Cape Cadogan Boutique Hotel by MORE family collection unveils new stable suites
The historic Cape Cadogan Boutique Hotel, owned by South African hospitality group MORE Family Collection, has opened its new Stable Suites. This marks an evolution for this landmark in Cape Town’s vibrant Kloof Street neighbourhood, while honouring its rich heritage dating back to the 1850s. The 10 newly converted Stable Continue Reading
Help the Cableway Charity Challenge reach R1 million
On Sunday, 11 May 2025, participants from across South Africa will descend on Table Mountain with one common goal – to tackle Platteklip Gorge, as part of the annual Cableway Charity Challenge. While the event is well known for its physical demands and spirit of generosity, this year’s spotlight is Continue Reading
Vergelegen offers versatile venues for dream events
Vergelegen Wine Estate in Somerset West, renowned for its beautiful gardens and majestic mountain backdrops, offers a portfolio of outstanding wedding, corporate, conference and special occasion venues. Event organisers, companies and private individuals can choose from several enchanting locations: Riverside Conservatory An elegant glass conservatory, seating up to 400 guests, Continue Reading
Easter flavours at Leopard’s Leap
We associate certain dishes and flavours with Easter, and while many of the worldwide recipe inspirations have found their way to South Africa, we also have some unique local flavour combinations and recipes to commemorate and celebrate this special time of year. In South Africa, we love adding a sweet Continue Reading
Groote Post unveils reimagined Salt of the Earth wine
Groote Post Vineyards has revitalised its beloved Salt of the Earth wine with a significant blend composition and packaging evolution. This wine completes the admired Salt Collection trio alongside Seasalter and Pinch of Salt. The reimagined Salt of the Earth marks an essential shift from its traditional 60% Shiraz and Continue Reading
Surprise! Franschhoek Mystery Weekends are back
The thrill of a mystery weekend in Franschhoek is set to return in 2025, promising the ultimate escape – brimming with surprises and blissfully stress-free. A highlight of the winter Winelands calendar, these highly anticipated weekends provide guests with a seamless getaway, eliminating the stress of planning while showcasing the Continue Reading
The Liz McGrath Collection revamps its four villas
The Liz McGrath Collection has completed the soft refurbishment of its four private villas, two each at sister-hotels The Cellars-Hohenort in Cape Town, and The Plettenberg on the Garden Route. The demand for luxury villa rentals has surged around the globe as high-end travellers seek more personalised and exclusive experiences. Offering unparalleled privacy, space, and Continue Reading
Comfort, luxury and sustainability at the newly opened Franschhoek House
Franschhoek House, an exclusive-use villa on the La Residence Estate in the Cape Winelands, offers privacy and exclusivity: a thoughtful blend of old and new, where every design element has been chosen with purpose, down to the innovative flooring that contributes to a world with less waste. When first arriving Continue Reading
Embracing Local Creativity and Sustainability
Fleur du Soleil Luxury Guesthouse is deeply committed to supporting local talent and the environment. It is more than a place to stay; it’s a celebration of local ingenuity and environmental consciousness. Their philosophy, “support local,” is woven into every aspect of the guesthouse, creating a cultural tapestry that envelops Continue Reading
Why Zululand Should Be on Your Bucket List
If there’s one destination that has it all, it’s KwaZulu-Natal. From its breathtaking mountains to thrilling Big 5 encounters, KZN is a treasure trove of adventure, culture, and unforgettable experiences. And nestled in the heart of it all is Zululand, a must-visit haven that offers a truly life-changing journey into Continue Reading
Spier Wine Farm unveils new identity
For Spier, change flows from practice to presentation, not the other way around. Quiet renewal is abundant on the Stellenbosch working farm, with many exciting projects on the go. March 2025 will welcome guests to the new Spier Hotel, an extensive transformation where contemporary Cape comfort meets rewilded indigenous gardens. Continue Reading
Vergelegen: A haven for wildlife
Vergelegen Wine Estate in Somerset West is celebrating the arrival of many new additions to its thriving wildlife family. Rare Rau quagga, eland and black wildebeest are breeding in the wine estate’s 1 900-hectare private nature reserve, which has the same conservation status as the Kruger National Park. The fenced Continue Reading
Palm House launches new menu inspired by the Spice Route
Palm House Boutique Hotel invites diners on a voyage along East Africa’s Spice Route with a new culinary experience at the boutique hotel’s Palm Terrace. The Palm Terrace Spice Route menu offers a blend of flavours drawn from East Africa, the Indian Ocean Islands and Durban’s rich Indian heritage. Crafted Continue Reading
Seebamboes: A culinary conversation between land and sea
Since opening Galjoen in June 2023, a seafood-focused restaurant on Harrington Street with a strict emphasis on South African ingredients, chef-restaurateurs Anouchka Horn and Neil Swart – who first made their mark on Cape Town’s culinary scene with Belly of The Beast – are preparing to launch a new collaborative Continue Reading
De Hoop Collection Bruce Jack Luxury Wine Weekend
This May, a member of Cape Country Routes, the De Hoop Collection, is partnering with Bruce Jack, founder and winemaker of Bruce Jack Wines – an independent, family-run, global wine business based in the Bredekloof Valley – to offer a Luxury Wine Weekend from 30 May to 1 June 2025. Continue Reading
