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Author: Lauren Morling
Table Mountain is Frame-ous!
We love Table Mountain. And it’s not just because it’s one of the New 7 Wonders of the World or that it’s recognisable from any person in any town, city, or continent around the globe. It’s the unusual flat-topped surface, the throng of fiercely cute dassies that call it home, the meandering network of hiking […]
Quiz: What Accommodation Type are you?
Are you an intrepid traveller who enjoys the luxury of 5-star hotels or do you prefer the bare-footed bliss of a backpackers? Take our quiz to find out which accommodation type will suit you best! I’d describe the perfect holiday as a) Intimate and well-appointed b) Independent and laidback c) Lavish and luxurious […]
A little piece of Greece at MyCascades in Langebaan
MyCascades at Club Mykonos is a little chunk of Greece that’s been plonked in the picturesque West Coast town of Langebaan. With colourful Greek style self-catering Kalivas, 7 beautiful pools, coastal pathways winding past a little sandy beach, and even stray cats roaming the property, you’re promised all the rustic beauty of real-life Greece – […]
Hotel Verde: the Greenest Hotel in Africa!
Care about the environment? Want to make a positive difference? Hotel Verde has been declared the GREENEST HOTEL IN AFRICA, and allows you to reduce your carbon footprint without cutting back on comfort. A few perks to look forward to include an eco-pool, a jogging wetland, and super cool power-generating gym equipment! As it’s just […]
Enjoy A Weekend of FREE Wine at Robertson Wine on the River! If Not, Wine Not?
Okay, so it’s not 100% free. You still have to pay for the ticket. But at R250 for a weekend pass that includes as much FREE wine as you want, who can really complain? It’s for this reason and more that we suggest heading to the banks of the Breede River for some fun in […]
3 Extraordinary Stellenbosch Markets
Stellenbosch offers the perfect outing for city slickers, with plenty to do amongst the vineyards besides wine tasting. If you’re looking to spend the day with friends and family, check out these 3 fantastic markets held at various wine estates in Stellenbosch, come storm or shine! 1. Blaauwklippen Family Market When: Every Sunday, 10h00 […]
Majeka House – My 5-Star Experience in Stellenbosch
The fact that we had upgraded to 5-star residence was evident as we drove through the gates of Majeka House. It had a slight “Santorini” air about it with large white apartment blocks and splashes of blue brought about by sun loungers and garden furniture. Owned by the French Dequeker family, Marie-Paule, Jean-Claude, and their daughter, […]
Coopmanhuijs Boutique Hotel & Spa – Where the Familiar is Made Remarkable
Built in 1713, the spectacular 5-star Coopmanhuijs Boutique Hotel & Spa is a National Monument in Church Street. After consistently ranking as the #1 hotel in Stellenbosch on TripAdvisor, I knew I had to plan a stay at this luxury boutique hotel. And well, was it worth it! The exterior of Coopmanhuijs has a Parisian feel to […]
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