Sundowners with Lucille

By Lucille Sive

The beginning of a new year is the perfect time to start planning your next dream vacation. As a proud member of The Travel Corporation (TTC) family of brands, I have the luxury of being immersed in a remarkable collection of diverse travel experiences on a daily basis. From the beautiful rivers of Europe, to the mountains of Peru and the vast game reserves of Africa, TTC offers a fantastic assortment of experiences and destinations that has something for everyone.

We are proud to share the recipe of Nelson Mandela's favorite cake: Estelle Brand's famous fruit cake. The cake was smuggled into Robben Island prison by Christo Brand, who shared it with with Mandela and other political prisoners. It quickly became a sensation in the prison and was frequently requested by Nelson Mandela. 

By Lucille Sive

In 2018, the readers of Travel + Leisure named Cape Town one of only 15 “World’s Best” cities. Thanks to the Mother City’s unique blend of natural beauty and captivating cultural attractions, it’s easy to see why the city remains at the top of many travelers’ bucket lists. Following an incredible recovery from a water shortage in 2018, in which residents and travelers alike rallied together to save water, Cape Town’s travel and tourism sector is “open for business”! Travelers looking to support sustainable tourism and sample some of Africa’s extraordinary experiences in 2019, should look no further than this astonishing city.

Thanks to large amounts of rain over the past few months, Cape Town's dam levels have risen above 75% capacity and "day zero" has been pushed back beyond 2020. Watch this new video to see how Cape Town has been graced with rain.