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Get Your 2019 Travel Plans Sorted At The Travel Expo

February 1, 2019 No Comments

If, like us, you love to travel and want to see more of our beautiful world this year, but the budget is a bit tight – then we recommend that you get yourself over to The Travel Expo, which is South Africa’s largest travel show – and some incredible deals and savings on your next holiday are on offer! The dates to diarise are 9th and 10th of February and the venue is The Ticketpro Dome in Northriding and entrance is only R 50 per person, while kids under 18 get in free. You can get your hands on the best deals and biggest savings of the year, with exclusive offers from airlines, cruise liners, resorts and hotels, tour and adventure companies, tourism boards and much more. If you’re travelling anywhere in 2019 you don’t want to miss this show. A number of leading travel industry experts will be available…

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Andrea Bocelli comes to Joburg in April 2019…

January 30, 2019 No Comments

Last week saw much excitement as it was announced by Big Concerts that world famous classical singer Andrea Bocelli will be coming to South Africa in April for one concert only in Joburg and one in Cape Town. Your Joburg date to diarise is 18th April 2019 at The Ticketpro Dome and tickets went on sale on Big Concerts and Computicket last week Friday. Bocelli’s humble manner belies his international status as one of the world’s biggest classical stars – he’s sung for Popes, Presidents and royalty, performed in all the greatest concert halls and opera houses around the world, and sold 85 million records. He has performed at major international events including the Olympic Games and the World Cup, and has a number of music awards under his belt, including a Golden Globe, 7 Classical BRITs and 7 World Music Awards, plus a star on the Hollywood Walk of…

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Romance is in the air at Brahman Hills this Valentines Day…

January 29, 2019 No Comments

Can you believe that the first month of the year is almost over, and Valentines is about 2 weeks away – we think 2019 is going to start flying way too soon! If you are looking for a great spoil special for that loved one during February – then you will want to check out this awesome special and start planning your romantic getaway in the magnificent Midlands of KwaZulu-Natal at Brahman Hills. Brahman Hills is a destination of choice for weddings, conferences and idyllic country escapes and offers visitors an onsite spa, restaurant, coffee bar, underground bar and restaurant – 89 on Copper – as well as a variety of eventing venues. From arrival, you will be wowed by not only the beautiful setting in the hills of the Blue Crane Nature Reserve where Brahman cattle and other wildlife roam free, to its comfortable accommodation, scrumptious food and ‘every…

In Lifestyle

Hermès introduces the Cape Cod Chaine d’ancre

January 23, 2019 No Comments

Hermès have just released their new Cape Cod time piece, and although this particular style has been around for a number of years, with some additions and adaptions over time, the new look tosses its own aesthetic codes overboard by reinterpreting the anchor-chain link. The new Cape Cod is a strong new link harbouring a daring style and taking femininity on board in a subtly mischievous manner. On this large steel model, the “anchor chain” motif imagined by Robert Dumas in 1938 diverts watchmaking traditions by charting a course with creativity as its compass. The Cape Cod watch became a ‘square in a rectangle’ in the bold design sketched by Henri d’Origny in 1991. Original and playful, rigorous and graphic, this stylish figurehead glides smoothly through the waves of time with the ease of an ageless icon. In 1998, it adopted the double tour strap, which proved an immediate success.…

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Travel in style with House of Samsonite…

January 22, 2019 No Comments

One of our favourite luggage and accessory stores in Sandton City has to be House of Samsonite. And what better way to travel, than in incredible style. Not only do House of Samsonite offer a variety of different luggage options, but they know style! House of Samsonite is the official name for the online luggage store which supplies us South Africans’ with Samsonite, American Tourister, Lipault and Gregory, the world’s leading branded luggage and travel products for business, fashion, adventure and of course, leisure travel. From cabin luggage to extra large suitcases, garment bags and kiddies luggage to laptop sleeves and back packs – even through to handbags and other travel accessories, House of Samsonite have got you covered! Samsonite have been designing and creating luggage for over 100 years, and as one of the original brands in travel, they have continued to leverage their craftsmanship and heritage as an…

