Paradise has a contender to the title… Thonga Beach Lodge, right here on the KZN North Coast. Claire Veitch investigates.
Cape Town travel winner
Perfectly situated in Woodstock, 10 minutes from the Cape Town CBD by car, the Upper Eastside Hotel made the perfect choice for a mid-week business break.
On the road again . . .
A road trip from Cape Town to Stanford in the Western Cape didn’t go entirely according to plan for Garth Johnstone.
Birds of Paradise Eshowe
A spin up the N2 towards Eshowe is good fun . . . and Birds of Paradise is a great place to spend the night.
North Coast stunner
The Ridge spent an evening at the stunning Canelands Beach Club and Spa in Salt Rock. It’s all about the spectacular location and delicious food.
Fordoun: taste true luxury
Hayley Dennyson spent time at the idyllic Fordoun Hotel and Spa close to Nottingham Road . . .
Bliss in the Berg
The Ridge recently headed to the gorgeous Didima Camp at Cathedral Peak, one of Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife’s classy offerings in the Central Berg area.
Slackpacking the Midlands
Backpacking “without the schlep” is coming to the beautiful, peaceful Lidgetton Valley in the KZN Midlands.
Umhlanga hideaway
Debbie Reynolds reveals the fascinating history and breathtaking interior of Teremok Marine lodge in Umhlanga.
Mountain getaway
The owners of Qambathi Mountain Lodge have perfected the art of combining rustic Africa with contemporary comfort, writes Peta Lee. Photos by Franco Esposito.
Review: Selborne Hotel and Spa
Here’s a destination that’s just a quick hop and skip down the South Coast – a mere 40 or so minutes away from Durbs, Selborne’s a piece of heaven.
White Mountain Festival
The White Mountain Festival is a wonderful introduction to this charming, out of the way resort in the foothills of the central Berg.
Saint James on Venice
The Ridge Online visited the elegant and stylish new Saint James on Venice hotel in Venice Road, Morningside.
Mahai in the mountains
Mahai camp site in the Northern Berg is rated one of the best in the country. Garth Johnstone discovers why
Amorello Bush Golf Lodge
You don’t need to be a golfer to have fun at the fab Amorello Bush Golf Lodge. Peta Lee left her clubs at home

Latest Issue - Latest issue December 2011
In This Issue:
- Festive season table
- A time for giving
- Smelling the roses!
- Daryn Smit, "Mr Reliable"
- Best of Books; Best of Travel
- Durban North earth tremor? October 5, 2010
- Diwali, Guy Fawkes alert November 4, 2010
- Video: Bluff ‘tornado’ February 1, 2011
- The cat’s meooow! August 10, 2010
- Real or not? Amazing baseball catch February 5, 2012
- Tidal pool plan makes waves February 1, 2012
- So you’re going green? February 1, 2012
- It’s Wonder Market time again! February 1, 2012
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Real or not? Amazing baseball catch
Drunk surfer’s mega wipeout
Baghdatis’s amazing tantrum
Jeb Corliss Cape Town crash
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- @IOL Seven good reasons to drink beer. At last something to cheer about in 2012. 10 hours ago
- Howard Webb wasn't actually that bad ... Chelsea should have closed the door, the equaliser for 3-3 was super soft. 10 hours ago








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