Category: Western Cape

After 33km of navigating a bumpy dirt road in our tiny Fiat Palio, I was left feeling a lot more like a martini being shaken – not stirred – than an excited first time visitor to one of the most beautiful parts of the Cape: De Hoop Nature Reserve. We finally arrived at our destination […]

A wine estate called Creation lies in the Hemel-en-Aarde (heaven and earth) valley. It’s just too easy to imagine haloed beings sprinkling magic dust over the vineyards to create their divine nectar. But when you visit Creation and chat with owners Jean-Claude and Carolyn Martin – who are almost always on the floor looking after […]

Hotel. Tick. Guest house. Tick. Campsite. Tick. You’ve tried them all, and you’ve got the T-shirt. Now you’re aching to try something different. Something to brag to your friends about on Twitter, Instagram, and Flickr. A place you may never have dreamed you could sleep in. Well, it’s your lucky day! We’ve stumbled across some […]

It’s not every day you get to watch whales from your bathtub. Unless you’re staying on the cliffs of De Kelders, that is. De where? It’s likely you’ve never heard of this little suburb on the northern end of Gansbaai, despite the fact that De Kelders is one of the world’s best whale watching destinations. […]

If you’re seeking a restful getaway with beautiful views and opulent touches, far from the bustling crowds, consider staying at the following lodges: 1. Sabella Private Retreat, Marble Hall, Limpopo Sabella Private Retreat is part of a Wildlife Sanctuary so you can expect to see species like zebra, gemsbok, leopard, buffalo, giraffe, blue wildebeest, and […]

Summer is fast approaching, and we’re already dreaming of hot summer days, sandy toes, and refreshing cocktails. We asked our fans to help us pick Cape Town’s favourite spots for cocktails. Can you tick off the entire list by the end of the summer?   ATLANTIC SEABOARD   1. The Bungalow, Clifton Cotton and ice. […]

We love Table Mountain. And it’s not just because it’s one of the New 7 Wonders of the World or that it’s recognisable from any person in any town, city, or continent around the globe. It’s the unusual flat-topped surface, the throng of fiercely cute dassies that call it home, the meandering network of hiking […]

Nothing beats a lazy day at a beach with hours of sunshine, sunbathing, reading, and surfing to look forward to. The following seaside escapes are almost all right on the beachfront, and cater perfectly for those who want to enjoy the total relaxation that comes with sipping on cocktails, building sandcastles, and returning to an […]