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Exploring Hotel Investments in South Africa’s Thriving Tourism Sector

Hotel investments have long been considered a solid way to diversify a portfolio while capitalizing on the booming tourism industry. South Africa, with its rich natural attractions and world-renowned destinations, offers prime opportunities for hotel investments. These investments provide not only financial growth but also a way to be part of one of the country’s […]

How Drops of Water Become the Perfect hansgrohe Shower Experience

Years of research often lie hidden before a perfectly designed product is presented to an international audience. hansgrohe proves with its latest innovation that even the smallest shower unit – the spray nozzle – can be the starting point of a revolutionary development. After six years of intensive research in its in-house spray laboratory, the […]

Lalibela Wildlife Reserve’s Bold ‘Ecosystem Reset’ Takes Root

In a corner of South Africa’s Eastern Cape, something extraordinary is unfolding. Lalibela Wildlife Reserve, known for its conservation-first approach, is expanding its protected wilderness through a carefully orchestrated series of land acquisitions and rehabilitation projects that will reshape both the landscape and the future of wildlife conservation in the region. The expansion is a […]

Steenberg Farm Pioneers Augmented Reality Wine Harvesting Experience

  In a first for South Africa, Steenberg Farm in Cape Town’s Constantia Valley is harnessing the power of augmented reality to immerse guests in the wonder of the wine harvesting season. The annual harvesting of varietals like Sémillon, Sauvignon Blanc and the Cape’s finest reds is off-limits to the public, but now, thanks to […]

Spier’s Love Of The Land Made Visible

  Stellenbosch, South Africa – At Spier, everything starts with the soil. Regeneration is the golden thread that runs through all farm life, from vineyard practices to indigenous propagation and re-planting programmes. Everywhere on the farm, the passion for life from the ground up is almost tangible. Now the new Soil Room adjoining Spier’s Cowshed […]

Why winemakers are finding great promise in Cinsaut and Pinot Noir

  Cinsaut – formerly known as Hermitage – and Pinot Noir hold a significant place in the history of South African wine, being the two cultivars that were combined 100 years ago to create our signature Pinotage. Today, through the effort and dedication of winemakers, each can stand on its own as a single variety […]

How Green Is The Sea

  Leading yacht charter company, Sunsail’s commitment to sustainability has been recognised through prestigious awards, including first place in the Exhibitor Environmental Innovation Awards at the Southampton Boat Show. Sunsail was also named as being ‘One to Watch’ at WTM South Africa and were featured in Wanderlust’s Travel Green List for 2024, reflecting the company’s […]

hansgrohe: Where Innovation Meets Design for a Waterful Life

  More than just a shower, hansgrohe creates holistic bathroom experiences that elevate your everyday routine. For over 120 years, our guiding principles have been innovation, design, and quality – evident in every product by AXOR and hansgrohe. We believe in a Waterful Life, where water is not just a resource, but a source of […]

Express Yourself in a Colourful Oasis with hansgrohe

Water is the essence of life, and your bathroom is the sanctuary where you connect with it daily. hansgrohe believes in turning that connection into an experience – a Waterful Life, filled with the joy and essence of water. Who says bathrooms have to be bland? hansgrohe offers a gorgeous palette of finishes to transform […]

The State Of The Business Woman In South Africa

  As part of Veuve Clicquot’s ongoing commitment to supporting and celebrating women in business, the Maison has created the Bold International Barometer in 2019 to shed light on and provide meaningful insights into the evolution of female entrepreneurship. Now in its 3rd year, the Barometer continues to lead the conversation around women and their presence […]

Designing Bathrooms in the Smallest of Spaces with hansgrohe Small Rooms, Big Dreams

  How can you fit moments of well-being, sustainability, tidiness and aesthetics into less than seven square meters? The premium brand hansgrohe meets this challenge with two individual bathroom concepts that do not compromise on comfort, budget or quality despite limited space. After all, small, rented apartments, in particular, often have purely functional and unimaginative […]

Eco-Spa At Cape Town’s Greenest Hotel Meets Multiple Top Trends

  The wellness trend continues to gain traction as more people prioritise their health and well-being – both physical and mental. Cape Town is a popular destination for wellness travel, and with wellness tourism growing at a rapid pace, demand for world-class facilities in and around the Mother City is on the increase. In response, […]

Exaltation of Extraordinary

  Luxury Lifestyle Awards, the global authority on luxury and excellence, proudly announces the release of its highly anticipated Winners Guides 2023. These guides showcase the best of the best in the realms of Real Estate, Hospitality & Lifestyle, and Sustainability. Real Estate Guide: Step into the extraordinary world of architectural marvels and groundbreaking designs with […]

2024 Wine Harvest Commemorative Event Honours a Prestigious Line-Up of Industry Greats

  Few events are as keenly anticipated, nor held in as high regard, as the annual Wine Harvest Commemorative Event, which took place on 1 February 2024 – marking the momentous occasion of the birth of South African wine, while also paying tribute to the country’s rich wine heritage, and calling for a blessing on […]

Cosentino Announces Dekton® Ukiyo, a first-of-its-kind fluted collection with designer Claudia Afshar

  Cosentino, the global leader in the production of sustainable surfaces for architecture and design, announces Dekton® Ukiyo, a new textured collection that is available in ready-to-instal fluted tiles, one of the first offerings of its kind in the industry.  The collection, which offers livable luxury with the durability of Dekton®, was created in collaboration […]