Travel Review: Thanda Island, Tanzania
We enjoyed reading our clients’ Thanda Island review so much that we just had to share it with you! In December 2018, we planned their multi-generational family holiday to Tanzania. Thanda Island Review: Pre-departure, transfers & flights As far as organization and transfers and flights, everything was spot on and went smoothly. A tiring journey with […]
Cape Town’s 180-degree rooftop experience
We would like to introduce you to 180 Lounger – a new rooftop bar and lounge that has opened in Cape Town’s city centre. Located in the bustling Bree Street, the lounge is on the 16th storey of The Terrace with views of Table Mountain and surrounds. The venue offers three experiences: an alternative to […]
Explore the Outer Islands of Seychelles
The Seychelles is made up of over 100 islands, situated about 1000 miles off Africa’s east coast in the Indian Ocean. While the three biggest islands (Mahé, Praslin and La Digue) are popular for guests – the secluded outer islands are great for explorers! Remote and untouched – that’s the drawcard of Seychelles’ Outer Islands. […]
Heart of the House: Interview with Antigone Meda,Thanda Island
We have set ourselves the goal for 2019 to give our guests a personal insight into our favourite island resorts. And so, we launched our interview series Heart of the House where we interview a staff member from an island resort. Kicking off the series is Antigone Meda, the wonderful hospitality manager from Thanda Island. How did you get […]
Travel Review: Constance Tsarabanjina, Madagascar
Our amazing guests, Alli and Stephen celebrated their second honeymoon in Madagascar. Here’s their Constance Tsarabanjina review. Over to you, Alli! “As our first holiday without the kids and celebrating our second honeymoon, we had a few prerequisites for our much-anticipated getaway. We wanted a holiday without crazy time zones, white fluffy beaches, delicious local […]
Exploring the Cape Winelands: Erinvale & Lanzerac
The world-renowned Cape Winelands region is situated less than an hour’s drive from Cape Town in the beautiful Boland region. It’s a great place for your holiday or hosting conferences – and we highly suggest that you add it to your itinerary. Charlotte and I had the privilege to visit two gorgeous properties in the […]
Zanzibar: A tropical island paradise
Zanzibar….the name immediately conjures up images of the exotic, turquoise sea, powder white sand, warm water, a spice island with tall waving palm trees. It is exactly that and more, certainly living up to its other name, the Spice Island as many of our everyday spices are locally grown here. I spent a week in […]
Best Wine Farms in the Cape Winelands
When it comes to great wines and wineries in this region, the list is endless. So we decided to make a list of the best wine farms in the Cape Winelands, which are famous not only for their delicious wines and gorgeous location but for their individuality, uniqueness and fun. Cape Town and the Cape […]
Zanzibar’s Island – Two Perfect Getaways
Last month, Lylie and Chantel from the Ocean Islands team visited two resorts in Zanzibar and a few on Tanzania’s islands. In this first part of their blog series, Chantel shares about their experience at Mnemba Island that’s just off the coast of Zanzibar; and Zanzibar White Sand Luxury Villas that’s located on the mainland. […]
Function venues at the Cape Winelands’ Boschendal Estate
Boschendal Estate provides an idyllic and natural setting for any function or event. Surrounded by the breathtaking Groot Drakenstein and Simonsberg mountains you will find many function venues to choose from enabling you to tailor your event. Boschendal is located in the centre of Franschhoek, Paarl and Stellenbosch. Only a 45-minute drive from Cape Town […]
