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Art in Voyage •

What Do Moms Really Want for Mother’s Day?

One of my fondest (and funniest) memories of my mom is from Mother’s Day, 2002. Her birthday falls on April 29, and in this particular year she told us, emphatically, not to worry about gifts or doing anything for Mother’s Day, as it fell so soon after her birthday. The day came and we didn’t make a fuss as per her wishes. Oh, how very wrong we were. Read on for what happened next!
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Art in Voyage •

Paradise Found in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka has been ranked the most family-friendly country for 2025 (according to Remitly’s latest Immigration Index report), leaving no doubt about its safe and welcoming appeal. But there is so much more to this island than just kid-friendly amenities.
As a travel destination, Sri Lanka is being seen as Bali 2.0, more exciting than the Maldives, and far less tourist-trodden than Thailand. And it’s not just its golden beaches and turquoise waters — though it has those in spades. There are many...
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Art in Voyage •

Five Surprising Things About Truffles That Will Make You Want to Go on a Truffle-Hunting Adventure

We’ve been busy creating cozy fall Piedmont journeys and, as a result, we can’t stop dreaming about truffle-hunting! Though chocolate truffles are always in our thoughts (to let you in on a secret, the Art In Voyage team gives new meaning to the term “chocoholic”), we are talking about the mysterious fragrant underground fungi that cost up to $9,000 per pound.
What is so special about truffles? Why are they so expensive? These are two questions that are often asked. Though we can’t answer them i...
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Art in Voyage •

Step into Meghan Markle's Montecito Paradise

By now, you’ve probably heard about, if not watched, “With Love, Meghan”, the Duchess of Sussex’s new Netflix series. This cooking and lifestyle show set in Montecito has sparked many reactions, but for us, the only reaction was a yearning for our own royal vacation in this idyllic spot in California.
Filmed in a farmhouse villa with lush gardens, orchards, and a chef’s dream veggie garden and kitchen, you can’t help but want a slice of that paradise for yourself — and you can.
You can actually...
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Art in Voyage •

And, of Course, “The White Lotus”

The hit show “The White Lotus” has sparked a travel phenomenon. This dark comedy has seduced audiences with its luscious destinations, gripping plots, gorgeous cinematography, and swoon-worthy 5-star hotels — so much so that series fans (and there are many) have flocked to the destinations, specifically the luxury hotels featured in the show, causing a noticeable spike in tourism in its filming locations.
And with the first episode of season three released on Sunday, travel interest in Thailand...
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Art in Voyage •

Love, Travel, Repeat - Art in Voyage

Solo travel can be a profoundly romantic experience (and not just because you could meet that special someone on your journey). On your own, you can fall in love with a place and find yourself in the process.
Sipping coffee in a tropical rainforest, inhaling the heady scent of frangipanis strewn as offerings on the ancient steps of Bali’s temples, or making couscous in Marrakech — sometimes, these experiences can be even more intoxicating when you’re flying solo.
We’ve taken inspiration from Eli...
IOL | News that Connects South Africans •

What do women want? Decoding female travel preferences and moving beyond stereotypes

Patricia Johnston, area leader for the KZN region, Flight Centre South Africa, believes that when it comes to travel, gender-biased beliefs like women shouldn’t travel alone, women aren’t interested in active travel experiences, and that catering to women means hairdryers, bubble baths and baby changing stations, still exist.Johnston said this puts not only women at a disadvantage but the industry as a whole. “The statistics show that women love to travel more than men: 64% of worldwide travelle...
Big Ambitions •

Monday Musings 4 November 2024: Surrender to the Flow » Big Ambitions

Last Monday I started the week by falling flat on my face. Or to be more specific, on all fours, in a river.


Let me backtrack. The week before, I realised I spent 11 hours in front of my laptop in one day. I told my French class about it, and from the concerned looks on their faces and my teacher’s solemn comment, “Ce n’est pas sain!” – that’s not healthy – it dawned on me that this is no way to live.


