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Paul Wallace Wines and Guest Cottages | A Home Away From Home
February 13, 2022 Leave a Comment by Sharese Hunt Paul Wallace Wines

Paul Wallace Wines and Guest Cottages | A Home Away From Home

Nothing is more soothing than a wonderful getaway. Greeting the morning when you feel like it and creating your own […]

Voormanshuis | Wonderland Accommodation At Creation
January 1, 2022 Leave a Comment by Sharese Hunt Voormanshuis | Creation

Voormanshuis | Wonderland Accommodation At Creation

We dreamt of a place in the shadow of a solitary mountain, in a valley of vines, fynbos and trees […]

New Senior Appointments at The Cellars-Hohenort hotel
November 29, 2021 Leave a Comment by Sharese Hunt The Cellars-Hohenort

New Senior Appointments at The Cellars-Hohenort hotel

The Liz McGrath Collection has announced three senior appointments at The Cellars-Hohenort, its flagship 5-star hotel in Cape Town and […]

Slanghoek Mountain Resort’s Mountain Cottages – a little piece of heaven on earth
July 27, 2021 Leave a Comment by Sharese Hunt Slanghoek Mountain Resort

Slanghoek Mountain Resort’s Mountain Cottages – a little piece of heaven on earth

If your idea of a breakaway includes beautiful mountains, water streams, and superb wine, then we have just the place […]

Reset and rejuvenate with Franschhoek’s Mystery Weekends
May 24, 2021 Leave a Comment by Sharese Hunt Franschhoek

Reset and rejuvenate with Franschhoek’s Mystery Weekends

In these turbulent times we find ourselves in why not treat yourself to an all-inclusive winelands getaway, where your weekend […]

Gecko Rock – A place to free your mind | Touws River
April 3, 2021 Leave a Comment by Sharese Hunt Gecko Rock

Gecko Rock – A place to free your mind | Touws River

Life during this current pandemic creates a new norm with tasks requiring control and mental effort. Sometimes we are faced […]

Karoo1 Hotel Village | The Ultimate Karoo Retreat
March 22, 2021 2 Comments by Sharese Hunt Karoo 1 Hotel Village

Karoo1 Hotel Village | The Ultimate Karoo Retreat

As the first farm and gateway to the greater Karoo, Karoo 1 Hotel Village is the perfect stopover to create […]

Knorhoek Wine Farm Easter Family Staycation | 2 – 5 April 2021
March 5, 2021 Leave a Comment by Sharese Hunt Knorhoek Wine Farm

Knorhoek Wine Farm Easter Family Staycation | 2 – 5 April 2021

  Family is one of the most important, if not the most important thing in our lives. Taking time every […]

Elgin Vintners Launches New Tasting Room – A Family-Friendly Country Escape for Fine Wine and Fresh Air
November 17, 2020 Leave a Comment by Sharese Hunt Accommodation

Elgin Vintners Launches New Tasting Room – A Family-Friendly Country Escape for Fine Wine and Fresh Air

The newly-opened Elgin Vintners Tasting Room is an ideal destination on a visit to the scenic valley of vines and […]

Into The Karoo
October 18, 2020 Leave a Comment by Sharese Hunt Into the Karoo

Into The Karoo

INTO THE KAROO – A WEEKEND OASIS Revitalize the mind, body and soul beneath the Karoo’s star spun skies. Inspunge […]

Welcome The Summer Months With Flair | Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa
June 29, 2020 Leave a Comment by Sharese Hunt Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa

Welcome The Summer Months With Flair | Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa

Making a difference, evenings of intrigue and oodles of fine dining and fanfare await at The Twelve Apostles this summer. […]

Welcome The Summer Months With Flair | Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa
October 20, 2019 Leave a Comment by Sharese Hunt Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa

Welcome The Summer Months With Flair | Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa

Making a difference, evenings of intrigue and oodles of fine dining and fanfare await at The Twelve Apostles this summer. […]

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