With so many strong, passionate women role models in the history of &Beyond, and what with it being Women's Day and Women's Day weekend, we thought a couple of tales of fearless females would be a good idea... It is no wonder that we have achieved so many firsts when it comes to women rangers. Dee Adams, who came from Londolozi with her husband Tony to help build up &Beyond Phinda Private Game Reserve, was &Beyond's first female ranger.
8 Aug 2012 13:50
[Ilse van den Berg] This past weekend I was fortunate enough to attend the second Getaway Travel Blog Conference at the Upper Eastside Hotel in Woodstock, Cape Town. Man, oh man, was I pleasantly surprised by this travel blogging community. From start to finish the whole ambiance of the conference built up such an excitement in me, perhaps because I didn't know what to expect.
8 Aug 2012 08:28Low cost airline‚ 1Time Holdings has joined forces with Harare-based NewAero.com to launch Zimbabwe's first low cost carrier‚ Fresh Air.
7 Aug 2012 13:19
For the first time ever,
MSC Cruises is sending one of its acclaimed Fantasia-class ships to homeport from North America, offering guests embarking in Miami the opportunity to discover Caribbean itineraries from its largest and most celebrated class of ship.
7 Aug 2012 11:50
Mauritius is a favourite international getaway for South Africans, four hours away by regular airline flights and a household name for its wide range of luxury resorts. Sun Resorts has also signed an agreement for the lease of Ambre Resort & Spa, a 4-star hotel located in on Belle Mare Bay on the sheltered east coast effective from October 2012, so start planning that breakaway...
3 Aug 2012 06:20
[Rod Baker] If you're a Capetonian or just visiting our little spot of paradise (you're welcome, but aren't you sad you don't live here?), and you have a hankering to "see the flowers" as we in the Mother city are wont to say, you don't need to embark on "The Great Trek" to the far north. The flowers are virtually on our/your doorstep - in the West Coast National Park.
2 Aug 2012 06:34
South African Airways (SAA) is introducing a new check-in baggage policy in response to varying customer requirements in each of its markets. The policy aligns with most of the larger Star Alliance member carriers ensuring a transparent and consistent set of rules across SAA and other Star Alliance network.
1 Aug 2012 13:35
South Africa remains in the top 15 'long-haul' business events destinations in the world and is the premier business events destination in Africa, says Tourism Minister Marthinus van Schalkwyk.
31 Jul 2012 12:19
[Brian Berkman: contributing editor, travel] Taj Cape Town has recently launched its exclusive Taste by Taj membership programme, an extension of the hotel's service offering to ensure that local guests and regular users of the hotel's many facilities receive maximum enjoyment and value.
27 Jul 2012 17:35
[Brian Berkman: contributing editor, travel] Contributing Editor Brian Berkman asked Dawn Jorgensen, professional tour operator and according to her own words, "just a travelling girl trying to keep up with my heart's many desires", where her heart lies and how travel has enriched her life. He got these spirited responses...
26 Jul 2012 11:49
Reputed to be a first in Mauritian holiday-making, Long Beach is a vibrant beach resort that aims to be the embodiment of fresh, relaxed and carefree luxury and the winner of four major travel awards in its year of opening.
24 Jul 2012 09:06DionWired, the consumer electronics and appliances store is expanding its offering by adding trendy Cellini and Wenger laptop luggage bags to shelves in all DionWired Stores. Up until now Cellini products have been available only from independent luggage stores and Edgars, while the more exclusive Wenger range has only been distributed via Cellini's own branded luggage outlets.
23 Jul 2012 21:40Boeing and Ethiopian Airlines have announced an order for one additional 777-200LR (Longer Range) Worldliner, adding to the airline's fleet of five 777-200LRs. The order is valued at approximately US$276m at list price.
20 Jul 2012 10:43
Abalone House aims to offer executive meeting and boardroom facilities with a distinct difference. In the idyllic seaside village of Paternoster on the West Coast, this five-star boutique guest house cradles an intimate, plush executive boardroom - with views over a languid pool and tranquil courtyard garden. The sweeping Atlantic Ocean lies just a little beyond.
20 Jul 2012 09:46
Angola
Botswana
Malawi
Mozambique
Namibia
South Africa
Zimbabwe
Cote D'Ivoire
Ghana
Nigeria
Kenya
Uganda
Tanzania
Mauritius
Seychelles
Algeria
Egypt
Morocco
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