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Category: Western Cape
How to Celebrate World Tourism Day on 27 September
World Tourism Day, held annually on 27 September, is a day aimed to raise awareness about the important role of tourism within the community and how it affects social, cultural, political, and economic values worldwide. While you should be “proudly South African” on any given day, World Tourism Day provides the chance for us to […]
Great Places to Braai on National Braai Day – 24 September
For many years, South Africans have come to know National Heritage Day, the 24 September, as self-proclaimed “National Braai Day”. On this day, South Africans of all ages gather together to enjoy a day of celebration, braais, and beer. After all, what better way to celebrate South Africa’s heritage than by doing what we do […]
Minimoons in the Cape
While honeymoons are justifiable splurged upon, who has the time or money to disappear to a tropical island for a week or two of romantic revelry more than once in their lives?! More frequent “minimoons” are the latest trend in romantic getaways; short, secluded, affordable, closer-to-home vacations to celebrate engagements, anniversaries, milestones, or simply reconnect […]
Discover the Joy of Water this Tourism Month
September is National Tourism Month in South Africa. It’s more than simply trying to get bums into hotel beds; it’s about having fun and exploring, while focussing on what makes our country a worthwhile destination to do that in. South Africa is incredibly blessed when it comes to natural attractions. We have everything from sky […]
Outfit Ideas for the Franschhoek Cap Classique Festival
If you’ve already bought your Franschhoek Cap Classique Festival tickets (via Mastercard), and are impatiently waiting for the festival weekend to arrive, start thinking about the guidelines given, for how to dress up to match this year’s theme: “black and white, dots and stripes”. This seems to be pretty straight forward advice. But you don’t […]
The Franschhoek Cap Classique & Champagne Festival: The Magic of Bubbles
Toss the pencil and grab a pen. Get out your diary. Turn the pages to the weekend of 30 November – 1 December 2013. Now save the date for the Franschhoek Cap Classique & Champagne Festival, because you won’t want to do anything other than celebrate “the magic of bubbles” on the lawns of Franschhoek’s […]
Darling Made Me Do It – What to do in Darling
Darling is a charming small town situated on the West Coast, less than an hour’s drive from Cape Town. The little village lies nestled between hills of vineyards and undulating golden wheat fields. Known as the ‘beating heart’ of the West Coast, Darling offers plenty of reasons to visit. Akkerboom Laan Though notably located in […]
3 Scent-sational Flower Festivals in the Western Cape
The Western Cape is known for colourful houses, beaches, and the myriad of flowers which unfurl in spring, not quite competing with the beautiful blooms that the Namaqualand produces, but certainly providing a floral fantasy for all to enjoy. If you’re planning to spend time outdoors by hiking, biking, or exploring the national parks during […]