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travelessencemag
- Mar 12
- 2 min
New Extra-Private Pool Villas at Anantara Iko Mauritius Resort & Villas Provide Families and Couples
With its secluded location on Le Chaland Beach, Anantara Iko Mauritius Resort & Villas offers the perfect base for families and couples...


travelessencemag
- Jan 10
- 5 min
Atlantis the Royal Reveals industry-leading design and architecture behind Dubai's newest icon
· January will see the Grand Reveal of Dubai’s most ultra-luxury resort, Atlantis The Royal · Crafted by a team of the...


travelessencemag
- Dec 28, 2022
- 3 min
BO-KAAP: A celebration of colour and rich Capetonian history
Words by Daphine Mabhiza Cape Town has long stood as one of Southern Africa’s top travel destinations, with travellers from all over the...


travelessencemag
- Dec 23, 2022
- 3 min
Inside African Bush Camp’s iconic Somalisa
Since his early childhood, Beks Ndlovu wanted to explore and share the authentic African wildlife experience with people worldwide. This...


travelessencemag
- Nov 25, 2022
- 5 min
Spotlight on Beatrice Kimath and building Kilibeyond Safaris
From humble beginnings to birthing Kilibeyond Safaris Beatrice Kimath is a young, Tanzanian travel entrepreneur, whose business provides...


travelessencemag
- Mar 31, 2022
- 2 min
Behold Le Lac Rose: Senegal's Pink Wonder
Only 3 square kilometers in size with no development anywhere near its shores, Lake Retba still manages to attract large numbers of...


travelessencemag
- Mar 29, 2022
- 4 min
Maliba Mountain Lodge: A remarkable escape to the peaks and valleys of Lesotho
Tucked away in the Royal Mountain Kingdom of Lesotho, in Ts’ehlanyane National Park, is Maliba Lodge, a 5-star mountain retreat that...


travelessencemag
- Mar 25, 2022
- 5 min
Jumping to Conclusions: Girls' trip across Namibia’s desert landscapes
Words by Christy Sakuyungwa What started out as an impromptu discussion on the possibility of taking a trip to explore Namibia with my...


travelessencemag
- Mar 2, 2022
- 4 min
Anantara Bazaruto Island Resort: A convergence of African Island seclusion & natural luxury
Anantara Bazaruto Island Resort brings authentic luxury to an African island hideaway. An escapist’s dream, this is a place to lose...


travelessencemag
- Feb 28, 2022
- 3 min
A journey through time at Zannier Hotels Sonop
Namibia, well known for its vast terrains of contrast, with desert dunes rolling into the sea and savanna-scapes tapering off into salt...


travelessencemag
- Feb 23, 2022
- 5 min
Lulu Pownall takes on Mount Kilimanjaro
“The time was about 6 am and we felt energized and restored from the entire night hike. We were almost closer to Stella point which is...


travelessencemag
- Feb 11, 2022
- 4 min
Zimbabwe's Gonarezhou National Park: A wild marvel to explore
Words By Joanna Craig There are few places left in this world where adventure seekers are truly able to unplug, even if just for a few...


travelessencemag
- Feb 11, 2022
- 6 min
Editor's Pick: Uncontested Luxury and Riverfront serenity at Matetsi Victoria Falls
Words by Yvonne C Mtengwa Matetsi Victoria Falls was our last pitstop on our weeklong trip to Victoria and Hwange before heading back to...


travelessencemag
- Feb 10, 2022
- 2 min
Africa Travel Week is back!
Get ready to bump elbows at Africa’s most anticipated travel trade show as registrations open! ATW, including WTM Africa and the...


travelessencemag
- Feb 9, 2022
- 11 min
Conquering peaks: 5 days of hiking up Malawi's Mount Mulanje
Words By Chloe McCormack Being Scottish, the idea of climbing a mountain isn’t a new one to me, in fact it’s something I quite enjoy!...


travelessencemag
- Jan 4, 2022
- 2 min
Sonara Camp Al Wadi Arrives in Ras Al Khaimah
A New Outpost of the Award Winning, Glamourous Sonara Desert Camp Welcomes Guests for its Decadent Dining & Entertainment Experience...


travelessencemag
- Jan 4, 2022
- 1 min
The Ritz-Carlton Dubai International Financial Centre Launches new holistic therapies
· Meditation, reiki and sound healing aim to reduce stress and boost energy · New #RCDIFCWellness programme kickstarts the...


travelessencemag
- Nov 22, 2021
- 3 min
Mbano Manor Hotel Victoria Falls Opens Private Luxury Villa
Southern Africa’s newest safari villa, the Mutota Forest Villa, opens at Victoria Falls in December 2021. The luxury villa is located in...


travelessencemag
- Oct 10, 2021
- 3 min
Redefining luxury spa experiences at St. Regis Dubai the Palm's Iridium Spa
Offering a sensorial escape and reimagined tranquility, The St. Regis Dubai, The Palm officially introduces its esteemed Iridium Spa....


travelessencemag
- Oct 1, 2021
- 2 min
Anantara Al Jabal Al Akhdar Resort celebrates its 5th anniversary
On 1 October 2021, Anantara Al Jabal Al Akhdar Resort in Oman will celebrate its fifth anniversary. Since its opening, the five-star...
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