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{Guest Blog} 5 reasons to have a Girls’ Getaway to Mauritius

{Guest Blog} 5 reasons to have a Girls’ Getaway to Mauritius

by Fazielah Williams | Mar 14, 2017 | Instagram, inspirational, guest blog, tourism, blogging, new bloggers, sunset, beach, hotel, Travel

I’ve narrowed down my list to 5 reasons to have a girls ‘getaway to Mauritius but really, I could go on forever! In 2015, I jetted off with my girls for a week-long adventure of sun, beach and cocktails to celebrate my 30th birthday on the sandy shores of this...
{Guest Blog} 6 Top Water Sports Destinations in South Africa

{Guest Blog} 6 Top Water Sports Destinations in South Africa

by Ben | Feb 21, 2017 | durban, #Meetsouthafrica, Western Cape, The Jax Blog, guest blog, tourism, cape town, south africa, beach, Travel

6 Top Water sports Destinations in South Africa South Africa is something of a mecca for the lovers of the outdoors. There are so many activities that you can try your hand at. Among the most popular are the many and varied water sports that you can take part in...
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A Blissful Birthday

by The Jax | Nov 29, 2016 | #jaxpirational, The Jax Blog, Western Cape, inspirational, cape town, authentic, blessings, south africa, beach, Travel

A BLISSFUL BIRTHDAY Blissful birthday is how I would describe my recent born day celebrations! Despite my inner nag hag’s best attempts at relegating another year’s festivities, it was my inner child that finally won in the end.  Cocktails and cake for everybody!...
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