Grootbos: Where the flowers steal the show
Fynbos, fire and rare beauty define a stay at Grootbos, where flora takes the spotlight.
By Jared Ruttenberg
How passion pursuits are redefining your next holiday
“Passion pursuits” redefine travel, letting experiences drive destinations rather than the other way around
By Gill Gifford
Blaauwklippen rises: a historic manor reborn in the Winelands
Blaauwklippen Manor reopens as a celebration of heritage and resilience.
By Richard Holmes
Photographing time at the edge of the world
Photographer and writer Ryan Enslin reflects on St Helena, where time on the island reshaped his seeing.
By Ryan Enslin
Seven reasons to travel in 2026
Whether it’s for sport, culture, nature or nostalgia, 2026 offers rare reasons to go — with something for every kind of traveller.
By Elizabeth Sleith
A breath of fresh air blows in Glencairn
Tintswalo Summer House is a newly renovated boutique hotel set to open in April 2026.
By Richard Holmes
Brookdale Estate and the art of unfussy luxury
The Cape Dutch-style manor house and boutique hotel exude understated elegance.
By Adele Shevel
Stellenbosch, step by step
From heritage pubs to modern wine bars, Stellenbosch balances nostalgia with reinvention.
By Adele Shevel
New chef fires up The Westcliff
Globe-trotting chef Rudi Liebenberg makes his mark on a menu defined by flame.
By Richard Holmes
Lush life: Luxury on Tamboti Mountain
The Black Rhino Game Reserve on the northwestern curve of the Pilanesberg will revive your tired eyes.
By Lorraine Kearney
Luxury stays to bookmark for 2026
With a wave of landmark hotel openings around the world, luxury travel shows no sign of slowing.
By Richard Holmes
The yacht club redefining what adventure looks like
The Oyster Yachts Explorers Club can fulfil that desire for life-changing adventure.
By Mark Smyth
A summer love affair with Hamburg
The German city is one of the world’s greenest and most environmentally friendly.
By Lucille Davie
Six must-see destinations for 2026
From Gabon to the Arctic Circle, these trips promise adventure beyond the familiar.
By Richard Holmes
Say cheers to 2025
Festive or low-key, these destinations have what it takes to welcome in the new year.
By Richard Holmes
