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Almost two years ago we visited the Lanzerac Hotel and Spa for a memorable overnight romantic getaway. Sadly, last year, a devastating fire destroyed integral parts of the hotel, which made significant restoration necessary. I was invited back, before the official opening, to experience the revival first-hand.
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Last week I visited the new Camelot Spa Val de Vie in Paarl. I have been struggling with a sore neck and back, so the promise of a heavenly massage was most welcome.
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You may have read my recent review on Steenberg Spa, where I enjoyed a wonderful winter spa day. As well as pampering we were also treated to Catharina's Restaurant Winter Lunch Special.
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I recently had the opportunity of joining a fabulous bunch of ladies for a Winter Spa Day at Steenberg Spa, hosted by Travel Chat SA. When it comes to spa pampering, you do not need to ask me twice, and the Steenberg Spa is one of my favourites.
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I love spending time in the Winelands, particularly in Winter. Things are less frenetic, leaves have changed colour, and who can resist the charm of red wine and fireplaces. Grant and I recently had the opportunity of heading off to experience the A to Z of Winter in Stellenbosch.
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Most of us start our real estate journey either renting or buying a small apartment or townhouse. So today I thought I would share my top ways to maximise a small living space.
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There are quite a few places in Africa that are on my Bucket List, and Mozambique is one of them. The former Portuguese colony of Mozambique is an East African country, bordered by South Africa, Malawi, Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe and Swaziland.
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As you may know, winter is one of my favourite seasons to escape to the country. Things are less busy and accommodation, in general, is much cheaper. We recently spent a night a Clos Malverne Wine Estate to enjoy their Winter Lifestyle Package.
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It is winter in Cape Town, which means red wine abounds! So over the next few weeks, I will be sharing a few of my top red wines. Today I am starting with two of my favourites from Landskroon Wine Estate.
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The Constantia Wine Route is located a convenient 20 minutes from the heart of Cape Town. This beautiful wine region, steeped in local history is home to amazing examples of Cape Dutch architecture, as well as nine fantastic wine estates.
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Queenstown is one of New Zealand’s most stunning travel destinations. The town sits on the shores of Lake Wakatipu and has a breathtaking backdrop of the dramatic Southern Alps. The resort town itself contains dozens of lively bars, eateries and various styles of accommodation. The buzzing atmosphere throughout the place is something quite special. Written by: Sofia Lockett
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Last week I had the opportunity to do something useful, and give back to the community. I joined a fantastic group of volunteers, onboard the first Cape Town Better SA Volunteer Bus. Our mission was to refurbish a Primary School Library.
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I recently had the pleasure of visiting The Bistro @ Klein Constantia, along with a handful of select media, to taste their new Winter Menu. If you are yet to discover this new spot, it is tucked away on Klein Constantia Wine Farm, in the beautiful Constantia Valley.
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My bedroom is my sanctuary, a place to escape the world, relax, unwind and clear my head. To create the perfect "sanctuary", it is vital to get the decor right! As I have shared previously, my taste in decor has evolved over the years, becoming paired down and minimalist. Unfortunately, our master bedroom is an ode to all things beige. My dream is to Create a Luxurious Bedroom, one reminiscent of some of the hotel rooms I have had stayed in.
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My relationship with safaris and the bush has always been somewhat tempestuous. However, as with other things, like red wine, my tastes have matured. When an opportunity to visit Samara Private Game Reserve presented itself, let's say I was super keen for my next safari adventure!
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I know it is still the middle of summer and most of you are probably wondering why Tomato Soup! Well, personally tomato soup is something I love to eat, no matter the weather. In my books, it is a comfort, feel-good food! The other reason, as you may recall, was a recent rather abundant tomato harvest. I also used some of the tomatoes in my Simple Tomato Salad.
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