The New Definition of a Perfect Holiday in Blending Relaxation and Excitement
Find out why modern travellers are really breaking free from one-dimensional travel and opting for a healthy mix of rejuvenation and thrills, achieved through adventure
The New Definition of a Perfect Holiday in Blending Relaxation and Excitement
Find out why modern travellers are really breaking free from one-dimensional travel and opting for a healthy mix of rejuvenation and thrills, achieved through adventure
Beyond bucket lists: Why international travellers are flocking to SA for meaningful travel experiences
It’s no secret that South Africa is making its mark on the global stage as one of the world’s top destinations. For the contemporary traveller
Grafiti Boutique Hotel is a jewel in Bela Bela
Since its grand opening in April 2022, the esteemed 4-star Grafiti Boutique Hotel has emerged as a distinctive experience unparalleled in Bela Bela. The property
Creative Easter Swaps – for all the fun without the sugar rush!
Modern Easter celebrations often involve brightly coloured chocolate eggs and sweet treats hidden around the garden for excited children to find. But while a little
Base your Mpumalanga adventure at Oliver’s Restaurant & Lodge
For passionate golfers seeking the perfect blend of luxury, leisure, and world‑class fairways, Oliver’s Restaurant & Lodge offers an unrivalled experience in the heart of
A Wild Easter Weekend Awaits at Gauteng’s Top Wildlife Parks
This Easter weekend, two of Gauteng’s most loved wildlife destinations, Lion & Safari Park and the Bothongo Rhino & Lion Nature Reserve, are transforming into vibrant family playgrounds,
Getting the Right Dose, Every Time
Whether it’s for you or your little one, Panado® gives you the power to fight pain1 while making it easy to get the dosage just right. Panado®, your
Easter Dining Reaches Unprecedented Heights with Beanbag Jazz Lounge’s Signature Recipe
Durban, South Africa – As Easter approaches, the search for spaces that offer more than just a meal becomes increasingly intentional. This year, Beanbag Jazz
The Owners’ Lodge has opened at Brookdale Estate
The Paarl Winelands has welcomed a new benchmark in luxury accommodation with the opening of The Owners’ Lodge at Brookdale Estate. Tucked away on a secluded hill
Step Back in Time: Ceres Rail Unveils “The Mossel Bay Explorer” for a Slow-Travel Garden Route Escape
Ceres Rail Company is inviting travelers to trade the highway for the heritage tracks this May with the launch of “The Mossel Bay Explorer.” This
Why the Best Easter Holidays Feel Like Real Life
With Easter just weeks away and travel plans taking shape across the country, the annual long weekend is looking a little different in 2026. The
The Bistro at Brookdale wins its first Eat Out Woolworths Restaurant Award
The Bistro at Brookdale Estate has earned its first Eat Out Woolworths Restaurant Award when it was named among just 66 restaurants nationwide, celebrated for shaping and
Last‑Minute Easter Weekend Getaways: Six South African Escapes for a Swift Change of Scene
Easter approaches quietly, and before you know it a quick getaway starts sounding far more appealing than staying home. South Africans are spoilt for choice,
Holiday House Sabine is perfectly situated in St Francis Bay
St Francis Bay is one of the most popular holiday destinations in the Eastern Cape. With a prime location along the Garden Route, it offers travellers
Nay Maps On Why Mauritius Is The Ultimate Island Escape
The search for the ultimate island paradise has moved to the white-sand shores of Mauritius. In the latest episode of Tropika Island Search, Zanele Potelwa is
Sibani Lodge: Your Year-Round Escape in the Cradle of Humankind
Nestled within the Mt Savannah Nature Reserve, Sibani Lodge is more than a destination — it’s a lifestyle. Where ancient history meets modern comfort, the lodge invites you to
Creative Holiday Fun for Kids at A Peace of Art
When school holidays roll around, parents are often on the lookout for engaging, safe, and enriching activities to keep their children entertained. For families in
Dining with elephants
The elephants arrived without ceremony. No one pointed them out. No whispered announcement broke the moment. We were seated on the deck of our villa
Time to ditch the group chat: Why more travellers are going solo
It usually begins with optimism. Someone drops a message into the group chat: “We should all go to [insert dream destination] away this year.” Within minutes the
Cooling Down in Piketberg – Dams, Views & Rural Retreats
Did you know that swimming boosts dopamine and serotonin – the brain chemicals that make you happier? When late summer temperatures climb, the mountain town
