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10 reasons to visit the 2017 Gauteng Getaway show

The 2017 Gauteng Getaway Show will be held at the Ticketpro Dome in Johannesburg from 23-25 September 2017. This year's event is set to offer adventure, live entertainment, food, outdoor camping gear, and special holiday deals.

SANParks opens its doors for free in celebration of South African National Parks Week

As part of the annual South African National Parks Week, SANParks will once again be opening its doors for free from Monday, 18 September to Friday, 22 September.

8 Sep 2017

SA Tourism's new brand film captures the essence of SA

South African Tourism's new brand film which showcases a story of an inspiring, colourful and warm country, tells the story of Bheki...

8 Sep 2017

Beyond the seas and centuries: Louvre Abu Dhabi opens in November

The Louvre Abu Dhabi - a universal museum with a focus on shared human stories across civilisations and cultures - will open its doors on 11 November 2017...

7 Sep 2017

Home-style hospitality, the historic Tulbagh Hotel way

Here's why olive oil shots at Oakhurst Olives, relaxed dining at the Tulbagh Boutique Hotel and ziplining through the scenic Ceres Valley are three musts for a Cape weekend away...

By Leigh Andrews 7 Sep 2017

2017 Lilizela Tourism Awards kicks off

South African Tourism announced the provincial finalists for the 2017 Lilizela Tourism Awards - drawn from an extremely competitive field of more than 1,600 entries...

7 Sep 2017

Loving the lazy luxury of Franschhoek's Leeu Estates

Warmth, comfort and elegance are top of mind when I think back to our recent winter stay at Franschhoek's luxury gem of the Leeu Collection, Leeu Estates. It's the very definition of refined five-star relaxation where every whim is catered for, and more...

By Leigh Andrews 29 Aug 2017

Exploring the marvelous melting pot that is Bo-Kaap

The latest addition to Cape Town Tourism's Love Cape Town's Neighbourhoods series has been released and focuses on the rich and colorful history and heritage of the Bo-Kaap...

24 Aug 2017

Discover SA through Google Street View's new set of visual experiences

Google South Africa launched a new gallery, Discover South Africa on Street View, allowing users to explore four new amazing sites through a 360-degree visual experience...

23 Aug 2017

La Petite Ferme's new chef impresses

With the recent appointment of executive chef Sidwell Yarrow, La Petite Ferme is raising its head above the culinary parapets of Franschhoek, long feted as SA's gourmet capital.

By Brian Berkman 18 Aug 2017

Fifteen bucket list travel destinations

Cheapflight.co.za has compiled a list of the top 15 most popular destinations from around the world, which should be on everyone's travel bucket list.

18 Aug 2017

Airbnb and Vice teams up for a once in a lifetime experience

Airbnb and Vice Media have teamed up to send 100 people on a once in a lifetime experience trip to Paris, Harlem, Cape Town and Tokyo through the Airbnb Trips platform...

18 Aug 2017

Eight noteworthy stops along Route 62

A road trip along South Africa's picturesque Route 62, which meanders from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth, is a travel adventure that uniquely captures the welcoming, quaint and quirky sides of the Western and Eastern Cape.

By Ruth Cooper 17 Aug 2017

Tips on how to have an ethical elephant experience

Here are the five ways to have an ethical elephant experience abroad, so you can appreciate the beauty of these wonderful animals, knowing their well-being is paramount...

17 Aug 2017

International

#SACSCCongress: Nigella Lawson on the role of food in storytelling

Internationally renowned food writer and TV cook Nigella Lawson has amassed a loyal following of food lovers charmed by her no-fuss approach to cooking and ornate descriptions of food that are telling of her authentic passion for the subject.

By Lauren Hartzenberg 22 hours ago

NY Fashion Week: designers seek to soothe troubled times

NEW YORK, US - Tory Burch led efforts on day two of New York Fashion Week on Friday to head off troubled times by offering an upbeat collection of bold color and geometric print. The US doyenne of preppy chic confected an English garden in the grounds of the Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum on Manhattan's Upper East Side, a bucolic backdrop for a fresh and buoyant collection.

11 Sep 2017

Helping a loved one overcome drug addiction

Drug addiction is devastating both for its sufferers and their loved ones. It is also a far more common problem than many of us realize. The US has witnessed a steady increase in the number of prescriptions for addictive drugs, e.g. opioid-based pain killers and benzodiazepines such as Xanax. This has both dramatically increased the rates of prescription drug abuse and brought them sharply into focus within the mainstream consciousness.

Issued by Monetary Library 17 Aug 2017