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Wanderlust: Plush Hotel Beds & Crisp Linens
Reminiscing on the hotel beds I’ve loved before, the wonders of crisp white linens, and ruminating on tourism and local travel culture in the age of the Covid-19 global pandemic.
Catch up on hotels, hospitality, and a little bit of hope – from London to New York, Cape Town, to the South of France…
Stylish Safe Stay: The Park Inn by Radisson, Cape Town (Foreshore)
ParkInn by Radisson has the kind of staycation offer that’s no-pressure romance, rest, and relaxation.
Check out this Stylish Safe Stay for a steal…
Solo Winter: Daring Delight at the Radisson RED
One leaves the weight of tradition at the sliding door of Radisson RED Hotel, and steps into a contemporary image of African style.
Solo Winter: Park it in at The Park Inn by Radisson, Cape Town (Foreshore)
Travellers leave Park Inn by Radisson Cape Town (Foreshore) with a positive and lasting impression, because this 4-star Radisson property is convenient leisure.
Solo Winter: Escape to a #WhimsicalWinter at Cape Quarter
A glossy ‘cabinesque’ apartment #Staycation sounds all kinds of brilliant, right?
With Cape Quarter, you can stay winning with that option and more.
Solo Winter: 5 Reasons to enjoy a Century City Hotel #Staycation
Century City Hotel does not just want to be good at what they do; They also want to be remembered – with fondness and a little bit of an aspiration to return.
Solo Winter: Can The Island Club Hotel deliver Budget-friendly island vibes?
The Island Club Hotel & Apartments, is not an establishment to consider solely for price…
“These are personalised spaces, where a business trip becomes a pleasure and a family stay is a carefree one.” – The Island Club Hotel
Solo Winter: Is a #Staycation at The Colosseum Hotel worthwhile?
Is a #Staycation at The Colosseum worthwhile?
I do believe that for most people, good hospitality can be more discernible when traveling solo – the lack of noise, presenting a more crystalline perspective of any experience.
Solo Winter: Cellars-Hohenort for Best Priced Quality High Tea?
Some Afternoon Tea spots and tea cafes, fall disappointingly short with High Tea…while today’s foodie escapade location rose to the occasion admirably.
Solo Winter: Does The Silo Hotel Maintain the Same Welcoming Energy & Standard for Local Diners?
The Silo Hotel, is considered the pinnacle of 5-star hospitality in Cape Town – Justifiably so.
…but there are a few things found wanting, from my morning at The Willaston Bar.
Solo Winter: A Cape Town Sunday Funday Guide
From “where to sleep?”, to “where to eat?”, and “where to shop?” …Winter for One can be a quiet & dull time as archetypal Summer activities dwindle & the people around you pair up for Fall cuddles.
However, you can have a wonderful Solo #SundayFunday if you plan it right.
Ready to eat and chill your way around Cape Town?
Fashion Week 2019: The Style, Tech & Wellness Survival Kit
Fashion Week is a deeply exhausting affair.
Recovery, for me, can take days.
Here are a few of my before, during and after Fashion Week necessities, starting with a lovely place named Romney Park…
Travel South Africa: Escape to Orchard Stay
“If all difficulties were known at the outset of a long journey, most of us would never start out at all.” – Dan Rather A weekend is sacrosanct to me. Never will I take for granted, the momentary reprieve offered up by being away from where I earn my paycheck. By the Gods! To entirely…
Travel South Africa: Escape to Allée Bleue Wine Estate
“There is pleasure in the pathless woods, there is rapture in the lonely shore, there is society where none intrudes, by the deep sea, and music in its roar; I love not Man the less, but Nature more.” – Lord Byron Fall is seen as the season of death and decay, nature shedding its past…
Travel South Africa: Escape to The Last Word Constantia
I’ve been riding a happy high these past few days. A few things fell into place, and potential was realized; and I am just ever so pleased. With winter drawing ever so near, I wanted to escape to a place that would help reclaim the few tendrils of summer left. I ventured a little away…
Travel South Africa: Escape to O on Kloof Hotel
Hello May! Another month, so another travel escapade became necessary to relieve the stresses already built up these past few weeks. Where did I head to this time? There is a dark architectural fusion wonder of urban chic and classic design, nestled in the deep recess of the Cape Town city, overlooking the Atlantic Seaboard….
Travel South Africa: Escape to Val du Charron
Only thing better than sleeping? Waking up to a spectacular view. The Val du Charron Olive and Wine Estate is less than an hours drive from Cape Town, and is hidden 10 kilometers from a small town called Wellington. This town – no bigger than other well-known South African historical towns like King Williams Town…
Travel South Africa: Escape to Majeka House
Let us veer a little away from the ocean side with my next travel escapade, and into the lush green landscape of Western Cape’s more mountain-side luxury escapes. Conveniently situated along the Cape Wine Route (and under an hours drive from Cape Town), the gorgeous and eclectic, owner-managed Majeka House, is a luxurious pocket of paradise – whether…
Thanks to the Designers, Hotels, PR folk & Brands that made my 2016
For many, 2016 has been a world of disappointment, but – while I can list the soul-crushing challenges of this year – I will focus on the amazing positive aspects right now. This year has produced some amazing content for me; and this would not have been possible without the collaborations, the tireless efforts to…
Outfit of the Day: The Stepford Wife
You bet your shapely derriere I can pull off The Stepford Wife look. …well a modern re-imagined version atleast. This isn’t a styled up photoshoot look. I would wear this any day my good people. Today I’m taking you to: The 12 Apostles Hotel‘s Leopard Bar on the fringes of Cape Town. The hotel is an award-winning 5-star boutique…