Allée Bleue Estate is situated in Groot Drakenstein, in the heart of the Western Cape winegrowing region. Close to Franschhoek, the picturesque Estate owes its name to the giant, 'blue' eucalyptus trees which line the entrance to the farm.

In Costa Rica, this simple phrase is a greeting, a way to wish someone well, an answer to the question "how are you?", and a verbal manifestation of a way of life in a country that more than any other, hasembraced environmental sustainability. It is an object lesson to us all, to better care for our beaten and battered planet.

Just 60 minutes from Johannesburg and 45 minutes from Pretoria, Mount Grace Country House occupies a dominant position in landscape of luxury retreats in the Magaliesburg.

At just under one hour, the flight to Maputo is over in a flash. The gorgeous bay that is overlooked by the Hotel Cardoso, is not visible - only heightening the sense of urgency and excitement of travellers desperate to touchdown on local shores.

Clico is an established 5-star guesthouse, offering chic accommodation, divine dining as well as versatile conference and events facilities.

Luxury Safari lodges often have to compromise on either the authenticity of 'the bush experience' or the extravagance of the setting in order to provide the visitor with a bona fide lodge stay.