100% Africa !

Situated in the tranquil established suburbs of Kimberley, Carrington Lodge offers warm hospitality, delicious English Breakfasts and immaculate attention to detail and of course, service. You are invited to relive the essence of the Colonial era in the historical town of Kimberley. Relax in spacious gardens surrounding the pool and lapa, where the lapa area offers protected braai facilities enabling visitors to enjoy barbeques during any weather type. With fifteen en-suite bedrooms, each with their own separate entrance onto a beautiful colonial style verandah, relax with satellite TV and home comforts. To keep the temperature to your liking, there are ceiling fans and air conditioners available, and in the winter, if you’re feeling the nip in the air, all rooms are also equipped with heaters and electric blankets. Look forward to enjoying a pre-dinner drink in the cozy bar and guest lounge which has a TV and a fireplace, where you can put your feet up in a relaxed atmosphere. Breakfast baskets are offered as an alternative for those who’d like to get on the road early, but then full English or continental breakfasts are served daily. As well as home cooked dinners, prepared on request during week nights. You can also be assured of the number of diverse venues and historical sites in and around authentic Kimberley, for example the Famous Big Hole & Village Museum. Be sure to be in contact with one of the specialist tourist operators for more detail. For more information, click here

If you’re looking for a short break away from the stresses of everyday life, like a long weekend with friends, then I’d suggest you pay Benmore Lodge a visit. Situated on the Kei River in the Kei Mouth, this has got to be one of South Africa’s best kept holiday secrets. With wide clean beaches that are fringed with dunes that lead inland into sub-tropical bushveld and fynbos, you are one step away from whichever you choose. What I like best about this little Lodge, is that they cater for big parties, like a 21st, or a small intimate party. You don’t have to pay a fortune for good service and your guests don’t have to worry about getting back when they can just spend the night. It has something to offer the family as well, allowing children to be one with nature. It is nestled in the typical Transkei rural scenery, with scattered dwellings in the distant rolling Transkei hills. You won’t get bored when visiting BenmoreLodge, that you can be assured of, with the amazing variety of bird life to enjoy bird watching. Or game viewing with game like eland, impala, bontebok, kudu, bushbuck, wildebeest, zebra, and yes, the list does continue! Really, next time you and a bunch of friends feel like getting away for a long weekend, take advantage of the opportunity, and spend it at Benmore Lodge in the Kei Mouth on the Kei River.

Located on a peninsula at the northern tip of the island, the breathtaking view over the islets of the north coast and the Port Louis Mountain range is spectacular. The authentic Mauritian atmosphere is set off with overtones of African and Oriental décor. The Le Canonnier Hotel is set in seven hectares of tropical garden with relics of the past, a lighthouse, ruins of ancient fortifications and old cannons.
A unique feature is its two completely separate beaches, giving guests a different view of the panoramic seascape from where they choose to relax. And a big attraction is the Wellness Centre built in the branches of a centuries old Banyan tree. With rustic stone steps leading you up to the treatment cabins looking out onto peaceful pools and outdoor relaxation areas, relaxation is what you’re guaranteed to find.
Le Canonnier’s proximity to Grand Bay makes access too easy for shopping and enjoying the international atmosphere at many restaurants and bars. Grand Bay is also the departure point for many attractive excursions by boat.
With the rooms being built in crescents, either overlooking the lush, tropical grounds and swimming pool, or the beach and sea, staying indoors is a thing of the past. Individually controlled air-conditioning, minbar, electronic safe and telephone, TV with satellite channels do make it a little bit hard to choose though.
In the standard rooms, you’ll find that the garden facing rooms each have a shower, basin and toilet; whilst the sea facing rooms have a bath, basin and toilet with a shower in the bath. In the Superior rooms, the newer rooms have a separate shower while the original superior rooms have a shower in the bath. In the family duplexes, there are split level rooms which accommodate two adults and three children. The main room is downstairs and a staircase leads to the open-plan loft bedroom.
The Garden facing family apartments however, consist of two bedrooms, their own bathroom and TV with separate channels. The main room opens onto a spacious terrace area. The Suites? Well there’s no denying, these have got to be the best yet. There are four luxury suites located at the end of the northern crescent, naturally for more privacy. Then there is an open plan bedroom and lounge area.
Enjoy fine cuisine from the two restaurants available to choose from, Le Frangipanier, the main restaurant set under thatch in the garden adjacent to the pool, breakfast, lunch and dinner are served here in a tropical environment. And live cooking stations are a highlight!
There’s also the Le Navigator – which romantics are guaranteed to choose this secluded restaurant overlooking the beach. Open for lunch and dinner daily, guests may choose a set menu or a la carte dish.

Choose from only the best when travelling to Mauritius, as it offers only the best!

Zanzibar Island has got to be one of the most amazing places you will ever visit. As it grows in popularity among travelers, Zanzibar remains a rustic paradise with large parts of the islands untainted, offering you the chance to experience an exotic and authentic Indian Ocean island holiday, and with names like Mafia Island, Pemba Island and Mnemba, who can argue!

