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Thornybush Celebrates Sarah Barratt’s Safari Guide of the Year 2026 Victory

Grace Mumo — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 08:00:00 +0000

Thornybush is proud to announce that Sarah Barratt of Thornybush Game Lodge has been named Safari Guide of the Year 2026, one of the most prestigious accolades in the southern African safari industry. With 15 years of guiding experience and a background in anthropology, Sarah has built a reputation for creating meaningful moments in the [...]

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Four Tintswalo Properties Honoured in Tripadvisor’s 2026 Travelers’ Choice Awards

Grace Mumo — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 08:00:00 +0000

Tintswalo has once again earned international recognition, with four of its properties honoured in Tripadvisor’s prestigious 2026 Travelers’ Choice Awards. Leading the accolades is Tintswalo Atlantic, the award-winning boutique hotel perched on the slopes of Chapman’s Peak in Cape Town, which achieved Tripadvisor’s coveted ‘Best of the Best’ distinction. This accolade places the property among the [...]

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Tintswalo Waterberg Unveils Its New Honeymoon Suite

Grace Mumo — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 08:00:00 +0000

Tintswalo Waterberg has unveiled its new Owl Honeymoon Suite, an exclusive retreat designed for couples seeking romance, privacy and an immersive African safari experience in the heart of the Welgevonden Game Reserve. Surrounded by the untouched beauty of the bushveld, the luxurious Owl Suite offers sweeping views across the reserve and combines contemporary comfort with the [...]

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The Art of Sea and Spirit: Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel Presents an Evening of Ocean-Led DINING AT Amura in Collaboration with Anthm Cocktail Bar

Grace Mumo — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 08:00:00 +0000

On the 26th of June, contemporary dining and sensory cocktail craftsmanship converge in a collaboration between AMURA by Ángel León and ANTHM Cocktail Bar, at Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town. Celebrated for bringing Michelin-starred chef Ángel León’s marine-led philosophy to South Africa, AMURA has established itself as one of Cape Town’s most compelling [...]

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Tintswalo Boulders Wins at 2026 Haute Grandeur Global Excellence Awards

Grace Mumo — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 11:00:00 +0000

Tintswalo Boulders has received international acclaim in the 2026 Haute Grandeur Global Excellence Awards, securing three prestigious titles that recognise its outstanding hospitality, world-class facilities and exceptional setting on Boulders Beach. The boutique villa was honoured as the ‘Best Beach Villa’ globally, ‘Best Rooftop View Hotel’ in Africa, and ‘Best Beachfront Hotel’ in South Africa. [...]

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Global Hotel Alliance Adds Four Distinctive New Member Brands

Grace Mumo — Thu, 21 May 2026 08:36:56 +0000

Global Hotel Alliance adds four distinctive new member brands (GHA), the world’s largest alliance of independent hotel brands, further expanding its global footprint and enriching its award-winning GHA DISCOVERY loyalty programme. The latest additions include Almanac Hotels, Regal Hotels, STORY Hotels and TemptingPlaces Collection. Together, their 22 new properties strengthen GHA’s portfolio across Europe, the Middle East and Asia, expanding GHA’s presence in ever-popular cities such [...]

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Luxury Travel in Africa: Tintswalo Collection Invites Guests to Experience Cape Town This Winter

Grace Mumo — Tue, 05 May 2026 11:00:00 +0000

The Tintswalo Collection is inviting locals to embrace the magic of the new season with the launch of its exclusive Winter Specials, available at each of its three unique seaside hotels in Cape Town until 31 August 2026. Whether it’s a romantic bucket-list stay at Tintswalo Atlantic, a memorable family getaway at Tintswalo Boulders, or a special [...]

