The Elgin Valley, a mere hours drive from Cape Town, is the ideal destination for a relaxing weekend getaway. If you have visited the area before you may be familiar with South Hill Vineyards; if not you are missing out! As well as producing fantastic, cool-climate wines, South Hill Wine Farm offers luxury guest accommodation.
[Read more…]De Hoop Nature Reserve Stay in SA, Play in SA
Have you been to De Hoop Nature Reserve before? If not, it should definitely be on your, post-lockdown, bucket list. The De Hoop Nature Reserve and it’s Marine Protected Area, is one of Cape Nature’s flagship nature reserves, most commonly known for its enormous Southern Right Whale migratory calving population.
[Read more…]Walkersons Hotel & Spa Dullstroom
Last year was a whirlwind of exciting local trips! One, in particular, that made quite an impression was a visit to Dullstroom, a small town in Mpumalanga province. Exploring a new area is always exciting, and Dullstroom has piqued my interest for quite some time. The base for our two-day trip was the enchanting Walkersons Hotel & Spa.
[Read more…]Opstal Stay in The Slanghoek Valley
2019 has proven to be a hectic year, which is why any opportunity to unplug is most welcome. Grant and I recently spent a relaxing night in one of the new Opstal Stay, self-catering units, in the picturesque Slanghoek Valley.
[Read more…]Wildekrans Country House Elgin
Elgin is a beautiful lush green area, surrounded by mountains, in the Overberg. Renowned for its apple orchards and cool-climate wines, the area has so much to offer. Grant and I recently spent a weekend there and stayed at Wildekrans Country House.
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