The name Zanzibar alone is evocative of spice, colourful fabrics, exotic beaches, which are fringed by coral reefs. This African paradise is located off the east coast of Tanzania, and has a rich history, tropical climate, with a vibrant multi-cultural people and a large variety of accommodation to make this island holiday unforgettable. The markets of the capital, Zanzibar Town, or otherwise known as Ungunja Mjini, are always bustling with the sounds of competitive trading, the smells of a thousand spices. Having been declared as a World Heritage Site for its historical and cultural significance, and with its many cobbled streets, perfect for strolling along, it’s no wonder the city’s old quarter got its name as ‘Stone Town’. It also offers a variety of cultural and historical discoveries. But even as Zanzibar has a chilled island atmosphere and with Stone Town’s bustle, there are of course other attractions that lie beneath the water.

Getting a closer look, what can we say about Pemba… only that it is such an awesome place! It is the ultimate in unexplored tropical paradises. With some well worth organizing, this is a holiday trip you don’t want to miss. Pemba – a smaller island to the north-east of Tanga on the mainland, receives few visitors, thus resulting in very little change over the last decade, whilst Zanzibar’s tourist industry has boomed. It is the ideal destination for travelers wanting to get away from the tourism buzz, happier with simple living. Natural forests cover its rolling landscape, with plantations that produce more cloves than Zanzibar, and a number of interesting ruins from the Shiraz era can be found here, also with some of the lovely beaches that offer for superb diving. Bullfights, a throwback to the Portuguese era, are sometimes held on Pemba. Chake Chake, is Pemba’s largest town, as well as Pemba’s capital. If you’re looking for somewhere to exchange your traveler’s cheques, this is the place. It is also home to a post office and a hospital.

The most recommended hotel, is of course Fundu Lagoon, and not just for Pemba, but for the entire of Zanzibar. Fundu Lagoon – enchanted, romantic, stylish; Fundu Lagoon is your quintessential far-flung island hideaway. This exclusive resort was created by Scottish fashion designer Ellis Flyte, and sure enough has something for absolutely everyone. It’s all style, romance and fantasy – the epitome of rustic chic. For custom travel plans to Zanibar, including honeymoons and wedding, visit Dreams Unlimited.

Grand West Casino in Cape Town is owned and operated by Sun International, the only casino in Cape Town that boasts state of the art facilities. For the family and non gamblers, hire a vehicle from car hire Cape Town and enjoy the various children’s entertainment, vast array of restaurants, bars, night clubs or shopping. Situated 20 minutes away from the city centre, in the suburb of Goodwood, Grand West is a monumental new entertainment centre. As a family you can also enjoy ice-skating or ten-pin bowling. The options are endless and it would be silly to pass up an opportunity to visit this amazing casino.

The Mount Nelson Hotel’s sparkling new Librisa Spa has become one of Cape Town’s leading day spas. Treatments are world class, which have been developed uniquely for the spa. Housed in three original late Victorian buildings, this Cape Town Spa’s décor is an eclectic combination of timeless elegance and contemporary style. Rent a vehicle from car rental Cape Town and visit the Mount Nelson, as the spa’s facilities include innovative changing areas, sauna and steam baths, sensation showers and heated marble slabs. Guests are also invited to relax and indulge in healthy snacks. Go on, spoil yourself, I know you want to.

“The first English country house in South Africa where Lady Anne Barnard nurtured her spirit in tranquillity.”  Angsana Spa, A first in South Africa which is harmoniously placed alongside the new spacious and calm river, overlooking the crystal clear Liesbeeck river running through the historic gardens of the vineyard hotel and Spa.  During our stay in Cape Town, we rented a vehicle through car rental Cape Town paid a visit to Angsana Spa, which takes its name from the exotic Angsana tree, known for its crown of golden fragrant flowers which burst into bloom, unexpectedly, for just one day.

Carnival City Casino – forming part of Sun International – which means you can expect nothing less than the highest level of service and enjoy superior entertainment.  Escape to Gauteng’s premier gambling destination, Johannesburg’s light fantastic, a glittering festival for the senses, a thrill a second.  Hire a vehicle from car hire Johannesburg and experience a casino, hotel, restaurants, shops, entertainment and a real carnival atmosphere, all within the same walls.  The casino has 1750 slot machines, about 60 betting tables and much much more for the brave.  Welcome to the patheon of play, Carnival City Casino.

“It’s Not The Usual” is Silverstar Casino, the recently developed casino just outside of Krugersdorp’s motto. Visitors will notice it is not a themed casino which already makes it unique. Gaming, leisure and entertainment seekers visiting Silverstar Casino will find it to be an uplifting experience, where natural light, warm colours, cleanliness and focussed dedication to purpose are key. Hire a vehicle through car hire Johannesburg and visit the first real lifestyle casino in South Africa which continually surprises with its natural expression and personal connection, ensure each visit is an uplifting experience, and remember: It’s Not The Usual.

Conveniently situated alongside OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg, Emperors Palace Hotel Casino Convention Resort combines timeless classical elegance and sheer excitement.  Hiring a vehicle from car hire Johannesburg makes your exploration of this casino very easy with luxurious accommodation from four unique hotels to choose from, a glorious health and beauty spa, a magnificent casino, the finest dining options available, spectacular entertainment choices, the list goes on, one would be silly not to take advantage whilst having the opportunity to do so.  With palatial buildings set in a display of gardens, fountains and statues, the experience is truly breathtaking.