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As far as holiday tips go, when it comes to getting our ‘ducks in a row’ before traveling on the road, car safety checks are right up there at the top of the list. We’ve compiled some expert advice regarding…

Going on holiday can be a little stressful (before all the relaxation starts). Choosing what to pack (and remembering to pack all the right things) can be quite a headache. To make things a bit easier, we’ve compiled an easy…

Sightseeing is a must in Knysna. If you’re willing to venture off the beaten track, then these 5 attractions are worth seeking out. The following places and activities are not as well known as some of their Knysna counterparts, but…

The Garden Route peak season generally runs from December through to the end of February to coincide with school holidays and Christmas, making this stretch of coastline extremely busy during those two Summer months (especially in Plettenberg Bay). If you…

Knysna can be just as much of a gastronomical journey as a sight-seeing trip. The town and surrounds host a variety of eateries that present Haute Cuisine for the connoisseur or real ‘soul food’ for a meal reminiscent of home….

Standup Paddle Boarding on Knysna Lagoon and in Plettenberg Bay is increasing in popularity. Fit, bikini-clad women love it and it’s guaranteed to give you a six-pack guys – so why have we all not tried the new exercise religion, Standup Paddle…

Holiday time is here, December already! It’s that time of year when parents and spouses wrack their brain for something ‘different’ to do this holiday season. Knysna is right on our doorstep and home to one of the most majestic of the ‘Big 5’…

While staying in the Plett, Knysna or Noetzie and surounds there is a small natural ‘treasure’ that awaits the wonders of sharp-eyed, intrepid beach detectives; the ever elusive Pansy Shell. Beach walkers and nature lovers of the Garden Route delight in finding this…

More and more holiday makers are choosing to spend their holidays in a ‘home away from home’ – without forfeiting any of the luxury benefits. Whilst many head to large hotels and busy guest houses, a private property rental can be a much…