The new digital Entry Travel Agreement (ETA) system, set to replace the existing e-visa programme, leverages cutting-edge technology to simplify and expedite the visa application process. Alongside this, the ministry has reduced the documentation requirement to just three essential documents for applications across South African missions globally, addressing a long-standing bottleneck in the system.
Share a tip on your favourite winter hike, whether short or long – the best tip wins £200 towards a Coolstays break It’s tempting to hunker down inside at this time of year – but getting outside for a walk is good for body and soul. Whether it’s a bracing seaside stroll or a trek…
Away from Crete’s sandy shores, tall peaks dominate the landscape, offering great skiing without the crowds – or ski lifts At the summit of Mount Ida on Crete, I discovered a stone chapel with a frozen free-standing bell leaning against it – it was as if time had stood still. Outside winter, Eastern Orthodox priests…
Grand halls, turret views and resident ghosts … From the Borders to the Highlands, these accommodating castles offer bags of history, luxury and escapism Home of the Duke and Duchess of Fife, who live on site, the 15th-century Kinnaird has three rented apartments, of which the Macduff Tower is the most traditional, with views out…
Our slow travel expert picks her favourite off-season trips by train to France, Germany, Austria and Italy I travel through Europe by rail in all seasons and all weathers, and my more memorable journeys are often in that slack period between Epiphany (on 6 January) and Easter. Fewer travellers are on the move. Empty trains…
The day-long conclave received rave reviews from industry stakeholders and attendees, with an interesting line-up of speakers engaging in thoughtful conversation during multiple panel discussions, fireside chats and industry overviews. The Conclave was followed by a gala award night where outstanding contributions of the industry were recognised. The top contenders are chosen following a stringent…
Golden landscapes, cosy cafes and crowd-free sightseeing are just some of the highlights of exploring central Europe by rail in the cooler months You’ve got broadly two options when planning an off-season rail trip in Europe. Hop on a sleeper train and speed as far south as you can in the hope of finding some…
From Galway to Venice, our tipsters choose their favourite places to stay which are near a train station Venice is a place where you want to maximise your time and enjoy its unique atmosphere; a stay at the Hotel Abbazia let me do both last summer. The hotel is a former monastery, home to Carmelite…
The spectacular estuary is a haven for thousands of migrant birds each winter, and perfect to explore on foot and by boat The Christmas market doesn’t know what’s hit it. At 8.30 on a mid-November morning Exeter is a whirl of white, a city half-blinded by tumbling flakes. Four market workers, caught out by this…
India’s tourism industry is rebounding to pre-pandemic levels, fueled by a growing middle class and government infrastructure investments. MakeMyTrip’s Co-Founder & Group CEO, Rajesh Magow, speaking at the 3rd ET Travel & Tourism Conclave highlighted the increased disposable income and spending habits of 250-300 million Indians, driving sustainable growth in the travel sector.
