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Chill at luxurious Steenberg

The Steenberg Hotel is in the beautiful Constantia Valley on the Cape's oldest wine farm, 20 minutes from the centre of cape Town. 02 May 2009 06:00


Micro-brewery: Heaven for beer lovers

Look at me now, beams Steve Gilroy, who started experimenting with beer in a small Hillbrow kitchen in the 1970s. Helen Grange reports. 01 May 2009 08:00


Meandering on the Bokkeveld plateau

Vintage motorcycles, old ruins, beautiful sandstone buildings and a tranquil life on the Bokkeveld plateau is what Robin Brown discovered on a recent trip 29 April 2009 10:31


ACSA eyes thermal tech to help fight swine flu

The Airports Company of South Africa has plans to install technology to check the temperatures of passengers arriving from countries affected by swine flu, an official says. 29 April 2009 10:15


Good service was a breath of fresh air

IOL staffer Peter Moolenschot has a travel story to tell... 28 April 2009 11:30


Home Affairs: do it by post!

Letters about Home Affairs continue to pour in... 28 April 2009 08:52


Commodifying the countryside

Mary Corrigall visits the Cradle of Humankind and finds it easier to connect with city culture than to uncover the ancient origins of humanity 26 April 2009 06:00


Explore Clarens

Enjoy a country retreat where people go the extra mile and decadence is the motif, writes Brendan Seery. 25 April 2009 06:00


How about a relaxing getaway?

Take advantage of the Winchester Mansions "winter madness" special, a luxurious offer valid from now until September 30 2009. 25 April 2009 06:00


A trek to five-star quality

David Batzofin finds a wonderful retreat 'just up the road' from Johannesburg. 25 April 2009 06:00