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The 15 Hottest Beach Must-Haves Of The Season
Read More: The 15 Hottest Beach Must-Haves Of The SeasonBefore you set foot on the golden shores of Jeffrey’s Bay, Sodwana Bay and Umhlanga Rocks, make sure you’ve packed all the essentials to make your beach trip truly memorable. And, according to research, heading to the beach boasts health benefits, from making you more zen to upping that vitamin D intake. It also increases…
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Essential Gear For Any Active Vacay
Read More: Essential Gear For Any Active VacayIf your idea of a perfect getaway involves a bit more adrenaline and a lot less lounging, then join the club. Chamain van Zyl, our online editor and hiking enthusiast, knows the drill: “Spontaneous bushveld strolls and local trail scouting? Count me in!” Plus, a foray into nature reaps health benefits, too. In a 2020…
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12 Staycation Essentials For A Perfect Summer Holiday
Read More: 12 Staycation Essentials For A Perfect Summer HolidayAs the world continues to navigate the challenges of the current times, many people are finding solace and rejuvenation in the simple pleasures of staycations. A home-based retreat offers a chance to unwind, reconnect with yourself and discover the joys of everyday life. To enhance your staycation experience, we’ve curated a collection of 12 products…
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Here’s Why Corona Island Should Be On Your Active Holiday Bucket List
Read More: Here’s Why Corona Island Should Be On Your Active Holiday Bucket ListThis summer, it’s time to take an active holiday with the planet in mind. Because the days when holidays consisted of nothing more than sunbathe-cocktail hour-bingo-repeat are gone. And we’ve got the perfect location for you, Corona Island. The TLDR Stats: Image: @simoneandvernon What: A Luxurious Eco-Friendly Island Where: A Caribbean Island Off The Coast…
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7 Local Getaways In South Africa To Really Rest And Rejuvenate
Read More: 7 Local Getaways In South Africa To Really Rest And RejuvenateIf you are feeling overwhelmed or overworked, let go of the anxiety and stress and allow yourself to unplug with these local getaways in South Africa that double up as healing holidays. We’ve all become more aware of the interconnectedness to ourselves and our well-being. Travelling for rejuvenation is medicine for our bodies, minds, and…
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A Hidden Gem Of Tranquility: Mosaic Lagoon Lodge
Read More: A Hidden Gem Of Tranquility: Mosaic Lagoon LodgeWH recently had the pleasure of experiencing the tranquil oasis that is Mosaic Lagoon Lodge in Stanford. Nestled off the beaten path, this hidden gem offers a serene escape from the bustle of everyday life. From the moment we arrived, we were greeted by friendly staff and treated to a welcome drink while overlooking the…
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18 Relaxing Local Getaways To Book, Like Now
Read More: 18 Relaxing Local Getaways To Book, Like NowSometimes you want a holiday that is all beauty and relaxation and other times, you want to switch it up a bit. These local getaways will have you enjoying the best of both. Action and relaxation. Western Cape De Hoop Collection, De Hoop nature reserve If you enjoy walks on the beach and exceptional views…
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22 Amazing Local Airbnbs With Hot Tubs To Visit In 2023
Read More: 22 Amazing Local Airbnbs With Hot Tubs To Visit In 2023Whether you’re browsing staycations for all those long weekends coming up or looking for somewhere cosy to hole up this coming winter, checking into any of these Airbnbs with hot tubs could never be a bad idea. Dotted all around the country are plenty of Airbnbs with hot tubs – because there’s no need to…
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Meet Blue Health Travel, The New Water-Focused Jet-setting Trend
Read More: Meet Blue Health Travel, The New Water-Focused Jet-setting TrendBy Hitekani Mbatsana So, what’s blue health travel? We know stepping outside is generally good for our physical and mental well-being but doing so near water feels extra special. Enter: blue health travel. It turns out that whether it’s a river, ocean, lake or pool, being near water makes humans happy. “When you step outside,…
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How to Stay Healthy During Holiday Air Travel
Read More: How to Stay Healthy During Holiday Air TravelAir travel is one more thing that can add to holiday stress. But, come on, let’s try and start with a mindset not of dread and pessimism, but excitement. You get to soar through the air like Santa in his sleigh, minus the reindeer — arriving in hours, not days. Plus, there are beverages, pretzels…
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“I Travel Solo Even Though I Have Anxiety — This Is How I Cope”
Read More: “I Travel Solo Even Though I Have Anxiety — This Is How I Cope”If you’re wanting to travel solo but are hampered by anxiety, you’re not alone. Studies show that having anxiety means you’re less likely to do something considered ‘risky’, and entering into the unknown, from people, places and food, can be a big contributor to that. The pandemic worsened our travel anxiety, but with borders open…
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Should You Wear a Mask on a Plane, Bus or Train When There’s No Mandate? 4 Essential Reads to Help You Decide
Read More: Should You Wear a Mask on a Plane, Bus or Train When There’s No Mandate? 4 Essential Reads to Help You DecideBy Daniel Merino, The Conversation On April 18, 2022, a judge in Florida struck down the federal mandate requiring passengers on mass transit to wear masks. While the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention still recommends that passengers mask up while on planes, trains or buses, it is no longer a requirement. When asked…
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22 South African Airbnbs With Hot Tubs To Check Into In 2022
Read More: 22 South African Airbnbs With Hot Tubs To Check Into In 2022Whether you’re browsing staycations for all those long weekends coming up or looking for somewhere cosy to hole up this… The post 22 South African Airbnbs With Hot Tubs To Check Into In 2022 appeared first on Women’s Health.
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As CDC Warns Against Thanksgiving Travel, Here Are a Dozen More Things You Can Do to Help Stop Covid-19
Read More: As CDC Warns Against Thanksgiving Travel, Here Are a Dozen More Things You Can Do to Help Stop Covid-19By Pamela M. Aaltonen, Purdue University As Americans prepare for the first Thanksgiving in the time of the coronavirus, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a stark warning a week before the big day: Don’t travel. No over the river and through the woods to grandmother’s condo. No flying to a beach gathering…
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How to Have a Safe and Chill Thanksgiving
Read More: How to Have a Safe and Chill ThanksgivingBefore COVID-19 cases started to rise over the summer, Leslie and her husband, David* were planning to visit his family on the West Coast for Thanksgiving. Now, with the United States experiencing a third wave of infections, they decided not to make the trip, even though it’s been over a year since they’ve seen his…
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How to Use Covid-19 Testing and Quarantining to Safely Travel For the Holidays
Read More: How to Use Covid-19 Testing and Quarantining to Safely Travel For the HolidaysBy Claudia Finkelstein, Michigan State University With the holidays approaching, many people are considering whether to visit relatives or friends in the coming weeks. At the same time, cases of COVID-19 are surging toward the highest levels since the beginning of the pandemic. As a physician, daughter of vulnerable seniors and mother of young adults,…