Sundowners with Lucille

By Lucille Sive

As a woman who regularly travels alone, I am not unique! Whether it is for business or pleasure, thousands of women travel solo every year. While all travelers should take precautions, women travelers are a distinct demographic in terms of their safety.  Couples or groups have safety in numbers, while single women are easier targets than men for theft and harassment and are exposed to gender inequality prevalent in many countries.

By Jordan Knoll

A game drive is the highlight of any African safari vacation. You’ll see magnificent local wildlife that may include lion, rhino, elephant, and more. And whether you find yourself in South Africa’s Kruger National Park, Botswana’s Okavango Delta, or Tanzania’s Ngorongoro Crater, you’ll witness the natural beauty of Africa up close.

But how should you properly prepare for your safari? Here are 7 essential items to bring with you into the bush.

By Jordan Knoll

Vacationing can be hard work, so it’s important to take moments out of your busy schedule to sit back, relax, and appreciate the beauty of your surroundings. Perhaps you’ve spent your morning trekking to the top of Table Mountain and now you’re looking for a way to unwind before you head out on your next excursion. What better way to refresh than to enjoy a peaceful and elegant high tea experience? Cape Town has plenty of excellent options available, but we’ve narrowed down our selection to our 4 favorites.

Our guests often tell us that the food of South Africa is one of the things they miss most when they return home from their vacations. But just because you’re not in South Africa, that shouldn’t stop you from enjoying the delicious flavors that the country has to offer. In our latest recipe blog, you’ll learn how to create the divine Meringue Layer Cake that is a mainstay on the dessert menus at the 5-Star Oyster Box Hotel in Durban, South Africa.