Like a breath of fresh air
Recently, we had the opportunity to take the Mercedes-Benz E300 Cabriolet on a day out, cruising the less travelled roads between Pretoria and Johannesburg. Bright sunshine made it possible to get the most out of the purpose the vehicle is built for: taking the top down. The Cabriolet is the fifth and youngest member of
The sparkle of la dolce vita
MAY 2015 – From jewellery glittering with colourful precious stones to sophisticated scents and accessories, not to mention hotels, Bulgari is a long-standing hallmark of seductive indulgence. Bulgari’s glamorous gems, whether set in bracelets, necklaces, rings, earrings or brooches, have an undeniably spine-tingling effect on women. While most of us fear the snake, the allure and
Cape Town is painting a new future
MAY 2015 – Cape Town is an art-friendly city, but it is not a major player on the global art scene … yet. Will the Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa prove to be the game changer? “In a world where bling, leisure and money converge Cape Town is the perfect sub-Saharan hub for art,” says
A place of vast, untamed magic
MAY 2015 – There are few places in Africa as awe-inspiring as Kenya’s Maasai Mara, where vast plains dotted with iconic umbrella-shaped acacia trees teem with a rich variety of wildlife. And the luxurious Mara Plains Camp has open access to it all. It’s still pitch dark when a group of guests departs Mara Plains Camp
Banking on heritage
MAY 2015 – The marble halls of yesteryear’s grand banking establishments exude elegant new life at Taj Cape Town, while The Reserve, sited next door to the main hotel, gives the Mother City an impressive venue for conferences, exclusive banquets and glamorous events, while preserving the heritage and history of an iconic Art Deco building. More
A distillation of Africa
MAY 2015 – Made from the fruit of the legendary marula tree, long a source of nutrition for Africa’s people, as well as a favourite elephant snack, Amarula is a truly golden South African success story. Have you ever tasted the distinctive tang of the Highveld after a summer rain storm, or the sensuous smoothness of
Island in the stream
MAY 2015 – A private, uninhabited island paradise lapped by the warm waters of a pristine marine sanctuary, Azura Quilalea is a tropical gem tucked in far northern Mozambique. It lies deep in the Quirimbas Archipelago, far removed from the bustle of modern life; a place where modern-day castaways can relax and stretch their legs in