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Travel
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New York Times Names #1 Place To Visit In 2014
13 Jan 2014 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
As a last parting gift, Mandela has brought the world’s attention to Cape Town – this time for a good reason. His death has inspired thousands of people the world over to make a sort of pilgrimage to South Africa – and this is backed up by The New York Times placing Cape Town as the number one city to visit in 2014.
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Richard Branson’s Kenyan Retreat Is Heavenly [GALLERY]
10 Jan 2014 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
When he isn’t the mood for a island holiday, Richard Branson likes nothing more than to leave his Necker Island home and rough it for a while in Africa.
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Our Swanky Airports Are Ruining Our Airfare Prices
09 Jan 2014 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
The Airports Company South Africa (Acsa) have spent the last 10 years building new airports across the country that cost a lot of money, which are being paid for in the form of airport taxes.
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These Are The Best Places To Retire In 2014
07 Jan 2014 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
Older people aren’t cut out for most kinds of city living. That’s not to say that they’re better off outdoors – because they suck at that too. What retirees need is cities that are tailored to suit their lifestyle.
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Dishes Are For Fools – Enjoy Christmas At The Nellie
20 Dec 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Satisfying the pallets of 20 demanding relatives at Christmas time is harder than trying to prevent Kim Kardashian from taking a selfie. And lets not even talk about the mountain of dishes that’s casting a shadow over any hope you have of enjoying the rest of the day. Question: why put yourself through it? Mount Nelson will provide you with a decadent four-course meal that suits everybody’s taste buds. Just sit back, relax, and let the experts do the dishes. We promise even your mother-in-law will be hard-pressed to find fault.
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Wowzers! This Man Travelled 16 000km On His Vespa
20 Dec 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
An extraordinary man on an extraordinary journey. In March 2011 Drew Milne did what no man has done before him. He embarked on an epic 16 000km, with only a Vespa between him and the open road. His ‘Vescapade’ (it’s a thing you guys!) took him to exotic places like India and Milan.
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The Parents Are Coming? Swap Tea For Wine Tasting
17 Dec 2013 by Seth Rotherham / No Comments
Beau Constantia – the boutique winery that you didn’t know was less than 15 minutes away from the Cape Town CBD – is where you’ll be taking the relatives when they visit this festive season. As you take that right turn towards Kirstenbosch, they’ll groan inwardly, and then BOOM! You ignore the turn off and […]
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Please Enjoy Google’s New $82 Million Corporate Jet Facility [GALLERY]
17 Dec 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
There are a lot of rich folk working at Google – and many of them have had to suffer extreme inconvenience simply because Google could not offer them a space to park their jets. Until now.
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2 Weeks In Nepal For 10 Grand? Yes Please, Thanks (Save R15,000)
17 Dec 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Offering a spiritual journey complete with yoga and meditation, the 14-Day Nepal Trip offers a satisfying experience for eyes and hearts alike. Travellers experience the stunning beauty of the nature, the luxury accommodation and a range of adventurous activities, including white water rafting in the Trisuli River, and a jungle safari in Chitwan National Park.
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Remember That San Francisco Plane Crash In July? Check Out This Radical Just-Released Footage [VIDEO]
12 Dec 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 2 Comments
Remember that Asiana Airlines flight that crash landed at the San Francisco International Airport in July? Well, the the National Transportation Safety Board (in the States) has just released some never-before-seen footage of the brutal landing.
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Couchsurfing.com Is Being Used For Easy Hookups
09 Dec 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
It’s the ultimate three-for-one experience: travel the world, stay for free and hook-up. Couchsurfing.com is available in 100 000 cities across the world and allows wonderers to stay for free on the couches of willing hosts.
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Radical Video Shows 777 Trying To Land Sideways [VIDEO]
06 Dec 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 2 Comments
Well this is terrifying. Strong crosswinds twice prevented this hefty Emirates Boeing 777 from landing at Birmingham Airport. Please note how close the plane came to landing before aborting. The flight was eventually diverted to Gatwick.
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They’re Building A Floating City For Wealthy People – Check It Out
02 Dec 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 4 Comments
It’s the rich man’s ultimate fantasy – to be far removed from all the poor people back on dry land, while you cruise into the sunset on your fully equipped, luxury ship.
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Cape Town’s #1 Al Fresco Dining Experience In Has Just Raised It’s Game
29 Nov 2013 by Seth Rotherham / No Comments
Mmm, you like that picture, don’t you? It’s just one of many drool-inducing dishes on the new menu at the Mount Nelson’s Planet Bar. Add that to one of the only outdoor lunch/dinner dining experiences in Cape Town, and you’re laughing. We have the menu..
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Cape Town Takes Top Prize In Telegraph Travel Awards
29 Nov 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
The Telegraph Travel awards asked 75,000 people to vote for their favourite travel companies and destinations, so this is no phony award. In fact, the Telegraph’s survey is one of most comprehensive and wide-ranging travel surveys out there.
