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travelessencemag
- Sep 16
- 3 min
Countdown to the opening of Terra Solis - the magical desert destination by Tomorrowland
Visitors from around the world will experience the finest music, a vibrant pool scene, incredible dining, and a unique glamping...
travelessencemag
- Sep 14
- 2 min
Exquisite Mediterranean Fusion Cuisine at Nova in the Address Dubai Marina Hotel
Exemplary service, flavour sensations, and jaw-dropping entertainment are all in store at this culinary wonderland at the Address Dubai...
travelessencemag
- Sep 14
- 4 min
Miral Announces the Opening of SeaWorld® Abu Dhabi in 2023
Construction of next-generation marine-life theme park, SeaWorld® Abu Dhabi is 90% complete The research and rescue center planned to...
travelessencemag
- Sep 13
- 3 min
W Dubai – The Palm welcomes Pinktober with the launch of its Breast Cancer Awareness initiatives
In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the iconic W Dubai – The Palm has introduced several limited- time, pretty in pink dishes,...
travelessencemag
- Sep 12
- 3 min
The Morukuru Family invitation to Madikwe Game Reserve
- With exquisite luxury camps and distinctive bush manors to choose from, you’ll be spoilt for choice when hosted by the...
travelessencemag
- Sep 11
- 3 min
A deep dive at Chinhoyi Caves - What's on offer?
A family friendly destination within the Zambezi Valley, the Chinhoyi Caves are a monumental tourist location in Zimbabwe’s Mashonaland...
travelessencemag
- Aug 25
- 6 min
Botswana, Beyond the Delta with Jenman Safaris
Words by Written by: Kim Sparrow Images: Kevin Le Trench Botswana is defined by two distinct yet vastly disparate landscapes - the...
travelessencemag
- Aug 19
- 6 min
Dakar Unpacked: Top 5 experiences on a whirlwind trip to the Senegalese Capital
Words by Yvonne C Mtengwa I didn’t start off the year knowing I would find myself taking my very first trip to West Africa. As a matter...
travelessencemag
- Aug 17
- 4 min
The Queen Victoria Hotel & Manor House
Boutique luxuriating a stone-throw away from Cape Town’s V & A Waterfront It’s boutique, it’s cosy – and bears all the trimmings that...
travelessencemag
- Aug 15
- 4 min
Meet the CEO of Black Trotters Afrika, Refiloe Kobeli
Travel entrepreneurship and championing travel by local ethnic groups "I am an African. I owe my being to the hills and the valleys, the...
travelessencemag
- Aug 15
- 4 min
The Stage is set at Paramount Hotel Dubai
Words by Yvonne C Mtengwa Revel in elegance and indulgence at Paramount Hotel Dubai, in true Hollywood style! An impromptu decision to...
travelessencemag
- Aug 11
- 4 min
TJD Travel Entrepreneurs Michelle Karam and Dennis Stever take on Rwanda
Travel Essence Magazine caught up with Co-founder Michelle as she discussed the inspiration behind the formation of TJD and the...
travelessencemag
- Aug 11
- 3 min
Millennium Place Mirdif: Chic hospitality in Dubai’s Mirdif Hills Community
A hidden gem intended to be a getaway and a haven for people looking for a vacation, staycation or just a day out has just now clocked...
travelessencemag
- Aug 8
- 5 min
In the Kitchen with Chef Absalom Kotsokoane
Launching Moeng South Africa and celebrating traditional cuisine Chef Absalom Kotsokoane, who goes by the name “Chef Absa” – believes...
travelessencemag
- Aug 4
- 4 min
A toast to the Western Cape Winelands
South Africa is home to some of the best travel spots in the continent, each region offering a unique experience and activities that will...
travelessencemag
- Aug 1
- 4 min
Spices, food, and history: The spice trade’s influence on East Africa’s cuisine.
Words by Louisa Choruma “PK” as he was fondly called by his peers, knew something about everything! As a seasoned safari and tour guide,...
travelessencemag
- Jul 28
- 3 min
Thando Magumise of Ntombi Couture on the runway-to-runway life
Meet Thando Magumise, Owner and Designer of Ntombi Couture and Co-Founder of The Ethnic Group, a proud wife and mother of two very...
travelessencemag
- Jul 27
- 6 min
Asante Travel Founder Zephne Weston’s take on best destinations for your next Girls’ Trip
Asante Travel curates some majestic itineraries, a real treat for anyone looking to explore Africa through the lens of the highly...
travelessencemag
- Jul 26
- 4 min
From Cape Town’s coast to the South Pole: The unforgettable White Desert Antarctica Experience
– Luxury on Ice at Whichaway Oasis - Join White Desert on an incredible adventure to one of nature’s rarest sights - an immense colony of...
travelessencemag
- Jul 21
- 4 min
Anantara Medjumbe Island Resort: Romantic Exclusivity in an Adults-Only African Island Paradise
Ensconced on a tiny private island in the remote Quirimbas Archipelago off the northern coast of Mozambique, Anantara Medjumbe Island...