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This MOTHER’S DAY, Give HER the ONE Thing Money can actually BUY: Rest

Grace Mumo — Tue, 05 May 2026 08:00:00 +0000

Every year, the same ritual plays out. A card. Flowers, maybe. Lunch, if you’re organised. And while the sentiment is always genuine, something has shifted in how families are thinking about Mother’s Day, and what it should actually look like. So This MOTHER’S DAY, Give HER the ONE Thing Money can actually BUY: Rest The [...]

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Zimbali Lakes Clubhouse Now Open -A New Era of Golf, Lifestyle and Luxury Unveiled on the North Coast

Grace Mumo — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 11:00:00 +0000

The Zimbali Lakes Clubhouse now open, A new era of golf, lifestyle and luxury unveiled on the North Coast, to both residents and the public. Following a series of boutique gatherings throughout April — from an intimate residents’ dinner to exclusive media and influencer experiences — the journey culminated in a grand opening celebration on [...]

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Nigeria’s Luxury Hospitality Evolution: The Rise of Abuja Continental Hotel

Grace Mumo — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 08:00:00 +0000

In a city defined by diplomacy, commerce, and rapid development, Abuja Continental Hotel positions itself as a structured and forward-looking hospitality destination, aligning operational precision with evolving guest expectations. Its recognition by the Luxury Lifestyle Awards in the category of Best Luxury Hotel & Conference Centre in Nigeria reflects Nigeria’s Luxury Hospitality Evolution: The Rise [...]

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Park Hyatt Johannesburg Featured In Time’s Annual List Of The World’s Greatest Places

Grace Mumo — Fri, 13 Mar 2026 08:00:00 +0000

TIME reveals the annual list of the World’s Greatest Places, highlighting 100 extraordinary destinations to visit and stay and Park Hyatt Johannesburg Featured In Time’s Annual List Of The World’s Greatest Places To compile this list, TIME solicited nominations of places including hotels, cruises, restaurants, attractions, museums, parks, and more from its international network of [...]

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South Africans Are Choosing Luxury Bush Retreats and Wellness Travel

Grace Mumo — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 08:00:00 +0000

As South Africans begin locking in travel plans for early 2026, particularly around school holidays and long weekends, a noticeable shift is emerging in where and how families are choosing to holiday. South Africans are choosing luxury bush retreats and wellness Travel in 2026 At destinations like Tomjachu Bush Retreat, bookings and enquiries increasingly reflect a [...]

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Blaauwberg Beach Hotel Captures the Spirit of Luxury Travel on Cape Town’s Atlantic Shore

Grace Mumo — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 08:00:00 +0000

Set along the iconic Blouberg beachfront, Blaauwberg Beach Hotel Captures the Spirit of Luxury Travel on Cape Town’s Atlantic Shore, a certified Blue Flag destination recognized for its pristine shoreline and energetic surf culture, this contemporary hotel continues to attract global attention. In its most recent achievement, Luxury Lifestyle Awards honored Blaauwberg Beach Hotel as [...]

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Mapito Safari Camp Serengeti Sets a New Benchmark for Sustainable Luxury Safaris in Africa

Grace Mumo — Mon, 26 Jan 2026 08:00:00 +0000

Autograph Collection’s first safari camp invites travellers to experience spectacular night skies, captivating game drives, and local cultural connections. Mapito Safari Camp, Serengeti, Autograph Collection has opened its doors, marking the Autograph Collection brand’s first safari camp. Located in the Serengeti, near the Fort Ikoma gate of Serengeti National Park, the camp offers travellers a deeply immersive [...]

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Cape Town’s Iconic Mount Nelson Boutique Reopens as a Hub of African Luxury and Sustainability

Grace Mumo — Thu, 18 Dec 2025 18:06:38 +0000

Cape Town’s Iconic Mount Nelson Boutique Reopens as a Hub of African Luxury and Sustainability – a celebration of local talent, sustainable design, as well as the hotel’s enduring spirit of innovation. Situated adjacent to the hotel’s famous Afternoon Tea lounge, the boutique presents a curated edit of locally-made treasures from the continent’s most exciting [...]

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