Ever wondered what the most expensive hotels in the world are, how much they cost and whether these costs are commensurate to the services offered? According to a recent survey conducted by Travel Mag, top of the list is a private island resort in Seychelles, followed by luxury lodges in places y…
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Top 5 African Destinations to Consider for a Memorable Vacation
Already planning your next vacation but want a destination closer to home? Wondering which African country should make it to your ‘must-visit’ list? Here’s a list of the top African destinations to consider, according to Time’s 2022 Top 50 list of World’s Greatest Places Nairobi, Kenya You probab…
Top Private Safari Lodges to consider for Group Vacations
Travelling in groups can be fun yet exhausting. You have to take care of accommodation, activities to indulge in, transportation and all the other maddening little details that make group vacations fun. Of course, you could enlist the help of a travel concierge company, or you could just consider…
Luxury Tourism: Africa’s Latest Post-Pandemic Recovery Plan
Africa is known for many things all over the world including its colourful culture that differs from town to town, country to country; its fashion that is beginning to dominate global trends, and its skincare industry that in recent times has garnered attention. But now, the continent is looking …
ASPIRE Pick of the Week: Nelson Mandela’s Former Home Becomes Luxury Boutique Hotel
Before his death, Nelson Mandela, South Africa’s first Black president and the face of the anti-apartheid movement in the country, owned at least three homes. One was at Qunu, the village where he was raised; the second in Soweto where he started his family, and the third in Houghton, Johannesbur…
ASPIRE Pick of the Week: 5 Amazing Wine Destinations in Africa
When it comes to wine destinations, your first thought might be the French countryside, the valleys of California or even the hills of South America. But Africa should be on the radar of every wine connoisseur, too. The northern parts of the continent have produced wine since the Phoenician times…
This Spectacular South African Property set in an Unspoiled Game Reserve is Available for Purchase
Sitting majestically in the heart of South Africa’s Western Cape wine country, Tortoise Hill is an incredible piece of luxury real estate that has recently come on the market with Greeff Properties (the exclusive affiliate of Christie’s in South Africa). An architectural masterpiece in itself, th…
Thinking of an Epic Luxury Escape? Try This 7-Country Safari
If you are feeling uber-adventurous and are thinking of the perfect fun holiday to indulge in, then this $60,000 safari from Africa Adventure Consultants spanning several African countries might just be the perfect luxury escape for you. The activity-filled journey combines several popular destin…
ASPIRE Pick of the Week: South African Wines Feature in Top 100 Wine Discoveries 2020
Following the success of unveiling ten top wine discoveries last year at their New York Matter of Taste event, the review team at Robert Parker Wine Advocate have since taken this initiative a step further. Announcing their best newly discovered, under-the-radar wines of the year, Robert Parker W…
SA’s Sindiso Khumalo Wins Green Award for Her Contribution to Sustainable Fashion
It has been quite the year for South Africa’s Sindiso Khumalo. In April, the sustainable fashion and textile designer, along with seven other finalists, was awarded the LVMH prize. Now, she has been awarded Green Carpet’s Independent Designer award which honours creatives who practice sustainabil…