Marrakech is a wonderful place. Wonderful, not in the sense of lie back in your chair with a cocktail in hand as you listen to the waves crash on the sandy shores, rather, wonderful in that it is an assault…
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The name suggests it perfectly; Casela World of Adventures certainly is a world apart from the tranquility and, dare I say it, repetitiveness of the resorts found on the coast of Mauritius. It takes less than an hour to drive…
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Our final night in Cape Town, and South Africa, promised to be a special one at the Belmond Mount Nelson Hotel. We were invited to sample a unique and interactive experience called Chef’s Table. Rather than taking a seat in…
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Yes, before anyone says it, the Belmond Mount Nelson Hotel is indeed pink. Aside from being decorated like a very upmarket version of Barbie’s Dream House, the Belmond tag on the Mount Nelson Hotel in Cape Town spoke volumes about what…
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An early checkout from Cape View Clifton was always going to be difficult, but we had arranged a day trip to the Cape peninsula to make the transition a little easier. Jarat Tours, a local tour company offering a number of…
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There are views in the world. Then there are views. With a name like Cape View Clifton, it was fair to say that we were expecting a half-decent feast for our eyes when we checked into this boutique hotel perched on…
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Living and breathing South African life in the Twenties, there was really only one option when it came to dressing for the occasion. Leaving any safari-inspired outfits outside, my attire for life on board the Pride of Africa was decidedly…
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My trip to the Nambiti Game Reserve provided me with the opportunity to bring a touch of the Big Apple to the great African wilderness. This Manhattan Backpack in Patchwork Leather from COACH was the perfect accessory for carrying my cameras…
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You know those experiences that last only a few days, yet provide memories that seem to last an eternity? Well, I can safely say that Rovos Rail gives you that feeling. As we woke on Sunday, our final day, it…
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Sunrise. Even with bleary eyes and a slightly sore head, sometimes a 5am wake-up call is worth it, especially aboard Rovos Rail. As the rays of light bounced off the shiny green paint, we boarded our vehicles for the morning…
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