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Holidays

A holiday for the soul: Home is where the beach is
Friday
/ 15 December 2021

A holiday for the soul: Home is where the beach is

Revisiting a childhood holiday spot — Chintsa in the Eastern Cape — helped to kickstart recovery from burnout and depression

By Theresa Mallinson
Zimbabweans living in South Africa may be unable to travel home for the holidays
Africa
/ 8 December 2021

Zimbabweans living in South Africa may be unable to travel home for the holidays

According to the government’s latest Covid-19 guidelines, anyone coming into Zimbabwe must quarantine in a hotel for 10 days — at their own expense

By The Continent
You deserve a break
Article
/ 19 December 2019

You deserve a break

Wander List

By Advertorial Supplement
Take me to the Karoo
Article
/ 19 December 2019

Take me to the Karoo

Wander List

By Rosie Goddard
South African treasures that should be on your radar
Article
/ 14 December 2018

South African treasures that should be on your radar

These ten little magical events and experiences can stop you taking the delights on your doorstep for granted

By Welcome Lishivha
A guide to saving bucks these holidays
Article
/ 14 December 2018

A guide to saving bucks these holidays

Here are ways for you to avoid overspending on your travels as you decide what to do and where to go these holidays

By Welcome Lishivha
A clever plan for silly season
Article
/ 2 November 2018

A clever plan for silly season

What we’re seeing is state-sponsored anarchy

By Hans Mackenzie Main
When pudding is no trifling matter
Article
/ 8 December 2017

When pudding is no trifling matter

"And for as long as Koo does not change its canned peaches recipe and raspberry jelly is still pink, the family trifle pudding will stay the same".

By Dinika Govender
There’s more to Bermuda than shorts
Article
/ 27 June 2017

There’s more to Bermuda than shorts

The tiny island surrounded by a turquoise Atlantic offers pink beaches, a mix of British and American culture and needs many US dollars.

By Nafisa Akabor
New SA: ‘White people sleep on the floor, black people sleep in houses’
Article
/ 15 December 2016

New SA: ‘White people sleep on the floor, black people sleep in houses’

sThe title of Hlatshwayo’s book is not entirely false, just very nearly so. Black people do go caravanning —just exceedingly seldom.

By Phillip De Wet
Seaside sketches: Margate’s pounding waves belie its languid tide
Article
/ 4 July 2016

Seaside sketches: Margate’s pounding waves belie its languid tide

The town’s prosaic edge has been worn down over time by a carefree, sometimes careless ocean breeze.

By Staff Reporter
Places to recover your soul
Article
/ 24 March 2016

Places to recover your soul

South Africa offers many opportunities to escape the rat race and connect with your inner being.

By Staff Reporter
Workaholics welcome: Relax, you can stay wired
Article
/ 5 February 2015

Workaholics welcome: Relax, you can stay wired

If the idea of being unplugged while you’re away terrifies you, perhaps a ‘co-working holiday’ will give you the necessary chance to relax.

By Lauren Razavi
Zimbabwe’s gloomy holidays
Article
/ 26 December 2013

Zimbabwe’s gloomy holidays

This year’s holiday spirit seems to have been dimmed in Zimbabwe by its worsening economic situation marked by company closures and job losses.

By Gillian Gotora
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Article
/ 19 April 2011

What it costs to travel safely this Easter

Being safe rather than sorry shouldn’t cost you a lot of money this long weekend. Accidents are expensive, so taking precautions is worth it.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 8 March 2011

Relaxing vacation a top holiday choice for many

Relaxing holidays with a sprinkling of sightseeing thrown in are the most popular type of vacation for people around the globe.

By Patricia Reaney
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Article
/ 11 February 2011

Top 10 all-inclusive holidays

These days it is easy to find an all-inclusive holiday, where all travel, accommodation, food, drink, entertainment and activities are included.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 10 October 2008

Australia’s tourism chiefs turn to Hollywood for help

Australia’s tourism chiefs have turned to Hollywood for help in promoting the country as a holiday destination after their last campaign failed.

By Staff Reporter

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