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This Map Will Help You Find The Best Cofffee In New York, Paris And London
28 Nov 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 2 Comments
If you’re anything like us, your love for coffee knows no bounds. And while you might be on good terms with your local barista, travelling abroad and not knowing where to get your morning cuppa is an awful thought.
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Always Wanted To Visit The Far East? Try 10 Days In China For Under R5,000
22 Nov 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
The 10-day Wonder of China Tour introduces visitors to some of China’s star attractions like the Great Wall of China and Hangzhou West Lake, as well as some its lesser known historic monuments, for an enthralling glimpse of China’s ancient and modern cultures.
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How The US Army And Hollywood Propelled Vespa To What It Is Today
22 Nov 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
In its early days, the Vespa was a cheap and efficient way of zipping around bombed-out Rome. Now, it stands atop a multi-billion dollar scooter industry, chosen by the world’s elite because of it’s style and sex appeal. But how did all that happen?
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Let’s Have A Look At David Copperfield’s Private Island [GALLERY]
22 Nov 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Of course David Copperfield would use his vast amounts of money to create a “magical island”. This is the guy who made the Statue of Liberty disappear and managed to escape from Alcatraz – which apparently makes you very rich in today’s world.
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Please Enjoy The Sequel To Air New Zealand’s Hobbit-Inspired In-Flight [VIDEO]
21 Nov 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
‘The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug’ opens in South African cinemas on 13 December 2013. In preparation for the film’s worldwide release, Air New Zealand is up to their old tricks with a new promotional video titled ‘Just Another Day in Middle Earth.’
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Sorry, Jo’Burg – Etolling Starts On 3 December
20 Nov 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 3 Comments
We were hoping the day would never arrive. Alas, Transport Minister Dipuo Peter confirmed that e-tolling of Gauteng’s roads will officially start on Tuesday, 3 December. Just in time for the festive season.
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Go! Go! Go! 4 nights in Zanzibar – FLIGHTS INCLUDED – R7,450 Per Person
19 Nov 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Located in Southern East Zanzibar, Shungi Jambiani Beach Resort overlooks the powdery white sands and turquoise waters of the island offering an exclusive getaway for travellers in need of a well-deserved break. CLICK HERE TO GET YOURS Choose from the following options: For travel between 1 November 2013 and 3 December 2013: R7 450 for […]
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This Is How Bad South Africans Are At Driving [INFOGRAPHIC]
18 Nov 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
South Africa’s roads are treacherous, we all know that. From the potholed one-lane nightmare-roads in the Eastern Cape, to the isolated N2 of the Karoo, staying alive on the road is never more important than it is within our very own borders.
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$192 Billion In Orders At Dubai Airshow
18 Nov 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
You can’t host a bake sale in Dubai- you wont make any sales. Heck, even a motor show wont do – that stuff is child’s play. If you really want to get Dubai’s elite frothing at the mouth and reaching for their wallets – you better host an airshow.
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This Is Definitely The Smallest Luxury Yacht You’ve Ever Seen [GALLERY]
13 Nov 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Yachts have been historically and permanently stuck in the luxury-goods market, fixed there by manufacturers who insisted on building 60-metre monsters that cost more than the entire third-world debt. Thankfully though, an Italian firm has seen the light.
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Massive: Oasis Bistro Is Open Again For Summer!
13 Nov 2013 by Seth Rotherham / No Comments
Those in the know will tell you about the effortless vibe going down at the Oasis Bistro, next to the pool at the Mount Nelson. No parking hassles, civilised, laid-back, and you won’t have to keep running into those losers you find in town.
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Car Force One: The Most High Tech Cab In New York
12 Nov 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
For a fee, New Yorkers can now enjoy the fully pimped out experience from within a cab – the Car Force One. We’re talking plasma screens, Xbox 360s, Cable TV and two mobile printers. According to Car Force One founder and CEO Ishai, the company’s priority is customer satisfaction. “My company is not about the car, it’s about the service. It’s for the clients.”
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Oh Dear: Bloem Hotel Offers “Authentic Shack Experience” [VIDEO]
11 Nov 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 7 Comments
We’re not lying. This is an actual ad for a hotel in Bloemfontein: “Now you can experience staying in a Shanty within the safe environment of a private game reserve. This is the only Shanty Town in the world equipped with under-floor heating and wireless internet access!”
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The Telegraph Showcases Luxury Train Suites From Around The World [GALLERY]
11 Nov 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Many of us haven’t even begun dreaming about one day going on a luxury train journey. But in the interests of being prepared, we’d like to offer you a list of some of the world’s best – just in case you feel the need to drop some serious dollar when you next go on holiday.
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Mango Airlines Give Middle Finger To ASA
06 Nov 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 2 Comments
Just after we published the article on Mango Airlines and their case with the ASA, we had a little squizz on their website to see if they had obeyed the ASA’s ruling – and we found something that might be of interest.
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