La Petite Ferme Launches The ZA Project: A Fusion of South African Art and Pinotage
Franschhoek, South Africa – La Petite Ferme, a boutique hotel & wine estate in Franschhoek, is proud to announce the launch of The ZA Project – a pioneering collaboration with final-year Illustration students from the Stellenbosch Academy of Photography & Design. Academy students were invited to design the label for La Petite Ferme’s 2024 vintage limited-edition Pinotage, The ZA. Thirteen students […]
Fleur du Soleil Luxury Guesthouse
🌿 Old and New Vine Tendrils 🍇Most of us love the beautiful scenery of vineyards and even more their delicious products each year. But did you know this about grapevines? 🤔 🌳 Trunk Structure● The trunk is a permanent structure supporting the vine’s above-ground parts, including leaves, stems, flowers, and fruits. 🌿🍇● It originates from a young shoot and varies […]
Two Tintswalo Properties Honoured in the 2025 Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards
Two of Tintswalo’s flagship properties have been recognized in the prestigious 2025 Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards, highlighting the brand’s continued excellence in South African luxury and conservation tourism. In a competitive field of top-tier destinations, Tintswalo Atlantic in Cape Town was ranked among the Top 15 Hotels in South Africa, praised by Condé Nast Traveler for […]
Steenberg’s Summer Soirée: An Evening of Music, Food and Wine under the Stars
Cape Town, 06 October 2025 – Steenberg invites music lovers to enjoy a summer evening of world-class live music under the stars at its Sunset Soirée. Taking place on Wednesday, 12 November 2025, the event will feature acclaimed soprano Lynelle Kenned and renowned pianist Stefan Lombard, promising a night to remember. Celebrating the summer season, the duo […]
Brookdale Estate Named Among the Top 10 Hotels in the Cape Winelands by Condé Nast Traveller
Brookdale Estate has been named one of the 10 Best Hotels in the Cape Winelands by Condé Nast Traveller. Featured in the prestigious international publication’s recent round-up of standout destinations in the region, Brookdale is recognised for its refined hospitality, distinctive setting, and exceptional culinary and wine experiences. Set against the dramatic backdrop of the Klein Drakenstein mountains, […]
Brookdale Estate (Paarl Winelands) to launch new Exclusive-Use Lodge in 2026
Brookdale Estate will be expanding its Manor House accommodation offering with the addition of a new private lodge that is scheduled to open in the first quarter of the new year (2026). Currently under construction in a secluded corner of the 67-hectare wine estate with panoramic views across the Paarl Winelands, The Lodge at Brookdale Estate […]
THE MARINE INVITES FESTIVALGOERS TO THE KALFIEFEES (1 – 10 AUGUST 2025)
Soon it will be festival time again in the vibrant coastal town of Hermanus, which will be hosting the annual Kalfiefees from 1 to 10 August 2025. The Kalfiefees (‘Calf Festival’) takes its name from this time of year when the whales come to Walker Bay to calve, providing visitors with excellent whale watching opportunities while these gigantic cetaceans […]
Eendracht Hotel Changes Hands — Exciting New Chapter for an Iconic Stellenbosch Landmark
Stellenbosch, South Africa — The Lutz Family has officially sold the historic Eendracht Hotel to a respected local businessman, marking a new chapter for one of Stellenbosch’s most cherished hospitality establishments. Known for its warm Stellenbosch hospitality, rich heritage and prime location in the heart of the historic town centre, Eendracht Hotel continues to be […]
Sip, Savour, & Celebrate: Backsberg Elevates Easter With The Perfect Merlot And Chocolate Fusion
This Autumn, Backsberg Family Wines takes indulgence to new heights with the perfect pairing of their Plum Valley Merlot and the decadence of chocolate. At the heart of Easter celebrations is the estate’s acclaimed Plum Valley Merlot—an elegant, full-bodied red that pairs beautifully with chocolate and rich desserts. To complement the wine’s fruit-forward notes and […]
The Secret Is Out! Experience Dorp, Cape Town’s Hidden Hillside Haven
Dorp recently held a summer celebration to relaunch the hotel to a collection of friends, old and new. Guests were given a peek behind the doors of what has often been described as Cape Town’s best kept secret, a hidden gem perched at the top of Signal Hill in the colourful and historic Bo-Kaap neighbourhood on […]