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Wanderlust: The Pools & Waters I’d like to Revisit

Wanderlust, travel nostalgia, and an appreciation for hospitality amenities & facilities, comes together in this piece on pools, hot tubs, beaches, and more, that this Travel Writer would revisit (or try and journey to), from the South of France, to Johannesburg, USA to the Cape…

Culinary Quest: Casa Labia by Ideas Cartel

At this innovation intersection, Casa Labia Cultural Centre serves warm hospitality, culinary delights to remember, views perfect for rest & relaxation, an event calendar for the family, and an aesthetic staycation to remember.

Here’s why you should visit…

Stylish Safe Stay: Belmond Mount Nelson Hotel

The Belmond Mount Nelson Hotel is all accessible affluence, and a world of flavour fun, travel relaxation, and slivers of familiar comfort.
Catch the luxury hotel deal of the year, and wander with me as I review the hospitality at this esteemed Belmond offering…

Symbol of Hope Lights Up Spirits & Streets by the Water

So pleased to see that one of my favourite Cape shopping haunts, V&A Waterfront, is keeping to its model of holiday seasons filled with: Sustainability, collaboration, creativity and compassion.

Check out the symbol of hope they’re lighting up our worlds with now!

Stylish Safe Stay: Steenberg Hotel & Spa

Steenberg Hotel & Spa is one of the most stunning and currently safe stays, you can book right now!

Find out what makes this estate a merit to Cape hospitality, plus get your discount booking code for a stay…

Stylish Safe Stay: Cartel House Hotel

Cartel life is an exploration of colour, commerce, and connection.
Here’s what a unique 2-day Staycation designed by Ideas Cartel looks like – a new age of hospitality.

Stylish Safe Stay: Victoria & Alfred Hotel

This time, my staycation moments are being made at the Victoria & Alfred Hotel.
Find out if this 4-star Newmark Collection hotel checks all the boxes for hygiene protocols, and just what hospitality elements make up its enjoyable easy luxury, now!

Stylish Safe Stay: Century City Hotel

Buckle up for my Stylish SAFE Stay series start, because building consumer confidence is the purpose of smacking readers, visitors and employees in the face with hospitality health and safety guidelines – that’s unavoidable!

Coping with Covid-19: Birthday in Isolation

A birthday in isolation, hundreds of miles from family, and minutes from friends I cant see – this cake-less birthday is a particularly momentous one because atleast I’ve survived a pandemic so far, right?!

Coping with Covid-19: Crisp Sheets, Content & Sleep

Here’s the lowdown on my DIY interior design. I brought in atleast one thing that would evoke the spirit of hotel hospitality, enough to trick my wanderlust, into hibernating until Corona Virus has past through.

Coping with Covid-19: I Found Bliss In 3 Things

There are 3 things that have kept me sane during the ruthlessness of Covid-19’s socioeconomic effects, and being under a National Lockdown.

…Something Old, Something New, Something Bold, and Something of a Different Hue.