Mountain view cottages in South Africa, where you can catch your breath

Mountain view cottages in South Africa ~ South Africa has some of the most spectacular uncharted mountain ranges that often go unpublicised and remain unknown, even to return visitors. So, it’s almost as easy to find mountain view cottages in South Africa as it is beach house stays. It boils down to whether you’re a mountain, or sea person, really. But we love the romance of escaping to mountain view cottages where the sense of time stands still, and where there’s peace and quiet enough to catch your breath … Explore our favourite mountain view cottages in South Africa KwaZulu-NatalEastern CapeGarden RouteWestern CapeNorthern Cape MpumalangaLimpopoGautengFree StateNorth West … in KwaZulu-Natal iKhayalamafu in Monks Cowl High in the Monk’s Cowl Reserve of the central Drakensberg Mountains and closer to paradise than anywhere else in the Champagne […]

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Visit the 30 Best Small Towns in South Africa

When you need a break from the hustle and bustle of daily life and work in particular, there’s nothing like the pace of a small town to restore the soul and put life back into perspective. Let’s explore and visit some of the Best Small Towns in South Africa. Whether it’s the hospitality of the Karoo or West Coast, the gorgeous coastline of the Overberg, the amazing food and wines of the Winelands, the unmatched scenery of the Panorama Route or the rolling plains of KwaZulu Natal, South Africa is home to many small towns, each unique and distinct in feel and offerings. When travelling to small towns, be sure to find out if there’s a weekly market where you can sample local fair and interact with locals (think Greyton, Stanford, Clarens). Many towns also […]

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Luxury in South Africa – Some of the best small hotels & lodges offering something special

Luxury in South Africa ~ Some of the best* luxury hotels and lodges in South Africa … Go on – treat yourself! (*best as rated by our guests who have been). Here we’ve only chosen to show smaller boutique lodges and hotels that offer something special to guests – no hotels that cater to large numbers, or group booking type venues, but rather, the smaller boutique lodges and hotels who take time to spoil their guests with something special. These luxury venues are perfect for couples wanting a bonding experience or singles needing some precious “me-time”. Luxury in South Africa in EASTERN CAPE Prana Lodge in Cintsa This private beach lodge and spa lies on 21 km of unspoilt beachfront on the Wild Coast, your immediate surrounds a series of indigenous gardens, whilst a walkway […]

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Guide to choosing hotels in Durban – where best to stay in Durban

Here is our guide to help you find the best hotels in Durban – depending on why you’re there. Durban, the country’s third largest city, is known for its 100 kilometres of beach and all-year-round warm weather. And thanks largely to the colonial British Indian indentured labour system, Durban is home to more people of Indian descent than anywhere else in the country. With attractions like uShaka Marine World, upmarket curry and seafood cuisine, a gammet of new and stylish hangouts in Florida and Helen Joseph Roads, trendy neighbourhoods like Glenwood and Morningside makes Durban attractive as a destination. Durban enjoys a thriving business sector in Umhlanga and Durban North, and easy access to the Valley of a Thousand Hills and the Drakensberg. And there are PLENTY of good hotels in Durban to choose from. […]

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Quiet Coastal Towns to escape the crowds and city traffic

When you picture the perfect beach break you’re imagining white sands, perfect blue water as far as the eye can see, maybe a granadilla lolly and your kids frolicking in the surf. Not a bun fight to secure the last 2 sqm of unclaimed sand. If your closest beach is getting overpopulated, grab your beach brolly and towels, and head off to one of these quiet coastal towns with beaches that deliver a relaxing day in the sun. These destinations are ideal for families that want to be together without having to be in anyone else’s space. KENTON-ON-SEA ~ EASTERN CAPE Kenton-On-Sea is a gorgeous retreat perched between the Bushman’s and Kariega rivers, along the Eastern Cape’s Sunshine Coast. It oozes a seaside village vibe that is just idyllic. It’s almost halfway between Gqeberha (Port […]

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