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 […]
ICON VILLAS ADDS MJEJANE KRUGER VILLA TO ITS ‘JOURNEYS’ PORTFOLIO
Icon Villas has added the magnificent Mjejane Kruger Villa to its portfolio. Privately owned and personally managed, Icon Villas has been operating for 28 years and is widely recognised as a leader in the private villa rental market in South Africa. The Icon Villas’ Cape Town portfolio includes a choice of more than 100 top-end Bespoke Villas, luxurious […]
Backsberg Family Wines Unveils an Unmissable Summer Experience at its Franschhoek Cellar Door
Perfectly timed with the arrival of summer, Backsberg Family Wines welcomes guests to its Franschhoek cellar door, one of the valley’s hidden gems and a ‘must-visit’ for all wine lovers. Tucked off the vibrant main road and with encompassing mountain views, this fifth-generation winery boasts over a century of heritage with a fresh new energy, […]
Giveaway! Win 5 x double tickets!
Join Drumstruck this summer in Cape Town for the ultimate South African experience Imagine the perfect combination of South African music, heritage, food, wine and…drumming! Well, look no further. Get ready to fall in love with South Africa (again) at the Drumstruck museum-theatre experience, opening this October at the magnificent Silvermist Wine Estate in Cape […]
Erinvale Estate Hotel & Spa Invites Nature Lovers to the Annual Open Gardens Event Benefiting Helderberg Hospice
Somerset West, Western Cape – Nature lovers and gardening enthusiasts can rejoice as the Open Gardens event returns from October 25 to 27, 2024, showcasing 15 breathtaking gardens in the Helderberg Region, including the indigenous gardens at Erinvale Estate Hotel & Spa, which are thrilled to be part of this year’s celebration. This event not only […]
Erinvale Estate Hotel & Spa Celebrates Dog-Friendly Status: Offering Exceptional Stays for All Family Members, Furry Friends Included.
Erinvale Estate Hotel & Spa, set amidst the serene beauty of Somerset West in the heart of the Helderberg, is delighted celebrate its new pet-friendly status, extending a warm welcome to both guests and now their beloved canine companions, too. Understanding the importance of pets as an integral part of the family, Erinvale invites small […]
CAPE TOWN’S PRIVATE VILLA RENTAL MARKET IS FLOURISHING
The villa rental market in South Africa is expanding rapidly and it’s estimated that about 30 specialist villa rental companies are active in this market. Following the increased demand for private villa rentals in Cape Town, Icon Villas has just added another two prime villas to its portfolio. Icon Villas was the first rental company to specialise […]
Franschhoek Bastille 2024 Celebrations Postponed to New Dates: 20th & 21st July
In an urgent update, event organisers, following consultations with disaster and risk management, have been advised to postpone the Iconic Bastille 2024 celebrations to new dates, 20th & 21st July. This decision prioritises guest safety amidst severe weather warnings and anticipated disruptive rain this week. “The decision to postpone was made after careful consideration and […]
Where Service Becomes Therapy
In Africa’s Most Illustrious Wine Valley Fleur du Soleil guesthouse is more than just a nexus of Franschhoek’s gastronomical and oenological hotspots, it’s a paradigm where hospitality and personalized service are deliciously transformative. Renowned for having some of South Africa’s top award-winning restaurants and a legendary wine culture, Franschhoek appeals to those with the most refined […]