Author: Nic Bailey
Game drives have long been the crown jewel of South Africa’s tourism experience, but a new breed of luxury safari is quietly redefining what it means to explore the bush. Instead of standard snacks and ...
Cape Town’s villa scene has always attracted a discerning traveller, but over the past year, the offering has matured into something exceptionally refined. These aren’t just holiday homes with pretty views—they are expertly curated spaces ...
Sandton’s polished skyline tells only part of the story. Beneath the glinting towers and glossy malls lies a culinary scene that has evolved with intention—quietly leaning into refinement, seasonal ingredients, and dining experiences designed for ...
There’s something quietly majestic about waking up before dawn on the Wild Coast, walking out into the salty chill of morning, and watching as the sun lifts above the horizon. Here, where the Eastern Cape’s ...
You don’t so much start the Ferrari Amalfi as you wake it. Press the ignition, and the front-mid-mounted twin-turbo V8 hums to life—not with a roar, but with the kind of precision purr that suggests ...
There’s a quiet revolution unfolding across the Eastern Cape—one where world-class indulgence meets low-impact living. Tucked between rolling valleys, untouched coastlines and Big Five reserves, a selection of high-end eco lodges is redefining what it ...
Johannesburg has long been the nerve centre of South Africa’s economy, but beyond boardrooms and skyscrapers, some of the city’s most influential decisions are made over shared meals in exquisitely designed dining spaces. Today’s high-powered ...
Hogsback feels like a place imagined, then brought to life. Nestled deep within the Amathole Mountains in the Eastern Cape, this forested village has gained a reputation not only for its atmospheric beauty and Tolkien-inspired ...
Diners seeking that R2,000-per-person meal in South Africa are paying for more than sumptuous food—they’re investing in an immersive, carefully crafted dining experience that marries top-tier ingredients, impeccable service and a sense of occasion. Over ...
The Northern Cape, often overlooked in favour of coastal escapes and Winelands retreats, is fast becoming a quiet icon of South African luxury. Here, among sweeping red dunes and diamond-studded histories, the concept of opulence ...
We’ve travelled this coastline many times before, yet there’s something distinctly alluring about the way the ocean seems to shimmer with a different kind of opulence when paired with the briny whisper of a plump ...
Thanks to our very close dealer associate, we recently had the chance to spend time with something quite special—the 2024 Aston Martin DBX 707, arguably the boldest SUV on South Africa’s roads right now. We ...
There’s luxury—and then there’s the kind of indulgence that makes you feel like the only person on Earth. South Africa’s most opulent boutique retreats aren’t just about plush linens, panoramic views or candlelit dinners under ...
Travelling in South Africa can be as lavish as you dare, and no one understands this better than the country’s high-end lifestyle concierges. These behind-the-scenes tastemakers are the invisible hands that transform a luxury holiday ...
For travellers who crave high-end gastronomy in picturesque surroundings, few places deliver like Franschhoek. Nestled in a verdant valley in the Cape Winelands, this charming village isn’t just one of South Africa’s culinary capitals—it’s a ...
There’s a distinct rhythm to the South African bush—one that blends golden silence with the raw sounds of the wild. But for a select group of global travellers, that rhythm comes with the soft clink ...
Cape Town is no stranger to luxury. Whether it’s the glint of the ocean along Camps Bay, the scent of fynbos in Constantia, or the elegance of a well-aged glass of red at Beau Constantia, ...
Luxury dining in South Africa has taken on a new level of artistry, with chefs across the country crafting dishes that are not just meals but full-on experiences. While local cuisine is often celebrated for ...
Picture this: cruising through the lush vineyards of the Cape Winelands in a sleek Bentley, the engine’s gentle purr blending perfectly with the hum of the countryside. South Africa’s Cape Winelands offer a perfect backdrop ...
Tucked behind high walls and under sleek, climate-controlled lighting, some of South Africa’s most jaw-dropping automotive collections sit in near silence—except for the occasional roar of a V12 being awakened. These are not your everyday ...
