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Category: Western Cape
Travel Tips for the Cape Town Cycle Tour
The acclaimed Cape Argus Pick n Pay Cycle Tour is taking place in the beautiful city of Cape Town on Sunday, 8 March 2015. An estimated 35,000 cyclists from South Africa and other parts of the world will be participating in the 109km cycle challenge, which trails some of the steepest inclines on the Cape Peninsula. The […]
Dinner with a View in Cape Town
No matter what time of year it is, there’s always a need for a romantic getaway with your “someone special” to ensure that life doesn’t get in the way of what’s important. Cape Town is one of the best places to rekindle the romance as the scenic vistas of magnificent mountains and the turquoise Atlantic […]
4 Craft Beer Fests You Don’t Want to Miss
The craft brew industry is booming in South Africa. Beer drinkers are increasingly excited to try different flavours and a number of local breweries are stepping up to create traditional method brews with distinctive flavour profiles. Anyone care for a pint? Look out for these up and coming craft beer festivals in South Africa: Clarens […]
Enchanting Valentine’s Day Getaways in the Western Cape
Valentine’s Day is a day of love, and although every day should be just as good a day to spoil your loved one, we always tend to make a little more effort on February 14th. For those of you still (dangerously) without Valentine’s Day plans, have a look at these magical places to spend time […]
Create Your Perfect Valentine’s Date in Cape Town
If you’ve already read the Durban and Johannesburg recommendations for this year’s Valentine’s Day, those of you located further south are likely itching to know what Cape Town has in store for couples. The good news is, there’s a wide variety of choice as per usual – the bad news is you’ll have to pick […]
The Red Table Restaurant at Nederburg
Last weekend I visited The Red Table Restaurant, where I was treated to the most mouth-wateringly delicious meal of my entire year. (I know it’s only January, but it was that good that I’m predicting it to be uncontested for 2013.) So if there’s one recommendation I can make when you’re touring the Cape Winelands […]
8 Ways to say “I LOVE YOU”
When it comes to Valentine’s Day, iconic gifts like over-priced chocolate hearts, miniature teddy bears in mugs, and plastic roses have the potential to turn your V-Day into D-Day! Here are some far more smooch-scoring ideas for Valentine’s Day. I – Ice-skating Gliding on ice. Holding hands. Snuggling up for warmth. A post-skating foot massage. […]
Waterside Getaways in the Western Cape
Roaming rivers, sparkling lagoons, and winding canals make the Western Cape an ideal destination for water-lovers. Whether you enjoy a peaceful canoe down the river, a light lunch on the water’s edge, or a refreshing dip in a glistening lagoon, the Western Cape won’t disappoint. Here are some great places to stay while you’re here: […]
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