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O Bag opens their first South African store…

January 18, 2019 No Comments

The official launch of the first South African O Bag store caused quite the stir this past November, as these much-coveted designer handbags are being sported by international (and a few local) celebs and are the customisable handbag that every woman should have at least one of, in her collection. O Bag is an Italian handbag and shoulder bag collection that allows its owners to ‘create their own bag’ if you will. The bags are simple, yet beautiful and stylish, as well as being practical. Select your bag shape, your inner, your handles and even little bag accessories and put together your unique bag – what’s not to love? The O Bag bodies are made of a lightweight foam called XL Extralight®, which is soft and warm to touch, waterproof, strong, flexible and anti-microbial and come in a number of sizes, styles and colours. The range also includes trendy bag accessories…

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It’s nothing but peachy at The Peech Boutique Hotel

January 15, 2019 No Comments

Johannesburg truly has exquisite hotels and beautiful places to stay, and as you know we love exploring in and around our city, and The Peech Boutique Hotel is certainly a gem that we are glad that we discovered. Located in the prestigious suburb of Melrose and close by to Sandton and Rosebank, it is ideally positioned in a suburb with boutiques, cafés and an adjacent park as well as a shopping centre easily and safely accessible. The Peech originally used to be a private family home which was built in the 1950’s and was discovered by James Peech who subsequently bought the property with the plans to turn it in to a beautiful and upmarket boutique hotel. The Peech’s still own and run the hotel to this day, as well as living on the property themselves which lends to the air of a home away from home, if you will.…

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Our fave must have back to school (or work) goodies…

January 14, 2019 No Comments

Yup, it’s that time of the year again – back to school and work, but do not despair! Not only could anything be better than 2018 was – but we have rounded up our very favourite back to the grind items from the cool team at Typo – to brighten up your lunch box, your desk and just about anything about your day in general… keep it shining this year… Cool Everyday backpack Perfect for teens, or those of us who just never grew up. Plus a backpack distributes the weight evenly, so no more sore toting shoulders. The Everyday backpack from Typo is not only super roomy for all your must have items, but comes in a variety of stylish colours – from chic black, to pale blue, pink with sparkles and even an edgy marble variation. What’s not to love? Available from Typo R 299. (receive a free…

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ULTRA SA set to be the dance event of the year… again!

January 11, 2019 No Comments

If you love a good night out – dancing up a storm and listening to some of the hottest international and local EDM DJ’s in the world – then ULTRA 2019 is the place for you. EDM stands for Electronic Dance Music (as made popular by the likes of Skrillex and Deadmau5) and if you love a good beat, partying like you are twenty years old and enjoying the beats of some of the world top DJ’s then you do not want to miss out on the 2019 event. ULTRA has been lifting spirits (and the beat) for an incredible twenty years already internationally and was first hosted in Miami, USA in 1999! Although the main event is hosted in America – countries such as Singapore, South Korea, Mexico and Brazil have seen their own events being birthed – and so has South Africa, now entering it’s sixth year in…

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Cocktail of the Month – Refreshing Ginger Cocktail

January 9, 2019 No Comments

New Fitch & Leedes Spicy Ginger Beer, the intrepid mixer with a sense of adventure, is taking the enjoyment of fine spirits to the next level. The first South African ginger beer made specifically as a mixer, Fitch & Leedes Spicy Ginger Beer is a perfect fit for fine rum and whisky. This premium ginger beer brings out the sweet undertones in the spirit while allowing the pleasant spiciness of the ginger beer to shine through. Priding itself as the understudy to greatness, Fitch & Leedes understands the time and effort put into perfecting premium spirits. Lower in sugar in comparison to most other ginger beers, Fitch & Leedes Spicy Ginger Beer is finely balanced to ensure the best taste representation of what was intended by the master distiller. Made for the utmost purity in terms of quality and taste, Fitch & Leedes Spicy Ginger Beer amplifies the hard work…