There is a fabulous new bar in Constantia, and they make the best cocktails! Incognito Bar, opened at The Alphen Boutique Hotel recently, adding a sleek and sophisticated new hot spot to the Constantia Valley.
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Incognito Bar: The Best Cocktails & Delicious Tapas
Nedbank Perks To Help Fund Your Bucket List
We are often so focused on saving or paying off our credit cards, which is great but it can mean missing out on the fantastic banking benefits available to us. There are Nedbank Perks, you may not be unaware of, that can save you hundreds of rands!
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Tintswalo at Boulders: Luxury Seaside Retreat
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.
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Asara Wine Estate Stellenbosch
There are quite a few wine estates in the Cape I have yet to explore. One that has been on my bucketlist for a while is Asara Wine Estate. Luckily a recent invitation for wine tasting and lunch meant I could tick it off my list.
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Sanbona Wildlife Reserve: Gondwana Family Lodge
It is amazing how one's tastes evolve as you get older, especially when it comes to travel. Maybe it is because of age, but as much as I love a beach holiday, there is something even more magical about a remote bush safari. A stay at Gondwana Family Lodge, at Sanbona Wildlife Reserve, saw us experiencing our second safari for 2018. This time, however, as a family.
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Constantia Nectar Naturally Sweet Wine
I love the festive season, and more especially festive feasts, which include fantastic food and wine. From delicious roasts, to mince pies and fresh cherries, it is officially my favourite time of year. An addition to my festive table this year was Constantia Nectar, a naturally sweet wine.
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Excelsior Wine Estate Making Treasured Memories
You may recall me mentioning a visit Excelsior Wine Estate during the Roberston Slow Food and Wine Festival. I subsequently paid the farm another visit, this time to spend the night at Excelsoir Manor Guesthouse.
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The Restaurant at the Nek – Fine Dining Constantia Hotspot
**** UPDATE: Restaurant @ The Nek has closed its doors (!). The plan is to instead extend La Parada.****
The Constantia Valley is fast becoming one of the trendiest spots in Cape Town, with some of the best food and wine on offer. Not to forget the epic views. A recent addition to the fine dining scene is The Restaurant at the Nek.
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