So, in the name of mental and physical health, I decided to start walking my dog in the m...
BON Hotels •

Feathers, Fashion, and Bridgerton in… Oudtshoorn! - BON Hotels

Season three of Bridgerton, everyone’s favourite racy Regency-era series, has just dropped, and we can’t get enough of it. But did you know there is a little piece of Oudtshoorn in this hot-on-trend Shondaland Netflix drama?

The ostrich feathers quivering on the opulent hats and costumes, in the lush décor, and accessorising the lead heroine, Penelope Featherington (it’s even in her name), came from our humble Klein Karoo ostriches.

Oudtshoorn is deservedly the world’s ‘Ostrich Capital’ – the...
BON Hotels •

How to make your workation work for you: Five BON tips - BON Hotels

“Excuse me, what is a workation?” We better answer this common question before we start on how it can add to your life.

As the name suggests, it is a blend of holiday and work. It may not seem appealing at first, but it offers a chance to change your environment, explore a new place, pull the escape hatch on boring routines, and even avoid burnout.

With online meetings, email, laptops, and high-speed Wi-Fi, it’s possible to work anywhere in the world. You can swap fluorescent lights and stale...
Africa Travel Week •

New year, new destinations: The new go-to's for 2024 - Africa Travel Week

Forget clichéd safaris and the same old sunsets you’ve seen (copy-)pasted across Instagram. We’re taking a closer look at Africa’s new go-to destinations, ripe for the picking in 2024. From islands so pristine they might be hiding dinosaurs to culinary trips that’ll have your taste buds begging for more, these are our top picks for 2024…


A complete break from the modern world – Príncipe Island and St Helena


The whole of Príncipe Island is a UNESCO biosphere. It looks like something out of...
Rove SA •

No Passport Needed: 8 South African Holiday Spots That Feel Like They're Overseas - Rove SA

With an exchange rate that makes you stress-sweat, visa gymnastics, and flight prices that continue to soar, going overseas for the December-January holidays just doesn’t have the same pizazz as it used to.“Domestic travel within South Africa has seen a 41% increase this year, and for good reason,” says Antoinette Turner, GM of Flight Centre South Africa. “While overseas destinations will always be on bucket lists, South Africans are recognising that they can also experience the excitement of in...
Africa Travel Week •

The Importance of LGBTQ+ Tourism in Emerging Destinations - Africa Travel Week

While established LGBTQIA+-friendly destinations, like West Hollywood and Mykonos, have long been a beacon for pink tourism, there is a growing momentum towards recognising the potential of emerging destinations in Africa. LGBTQIA+ communities in countries like Kenya, South Africa, and even Morocco are spearheading LGBTQIA+ travel and tourism, boldly illustrating how pink tourism can drive economic growth and societal progress.


“The development of LGBTQIA+ tourism in emerging destinations is...
Africa Travel Week •

Avitourism has huge potential to create more tourism opportunities in Africa - Africa Travel Week

Avitourism, tourism relating to birding, might be a niche sector, but that doesn’t mean only a few people are interested in it. In fact, it has huge potential to create more tourism opportunities in Africa and open the blooming birding market to destinations and businesses.


Africa has a quarter of the world’s bird diversity with over 2,700 species and is uniquely positioned to attract birders ranging from the casual birdwatcher to those who dedicate their lives to travelling the world to view...
Corporate Traveller •

5 Bleisure travel personas: Which one are you this Easter?

With those March 21st and 29th public holidays coming up, business travellers have a golden egg of an opportunity to plan a fun bleisure trip (that’s business travel combined with leisure) - one that works for you and your company too.

Bonnie Smith, GM of Corporate Traveller, explains that encouraging bleisure travel is important – it boosts morale and leads to less burnout. Ticking those mental health Duty of Care boxes right there! But not all travellers have the same idea of what a good blei...
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