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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Franschhoek Celebrates Bastille 2024: Your Guide to the Festivities

Raise a glass and join in the French revelry as the Franschhoek Wine Valley gears up to host the renowned calendar highlight of Bastille Day. This year’s festival, once again in proud partnership with Prescient, promises the ultimate weekend showcase of the region’s finest wines, artisanal fare, live entertainment and a plethora of activities. Held on […]