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Category: Western Cape
Free Wine Tasting Weekends in Elgin
The Elgin Valley lies approximately 70km east of Cape Town, in the exquisite fertile land beyond Sir Lowry’s pass. After crossing the intrepid Hottentots-Holland mountain range, a meander off the beaten track affords a tantalising range of cellar experiences where every bottle of wine captures the beauty of the valley. The Elegantly Elgin Wine Route […]
Tie the Knot at the Twelve Apostles
Surrounded by the unspoilt natural beauty of the Twelve Apostles mountain range in the Table Mountain National Park, and the turquoise waters of the Atlantic Ocean, the 5-star Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa is the ideal setting for weddings and the renewal of vows. With a number of spectacular venues and world class facilities on […]
Stellenbosch Wine Festival 2013
There’s only one thing that wine fundis will find more exciting than the annual Stellenbosch Wine Festival, and that’s the fact that the 2013 Stellenbosch Wine Festival is happening 6 months earlier than usual. The expanded 10-day programme will be taking place from 25 January to 3 February 2013, with over 150 farms and countless […]
5 Luxurious Cape Town Hotels
If you’re visiting Cape Town for a week or more, and wish to only experience the most opulent, lavish stays, there are several hotels that are tailored just for you. Experience some of the wonderful attractions that Cape Town has to offer, before retiring to your decadent hotel suite in the evenings; or skip the […]
4 Romantic Valentine’s Getaways in South Africa
In exactly one month, people around the world will be celebrating their love. That’s right – Valentine’s Day is around the corner. A romantic couple’s getaway is always a great way to reignite love’s spark…far better than chocolates and teddy bears. With the variety of incredible lodges, spas, guest houses, hotels, and such across our […]
Fishing Havens in South Africa
Fishing is, quite obviously, the activity of catching fish. However to those who have a passion for it, fishing can mean a lot more than merely a recreational activity. It is a social event, especially among men, who enjoy sitting around with friends, drinking a cold one, and teaching their young sons the tricks of […]
Holiday after the holiday
Are you back at work and already feeling like you need a holiday after the holiday? That’s often because we end up doing so much on our few days off that we don’t actually get a break from our busy day-to-day lives. If you’re in the camp that would dearly love a quiet weekend to […]
This is Not a Post Office
Taking Kloof Street by storm is Madame Zingara’s new retail store, “This is Not a Post Office”. Contrary to its name, the exterior is decorated with little red post boxes, and the interior is lit in colourful, fantastical lighting. This one-stop party shop offers an alternate reality, with a slogan that literally reads “party kuk […]
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