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I am not really into making New Years Resolutions, but I have decided that 2017 is the year to make sure our holidays are booked well in advance! Last year we found ourselves making very last minute plans for the summer vacation, but as luck would have it, I discovered The Old Fruit Barn at Penhill Manor.
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Grant and I have toyed with the idea of installing aircon in our bedroom, for some time now, as it tends to become an inferno in summer. Unfortunately, other items have become more of a priority. When I was sent the GMC - Heating and cooling Portable Airconditioner to review at the end of last year, I was super excited to see how much difference it would make to our overheating issue.
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La Petite Ferme Restaurant has always been one of our favourite romantic venues for lunch in Franschhoek. I think this has a great deal to do with the incredible view! Grant and I celebrated our 20th wedding anniversary at the end of last year and what better choice for a celebratory lunch than this beautiful spot!
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The Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) announced on Thursday that they had received permission to reduce the Passenger Service Charge levied by the airports for both domestic and international departures. FlySafair has celebrated the ACSA Tariff Reduction, saying that it’s not only a great testament to ACSA management, but excellent news for South African flyers and the economy as a whole.
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2016 was definitely a year of discovery, especially when it comes to wonderful new culinary spots! One that ranked highly on my list of favourites, was FABER Restaurant at Avondale Wine Farm, in Paarl. Franschhoek is a top wine region for eating out but Stellenbosch and Paarl regions should not be discounted, as their offering is equally as good.
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