



Cloud 9 Boutique Hotel & Spa welcomes guests after renovations and new exciting offerings
Cloud 9 Boutique Hotel and Spa is situated in the heart of Cape Town’s trendy suburb Tamboerskloof, has recently reopened its doors after an extensive




Cloud 9 Boutique Hotel & Spa welcomes guests after renovations and new exciting offerings
Cloud 9 Boutique Hotel and Spa is situated in the heart of Cape Town’s trendy suburb Tamboerskloof, has recently reopened its doors after an extensive



More than a boat cruise – Mirage Catamaran brings 5-Star private yacht experiences to Cape Town
That the Mirage Catamaran is magnificent is an understatement! Most certainly South Africa’s biggest and most luxurious private catamaran, this massive yacht guarantees you, your



Looking for a place to cool off? Visit the House at Glengariff in Underberg
The lockdown has left many people unable to visit their favourite beaches. If you are looking for a place to cool off and enjoy the



The New Holme Country House- a great getaway in the Karoo
Cape Country Routes (CCR) South Africa is a leading group of owner operated and managed accommodation and activity establishments with more than 20 privately owned



Humpback Lodge offers comfortable Sodwana Bay self-catering accommodation
Humpback Lodge is a holiday establishment situated in the quiet village of Sodwana Bay, just five kilometres from the beach as well as within reach



Kloovenburg Pastorie offers excellent guesthouse accommodation in Riebeek Kasteel
Located among the beautiful vineyards and olive trees of theKloovenburg Wine & Olive Estate, the Kloovenburg Pastorie offers excellent Victorian-style guesthouse accommodation in Riebeek Kasteel. Situated just



Two4One Kitchen & Bar – a first-of-its-kind restaurant in Cape Town
Two4One Kitchen & Bar is a first-of-its-kind restaurant in Cape Town and in South Africa. Located in the vibrant heart of Observatory, the name of



Waterford Manor – relaxing accommodation in the KwaZulu Natal Midlands
Looking for luxury accommodation in Rosetta, in the KwaZulu Natal Midlands? The beautiful Waterford Manor offers both bed and breakfast as well as self-catering accommodation



Fun family adventures, tours and trips with Kiff Kombi Tours
Cape Town is a world-famous family holiday destination that lends itself well to day tours and trips. To discover all that the Mother City and



Explore the Hidden Gem of the Drakensberg – Cathedral Peak Hotel
Nestled in the heart of the Drakensberg lies 4-star family-owned Cathedral Peak Hotel. For over 80 years they have been providing premier accommodation, sumptuous buffet



Setting sail with Stir Crazy Cooking
Imagine sailing along still waters, sipping on a sweet Rosé, while the sun sets; tucking into a succulent lamb, elegantly bedded with sweet kimchi coleslaw,



How to Prepare for a Road Trip
The end of the year beckons, and what better way to celebrate than by going on a road trip with your closest friends or family?



ZuluWaters Game Reserve – Your own private African Retreat in the Drakensberg!
Few holiday or safari destinations epitomise exclusivity like ZuluWaters Game Lodge. Situated in the peaceful, malaria-free foothills of the Drakensberg Mountains of the KwaZulu-Natal, ZuluWaters



Authentic African safari experiences at Mavela Game Lodge near Mkuze
Mavela Game Lodge, located on the magnificent 23 000ha Manyoni Private Game Reserve, near Mkuze, in northern KwaZulu-Natal, takes you back to a time when



Wine Valley Safari – among the best things to do in the Robertson Wine Valley
The Wine Valley Safari is among the popular things to do in Robertson and the Cape Winelands. This hop-on-hop-off tour service was designed to offer



Paradise Beach Self-Catering Apartments – your ideal accommodation in Langebaan
The Paradise Beach Self-Catering Apartments in Langebaan were designed for those seeking a quiet escape from the city or from the office over a weekend



Explore untouched Africa at Thobeka Lodge in Kosi Bay
Thobeka Lodge is a rustic, self-catering lodge outside Kosi Bay in the Maputaland area of the KwaZulu Natal – along the border with Mozambique. The



Experience Victorian charm at Port Elizabeth’s 5-Star Hacklewood Hill Country House
Need accommodation in Port Elizabeth? Indulge in colonial charm, elegant surroundings and enjoy 5-Star hospitality at the historic Hacklewood Hill Country House. Hacklewood Hill is



Discover why Pumba Private Game Reserve is among the top African safari destinations
Pumba Private Game Reserve is renowned as one of the top safari destinations in South Africa. Situated in the Malaria-free Eastern Cape, the Pumba Game



The Sands @ St. Francis Bay deserves its 5-Star accommodation grading!
Located a footstep away from the beach, The Sands @ St. Francis Bay is one of the top places to stay in St Francis Bay.



The Beach Hotel provides 4-Star accommodation on the Port Elizabeth beachfront
The Beach Hotel, is the grand old lady of the Port Elizabeth beach front – grand because she comes with years of good breeding and



Victorskloof Lodge in Hout Bay – what a family holiday experience!
Perched on the southern slopes of Table Mountain, Victorskloof Lodge offers a homely, comfortable setting for your next family holiday. Expect beautiful views of Hout



Value-for-money holidaying redefined at Lokuthula Lodges in Victoria Falls
In spite of the headlines, travellers, who know Zimbabwe intimately, will testify that a safari holiday to this beautiful country is a special experience! Your



Graze by the River is a must visit restaurant in Port Alfred
During my recent trip to the spectacular Sunshine Coast, I had the opportunity to enjoy a delicious meal at Graze by the River, situated in



Comfortable, affordable self-catering accommodation at Woodlands Cottages & Backpackers
Woodlands Cottages & Backpackers offers affordable authentic family and pet-friendly self-catering accommodation on the banks of the Bushman’s River, in quiet Kenton-on-Sea. Breakaway, Explore Affordably
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!
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