When it comes to gift giving, we like to think that sharing is caring. Presenting a loved one with a gift that’s personal and thoughtful is the best anyone can hope for, but when it’s a gift that can be shared with others, it adds a whole other level of joy to the experience. Plus, if you’re buying one gift for two people it’s half the shopping! Whether it’s a romantic weekend break or a novelty sweatshirt with your partner’s face printed on it, gifts for couples can be fun, meaningful, and very reasonably priced, which is why we’ve put together this article to list our top ten couples gifts, covering everything from the sentimental to the silly.

As much as we love our children and our loved ones’ children and just children in general, they’re very bad at occupying themselves and need a constant stream of entertainment. Whether it’s strange roleplay games that don’t really make any sense, energetic TV shows that have theme songs so irritating you can never get them out of your head, or the dreaded ‘Daddy, can I do your princess make-up?’, we don’t blame you for heaving a sigh of relief when school starts again.

South Africa is a country with such a rich history, vibrant culture, and amazing scenery that it’s always worth joining a professional tour guide to go sightseeing, just so you don’t miss the best bits. Whether you’re looking for a general overview of mainland South Africa or want to dig a bit deeper and find some local hotspots, there are a variety of sightseeing experiences that will suit your needs and budget. Not only are there tours all over the country, there is also a variety of transport methods to suit a range of mobility requirements, so you can see the parts of Africa you’ve always wanted without having to be on your feet!

With a landscape as breath-taking as South Africa’s, it would be a shame not to explore every inch of it – including the very tops of the tallest trees. That’s why canopy tours and high ropes courses are such unique adventures; they offer perspectives on places we know and love that are completely new, and show us just what this wonderful country has to offer. From zip-lining near active diamond mines to high ropes trails in our beautiful national parks, there’s a wide variety of vertically challenging action-packed days out to choose from, suitable for a range of ages and abilities.

With over 2,500km of coastline, South Africa ranks third on the list of longest coastlines in the whole of Africa. It’s no wonder then, that there are abundant boat tours available to show off the incredible landscape from the unique vantage point of the ocean. Boats are suitable for all ages, come in a range of sizes for a range of budgets, and can take you places unreachable by other modes of transport – all with the benefits of fresh air!