Finding a pet-sitter and leaving your pet behind might be the most difficult part of going on holiday. Luckily we’ve compiled a list of pet-friendly getaways in the Western Cape, which means Fido is more…
Posts tagged Accommodation
Airbnb first-timers: All of your Questions Answered
I don’t know about you, but letting complete strangers into my home doesn’t sound like a stress-free experience. And on the flip-side, neither does staying in a complete stranger’s house. Now, thanks to Airbnb, this…
Phoenix from the Ashes: We spent a night at the newly improved Lanzerac Hotel & Spa
It was roughly a year ago when my Twitter feed was suddenly alight with flame and ashes; Pictures of the Lanzerac, the historic wine estate in Stellenbosch, ablaze against the night sky. The main restaurant…
One Marine Drive can be your home away from home this winter
It was raining buckets that morning; the type of Cape Town day where you’re soaked after running between your car and the front door. While you wouldn’t consider this ideal beach-day weather, it is my…
I spent a night at Jan Harmsgat Country House in Swellendam
One of my resolutions for this year was to explore as much as I could of our beautiful country. We don’t need to travel overseas for epic landscapes, pristine beaches, luxury accommodation and fine dining;…
Our stay at Jordan Wine Estate in Stellenbosch
It was a cool but sunny day when we left the hustle of the city and made our way out to Stellenbosch to review Jordan Wine Estate. A few days of rainy weather had left the…
Our breakaway to Bliss Boutique Hotel
These last couple of weeks have been pretty crazy. I think with all the long weekends and holidays most people have been scrambling to get some work done before those out-of-office replies started to pop up and…