Kruger National Park is the 4-star Pestana Kruger Lodge. Set among wonderful gardens and trees, it is a magnificent and relaxing destination for the whole family.
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| Swellendam |
While holidaying in Cape Town over the festive season,
my partner and I decided to take a trip to Swellendam and to overnight at Sharon's
Hideaway - a quaint Victorian heritage house situated in a garden of 600 rose bushes
that Adin and Sharon Greaves have turned into an award-winning five-star guesthouse.
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| Westcliff |
The luxurious Westcliff, built in the style
of a Mediterranean village and located in the peaceful Johannesburg residential
suburb of Westcliff is one of the many exclusive hotels in the collection of
Orient-Express Hotels.
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| Clarens |
Clarens, situated in the eastern Free State, is fast becoming a great incentive destination for small to large groups. Elephants in Main Street offer excellent incentive programmes, in particular, their personal ability team build; Mission Elephant programme. It takes place over two and a half days and includes an overnight stay in a cave as well as a hike in the Drakensberg Mountains.
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| Royal Livingstone Hotel - Zambia |
The legend goes that in 1841 a young man disembarked from a ship in Algoa Bay, quite unnoticed among traders and immigrants. He had recently qualified as a doctor and held a diploma in divinity. With the few provisions he owned, he loaded an ox wagon and set off, walking beside the wagon for a 1000 kilometres into the darkest African interior. Thirty-three years later, a national hero, Dr David Livingstone would be buried in Westminster Abbey, in England.
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| Zimbabwe's Matetsi Game Lodge |
One of the many fond memories of Zimbabwe's Matetsi Game Lodge will be how Casper, our friendly game ranger, not only had the task of rowing us safely in a canoe on a sunset journey; but that he also had to keep the cold Zambezi beers on tap as we cruised down the Zambezi River to catch the last rays of the African sun....
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| Zorgvliet Wine Estate and Spa |
Nestled against the slopes of the Simonsberg Mountains in the beautiful Banhoek Valley, near Stellenbosch, is the stunning Zorgvliet Wine Estate and Spa.....
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| Algarve, the south coast of Portugal NEW! |
The south coast of Portugal, still a haven for local traditions, has a vibrancy that sets it apart and is not only a perfect place to explore, but also a golfers paradise. There are more than sixteen famous golf courses on the Algarve to choose from.
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| Houseboating in the jewel of India's crown |
Nestling in the lap of the dazzling Himalayas, the Kashmir Valley or Vale of Kashmir, has come to be known as the jewel in India's crown. My first glimpse of Lake Nagin, was from a Shikara, a graceful, long boat, as it transported me to Lady Juliette, the houseboat that hosted me for three days.
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| The Breathtaking Amalfi Coast, Italy |
The city of Sorrento in Italy makes one think of the clichés Neapolitan aria Return to Sorrento. However, Sorento also happens to be an excellent base from which to explore Capri, Ana Capri, and the magnificent Amalfi coast, and best of all, the little town of Positano.
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| The island of Mauritius |
Situated in the Indian Ocean is the cosmopolitan island of Mauritius - a convenient four-hour flight from Johannesburg. Surrounded almost entirely by one of the largest, unbroken coral reefs in the world, this exotic tropical island can is a paradise to visit almost all year round.
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| Milan |
In close proximity to the Alps and the great lakes, is the northern Italian city of Milan - well known for its wide streets, boulevards and designer fashion houses, as well as its excellent cuisine.
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| Belfast |
Sitting in the stylish lounge on the first floor of the Europa Hotel that overlooks Great Victoria Street in Belfast, Northern Island, it was hard to believe that until 1993, this establishment had acquired the ill reputation as "Europe's most bombed hotel".
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| | St Petersburg |
In 2003 St Petersburg, Russia's second largest city, known as "the museum of architecture" celebrated its 300th year birthday. The city proudly showcased its renovated and spotless heritage buildings to the world. It was also the year that a friend and I visited this magnificent city in the month of August.
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| Prague - Fairytale City |
Few tourists realise that Staré M?sto is not only the old town of Prague but also its most central and vital ingredient. It's the city's central hub where its inhabitants live, work and sleep - and many of the capital's best markets, shops, restaurants and pubs can be found in this area. This is also where the heart of Prague beats - at Starom?stské Square and the Charles Bridge - both sites said to be amongst the most splendid in the whole of central Europe!
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| Hong Kong - Stepping into the 21st Century |
Hong Kong is like no other city on earth and truly warrants its reputation as one of the most pulsating fusions of West and East. The melting together of these two worlds has resulted in a blend of colour, taste and sensation, completely unique to Hong Kong.
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| India's Capital - Dehli |
It is often said that India in not a country - but a continent. It is an enormous country, the cities are overcrowded, and in many places it is filthy - and yet it is juxtaposed with some of the most magnificent palaces and luxurious hotels on the continent.
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| A Taste of Tuscany |
Savouring a dish of Pasta al forno and a glass of Atinori Bianca on the terrace facing the soft hills of the Tuscan countryside, I wondered whether the Count of Gherardesca, one of the many owners of Fattoria Montelucci...
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| Twenty-Four Hours in Lisbon |
I have visited many palaces around the world as a tourist, however, on my recent trip to Lisbon, I was given the opportunity of 'taking up residence' for one night at the Pestana Palace Hotel, situated in Alto de Santo - the perfect location for the twenty-four hours I had at my disposal to explore the city, before flying back to Johannesburg....
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