Travel & Leisure
September 23, 2026 
Sandton Lifestyle Team
Sandton Lifestyle TeamThe stories that make us proud to call South Africa home: Good Things Guy’s most-loved travel and heritage stories
Every September, South Africans are encouraged to celebrate two things that are deeply connected: our heritage and our country. Heritage Month reminds us of the stories, traditions and cultures that define us, while Tourism Month encourages us to experience the remarkable destinations that make South Africa one of the most diverse countries on earth. For […]
September 2, 2026 Sandton Lifestyle Team
Sandton Lifestyle TeamSouth African Trans Advocate Yaya Mavundla Joins Global Leaders at KLM Pride House for WorldPride Amsterdam 2026
Renowned South African LGBTQIA+ cultural worker, activist, and media personality Yaya Mavundla recently returned from the Netherlands after representing South Africa as one of six international advocates hosted at the KLM Royal Dutch Airlines Pride House during WorldPride Amsterdam 2026. The LGBTQIA+ cultural worker, activist and media personality was one of just six international representatives […]
August 31, 2026 Sandton Lifestyle Team
Sandton Lifestyle TeamTravelstart Celebrates 20th Birthday by Bringing Home Africa’s Leading Online Travel Agency Title
South African travel brand recognised among Africa’s best at the World Travel Awards in Zanzibar Travelstart has been named Africa’s Leading Online Travel Agency at the prestigious 2026 World Travel Awards Africa Gala Ceremony, held in Zanzibar, Tanzania, reaffirming its position as one of the continent’s most trusted and innovative online travel brands. Widely regarded as the “Oscars […]
August 31, 2026 Sandton Lifestyle Team
Sandton Lifestyle TeamBrazil boom and restored airline capacity signal a strong second half for South African tourism
South Africa’s tourism industry has reached the midpoint of 2026 with the kind of numbers the sector has spent a decade waiting for. International arrivals grew 12.8% year-on-year between January and May, building on a 2025 in which Statistics South Africa recorded roughly 10.5 million tourists – up 17.7% on 2024 and above the pre-pandemic […]
August 28, 2026 Sandton Lifestyle Team
Sandton Lifestyle TeamMarriott International Debuts Marriott Hotels and Marriott Executive Apartments in Uganda
Marriott International has opened Kampala Marriott Hotel and Marriott Executive Apartments Kampala, marking the debut of both brands in Uganda. · Kampala Marriott Hotel features 181 guestrooms and suites, six restaurants and bars, and extensive meetings and events space. · Marriott Executive Apartments Kampala offers 96 fully serviced apartments designed for extended stays. Marriott International today announced […]
August 10, 2026 Sandton Lifestyle Team
Sandton Lifestyle TeamAir France introduces a new signature cocktail collection by Matthias Giroud in its long-haul Business, Premium and Economy cabins
This summer, Air France is unveiling a new cocktail offer available on all its long-haul flights, designed for customers in all travel cabins. The airline is continuing its collaboration with chef mixologist Matthias Giroud, who has created an exclusive cognac-based cocktail for the Business cabin, as well as a modern reinterpretation of the kir cassis […]
The Smart Traveller’s Guide to a Hassle-free Euro Summer
Experiencing Europe in its summer season is arguably one of life’s greatest pleasures. You see yourself walking through cobblestone streets, golden hour at 9pm, gelato in hand with nowhere urgent to be. But getting there and moving through airports at the peak of the travel season is an entirely different story. Navigating record-breaking crowds, currency […]
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Explore South America In Style, With Endless Views At Every Turn
If you’ve ever dreamt of exploring South America in unhurried luxury, without constantly packing and changing hotels, this is the ultimate way to do it. Journey through the Caribbean, Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Peru and Ecuador at a relaxed pace, experiencing multiple destinations while enjoying the comfort and convenience of a single seamless stay on one […]
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5 Reasons to Plan a Summer Escape to Lively London in 2026
London, the vibrant capital of the United Kingdom, continues to charm travellers with its iconic mix of rich history, contemporary culture, world-class shopping, incredible food, and unmistakable energy. While the city is a bucket-list destination all year round, there’s something especially magical about escaping the South African winter and experiencing London during its lively summer […]
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Hotel Verde’s Room-to-Give Initiative
Hotel Verde Cape Town Airport is expanding its commitment to responsible tourism with the launch of “Room-to-Give”, a new initiative that turns hotel stays into direct support for local Western Cape organisations. Through the initiative, R10 from every Room night booking will be donated equally, every quarter, to four carefully selected beneficiary organisations working within […]
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Experience a Rare Superbloom With The West Coast Way Flower and Foodie Tour 2026
Sometimes the break you need is not another weekend at home, but time spent on the open road, surrounded by phenomenal landscapes and boundless natural beauty. For many travellers, wildflower season on the West Coast offers exactly that, with growing excitement around the annual West Coast superbloom. A superbloom starts with perfectly timed rainfall. Millions […]
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The Rise of Short-Haul International Travel for South Africans
For years, international travel was sold to us as a test of endurance. The longer the flight, the more glamorous the holiday supposedly became. Somewhere along the line, society collectively decided that spending 14 hours in compression socks, eating mystery pasta at 35,000 feet and arriving too jetlagged to function was aspirational. South Africans, however, […]
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