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Travel trends, like everything in life, evolve according to our needs. Due to the current pandemic, the biggest shift is to travel in a way that keeps us and our loved ones safe. We are looking for wide-open spaces and authentic experiences. Deeper and meaningful connections are becoming more and more desirable. Exclusive use properties, long stay options which automatically slow the pace, off the beaten path locations, self-drives and more flexibility when booking are definitely what we are leaning towards once travel rebounds.

I decided to get out of my comfort zone and do a self-drive road trip in KwaZulu-Natal with my mom and son. I’m the first to admit I’ve never been very good with direction. I get lost coming out of my en-suite bathroom back into my bedroom, so this was a new sort of...

Morocco has been alluring travellers for decades with its dizzying diversity. We set off to find out firsthand what this mystical country was all about on an immersive family trip!

Botswana is a land of undeniable beauty, pristine wilderness and glorious wildlife. It is a country that is a leader in conservation, with more than 25% of land set aside for parks and reserves. We spent a week exploring 3 of these magnificent areas on a family safari.

Mountain gorillas live in Rwanda, Uganda and the Congo and although critically endangered, numbers have risen to around 1000 at the last census.

Travelling is not just about seeing new places and experiencing different cultures. To truly travel is to indulge all your senses and to take them on a journey of discovery.

Some cities just ooze family friendliness and Cape Town definitely ranks high as a city with much to offer families with kids of all ages. From walkability, to attractions, to accommodation options, you will not go wrong creating priceless family memories in this South African treasure.

If you have ever dreamt of getting lost in exhilarating alleyways, with new sights, sounds and smells around every corner, Stone Town, the capital city of Zanzibar, is just the place to do it.

I am a complete sucker for sand, sea, sun and swaying palm trees. This also makes me a true advocate of island destination weddings. So much so that I did it twice…on the same island!

Parents may be reluctant to take their young children on an African safari, here’s why I highly recommend it.