Relax with Dax

I remember sending out the tweet that Bushmans Kloof hotel had been named best hotel in the world by US Travel & Leisure in 2009. I was pretty impressed. There must be some fabulous hotels around the world, I thought to myself, what would it take to be voted number one? I didn’t think I [...]

Here’s my video review of the room at the Cullinan hotel. Overall the stay at the hotel was quite pleasant. I’ve always been a fan of the foyer at the Cullinan hotel and the breakfast buffet was pretty good. My one complaint is that there is no internet access for guests. Even if you make [...]

This is my first attempt at a video review. I think it’s a great way to see what the hotel room really looks like. But I’m very keen to hear your feedback. Please leave a comment and tell me if you think it’s a good idea or leave suggestions on elements of the room that [...]

This is the last of my posts from my recent weekend in Wellington. The other posts cover my visit to Jorgensen’s artisanal distillery and lunch at the Stone Kitchen. I also enjoyed lunch and some opera at Diemersfontein. I’m usually there for Pinotage on Tap, so it was interesting to see the restaurant, Seasons, looking [...]

When the One & Only was built recently I didn’t really pay much attention. After all, what use is a 6 star hotel to a poor local? (Yes I know there is no such thing as 6 star, but believe me, if there was…) Little did I know that I would be spending a lot [...]

Introduction African Pride Hotels is the luxury hotel brand of the Protea Hotel Group. The Crystal Towers Hotel in Century City is also an African Pride Hotel. They are designed to be modern and luxurious. It is apparent that no expense has been spared (eg. extensive Volokas marble flooring, 20 000 Murano crystal links in [...]