Welcome to a winter wonderland
The village of Val d’Isère offers the picture-perfect backdrop for resort living. Think skiing, snowboarding, dog-sledding. And don’t forget the jacuzzis, ...
CRUISING: Leave your cares behind and sail away
There’s much to be said for leaving your cares on the dockside and sailing away
Babylonstoren: South Africa’s own Eden
Babylonstoren is all about bringing together the rustic and the contemporary. From its famed gardens to its retail spaces and spa, it’s about innovation and ...
St Helena: The island where Napoleon died
St Helena may be most famous as the site of the final exile of the military genius who became the emperor of France in the early 19th century. But it is also a ...
Cheers to second chances as Solms-Delta gains new investor
Once a thriving wine farm, Solms-Delta has largely fallen into ruin since being placed in business rescue. A US investor now offers it a new lease on life
So you want to be a yachtie?
More and more South Africans are taking to working on yachts in the Mediterranean and Caribbean. It sounds like a fabulous way to earn money, but there are ...
Evita’s Darling and what makes it special
The west coast village has much to offer: a treasure trove of history, a sardonic look at the politics of South Africa and a feast of local food brands
The Eastern Cape: a brave new safari frontier
While the Lowveld may hog the limelight for big five safaris, Richard Holmes discovers two new destinations worth the drive in the hills and plains of the ...
Retail, market or trade-in value: how does it affect your car insurance?
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Greater Cradle Nature Reserve: nearby but a world away
The Greater Cradle Nature Reserve in the Cradle of Humankind offers a wealth of activities for day-trippers and hotel guests alike
Bosjes estate — a wine farm with a difference
Say ‘Bosjes’ and those who know the estate will probably think immediately of its iconic chapel. But the FM was taken with its rustic allure and aesthetic ...
How to fix the Kruger’s traffic chaos
The Kruger National Park has come under fire for issues such as traffic congestion, an inefficient booking system and speeding. But a research project has ...
Limpopo’s top 10 must-visits
The northernmost province of South Africa is best known — among both locals and international visitors — as the home of the Kruger National Park. But it has ...
Rising cruise tide lifts money boats
A visit by the Queen Mary 2 to Cape Town highlights the boom in ocean travel, and the cheerful sound of cash registers
Why Khayelitsha’s nightlife is booming
It’s billed as one of the most happening party streets in the world. So what makes Khayelitsha’s Spine Road such a drawcard?
Top 10 Cape Peninsula experiences
Hikes, history, surf, swimming, tidal pools, café culture … the Cape Peninsula has it all when it comes to top-notch experiences. The FM has picked 10 must-dos
Ditching Kruger’s thatched rondavels
For years, visitors to the Kruger National Park had few options but the bare-bones accommodation in the camps. Kruger Shalati has changed the game
Fuel your wanderlust with a magical holiday experience from Dream Hotels & Resorts
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Mauritius: A nearby island, a world away
The tourism sector in Mauritius has surpassed pre-Covid levels — and it’s not just due to South Africans fleeing blackouts and water shortages
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