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Brookdale Hibernation Season Special

Brookdale Estate has launched a special deal offering a free night’s stay for every two nights booked at the luxurious Manor House at Brookdale in the Paarl winelands. The Hibernation Season 3-for-2 Getaway is available for direct bookings until 31 August 2025 and includes full breakfast and a selection of in-room beverages, at R8400 per double […]

Silversea Cruises Wins Two Top Honours at Cruise News Awards

Ultra-luxury cruise line Silversea Cruises has been honoured with two prestigious accolades at the Cruise News Awards, held in Melilla. The line was awarded “Best Ultra-Luxury Cruise Line” and “Best Expedition Cruise Line,” reinforcing its reputation as a leader in both classic luxury cruising and adventurous expedition voyages. The Cruise News Awards celebrate excellence in […]

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 […]

Decorex Cape Town, 5-8 June 2025, CTICC

  Decorex Africa is back – the star of the 2025 African design calendar – and visitors can expect four extraordinary days of design, innovation and inspiration from the continent in both Cape Town and Joburg. This year’s Decorex Cape Town runs at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) from 5 to 8 June. […]

Why is Cruising Considered One of The Ultimate Romantic Escapes?

  February, known as the month of love and a time when we celebrate St. Valentine’s Day, romantic gestures and meaningful connections. In the context of luxury cruising, the word “romance” embraces the joy of exploration, adventure, and indulgence, inviting loving couple but also solo travellers, friends, and families to share in the magic of […]

Meet the Eastern Cape Animals That Form Lifelong Pair Bonds

  February is the month of love, and if you look closely, you’ll see that love can be everlasting in the animal kingdom. From devoted blue crane pairs to family-oriented jackals and fiercely protective elephant shrews, you can experience the wonder of creatures that mate for life at Lalibela Wildlife Reserve. In Lalibela’s grasslands, you’ll […]

Celebrate Valentine’s At Vergenoegd Löw In Stellenbosch

  This February, Vergenoegd Löw invites couples to celebrate love in a setting steeped in history, surrounded by breathtaking mountain views, beautiful indigenous gardens, and sustainable farming practices that connect guests to the land in a unique way. Valentine’s Day at the Homestead Wine Lounge On 14 February, the Homestead Wine Lounge in Vergenoegd Löw’s […]

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 […]

Valentine’s Offer’ For A Romantic Weekend In The Bush

  When love is in the air, there is no better way to celebrate than a romantic Valentine’s bush break with your loved one. Tintswalo Safari in the greater Kruger region is offering a special Valentine’s weekend at 25% discount, valid for stays between Friday the 14th and Monday the 17th of February. The offer […]

Register Now for the 2025 Responsible Tourism Awards

  Calling all changemakers! Africa Travel Week (ATW) is urging responsible tourism businesses to enter the WTM Africa Responsible Tourism Awards. The deadline for submissions is 19 March 2025. Megan De Jager, Portfolio Director for RX Africa says: “These annual awards celebrate exceptional efforts driving tourism as a force for good,”  “They’re our way of […]

Wishing You a Luxurious Christmas and a Prosperous 2025!

As the year draws to a close, we at Luxury Xclusives extend our heartfelt gratitude for your continued support and belief in our journey. 2024 has been a year of growth, inspiration, and shared success. Together, we’ve celebrated milestones, embraced new possibilities, and made strides toward redefining luxury in Africa. As we reflect on the […]

Reservoir And Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town, Collaborate For “Against The Bias: Unravelling Material Codes”

  Revered for its rich cultural heritage and celebration of artistic voices, Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town welcomes a new curation by RESERVOIR to its iconic walls. As it continues to shine a spotlight on local arts, “Against the Bias: Unravelling Material Codes” will decorate the halls of this palm-fringed sanctuary with pieces […]

Tintswalo Siankaba Excels In 2024 Zambia Tourism Excellence Awards

  Tintswalo Siankaba excelled in The Zambia Tourism Agency (ZTA)’s 2024 Tourism Excellence Awards that were announced recently, where it was crowned the Best Lodge in Zambia. Based on votes by the general public across 22 categories, the Awards recognize and celebrate the work, dedication, and creativity of individuals, businesses and organizations within the tourism […]

Africa’s Leading Lights In Fashion: Confections X Collections At Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel

  As Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, celebrates 125 years of slow luxury travel, its 2024 calendar brims with a vibrant curation of events spanning contemporary culture. Among the most eagerly awaited is the third edition of CONFECTIONS x COLLECTIONS (CxC), curated by Twyg. Taking place from 5–9 November, this sartorial showcase brings together some […]

Global Hotel Alliance Expands Its Footprint In Popular Tourism Destinations As Four New Regional Brands Come On Board

  Expands presence in Norway, the UAE, Malaysia & Greece Adds 32 hotels to the GHA portfolio Mix of resort and city hotels reaffirm GHA’s leadership in upscale and luxury positioning   Four new prestigious regional hotel brands have joined the fast-growing Global Hotel Alliance (GHA), expanding its presence in some of the world’s most […]