You’re probably counting down the days to when you jet off on holiday at the end of this year. The fun times are just a few sleeps away and you’re dreaming of cocktails on the shore. In a recent article, we discussed how to be safe on your holiday, however, the most important part of your holiday is getting there. If you’re flying to your destination, there are a few unwritten rules that will definitely make your trip a whole lot more pleasant. KEEP AN EYE ON YOUR LITTLE ONES Travelling with kids? Then keep them in check. When you’re on holiday it may be easier to take a break on the discipline too, but your fellow passengers won’t like that. Try to be considerate to those around you by making sure your children aren’t making them feel uncomfortable. If they’re having fun kicking the back of someone’s chair, kindly tell…
The silly season is almost upon us and often this is the time we relax and let our guard down. However, this means safety goes out the window and we’re caught off guard. This affects our holiday mood and we start the year on a, very low, low. So, before you go away this year, here are a few travel safety tips that will help you keep your belongings and happiness. Don’t keep everything together Although you may want to keep all your important documentation on you at all times, this is not safe. Keep anything you don’t need in the protection of the safe in your hotel room, like IDs, money, credit cards and other things you won’t be using on that day. This will prevent you from losing everything if you have the misfortune of having your wallet stolen. MAKE ELECTRONIC COPIES OF YOUR DOCUMENTS Most times, people…
Coffee drinkers will be quick to tell you how much of an art coffee making is. Coffee is a serious (and delicious) business, and its culture commands serious respect. It’s not just about the taste, it’s also about the experience and Kenya, the capital of coffee, offers it all. Kenya is famous for its production of Arabica and Robusta beans which are imported the world over. What better place to enjoy the Kenyan coffee experience than on the soil it’s been cultivated on for more than a century? Although Kenyans aren’t strict coffee drinkers, we’ve rounded up a few places to go if you’re in the mood for a caffeine shot while in Nairobi. The first one up is Mukutan Garden Café. This Café is located in the gardens of City Lodge Hotel Group’s Fairview Hotel. With more than just the coffee to look forward to, Mukutan will leave you wowed…
You’ve spent more than a week away from home. If you’re not at a meeting, you’re having brunch with a new investor. You spend the nights entertaining your business partners and the mornings sleeping in. If you need to sleep late to dot the i’s and cross the t’s on that presentation, that’s no problem because you’ll be spending the next day on the beach like a true tourist. Yes, you’re on a workcation, and the workcation blues are a real thing! Just like getting back from a leisurely holiday can be tough, so can coming home from a workcation. It’s a business trip mixed with down-time which can easily give you the illusion that you’re doing more holidaying than working. Until you get back home to routine and deadlines and you’re hit with a serious case of travel blues. If you’ve suffered from this, or want to prevent it…
Famous for the majestic Kilimanjaro and the beautiful coast of Zanzibar, Tanzania is undoubtedly a beautiful holiday destination. It is also a place booming with promise in the business sector and you wouldn’t want to say no if an opportunity led you there. Just as well, good progress is being made on construction of the 147-room City Lodge Hotel in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania’s capital city. The project started in mid-May and the hotel is expected to be completed and opened to the public towards the end of the fourth quarter of 2017. It will be City Lodge Hotel group’s fourth hotel in East Africa. What it looks like now – work is well underway on City Lodge Hotel Dar es Salaam The eight-storey hotel – including basement parking – is situated in Magore Street, in central Dar es Salaam, and will have features such as three meeting rooms, a…
The season for all things bright and beautiful is officially upon us! Our days are getting warmer, the birds louder and the flowers brighter. As we get closer to summer it may be time to spend less time indoors and more time basking in the sun, taking in the fresh, festive air. Nature’s cheerful mood can’t help but rub off on us as well. We’re inspired to start new things, take more walks, have more picnics and generally begin ticking off our bucket list with a generous helping of sunshine! To make this easier, we’ve rounded up a few gardens in South Africa that are perfect place to start. JOHANNESBURG BOTANICAL GARDENS Jo’burg, as it is affectionately called by locals, is known as the city of gold. It is a concrete jungle made of office towers and traffic, but there’s more to it than meets the eye. Take a leisurely…
Whether you’ve been there before, or you’ve just heard about it, there’s no denying that the Garden Route is simply spectacular! Nestled between Port Elizabeth and Cape Town this scenic destination is perfect for a relaxed road trip or some adventurous exploring! A haven for bird lovers and for friends of the forest, the Garden Route is definitely a picturesque setting for a beautiful holiday. Not to be overlooked though are its secluded little towns that offer a wealth of activities and effortless beauty. So, we’ve rounded up some things to do and see as you get into the spirit of spring along the Garden Route. FEEL AT HOME If you make the central town, George, your base during your stay, make the George Town Lodge your home away from home. It is conveniently situated on Knysna Road and easily accessible as you explore the surroundings. This charming, laid-back town has an incredible…
Botswana has always been a must-see destination! Famous for its unfenced national parks and game reserves, it’s no wonder that people keep going back to this picturesque place. However, you have a long business trip coming up and you want to know what you can get up to in your down time. You’re in luck! Here’s a list of the top things to do in Botswana! LIVE LIKE A LOCAL If you don’t want to venture too far from your hotel, you’ll be glad to know that in Gaborone entertainment is a mere minute away. Take a lazy walk around the Airport Junction Mall situated a walking distance from the Town Lodge in Gaborone. Grab a bite to eat, people watch or catch up on your errands. Boasting major clothing shops, like Stuttafords, you could even find time to do a bit of shopping, all while living like a local. FLOAT…
You’re planning for that big family vacation and it seems like a daunting task. There are so many logistics to consider and decisions to be made that you’re starting to think it may be easier to do everything through a travel agent. If you’re at a crossroads, this info may help in picking which route to go. GET INSIDER INFORMATION Although hard to believe, sometimes using a travel agent can save you time, money and frustration. One such time is when travelling abroad. If you haven’t been on a family vacation overseas before, you may need a lot of help in getting everything in order. Your agent will be able to answer a dozen questions as to what you can expect when exploring the other side. They will help you decipher the exact location that will be perfect for a memorable holiday. However, if you’re a frequent international traveller then…
The commute route from Tshwane to Johannesburg (and back again!) is part and parcel of many a businessperson’s routine in Gauteng. But, there’s joy to be found on that journey and we’ll show you how. Whether that trip is part of your daily grind or a regular round trip to visit important clients, taking a trip from Tshwane to Johannesburg needn’t feel like an infinite battle with traffic. You may find yourself visiting Johannesburg and needing to get from OR Tambo International Airport to visit a new client in Tshwane – be sure, there is a lot to look forward to along the way. THE EASY WAY Of course, the easiest way to travel from Tshwane to Johannesburg is to hop on the Gautrain and enjoy the ride. Jump on at Hatfield or Centurion and zoom along at 160 kilometres an hour, while you catch up on some emails or put the…