Cape Town should not be a pit stop on your way to your safari lodge or to your gourmet trip to Franschhoek. Cape Town is a destination in and of itself. Because the city on the very southern tip of the African continent has it all: beaches, mountains, wildlife, an incredible food scene, luxury hotels, and some solid wellness offerings to round off the top. We would recommend spending at least a week in Cape Town to get a good…
There’s glamping, and then there’s kicking it up several notches to Singita Sabora. If you’ve ever dreamt of having your Out of Africa moment, Singita’s tented camp deep in Grumeti country is where to plan that lifetime trip. Atmosphere There is a version of an African safari that lives almost entirely in the imagination. The golden-hour light, the silence of nature, and magnificent animal sightings. In the most unspoiled part of Africa, there’s the feeling of sleeping close enough to…
If you’ve been limiting your wine-focused travels to Bordeaux, Napa, and Tuscany, it’s high time to switch gears and book yourself on a trip to South Africa. But not just anywhere in South Africa – you want to go to Franschhoek. Dubbed South Africa’s gourmet capital, the beautiful town of Franschhoek is packed with high-end wineries and restaurants. There’s even a train, the Franschhoek Wine Tram, to take you from one wine estate and tasting venue to another. And because…
If you’re in the early stages of booking a safari, there’s one thing you ought to know: Safari lodges and safari camps aren’t the same thing. A safari lodge is like a boutique hotel in the bush. It has amenities such as restaurants, a pool, a spa, and Wi-Fi, and offers guests spacious, brick-and-mortar accommodations. A safari camp, however, is much more rustic. Accommodations are under canvas and there are very few amenities. Both safari lodges and camps can be…
She may be an Oscar winner, but at the end of the day, Charlize is a simple (albeit glamorous) South African girl at heart. And these are the places that Charlize hits up when she’s on her home turf. Photo courtesy of Hôtel du Cap-Eden-Roc. Location: Antibes, France Hotel: Hotel du Cap Eden-Roc Charlize Theron has reportedly been seen staying at the old-world styled hotel that feels as though you have stepped back in time along the French Riviera, through…
Dad did well when he built you the treehouse of your dreams as a kid. He did so well that you still have treehouse goals, but your standards have evolved. Whether it’s in Rwanda, Ubud, or New Zealand, these are the treehouse hotels that are worth traveling for. The World’s Best Treehouse Hotels There is something about sleeping suspended in a canopy of ancient trees that throws back to your childhood. But treehouses have evolved from childhood goals into luxury…
Forget the tie. This year, give Dad a trip he will actually remember. Even better, choose one he has never considered. These destinations deliver something meaningful: time together, shared experience, and a story you will both keep telling. Photo courtesy of Gleneagles. The Trip: Golf Where It Was Invented The Destination: St. Andrews, Scotland Scotland sets the stage for a proper father-son golf trip. After all, the game began here. Start in Auchterarder, Perthshire. The landscape captures everything you want…
Stargazing is a good enough reason to hop in the car for a road trip, especially when your destination is Bryce Canyon. With some of the darkest skies in the U.S. and an Astronomy Festival this summer, the Milky Way is literally within sight. A Festival of Light and Dark Paradoxically, Bryce reveals its real magic after dark. Every June, the Bryce Canyon Astronomy Festival transforms Southern Utah’s dark sky reserve into one of the most immersive stargazing experiences in…
When your dad is Lenny Kravitz, “cool dad” is an understatement. By virtue of his prime real estate portfolio from Miami and LA to Paris, Lenny’s haunts are like a travel guide around the world. These are the spots to put on your travel list. Photo courtesy Of Blake Hotel London. London, UK The Blake Hotel In the city of London, home to rock and roll, Lenny Kravitz has been seen regularly visiting the Blake Hotel. Its intimate setting is…
When you’ve been to the top hotels in the world like Singita, it’s hard to find better. But then, you go to a sister hotel of Singita, and you realize that with even the best, there is the possibility for better. Singita Kwitonda is a lodge for the goals list. Overview I’ve had the fortune to be in Rwanda several times, for both gorilla trekking as well as humanitarian work with partner organizations. Sometimes, when you’ve already been to a…
