Hotel review: The Capital Menlyn Maine
BACKGROUND: The Capital Hotels & Apartments is a South African group offering a selection of ‘hybrid’ hotels with standard rooms and fully-serviced luxury apartments....
FlyDubai B737 MAX Business Class
BACKGROUND: Flydubai began operations in 2009, and today flies to more than 85 destinations operating out of Dubai International Airport and Al Maktoum International...
aha Makalali Private Game Lodge
BACKGROUND: Formerly an old cattle farm west of the Kruger National Park, Makalali Private Game Lodge is now a premiere wildlife-viewing destination. Previously owned...
Flight Check: Singapore Airlines
Airbus A350-900 Premium Economy Class
Singapore Changi Airport- Johannesburg ORTI
BACKGROUND: Part of Singapore Airlines’ 120 craft fleet, the brand new A350-900 – the latest...
Hotel check: Mövenpick Hotel & Residences Nairobi
AccorHotels completed the acquisition of Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts in September, in the process adding Mövenpick’s network
Hotel Check: Mabula Lodge
BACKGROUND: Current owner, Indian businessman and liquor baron, Vijay Mallya, bought the farm about 20 years ago from the
Flight review: Cathay Pacific Business Class
BACKGROUND: A member of the global Oneworld alliance, Cathay Pacific is one of the world’s largest airlines with a network of global and Asian...
Hotel check: 54 on Bath
BACKGROUND: Formerly The Grace Hotel, this five-star property entered the Tsogo Sun stable around seven years ago. The South African casino and hotel operator...
Flight check: Singapore Airlines Airbus A350-900 – Business Class
BACKGROUND: With its hub at Changi International Airport, Singapore Airlines flies to 62 international destinations in 32 countries. The A350-900 – with its ultra-quiet...
Virgin Atlantic B787 Upper Class
BACKGROUND: Virgin Atlantic began flying its Boeing 787 to Johannesburg in November 2015. The plane offers 31 upper class seats, 35 in premium economy...
Hotel Check: Sugar Beach Golf and Spa Resort
Background: Sugar Beach Golf and Spa Resort is part of the Sun Resorts stable, which includes one property in the Maldives – Kanuhura –...
Hotel check: BON Hotels Bloemfontein Central
BACKGROUND: BON Hotels, which owns, operates and manages hotels throughout Africa, added BON Hotel Bloemfontein Central to its South African portfolio. The hotel was...