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An unexpected travel trend: Why tech-savvy travellers are choosing human expertise

Flight Centre Travel Group’s latest survey (across Australia, New Zealand, South Arica, the UK, the US and Canada) revealed something interesting: 9 in 10 travellers see value in…

Lefika Villas at Sun City (Photo supplied)

A weekend to breathe in

Sun Vacation Club’s Lefika Villas in Sun City is a blend of luxury, heritage and nature

The NH Hotel in Sandton.

A luxury staycation in Sandton

A weekend escape at the NH Hotel redefines the art of the staycation in the heart of Joburg

Luxury experience: The Anantara Stanley & Livingstone Victoria Falls Hotel, in Zimbabwe

Falls and a bathtub with a view

A trip to Zimbabwe and Zambia, where nature meets luxury – but it does not come cheap

After the stall during 2020’s pandemic, travellers have come storming back exponentially each year

Blood dollars to water pistols: Tale of the unwanted tourist

After the stall during 2020’s pandemic, travellers have come storming back exponentially each year

To reach pre-pandemic levels and beyond, South African tourism will have to not only address the volume of visitors but also their spending patterns and overall experience. (Photo by Murat Ozgur Guvendik/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)

South Africa’s tourism potential yet to be harnessed

Events like the Africa Travel Indaba are valuable, but they are not a panacea for the broader issues that need addressing

The travel and tourism trade show that takes place in Durban next month is expected to generate at least R1,2 billion in revenue for local businesses. (Photo by RAJESH JANTILAL / AFP) (Photo by RAJESH JANTILAL/AFP via Getty Images)

Africa’s Travel Indaba to boost local economy

The travel and tourism trade show that takes place in Durban next month is expected to generate at least R1,2 billion in revenue for local businesses

South Africans discover the world via marathons

Athletes are packing their trainers to explore foreign cities

24 Hours at the One & Only

Five-star wining and dining at the One & Only

Vibrant: Club Kloof in Cape Town is a new Italian-inspired restaurant where the focus is on quality, not quantity. Photo: Supplied

The Flavour Hunter | Modern remix of Italian fare

Sip a cocktail in the sun then enjoy a mix-and-match meal at this cool Cape Town eatery

Royal: Little Mongena Tented Camp, near Johannesburg, has the Big Five, including lions

It’s never too late to take a break and go to Little Mongena

If you’re only taking your leave now, Little Mongena might be the safari getaway you need

Flight searches for solo travel during Christmas and New Year saw a 172% jump compared to the 2019 festive period, with Asia being the top destination of choice for South Africans.
(Dwayne Senior/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

Flight searches for solo travellers show 172% jump

South Africans travelling solo make Asian countries their top choice

The Boucan Canot beach, Cirque de Mafate and the hiking trail into the volcano Piton de la Fournaise on Réunion island, which is a few hours away from South Africa by plane. Photos: Getty Images

Exploring Reunion, a soupçon of France in the Indian ocean

September is tourism month in South Africa and, as travel continues to open up, Allison Foat explores Réunion Island’s volcanoes, beaches and cuisine

Veuve clicquot bold woman award winner

Glamping entrepreneur’s pitch gains global recognition

Gugu Sithole travels to France as one of 410 winners of this year’s Bold Woman Award by Veuve Clicquot

Suite balcony dining 4th-floor

Home Suite Hotel: A hidden gem in Sea Point

Founded by the man behind LIFT Airlines, Gidon Novick, Home Suite Hotel knows a thing or two about curating a fresh experience on an old concept.

African food from the Taste of Africa food tour
(credit: Honest Travel Experience)

Experience Africa in Johannesburg, Durban and Cape Town

If you had the opportunity to explore South Africa, to really see it, be confused by it, fall in love with the good, bad and the ugly, where would you start? Think of the last…

PODCAST: ‘I travelled to 30 countries before the age of 30’

Travel influencer Dineo Zonke Maduna talks about travelling on a budget and becoming an influencer

Panic at the border: South Africa’s clever scientists discovered the Omicron Covid-19 variant last week. (Ashish Vaishnav/Sopa Images/LightRocket/Getty Images)

The anomaly of Covid-19: Living in an in-between space

The coronavirus pandemic, and ensuing variants, mean we can’t make plans without the prospect of last-minute cancellations. But there’s precious little we can do about it

The department of mineral and petroleum resources has confirmed that petrol will increase by R3.27 a litre, while diesel will increase by R6.19a litre, depending on the sulphur grade

Petrol jumps over R20 a litre inland

Ahead of travel season, Wednesday’s fuel price hike will push the price of petrol – around R19.50 a litre – to above R20 in Gauteng and other inland provinces

Cropped shot of a woman holding her ID book in an airport

A South African passport allows entry to 103 countries visa-free

It’s best to plan ahead by ensuring you have the correct visa (if one is needed) and other documents, the vaccinations required as well as knowledge of Covid-19 restrictions