You said: I’m back in Seychelles to delve a little deeper into conservation & sustainability. This time, I’ve had the privilege of staying at Constance Ephelia and Constance Lemuria, two exceptional properties with a strong commitment to lowering their carbon footprint. I’ll be going into greater detail about my experiences …
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Watch a video clip of the Zambezi Queen here. A LUXURY FLOATING BOUTIQUE HOTEL Moving along the banks of the great Chobe River, the Zambezi Queen by Mantis is a 42-metre long luxury floating boutique hotel offering unparalleled sophistication in one of the most remote locations on the planet. The Zambezi …
NORWEGIAN VIVA’S DEBUT CRUISE ON THE MEDITERRANEAN Take a listen to my Capetalk chat about the cruise here. If I could swop every Cape winter for summer on the high seas, my life would be complete. Seafaring sojourns are always a good idea and when combined with the radiating heat …
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Travel trends, post pandemic ~ by Allison Foat
by capetowndiva
For the serial explorers among us, 2020 felt like the year we stopped going. Covid-19 made its global debut and continued to run interference into 2022, scuppering travel plans and forcing the planet to press pause. 2024 is upon us and conscious travellers remain committed to re-thinking the way they …
On a flailing ZAR currency, a trip to any European city is going to gouge a hole in your bank balance so be prepared for that before you start plotting your French staycation. But bon news for fellow South Africans travelling to Europe on a bleak forex rate, there are …
Lausanne, listed by the New York Times as one of the top places to visit in 2023, is the uncontested jewel of the Swiss Riviera. Perfectly positioned between lake, mountains, vineyards and forests, the Olympic capital comes with all the attributes of a humming metropolis sans the overwhelming size. Come …
The Maldives is a spectacular Indian Ocean archipelago and by now you’re aware that I am a huge fan. Renowned the world over as the consummate tropical island getaway, the intoxicating destination is a magnet, not just for sun-worshippers drawn to the turquoise lagoons and powdery white beaches, but for …
MINDFULNESS One of the positive trends to emerge during pandemic times has been an increased focus on self care. In the travel sphere, experts have noted an uptick in wellness tourism as conscious travellers seek out ways to complement their itineraries with ways to boost spiritual and physical health. OVERWHELMING …
Fun in the sun – an island vacay in a nutshell. You’ve arrived in paradise, kicked off your shoes and switched into sloth mode, in five seconds flat. Your other life is a million miles away and that hammock under the palms is calling your name. It’s the daily lure, …
As tropical island getaways go, Maldives has always loomed large in my imagination. Think over-water bungalows, crushing sunsets and that luminescent ocean, a glorious distraction that commands attention every second of the day. Maldives is everything you’ve dreamed of, and more. THE PRETTIEST ARCHIPELAGO IN THE WORLD Located south-west of …
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