Join the Beach Clean-Up Weekend at De Hoop
Join De Hoop Collection, Morukuru Family Beach Lodge and CapeNature at De Hoop Nature Reserve for the Pristine Preservation Beach Clean-Up Weekend from 16 May to 18 May 2025 and engage in meaningful environmental work that will make a difference. There’s always so much to see and do at the Continue Reading
Digging De Hoop: A weekend with a difference
Situated in the heart of the De Hoop Nature and Marine Reserve in the Western Cape is arguably one of South Africa’s most perfect destinations for a weekend getaway: the De Hoop Collection. This premier member of Cape Country Routes offers a range of accommodation, a unique outdoor experience like Continue Reading
Experience the joy of harvest time at La Motte
Harvest time is the most important time on a wine farm, but it is also a time to celebrate the joy of this special season. “It’s too good not to share!”, invites La Motte cellar master Edmund Terblanche. “The vineyards love a cold and wet winter and that’s what they Continue Reading
Flora, fauna and fine wine: Vergelegen’s new guided hiking trail
Vergelegen Wine Estate in Somerset West, renowned for its breathtaking scenery, sustainability initiatives and rich heritage, has opened bookings for a new one-day, 13-kilometre guided hike. The first hike takes place on Saturday, 15 March and is thereafter offered twice a month, weather permitting. Hikers will enjoy access to areas Continue Reading
Mill St Bistro Stellenbosch launches its new outdoor Wine Deck
This summer, Mill St Bistro unveils its new Wine Deck, a vibrant celebration of South African wine-making at its most interesting. Situated on the corner of Mill and Church streets, the Wine Deck invites guests to savour the essence of the region in a relaxed, welcoming setting. Atmosphere For Welsh-born Continue Reading
Nuy unveils first-ever Perlé with a fresh look
Nuy Wine Cellar has launched its first-ever Perlé wine, the Nuy Winery Rosé Moscato Perlé, accompanied by a vibrant new look for its Inspiration range. Christo Basson, Nuy’s cellar master, describes the Rosé Moscato Perlé as a wine that embodies summer in a glass, with its delicate pink hue and Continue Reading
A week of love with The Galileo’s spectacular Valentine’s movie screenings
When February paints the town red, The Galileo Open Air Cinema is set to steal the limelight with a week of screenings of your favourite romantic, girly and action films. From Kirstenbosch to Stellenbosch, get ready for a treat under the stars as you celebrate the ties that bind us Continue Reading
Le Grand Jardin: 90 years of joy and wonder
Set amid the rolling vineyards of Stellenbosch in the Devon Valley, Le Grand Jardin – the iconic private winelands villa – celebrates its 90th anniversary this summer. Original story Previously the primary home of UK-based Bernard and Sue Fontannaz, the couple have opened the doors of Le Grand Jardin to Continue Reading
Wilde Vy Bistro opens on the Durbanville Wine Route
The Cape’s Durbanville region has received an exciting new eatery: Wilde Vy Bistro, situated on the historic Hooggelegen Farm, home of Signal Gun Wines. Your hosts Opening today, Wilde Vy Bistro is the creation of South African chef Jürgen Snyman and Ghanaian entrepreneurs Kwasi Osei-Kusi and Charles Bucknor, based in Continue Reading
Cape Town named Time Out’s Best City in the World
Time Out’s annual Best Cities in the World list has Cape Town in the number-one spot. That’s lekker! More than 18 500 people from around the world weighed in with their thoughts on their city, including Time Out’s regular readers, for the seventh Time Out global survey of city-dwellers. The Continue Reading
Cape Town welcomes the exceptional with Radisson Collection
Radisson Hotel Group has opened Radisson Collection Hotel Waterfront Cape Town, marking the South African debut of its luxury lifestyle brand. Poised on Cape Town’s iconic Atlantic coastline, the meticulously refurbished hotel embodies a harmonious blend of modern sophistication, local heritage and the tranquil energy of its breathtaking surroundings. The Continue Reading
Recycled bicycles: A unique holiday experience at the Cape Grace
Cape Town’s iconic Cape Grace Hotel has introduced an exciting new way to explore the Mother City – on Vélosophy RE:CYCLE bicycles, crafted from recycled Nespresso coffee capsules. A partnership for sustainability Swedish lifestyle brand Vélosophy and Nespresso have collaborated to create the RE:CYCLE bicycles, using aluminium recycled from Nespresso Continue Reading
Celebrating 40 years of excellence at La Petite Ferme
Nestled at the top of Franschhoek Pass, La Petite Ferme has spent four decades as a cornerstone of luxury, hospitality and fine wine in the Cape Winelands. As this iconic boutique estate marks its 40th anniversary, it invites guests to join in celebrating a milestone that honours its rich history Continue Reading
Steenberg Christmas Carols bring the festive cheer
You know it’s beginning to feel a lot like Christmas when Steenberg Farm hosts its ever-popular carols evenings. Festive cheer, award-winning wines and delicious comforting cuisine will abound in the beautiful Constantia Valley on Thursday, 12 December and Friday, 13 December as the estate presents this year’s edition of Steenberg Continue Reading
Get ready for festive fun at The Galileo this Dezemba
Take that much-needed breather and get into the Dezemba mood by watching a good movie in an exciting location with #GalileoUnderTheStars. The Galileo Open Air Cinema is rolling out a spectacular lineup of movie screenings that will have everyone jumping for joy: kids, adults and everyone in between. Perfect for Continue Reading