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Eat your heart happy in Swellendam
If there is a recipe for creating a lifelong bond between people, it is to ship them off to Swellendam and ply them with copious amounts of decadent food and wine. Although the recent #swellenblog tourism campaign had plenty of adventure and a dash of good natured tomfoolery thrown into the mix, we quickly discovered […]
Knysna Oyster Festival
It is almost time for the annual Knysna Oyster Festival and its medley of marinated, pickled, and spiced molluscs! This year it will take place from 1 – 10 July 2016, and will continue its legacy of being one of the top sporting and lifestyle festivals in South Africa. Tourists and residents who visit the […]
Winter Holiday Specials with up to 50% OFF!
The only thing better than a cosy winter getaway is finding one at a bargain. We have 50 accommodations offering discounted stays across South Africa. These specials are valid for a limited time only, so book soon to avoid missing out! Quick links by Province: KwaZulu-Natal – Western Cape – Gauteng – Limpopo – Eastern […]
Swellendam: Untapped & Overflowing
I have a confession. I’ve driven the N2 past Swellendam more than once where my only desire to stop was determined by my either my petrol gauge or my bladder. Swellendam was little more than a “distance to” marker, a gaping hole on the map to holiday havens like Wilderness and Knysna. And as the […]
Discounted Getaway for Hermanus FynArts
After a warm and enthusiastic reception in 2013, Hermanus FynArts is once again inspiring and nurturing creativity from 6 – 16 June 2014. The Windsor Hotel Hermanus is offering a 10% discount on accommodation to festivalgoers in their seafront setting. Perched on the edge of Walker Bay, Windsor Hotel Hermanus not only offers stylish accommodation […]
8 Western Cape Wine Estates that are Perfect for Winter
When it’s cold or raining and you’re yearning to get out of the house and spend some time with family and friends, it’s time to head to your favourite wine estate. Here are our top picks for Western Cape wineries where you can enjoy romance, family lunches, or relaxed catch-ups with friends: 1. Constantia Glen, Constantia […]
3 Tasty Events in the Winelands this June
Rich, warming foods and a glass or two of wine is the perfect complement to the winter chill. Here are 3 food and wine events taking place in the Cape Winelands this June. Taste the Helderberg 12 June 2014 For one night only, the 6th annual Taste the Helderberg will transform the NH Lord Charles Hotel […]
20 of our Favourite #Stellenblog Instagrams
The wanderlust-inducing #Stellenblog campaign commanded the social media spotlight for several days leading up to INDABA 2014, with some of the most influential international and local travel and lifestyle bloggers uncovering and digitally sharing the best of what the Stellenbosch wine tourism region has to offer. #Stellenblog was brilliantly conceptualized and coordinated by Destinate in association […]
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