We have just returned from our long-overdue honeymoon! We found the most amazing spot on Airbnb (click here) and I had to share it! When visiting Lynn’s place at Anahita… By Jess @food_travel_wine Lynn’s place is the picture of heaven, with a delightful tropical garden surrounding your very own private plunge pool. It’s the best [...]
You can’t help but be drawn in by the Mother City’s Camps Bay beachfront. The picture-perfect beach, swaying palm trees, dazzling turquoise waters and bronzed sun worshippers set the scene - and then there’s the buzzing Camps Bay strip, with its stylish cocktail spots and dining destinations filled with visitors and the city’s glossy residents. [...]
Located on a working wine farm just one hour’s drive from Cape Town, Opstal Stay is your perfect escape inland of the Boland Mountains. Come and explore chic country-style hospitality in a tucked-away corner of the beautiful Cape Winelands. A place you’ll want to tell everyone about (or perhaps a secret you’ll want to keep). [...]
It is fantastic to get out of the city and spend some time in the Winelands, especially this time of year. Inviting fireplaces, cosy bars, comfort food and good wine is definitely the order of the day. A short drive from Cape Town, in the heart of charming Paarl, you'll find the Grande Roche hotel. [...]
Born and raised on a farm, first South African Michelin-star Chef Jan Hendrik van der Westhuizen always knew he would one day return to the bush; to the campfires and the open skies of his beloved South Africa. A global partnership with the Oppenheimer family, which was born of a shared passion and vision for [...]
Tucked away in the northwestern corner of the Island of Zanzibar, you'll find the fishing village of Nungwi. With powder white beaches, palm trees and aquamarine water for miles, this side of the island has become a sought after holiday destination. With activities ranging from snorkelling, swimming with dolphins, visiting the turtle sanctuary or sunset [...]
The seaside is always a perfect getaway, whatever the weather and this winter sees Abalone House, a five-star boutique hotel in the picture-perfect fisherman’s village of Paternoster, one and a half hours’ drive from Cape Town, providing the most indulgent winter comforts for its guests alongside its two exquisite 5-star Pool Villas. To celebrate this [...]
Hidden away in the beautiful and picturesque Franschhoek pass, you'll find the luxury boutique hotel and wine estate, La Petite Ferme. This spring, they launched their newly refurbished Vineyard Suites. And they’re simply, beautiful. We recently had the opportunity to visit this esteemed estate for an overnight stay in the Léman Suite, based on the [...]
Spain is well known for its friendly people, authentic cuisine and delicious wines. With tourist hotspots like Barcelona, Madrid and beach paradise destinations like Ibiza, you aren't hard pressed for places to explore. We chose to go slightly off the beaten track to the capital of Andalucia, Seville. Okay, perhaps not completely off the beaten track. [...]
SafariScapes offer curated travel experiences for the discerning traveller. Their point of difference is the knowledge and on the ground experience that they have, resulting in a seamless, hassle-free holiday. Owned and operated by Peter Hammond and Nic Turpin, SafariScapes launched in 2015 after Pete and Nic saw the need for bespoke, guided travel across [...]
