Katherine Carey | Village n Life Corporate

VNL Mauritius: Partner Visit from Horizon Holidays

by Katherine Carey | Feb 13, 2018 | News and Updates

In September 2017, the second board meeting for the Joint Venture between Horizon Holidays in Mauritius and Village n Life was held in Cape Town. Horizon Holidays manages over 50 self-catering holiday apartments and villas all over the island of Mauritius. Horizon...

6 Facts About The Downwind Dash

by Katherine Carey | Feb 9, 2018 | Activities, Destinations

This January saw the completion of 32nd annual prestigious Langebaan to Saldanha Downwind Dash. Primarily a kite surfing competition, the race sees a huge diversity of participants from surf skis, SUPs, hobies, windsurfers, catamarans and sailing dinghies. The...

Golden Retriever Saves A Life

by Katherine Carey | Feb 2, 2018 | Environment

Ben, the beloved golden retriever of Camps Bay Retreat, turned 12 years old last month. Many know him as a friendly, welcoming presence at the Retreat, but he also has some tremendous accomplishments. In honour of Ben’s birthday, we share with you the story of Ben the...

Pet-Friendly Accommodation in the Western Cape

by Katherine Carey | Jan 23, 2018 | Destinations

What is a holiday without your beloved pet? Pet-lovers know that pets are part of the family and so should be part of the holiday too. But finding pet-friendly accommodation can be extremely challenging. We know that first-hand because, at Pet Places, we are...

How to Land your Dream Job (or Employee) Using 3 Scientific Tools

by Katherine Carey | Jan 19, 2018 | Staff

Read this advice from Career Custodians, the recruitment agency that Village n Life works with. For most employers, finding good staff and improving toxic company culture can feel near impossible. And likewise for job seekers, finding employers who meet their needs...