



A Serene Oasis of Quiet Sophistication – Oceana Palms Luxury Guest House
Oceana Palms Luxury Guest House in Gordons Bay offers four-star bed and breakfast accommodation. The guest house is perfectly positioned, with huge windows and balconies,




A Serene Oasis of Quiet Sophistication – Oceana Palms Luxury Guest House
Oceana Palms Luxury Guest House in Gordons Bay offers four-star bed and breakfast accommodation. The guest house is perfectly positioned, with huge windows and balconies,



Affordable Beach Accommodation for the Whole Family at Dream Beach Self Catering Lodge
Dream Beach Self Catering Lodge is set in a large dune forest estate half way between Ponta do Ouro and Ponta Malongane in Mozambique. Please



Mozambik Restaurant Pietermaritzburg – Amazing seafood and Portuguese cooking in a family-friendly setting!
Mozambik Restaurant Pietermaritzburg is the best place to indulge in Afro Porto-style seafood – from calamari delights to tasty fish fillets, as well as various



Experience the Fun and Adventure of Sea Kayaking with Dolphin Adventures and Sea Kayaking
Located in Plettenberg Bay, Dolphin Adventures and Sea Kayaking is a nature-based paddling and adventure travel company. This is a company that is seriously geared



Escape to the Country at Ashton Wold Estate in the Natal Midlands
Ashton Wold Estate is located 26 kms from Howick, close to the Karkloof Reserve, on the KZN Midlands Meander. This idyllic farm is reached at



Discover why everyone is raving about Dinner Time Stories with Le Petit Chef
Forget everything that you think you know about good food and dining! Surprise your mind and your taste buds with the ultimate dinner date at



White Shark Projects delivers unforgettable shark cage diving adventures in Gansbaai
Let White Shark Projects in Gansbaai take you on a thrilling adventure of a lifetime. Known for its dense population of Great White Sharks, the



Chance Upon this Gem of a Gallery in Knysna and Meet the Artist at Jandreart Studio
A visit to Jandreart Studio on Thesen Island in Knysna is highly recommended. This is a working studio where you will be fortunate enough to



Reconnect with Nature on a Working Farm, at Forgotten Highway Guest Farm
Forgotten Highway Guest Farm is located 150kms from Cape Town, and 30kms outside of Ceres, in the Western Cape. This immaculate guest farm is



Umtamvuna River Lodge has so much to offer in Port Edward
I recently had the opportunity to spend two nights at the Umtamvuna River Lodge in the town of Port Edward and it is fair to



Spoiled for Choice as you Pamper Your Taste Buds at Porky’s at The Lake Restaurant
Porky’s at The Lake is a popular family restaurant located at the Country Club in the Mzingazi Golf Estate, Richards Bay. With stunning views of



The Perfect Beach Getaway for the Whole Family at Boa Vista Resort
Boa Vista Resort is a self-catering lodge and luxury campsite in Bilene in Southern Mozambique. Perfectly situated on the beach of the San Martinho lagoon,



Tickle your Taste Buds with the Freshest Fish from Whale Coast Seafoods
Nothing compares to the taste and texture of fish straight from the sea. It’s a special treat if you live up country and not able



305 Guest House offers beachfront accommodation in Amanzimtoti
Located less than 30 minutes away from Durban, you will find the small yet vibrant town of Amanzimtoti. During my recent visit to the town



Spend your winter in comfort at the Forest Creek Lodge & Spa near Dullstroom
Set in a beautiful gorge, surrounded by the scenic Steenkampsburg Mountains on a private nature reserve, is where you will find the Forest Creek Lodge



Experience Star Gazing at Rogge Cloof Guest Farm near Sutherland
Rogge Cloof Guest Farm is located in the Karoo near the town of Sutherland, the world renowned astrological centre of South Africa. Set in the



Fresh Home Baked Treats and Excellent Coffee at Bread & Brew at the Crags
There are some places you just know you have to stop at and experience. One of these is Bread & Brew at the Crags. Situated



Blue Ocean Dive Resort offers great scuba diving opportunities in Umkomaas
When it comes to scuba diving in South Africa, Umkomaas has a reputation of being among the very best locations that our country has to



Selati 103 Guest Cottages: Comfortable 3-Star accommodation near the Kruger National Park
Need accommodation near the Kruger National Park? Located just 2km from its Malelane Gate, the 3-Star Selati 103 Guest Cottages is your ideal base from



Choose Moonlight Safaris and Tours for unforgettable African safari experiences in Botswana
Founded in 2016, Moonlight Safaris and Tours is a popular African safari tour operator based in Kasane, Botswana. They have built a name for themselves



O on Kloof Boutique Hotel & Spa: Exclusive 5-Star accommodation in Sea Point, Cape Town
The 5-Star O on Kloof Boutique Hotel & Spa in Sea Point, Cape Town, provides award-winning, luxury and exclusive accommodation to those visiting the Mother



Traditional Old Fashioned Hospitality at Canefields Country Hotel in Empangeni
Canefields Country Hotel, a gracious, traditional Sugar Cane Mansion, has been converted into a homely country hotel. Set in the tranquil surroundings and rolling hills



Experience the Charm of Namibia with Skeleta Tours and Safaris
Based in Windhoek, Skeleta Tours and Safaris specialise in private safaris. Their mission is to give clients an unforgettable personal experience through their world class



Immerse yourself in nature at the Estuary Hotel & Spa in Port Edward
The Estuary Hotel & Spa is located in the quiet town of Port Edward, along the pristine south coast of KwaZulu Natal. My stay at



Hussar Grill at Mouille Point offers great steaks with excellent service
When good food, great service and a lovely atmosphere come together you have a prefect dining experience and this is what you can expect from
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!
Top Read Articles
- Experience the Grandeur of Hartbeespoort Dam from Harties Harbour
- Affordable Beach Accommodation for the Whole Family at Dream Beach Self Catering Lodge
- Umtamvuna River Lodge has so much to offer in Port Edward
- 305 Guest House offers beachfront accommodation in Amanzimtoti
- Crocodile Bridge Safari Lodge in Komatipoort: Your gateway into the Kruger National Park