The Karoo, with its fresh air, starry nights, and seamless landscapes, recently took the number one spot on my local travel list – and I can imagine that it will remain there for quite a…
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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;…
We spent a night in the Stellenbosch Hotel
I’ve been writing quite a few reviews on Stellenbosch accommodation recently, and while I love visiting the super swanky spots (I mean, who wouldn’t?) I am also aware that not all of us can spend…
I was welcomed into the heart of Stellenbosch at Batavia Hotel
A couple of weeks ago the Stellenbosch Wine Valley invited me to spend a weekend experiencing some top eats and treats in and around town. If you follow me regularly you’ll know I have a…
A night at Vineyard Hotel
A little while ago we were invited to spend a night at the luxurious Vineyard Hotel in Claremont. I was expecting a quiet dinner and early turn-in. Instead we got our fill of fine dining,…