Did someone say luxury seaside retreat? Tintswalo at Boulders is all that and more! We were very fortunate to spend a night there, as a family, at the end of last year.
[Read more…]5 Reasons to Stay at Mont d’Or Franschhoek
Readers and friends often ask me for accommodation recommendations and more specifically for affordable options. I am always excited when I stumble upon a luxury Guest Houses at a reasonable rate. One such discovery is Mont d’Or in Franschhoek. [Read more…]
Grootbos Secret Season Travel Diary
Winter might be cold and grey at times, but that is no reason to hibernate and hide from the world. It can, in fact, be the best time to explore and travel! Places are less busy and not overrun with people; there is more chance of getting bookings, as well as cheaper rates. Winter in the Cape is fast becoming known as the “Secret Season.” A recent trip found Grant and I exploring the Grootbos Secret Season, which runs from May to July. [Read more…]
Summer Escape to the Beautiful Cape Winelands
Summer is my favourite time of year! I love the holiday vibe in Cape Town as we head towards the festive season or the “silly season” as I like to call it. That said, a Summer Escape to the Beautiful Cape Winelands never goes amiss; a time-out of sorts from the mayhem. [Read more…]
Visit Stellenbosch My Ultimate Bucket List
An email popped into my inbox recently, inviting me to create my very own Visit Stellenbosch Bucket List! Needless to say, I found this idea super exciting, as well as extremely intriguing! As writers or bloggers, we are often exposed to many of the same or similar experiences, consequently resulting in a mass of fairly generic content. [Read more…]
Cheapflights Explorers: False Bay Cape Town
Having spent time in Cape Town in winter, you will more than likely understand why it is called the Cape of Storms. The Cape can experience the wildest storms and the craziest high-speed winds, which makes it almost impossible to walk upright! On a rather stormy winters day last week, I set out on a #CheapflightsExplorers adventure and bad weather was not going to stand in my way. [Read more…]
Explore Cape Town with Around About Cars
I had a good laugh the other day when a friend, visiting from the UK, commented on how so many Capetonians {me included} feel the need to leave Cape Town in search of that “perfect getaway”. I guess to a visitor this must seem crazy, especially as we have almost everything we could possibly want, right on our doorstep. Yes, we are truly fortunate to live where we do, but I think for the most part, we do not realise how lucky we are. [Read more…]
Hermanus – Discover the Overberg
Hermanus has always been one of our favourite seaside towns! It will always hold a special place in my heart, as it was one of our first romantic getaways as a married couple! We decided to spend a few nights there recently and I am so glad we did. It had been a while since we visited the picturesque Overberg town – way too long I think! [Read more…]