Luxury Travel Review  

Massage tables await us on the deck of our suite at Ivory Lodge
It is common for luxury bush properties to offer activities for guests in between the traditional early morning and late afternoon game viewing drives. Outside of meal times, guest time can be spent in suite or taking advantage of activities options on offer. [...]

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Delicious desserts we sampled at The Tasting Room
In a picturesque village in the heart of South Africa’s Cape Winelands, and a short drive away from Cape Town, we found a special place. We wouldn’t have known from the street sign on the main road of Franschhoek that behind the understated facade there was a [...]

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By Josette King

Scottevest Women’s Travel Vest*
As a frequent adventure traveler, I have long felt the need for a multi-purpose lightweight vest with roomy, secure pockets to organize my travel necessities (a secret additional airline carry-on bag of sorts); and one that would substitute for my day pack once I got to a destination. I wished [...]

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Beaumont House is in a residential area on the outskirts of Cape Town

The pool at Beaumont House
On our team’s last visit to the Cape Town area they discovered a five room property that shone for its luxury features, sophisticated international clientèle and foodie orientation. The lovingly restored historic home sparkled with thoughtful touches including beautiful [...]

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The entrance to the Restaurant Alain Ducasse au Plaza Athénée
On a trip to Paris, our team revisited the famed Alain Ducasse at the Plaza Athénée Hotel. They were delighted. The service was warm, the dishes were outstanding and the overall experience was festive and elegant.
“Alain Ducasse lays out the broad strokes. It’s up [...]

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