The Robertson Wine Valley offers some sparkly gems when it comes to wine. The area is particularly well suited for Chardonnay and Shiraz, and you have to stock up on fortified wine and Muscat on…
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These Winter Accommodation Specials are the perfect excuse to break away
Winter is the best time for locals to visit the Western Cape. It’s the time when most of the tourists have fled in search of warmer weather and when our prime hotels and destinations introduce…
Try wine tasting by candlelight at Weltevrede in Bonnievale
We live with over-stimulation. In the city we face the constant buzz of traffic, taxis hooting at potential passengers, hawkers advertising their goods on the street corners, billboards and flashing ads on every building, the hammering of…
The Franschhoek Mystery Weekends are back from June
Franschhoek is one of the most sought after tourist destinations in our country, with majestic views, pristine boutique hotels and incredible fine dining experiences. At the same time it can also cost a pretty penny to…
I visited the new spa at Aquila Game Reserve
A little while ago we were invited to visit Aquila Game Reserve between De Doorns and Touws Rivier, where they have recently opened a beautiful new spa to complete their relaxing safari experience. Aquila is situated about…
A weekend in Oudtshoorn: Where to stay & what to do
Winter is the best time to visit the Karoo. The days are crisp and cool, and in the evenings temperatures drop way down so that there is nothing to do but snuggle up in front…