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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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The Marine Reopens Its Doors, Revealing A Refined New Chapter Of Coastal Elegance

Grace Mumo — Fri, 26 Jun 2026 08:00:00 +0000

The Marine in Hermanus, one of South Africa’s most iconic seaside hotels, has reopened following the refurbishment of its ground-floor public areas, ushering in a renewed era of understated luxury while honouring the rich heritage that has defined the property for more than 120 years. The extensive refresh encompasses the hotel’s reception area, cocktail bar, Pavilion [...]

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Tonino Lamborghini Enters Africa Through Pioneering Partnership With Zimbali Lakes

Grace Mumo — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 08:00:00 +0000

The partnership between Zimbali Lakes and Tonino Lamborghini marks the iconic Italian luxury lifestyle brand’s debut in Africa through the introduction of Tonino Lamborghini Suites and Residences Zimbali Lakes. Integrated within the broader Zimbali Lakes master development, this innovative project further elevates the North Coast’s position as a premier destination for investment, tourism and luxury [...]

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Why Some Of Africa’s Most Promising Routes Still Have No Flights

Grace Mumo — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 08:00:00 +0000

Two of Sub-Saharan Africa’s strongest unserved routes still have no direct flight: Johannesburg to Mumbai, and Brussels to Cape Town. Both appear in the Airbus Exploring the Horizons study among high-demand corridors where passengers continue to route through a third city because no carrier has yet launched a service. Some of the continent’s connectivity gaps [...]

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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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From Vine to Stay: Bushtec brings Luxury tented hospitality to the Cape Wineland’s

Grace Mumo — Wed, 03 Jun 2026 08:00:00 +0000

For wine enthusiasts and lovers of the outdoors, there are few things as enchanting as the Cape Winelands. The tantalising tastes of world-class wines, wide azure skies and the sweeping green of vineyard after vineyard create an immersive setting for which a day visit feels too short. Now, a South African pioneer in luxury tented [...]

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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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Enjoy Special Moments At The Plettenberg This Winter

Grace Mumo — Thu, 14 May 2026 08:00:00 +0000

The Plettenberg invites guests to settle into the slower rhythm of winter with a special seasonal offer, available from only R5250 per room per night. Valid until 31 August 2026, the Moments at The Plettenberg package is designed for an indulgent seaside escape, combining luxury, warmth, and effortless comfort during the cooler months. Perfect for a [...]

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Blacklane And Global Hotel Alliance Partner To Elevate Luxury Travel

Grace Mumo — Fri, 08 May 2026 08:00:00 +0000

In a strategic move to enhance luxury travel and lifestyle experiences,Blacklane, the global chauffeur service, and Global Hotel Alliance (GHA), the world’s largest alliance of independent hotel brands, have announced a partnership to offer benefits for travelers worldwide. Designed to elevate the way guests move and stay around the world, the collaboration brings together leaders in luxury [...]

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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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Africa’s Top 15 China Ready Destinations Revealed at WTM Africa 2026 as Tourism Leaders Unlock China’s Outbound Travel Market Opportunity.

Grace Mumo — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 08:00:00 +0000

African tourism destinations have been ranked on their readiness to attract Chinese visitors. The China Ready Index® – a global benchmarking system by CBISN that scores destinations across six key pillars – released its 2026 African rankings at World Travel Market Africa in Cape Town this week, with Egypt securing top spot ahead of Morocco [...]

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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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Plett Wine & Bubbly Festival 2026 Returns to Plettenberg Bay in Luxury Style

Grace Mumo — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 11:00:00 +0000

The Plettenberg will be celebrating the annual Plett Wine & Bubbly Festival with a special discounted accommodation rate offered around the long weekend at the beginning of May, with festivities culminating in a celebration at Kay & Monty Vineyardson Saturday, 2 May 2026. As the ideal base from which to explore the festival and the surrounding attractions, The [...]

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