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Category: Western Cape
72 Hours in Montagu
If you’re holidaying in Montagu, or happen to be in the area for a short time, don’t be fooled by the small town appearance, as the village is teaming with excursions and activities the whole family can enjoy. Having recently returned from a 3-day trip to Montagu, I can say that all of the below […]
Table Mountain: A Photo Essay
Table Mountain is the first picture that tourists conjure of Cape Town. And it’s no surprise. As one of the New 7 Wonders of Nature, this flat-topped mountain is one of the most unique natural marvels in the world. Providing a spectacular backdrop to an even more beautiful city, Table Mountain, with its iconic cable […]
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 […]
20 Coffee Shops to Get your Fix in Cape Town
When winter arrives, gone are the days of cocktails along the beachfront and in come the coffee shops with their quirky interiors and tempting cake displays. With their menu of warming allurements, from teas and coffees, to hot chocolates and baked items, there is no better way to spend a cold, rainy day in the Mother […]
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 […]
Top 3 Spas in Cape Town’s Northern Suburbs
With the days starting to get chilly again, now is the perfect time to pamper your body and give it some much-needed TLC. If your feet haven’t had a polish in a while, or your shoulders are starting to feel the mid-year stress setting in, then you should definitely head to these 3 spas in […]
15 Retreats in South Africa Creatives Will Love
If you fancy yourself as a creative person, in any of the many forms it manifests (graphics designer, painter, writer, costume maker, et al.), then burning out and struggling for inspiration isn’t something new to you. Life is often described as art and it is only through changing your perspective that you will find inspiration […]
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 […]
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