Adventure to the horizon: Why the Karoo is the ultimate slow travel destination
In today’s “always-on” world, there’s a growing rebellion found in the “slow”. Increasingly, travellers from around the world are opting to slow down and take
Cresta Sprayview: Your Getaway to a Re-Imagined Victoria Falls
Victoria Falls stands as a beacon for travellers, and when the falls are in full flood, guests at Cresta Sprayview can witness the breathtaking spectacle of the spray rising
Africa’s Endangered Wild Dogs Gain Ground Through Conservation Collaboration
African wild dogs (Lycaon pictus), among Africa’s most endangered carnivores, are thriving in parts of the Waterberg Biosphere thanks to innovative conservation programmes and coordinated
Reserved Suites: Stylish Apartment Stays in the Heart of Johannesburg
Known as Johannesburg’s financial and lifestyle hub, Sandton places thousands of individuals close to major business centres, shopping destinations, and entertainment hotspots. Located within this
Why Shoulder Season May Be the Smartest Time to Book an African Safari
As demand for African safaris continues to rise, and peak-season availability tightens across Southern and East Africa, travel experts are encouraging guests to consider booking
Finding great accommodation, restaurants, spas adventure and more
Actually, Home Food and Travel offers a lot more than just reviews of accommodation, restaurants, spas and adventure activities. We also visit great destinations, receive advice from interior designers and stop to smell the roses and taste the coffee.
Our team of journalists are seasoned travels and love visiting the myriad of exciting places around South Africa. Whether it is off the beaten track or in the heart of the top attractions of the country, we’ll be there,
Home Food and Travel advice on finding the right accommodation
So what is the right accommodation? Well more often than not, it’s your travel budget that dictates the type of accommodation that you choose.
Expensive is not always better. Our team at Home Food and Travel will tell you that they have camped in areas with limited ablutions and had a wonderful holiday. They have also spent a night in a five star hotel only to be disappointed because their expectations exceeded the experience.
The reason for your travels will also affect your choice. A business trip requires different amenities to a beach holiday.
Our articles, reviews and experiences can certainly help you make your decision.
Restaurants with a good mix of service, food and ambiance
To my mind a great restaurant offers three things – excellent service, great food and a wonderful ambiance. Of these, service is the most important.
No matter that the food is delicious and the setting delightful, poor service can ruin the occasion. However, great service combined with mediocre meal and a plane jane restaurant can still be a pleasant night out.
We’ve eaten in restaurants that are really dirty but with incredible food and couldn’t help but give a rave review. We’ve also hardly noticed what we ate because the setting was just amazing.
However, the best restaurants come with the best of service, food and ambiance.
Spas are the ultimate relaxation aid
How do you know when you have had a great spa experience? The answer, of course, is when you doze off on the treatment table.
Well that’s our theory anyway. It also doesn’t take a grand location with enormous facilities for a spa to be really good
A small, personal spa that is owner run can result in the best massage you have ever experienced. However, the grand spas in five star hotels offer unsurpassed facilities in an environment that just makes the stress in your shoulders and neck melt away before you even finish checking in.
Adventure!
You don’t have to be an adrenaline junky to enjoy an exciting experience. In fact, what are commonly termed adventure activities usually have incredibly high safety standards and unblemished safety records.
Ziplining, bungy jumping and shark cage diving are all very safe. It’s just that our mind tells us we are craaazzzzyyyy to be doing this.
On the road to great places of accommodation, restaurants, spas and adventure activities
If you’re driving, be safe and make use of all the wonderful farm stalls that populate South Africa’s open roads.
If you overhear somebody asking a lot of questions or see someone taking photos of empty bedrooms chances are it’s one of our Home Food and Travel team members.
We’re out looking or those great places of accommodation, restaurants, spas and adventure activities.
See you on the road!
