The Huddle – Romantic getaway just outside Pretoria

Peet and I were desperately in need of a break from our everyday routine, so we dropped Amélie off at granny’s house, picked up a coffee to go, and took the N4 east. And before we knew it, we were driving through Rosemary Hill’s gate. Rosemary Hill’s farmstay cabins are located on a farm no […]
The perfect romantic getaway in Wolseley

As you drive through the gates of Palmietvlei, an export blueberry and pear farm and home to Riverstone’s CouplesPod, you immediately feel the peaceful atmosphere one only finds on a farm. But Riverstone’s CouplesPod is not your average farm-stay. Riverstone aims to offer guests a tranquil country getaway, without having to compromise on their creature […]
Rest for the soul at Zielenrust

The dramatic peaks of the Hawequa Mountains form the backdrop to this secluded mountain cottage just outside Wellington. Many times, you arrive at accommodation that was described as private or secluded to find yourself pretty close to other units or people. This is not the case at Zielenrust Mountain Cottage. Nestled in the mountain the […]
The Old Mushroom Farm – A must-visit when in Karkloof

As we turned into The Old Mushroom Farm it started raining ever so lightly and a blanket of mist covered the property (exactly the weather I have come to expect and hope for when visiting the Midlands of KwaZulu-Natal). Sandy was waiting for us and ushered us to The Apartment, our home for the night, […]
A haven of relaxation in the Magaliesburg

We recently had the privilege of celebrating our 16th wedding anniversary at the beautiful Mount Grace Hotel and Spa. Nestled on a hill with sweeping views of the majestic Magaliesburg mountains this luxury country retreat is the perfect spot for your honeymoon, anniversary or just a romantic getaway. Here’s why: Rest and rejuvenate From the […]
Top Ten Travel Trends for 2021

Many people say that you cannot predict the future of travel, but there are some particularly good educated-guesses out there. According to a survey done in the US by Airbnb the future of travel is alive and well. Other travel writers have also ventured some guesses as to what travel might look like in the […]
