The Fern Hill Hotel is located in the rolling hills and green meadows of the Kwazulu Natal Midlands in the town of Howick. It is home to the famous Snooty Fox Restaurant where you can be sure to enjoy their scrumptious Sunday carvery or an array of fine dining meals from the A La Carte menu. The venue also facilitates in a hotel training school for aspiring chefs and … [Read more...]
Canelands Beach Club and Spa
Canelands Beach Club & Spa is a resort of utmost luxury set right just above the breakers of the pristine KwaZulu Natal north coast in Salt Rock. The architectural style is modern with structured clean lines by Michael Tod Architects utilizing expansive glazing to maximize the idyllic sea views. The sensational pool deck which spans the length of the resort sea front is the … [Read more...]
The Fairmont Hotels of British Columbia
The Fairmont Hotels of British Columbia offer diversity based on location but even if you explore the downtown Vancouver city area you'll find three Fairmont Hotels from which to choose and each has its own unique appeal and stunning atmosphere. I was enthralled by this diversity and with resort and hotel photography being a core focus of my photographic endeavor, I have … [Read more...]
Marlin Lodge, Mozambique
This truly will be one of those showcase projects that will hold a special memory for me. Not only for the sensational beauty and scenery of Benguerua Island but the staff and team with whom I worked at Marlin Lodge. Thanks to Peter, Tessa, Judy, Nadia and Caroline for the good times. In amongst all the laughter we got some great imagery. Situated within the Bazaruto … [Read more...]
Oakhurst Manor House Hotel
The Oakhurst Hotel in George on the popular Garden Route of South Africa, lives up to their slogan of offering "urban tranquility in the heart of George". With the thatched roof building with gables, very reminiscent of a Cape Dutch Manor House, facing the Outeniqua Mountains and staff who are friendly and welcoming, making your stay in George a memorable one. It certainly was … [Read more...]
The Villas Hotel, Pretoria
The Villas Hotel in Pretoria is ideally located right in the embassy belt in the Hatfield area of Pretoria, conveniently a few blocks from the new fast train service of the Gautrain. I was greeted by such welcoming staff, eager to do whatever they could to maximise all that was possible in order that I could showcase the Villas Hotel in the most sensational light. The cloud … [Read more...]
Hyde Park Villas, Johannesburg
This exclusive guest house, set in the heart of Hyde Park, Johannesburg is a classic story of phoenix rising from the flames. Shortly before the 2010 Soccer World Cup held in South Africa, this place literally burnt to the ground. During the restoration process the house has been transformed into a beautiful location, known as Hyde Park Villas. … [Read more...]
Gwahumbe Game Reserve & Spa
Gwahumbe is such a jewel in the heart of the rolling hills of Kwazulu Natal only 100kms from Durban, just outside Mid-Illovo within a National Heritage site. With the Gwahumbe river flowing through the reserve and a beautiful ecosystem where the game thrive on the natural habitat, you're bound to have an amazing stay with the hospitable team at Gwahume Reserve. Furthermore, … [Read more...]
The Cavern Drakensberg Resort & Spa
The Cavern Drakensberg Resort is a venue in the northern Drakensberg World Heritage Site that stooped in history with this resort being first opened for guests back in 1941. These days it is the perfect mountain getaway for families needing an escape from the city life to experience the fresh mountain air, luxurious comforts within the fine accommodation, scrumptious dining and … [Read more...]
Springbok Lodge
I recently had the pleasure of experiencing the Springbok Lodge first hand while photographically showcasing its luxury and wonderful uniqueness in the Nambiti Big 5 Game Reserve in Northern KwaZulu Natal. The lodge features luxury tented accommodation in an ultimate African bush experience due to the lodge being unfenced and thus the game roam free through this region of the … [Read more...]