Our friends over at 7days.co.za heard that you missed out on booking yourself a long weekend, so they’re helping you get a one-up on your mates by giving you the chance to win yourself the keys to a stunning Lexus IS 350 for the weekend, and dinner for two at the Mount Nelson’s ultra-exclusive Planet […]
The salvage operation of the wrecked cruise liner, Costa Concordia was initially set to take between 10 and 12 hours. By the early hours of this morning, the operation had stretched to 19 hours before the vessel was finally righted by South African salvage master, Nick Sloane and his crew. Check out the terrific time lapse of the operation, after the jump
This hotel is decorated with guest-shot Instagram photos and there’s even a space for you to take a selfie when you check in. At the entrance they have a revolving digital mural of Instagram photos and, if you have over 100,000 followers, you get a free night’s stay!
If you’ve been to Paris, or are planning to go, Versailles will be on your radar. But the problem with Versailles is that it tends to be rather far away from anywhere you’re likely to be staying. Whether you’ve been, are planning to go, or have elected to give it a miss, we guarantee that you won’t have a view of Versailles like the one on offer in Phoenix’s new drone-shot music video.
Barely a month passes in South Africa without fresh news of additional competition in the low-cost airline space. Now, a band of completely new players in the market has entered stage left, and has announced that they will be in the sky by the “last quarter” of this year, with ticket sales set to get underway as early as next month.
China wants their nationals to be more polite when travelling abroad. They are so concerned about their reputation that the Xinhua News Agency ran reports five days in a row, airing videos designed to coach Chinese tourists on how to be more polite abroad. The government is so serious about this that on 1 October a […]
According to a report, a group of 20 villagers from Sa-eab, in Northern Thailand, blocked one of the Street View cars, interrogated the driver, and demanded he swear on a statue of Buddha that he wasn’t up to no good.
Cape Town based firm, Tourism Radio wants to bring their interactive travel guides together with Google Glass, and give tourists the ultimate experience. The company is crowdfunding on Kickstarter to raise R530,000 for their venture. They hope to roll the product out in April 2014
If you just spent R5,000 getting from Cape Town to Oppikoppi, you may begin your buyer’s remorse right NOW. It’s been a tough year so far. Goodness knows, we all know you’ve worked very hard. But if we’re honest with ourselves, that long weekend we just had was a small slice of heaven, and Christmas is so very far away. So what are you gonna do, punk?
Bicycles are plentiful in Cape Town, and the city hosts the world renowned Cape Argus Cycle Tour. In recent years the bicycle community has grown exponentially, resulting in a battle for road space between motorists and cyclists. The online Cape Town Bicycle Map launched by Ride Your City offers bike commuters a safer and more detailed layout of preferred routes
The pre-flight safety demonstration is always boring, and more often than not, you are mocking it rather than listening to it. But this pre-flight safety rap gets everybody on the plane involved and it’s pretty awesome. Not Kulula-grade awesome. Actually awesome.
A massive fire has broken out in Nairobi’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, effectively cutting off flights into Kenya’s largest airport. Bystanders reported a slow response from the city’s fire response, while the fire has since consumed almost all of the arrivals area. Officials say that the airport will not permit any inbound or outbound flights […]
Tianducheng, China is a scale version of Paris, complete with a 107 metre replica of the Eiffel tower. Construction and development of little Paris began in 2007. Originally built to house some 10,000 residents only 2,000 call little Paris home. It is, for all intents and purposes, a ghost town.
Photographer David De Vleeschauwer gained access to North Korea and documented the country through his lense. The incredible pictures were published on Classe Touriste travel blog.
A Qantas flight from Chile to Australia on Thursday resulted in 26 ill passengers, 16 of whom required hospitalisation after touch down in Sydney. Ambulances and paramedics met the plane to transport the ill passengers, who are claiming to have fallen ill during the flight.
A friend of mine said she couldn’t get a table at the Hotel de Paris in Monte Carlo, but her friend knew the chef and they setup a table in the kitchen. But it wasn’t a downgrade – it was a coup of note! And you can do the same – right here in Cape Town.
Paris Hilton packed some serious luggage for her trip to Ibiza with boyfriend River Viiperi. Once you have seen the pictures Hilton posted on Instagram, you will never think your luggage is overboard again.
These moments don’t come along very often, friends. And it’s only a matter of time before Haute Cabriere’s powers that be change their minds. So best you MOVE!
Two people have died in a plane crash near Gauteng’s Lanseria Airport this morning. A light aircraft carrying multiple passengers downed near the the airport on Thursday morning, killing two occupants. It is not known whether the plane crashed on approach, or take off. While used on a daily basis for large commercial flights, Lanseria […]
Amstel Lager got the digital world talking on Friday, 5 July when they released their new ad, exclusively online. “The Chef” is a follow-up to “The Boxer” and is once again a celebration of taking your time to do something the right way. But this time round, the story focuses on Simphiwe Nzima, a young […]
Remember the when you used to play Age of Empires, StarCraft, and War Craft? (We’re in private, you can say yes.) Remember the joy of uncovering the details of the map as you moved your units over the terrain? The next time you’re on the move, take this excellent app along for the ride to uncover the fog of your world travels.
Got a case of the itchy feet? This infographic by Trip Insurance is just the thing you need to inspire that travel bug or give you the options on where to adventure to. Whether you are the outdoorsy type with some jungle fever or the Italian food lover, there is something for everyone. Travel from the Galapagos […]
Having a chilly winter? You have to be honest, in horrible weather, getting up, out and cooking are the last things on anyone’s mind. The Mount Nelson Hotel is letting us in on a Simply Sublime secret – their latest winter deals. Now when you wake up from your comfortable night’s sleep in your luxurious […]
This soon-to-be five-star hotel looks like it could be the perfect headquarters for a super villain. With two submerged floors, a sunken lake and an eco-friendly design, this hotel will be amazing.
Have a look at some fo the amazing entries for this year’s 25th annual National Geographic Traveler Photo competition. These are some of the contenders thus far.
Executive Chef Rudi Liebenberg is inviting you into his kitchen. Guests can now come to the Mount Nelson and literally take part in the kitchen’s ambiance. This custom designed and interactive culinary experience gives guests the opportunity to enjoy their meal in the heart of the hotel’s flamboyant kitchen. Now you can enjoy your lunch at an intimate table just inches away from the acclaimed […]
European aircraft manufacturer Airbus has come up with a way to put all your luggage worries to rest. Details after the jump.
Get out of the house and treat yourself and a special someone to a night or two in beautiful Camps Bay. Surround yourself by VIP nightlife, amazing cuisine and views that will make you weak at the knees. Go on, you deserve it! CLICK HERE TO GET YOURS Perfectly positioned in one of the most […]
It’s getting cold out and what better way to treat yourself than with a relaxing and warm spa day. Mount Nelson knows what you are going through – so they have thoughtfully put together some amazing winter specials at their popular Librisa Spa, catering for everyones needs. From exfoliating your skin to getting rid of […]
If you are a MINI enthusiast and you are visiting Helsinki, then we have the accommodation just for you. The Finnish Klaus K Hotel has provided overboard “Passion for MINI” fans with fully kitted out MINI themed rooms.