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Wild Wanderlust: Your Ultimate Guide to Exploring the Okavango Delta

Planning Your Trip to the Okavango Delta Hey there, fellow adventurers! If you're dreaming of exploring the wild wonders of the Okavango Delta, you're in for a treat. This lush oasis in Botswana is a paradise for nature lovers and safari enthusiasts alike. But before...

The Old Rectory in Plett Review

by Giles

Looking for a memorable stay in Plettenberg Bay? Look no further than the Old Rectory, a stunning 4-star hotel steeped in history and offering a delightful blend of comfort and charm which I recently visited for a night's stay with my wife while we celebrated our 15th...

Things to do in and around Plett.

by Giles

Hey there, fellow travelers! If you're planning a trip to Plettenberg Bay on the Garden Route, let me share some insider tips based on my recent getaway with my wife for our 15th wedding anniversary. We decided to escape the hustle and bustle by leaving our kids with...

5 Essential Tips when booking your next holiday.

by Giles

Planning your next holiday should be an exciting adventure, not a headache-inducing ordeal. To ensure smooth sailing from booking to boarding, here are five crucial things to keep in mind: Check Your Name Twice, Cos it sounds so nice!: Before hitting that "confirm...

Top 5 dive sites around the world to explore in 2024

by Giles

Travel these days is all about finding something you love and combining it with a country you have always wanted to explore. If you're a keen scuba diver, what better way to do this than gathering your dive kit and exploring somewhere new and different this year? Dive...

Planning a Trip to Thailand in 2023? Here Are our Top 10 Travel Tips before jetting off!

by Giles

Thailand is a popular travel destination for many reasons - its beautiful beaches, rich culture, and delicious cuisine are just a few of them. If you're planning a trip to Thailand in 2023, there are some important things you should know before you go. From travel...

Road tripping with the family!

by Giles

I recently spent 3 weeks and 5500 km travelling around the country with my family and it was beautiful!!

Checkout our Jetsetter club

If you love travelling as much as we do, we know that you will love being part of our Jetsetter club. Being a Jetsetter means you get upfront discounts and insider tips on excursions and activities only known by the locals. From the moment you start dreaming about your journey until you arrive back home, you will have access to our travel experts who can answer all your burning travel questions.

Checkout our Jetsetter club

If you love travelling as much as we do, we know that you will love being part of our Jetsetter club. Being a Jetsetter means you get upfront discounts and insider tips on excursions and activities only known by the locals. From the moment you start dreaming about your journey until you arrive back home, you will have access to our travel experts who can answer all your burning travel questions.