Travel
A Rare Look Inside North Korea’s Secretive Hotels
05 Aug 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
One wouldn’t usually associate North Korea with a lovely spot to take a holiday, and yet it does have a tourism industry.
Department Of Tourism Outlines When We May Expect International Travellers Again
04 Aug 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
A new draft report published by the Department of Tourism provides possible scenarios for when we might welcome foreign tourists back to South Africa.
Inside The Luxury Hotel Made Entirely Of Shipping Containers
03 Aug 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
It’s a luxury hotel, in the middle of a vineyard next to an old oak tree. It’s also made entirely from shipping containers.
Amsterdam’s Red-Light District Will Look Very Different After The Pandemic
21 Jul 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
The pandemic has left more than 300 sex workers in the red-light district without an income for almost four months.
Rad New Website Lets You Check Out Random People’s Views Around The World (And You Can Add Your Own)
17 Jul 2020 by Seth Rotherham / No Comments
This is pretty cool. It’s a website called Window Swap, that lets you flip through the views from people’s homes around the world.
Travel + Leisure’s List Of The Top Five Hotels In The World
15 Jul 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Travel + Leisure have released their ‘World’s Best’ list of the top 100 hotels across the globe.
Travel + Leisure Just Named This City ‘The Best In The World’
14 Jul 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Travel + Leisure’s ‘World’s Best Awards 2020’ has revealed the city that should be on everyone’s travel list once the pandemic is under control.
Jarring Photos And Video Of Digger, As Gauteng Readies Graves
09 Jul 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
South Africa recorded 8 800 new cases yesterday, which was the fourth-highest of any country in the world, and our additional 100 deaths ranked 11th.
Take A Tour Of The World’s First Gold-Plated Hotel [Video]
07 Jul 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Those with dreams of taking a dump in a golden toilet can have them fulfilled at the world’s first gold-plated hotel.
Rent This Entire Maldives Island For R1,5 Million A Night
03 Jul 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
It’s pricey, but you do get ultra-exclusive use of the private island’s 73 villas and residences, as well as all of their facilities.
Ozzie COVID-19 Outbreak Blamed On Hotel Staff Having Sex With Quarantined Guests
03 Jul 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
It’s generally a bad idea to sleep with guests at the hotel where you work, and even more so when those guests are in quarantine.
Gauteng Could Be Looking At “Intermittent Lockdowns”
30 Jun 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
The Gauteng MEC for Health has warned that the provincial command council was considering various options to curb the spread of COVID-19, including “intermittent lockdowns”.
Two SA Spots Featured On Most Popular Post-Pandemic Travel Destination List
29 Jun 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Two South African tourist hotspots feature on Big Seven Travel’s list of the most popular post-pandemic destinations.
Why It’s Not A Good Idea To Return To SA From Overseas Just Yet
26 Jun 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
If you’re considering returning to South Africa from overseas, there are a few things that you should keep in mind.
Lessons From Santorini: What Happens When A Tourist Hotspot Shuts Down
23 Jun 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Santorini, one of the most popular tourist destinations in Greece, has seen the tourism ‘machine’ come to an abrupt halt.
CLOSED: COVID-19 Claims Three Iconic SA Hotels
22 Jun 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
The economic fallout of the national lockdown and COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in the closure of some iconic South African hotels.
Remember Those Pictures Of An Empty Venice? Check It Out Now
18 Jun 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Venice has eased up on lockdown restrictions, and is starting to look more like its former self.
Want To Fly Overseas? This Is How You Can Do It
12 Jun 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
South Africans who pass the scrutiny of Home Affairs will be able to travel overseas for work, study, or to return to a place of residence.
How To Plan For Large Backpacking Trips While We’re Still Quarantined
08 Jun 2020 by Damon Sivitilli / No Comments
Your dream vacation may seem out of sight right now due to this pandemic, but this shouldn’t discourage you from planning ahead.
Ways To Make Money While Travelling Around The World
08 Jun 2020 by Damon Sivitilli / No Comments
Travelling is beneficial to our life, and it not only brings us closer to ourselves, but opens us to new ways of thinking.
Safest European Cities To Visit Once International Borders Open
03 Jun 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Best European Destinations has released its list of the safest European cities to visit once travel restrictions are lifted.
Body Of Hiker Found On Table Mountain
03 Jun 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
On Monday evening, the body of a man, believed to be around 60 years of age, was found near Nursery Ravine.
Alert Level 3: Experts On Whether It’s Safe To Fly
02 Jun 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
You’ll be able to fly across the country for business purposes during alert level 3, but experts recommend incorporating some extra safety measures if doing so.
Keen To Fly Somewhere In SA? Here’s What You Need To Know
01 Jun 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
From today, June 1, South African domestic flights for business travel are allowed, although there are a number of rules and regulations worth jotting down.
Some Good News For SA In Post-COVID-19 Travel Survey
29 May 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
An online survey of where people would like to go once it’s safe to travel abroad could be good news for our tourism industry.
Quick Look At How Lockdown Restrictions Are Being Relaxed Across Europe
19 May 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Across Europe, countries are easing up on lockdown restrictions in an effort to bolster their economies.
Karoo Could Become Post-Coronavirus Tourism Hotspot
18 May 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
When South Africans are once again allowed to travel recreationally, the Karoo could become a “low-viral tourism” hotspot.
Say Goodbye To Your Voyager Miles (For Now)
11 May 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Members of the Voyager loyalty programme will not be able to redeem their miles until at least July 31, 2020.
Do You Work In Travel? Here’s How Things Could Change In Your Industry
11 May 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
The travel and tourism industry is expected to look very different once the pandemic is deemed under control.
The First Thing Seth Is Buying After Lockdown
30 Apr 2020 by Seth Rotherham / No Comments
When I say ‘after lockdown’, I’m not talking about tomorrow (May 1), when things relax a bit and we can actually leave our homes.
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