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Five incredible experiences for first-time travellers

06 November 2025: Travelling by plane for the first time is a treasured memory many of us carry. It opens up a world of possibilities and countless opportunities. Boarding a plane for the very first time may feel daunting, but it’s filled with unforgettable moments. Your journey to the skies begins the moment you start looking for tickets and continues through a series of exciting steps. Here are five incredible experiences first-time travellers can look forward to:

1. Fast-Track queuing system

           Long queues can be overwhelming, especially for first-time flyers. Fortunately, Fast Track services at many airports worldwide allow travellers to breeze through check-in, security, and boarding with ease. Pre-booking priority lines means more time to relax, explore duty-free shops, or simply soak in the excitement of the journey ahead making for a stress-free travel experience.

2. Connectivity while in flight

           Staying connected is second nature in today’s digital world and that doesn’t have to stop at 35,000 feet. Whether it’s messaging loved ones, replying to important emails, or catching up on your favourite series, internet access is essential. Turkish Airlines offers fast internet depending  on flight type, travel class such as Business Class or Miles& Smiles membership status so guests can stay connected. As for entertainment, global carrier’s inflight entertainment system offers thousands of movies, tv series and more to make long flights a breeze. For parents, it’s a lifesaver, keeping kids occupied with cartoons and games throughout the flight.

3. Sky cuisine in the clouds

           In-flight dining has evolved to meet modern standards and is now a highlight of the travel experience. Turkish Airlines’ award-winning inflight dining experience is a trailblazer in this regard with its Flying Chefs, as flag carrier tailor its menus to seasonal ingredients and health trends for optimal nutrition. Global carrier treats both business and economy-class guests to gourmet meals prepared by expert chefs. Special dietary requests can be made up to 24 hours before departure, ensuring a personalised and satisfying dining experience.

4. Natural Wonders and Scenic Views

           There’s nothing quite like your first glimpse of the world from above. No matter your destination, a window seat offers breath-taking views, from amazing cityscapes and tranquil oceans to soft, dreamlike clouds. For many first-time travellers, this moment becomes the highlight of the trip, a memory to be cherished forever.

5. Big Milestones for Young Travellers

           For children, a first flight is a milestone worth celebrating. Many airlines, including Turkish Airlines, offer First Flight Certificates to commemorate the occasion. More than just a piece of paper, it’s a token that instils pride and excitement in young travellers, turning an ordinary journey into a cherished family memory.

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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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