With the autumnal season nearing us a step closer each day, I look into my garden with its rich colours of green and pink. Our gardens are places of joy and congregation. Also, a place of healing! Meander through tranquil walks dotted with sculptures by local artists while taking in...
In our household, it is no hidden fact that our dogs call the shots. Between our geriatric and beloved Jack Russell, Daisy(because every Jack Russell's name is either Daisy or Spot), and Razcal(our rambunctious rescue from TEARS), our days are either filled with joy or zoomies. Luckily, our dogs...
Pheeeew. Can I get an 'amen' for the hot weather?The spring weather and slow approach to warmer weather has a delicate relationship of seasonal meals. A decadent roast dinner becomes delicious sandwich - or salad - food stars for the next day's lunch.Don't even get me started on the...
For all the fairy lovers out there...
Spring is among us. Although our weather in the beloved Mother City is changing all the time, the fresh and nectar-rich breezes unmistakably convey our season's change. Goodbye, dreary and drab winter. Hello, new flowers and garden walks!
I cannot explain how much I...
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As we head into Spring and the onset of Summer, remember to add Avondale Wine Estate to your list of ‘not to be missed’ outings! Situated just outside Paarl on the slopes of the Klein Drakenstein mountains, Avondale Wine Estate – with its ever-expanding list of exciting...
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This Spring has seen the launch of Avondale Bike Park – the longest mountain bike flow trail on the African continent. Located on Avondale Wine Estate (situated just outside Paarl, on the slopes of the Klein Drakenstein mountains), this 2km trail is a terrain induced roller...
No travel blues got to you?
Well, here's some good news to cheer you up!
The President Hotel invites locals to enjoy their hospitality by offering a super staycation saver this summer.
From only R495 pp per night, until end of March 2021, you get to enjoy all that this gorgeous seaside...
Create lasting memories with a Steenberg Easter Family Staycation. Now is the time!
And surely, you deserve it.
Break free from the lockdown blues by treating your family to an unforgettable Easter staycation in the safe, secure environment of Steenberg Hotel & Spa in the heart of the verdant Constantia Wine...
It's nice to see local legends in travel and tourism marketing directly to South Africans and SADC residents. Heaven knows, we all need a breakaway right now.So I was pleased to receive this press release from the One&Only Hotel resort in Cape Town's Waterfront. Their Afternoon Teas are amazing,...
More good news from the Elgin Valley: a winter festival! Elgin Grabouw Tourism sent me the following information:
'There’s something quite magical and authentic about winter in Elgin. The chill brings with it a unique beauty of its own. Crisp mornings start the day with a heavy mist sunken within...