Spotlight on Mauritius
The tropical island of Mauritius is known as ‘The Pearl of the Indian Ocean’ although it was actually named after Dutch Prince Maurice Van Nassau. Mauritius has become even more…
General Africa
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Christmas on safari: Will Santa find you in Africa?
Christmas in Africa. It may not be the most traditional of destinations; certainly you’ll be struggling to find sleigh rides in the snow. Any snow for that matter, except at…
Serena Hotels have received top awards from Conde Nast Traveller Magazine
The Serena Hotels Group has yet again received global recognition by Condé Nast Traveller Readers’ Choice Awards for excellent service and accommodation. Serena Hotels span some of best destinations in…
Tanzania safari in October: the wait for the small rains
Robert, one of our Directors, is just back from Tanzania and writes about his experiences of the Northern National Parks – Tarangire, Lake Manyara and the Ngorongoro Crater – as…
Insiders Guide to the Best Guest Houses in Cape Town
Cape Town and the surrounding areas including the Cape, The Garden Route and the Winelands are home to a very particular type of accommodation – the Guesthouse. These are very…