It’s going to be a jam-packed day! Spier Wine Estate does three things really well – wine, food and hospitality. It’s award-winning, it’s organic and it’s warm. The welcome, we mean. So it’s not surprising that their Father’s Day celebrations are also a three-tiered experience. So what to do? Start the day with a trip […] More
Have you made plans yet? Hout Bay Manor was built in 1871 and still embodies old-age grace and style. Perfectly positioned under picturesque mountains and tickled by crystal blue waters, it’s a whimsical venue offering a restaurant, spa, conference facilites and, of course, luxurious rooms to rest your weary bones. Bring dad to the Manor […] More
The humble cucumber is good for more than just Vitamin B – it’s also tasty in a good goblet of Hendrick’s Gin. This unsung hero of the fruit world is about to be thrust into the spotlight on World Cucumber Day on 14 June – and as usual, Hendrick’s has something unusual in store. Since […] More
Perfectly postured in Cape Town city centre is the Hilton Hotel – where everyone feels like a star. No matter if you’re wining and dining, unwinding in their spa or simply putting your feet up in one of their luxury suites, the five-star treatment washes over you like a cooling summer brook. Or if you’re […] More
If you want variety, look no further than Bay Harbour Market. Listen to the saxophone fill the air as you guide dad through the food, arts and crafts and clothing of Bay Harbour Market. What says ‘I love you’ better than a pair of sheep skin slippers from In-Step? Or proudly South African pieces from […] More
What’s more manly than a perfectly grilled steak eaten with great vigour? Before leading dad to the first-dance dining experience, why not take a tour of the estate and enjoy a wine tasting of the five estate wines in their Terroir Tasting. Leading up to Father’s Day is Shiraz week from 10-15 June, so why […] More
The President in Bantry Bay, Cape Town’s most-loved hotel, is celebrating 21 extraordinary years of exceptional experiences and memories, and delighting travellers from around the world with Presidential hospitality since the late Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela opened the newly rebuilt iconic President Hotel in 1998. Celebrating over two decades of authentic and bespoke experiences of the […] More
Beluga does whisky well. Very well. Beluga’s art-deco loft-style space that will make you think you’ve stepped into a restaurant in New York City. Whether you choose the bar, the courtyard, dining area or wine attic, it’s bound to be an experience you’ll remember. Have your whiskey and drink it too – whether you prefer […] More
The Radisson Blu V&A Waterfront envelops you with peace and calm of the surrounding oceans as you make yourself at home in its blue and white interiors. Whether you’re stopping for the day or the weekend, the staff welcome you with a smile and pure Cape Town hospitality. Enjoy impeccable dining at their eateries, a […] More
Slow it down a little with dad at Benguela Cove. When you leave the hustle and bustle of the city for the tranquillity that is Hermanus, it’s easy to see why this was the prime spot for Benguela Cove. You never want to leave. In fact, you don’t have to – they have properties for […] More
It’s a delicious affair at Yumcious. Started by the so-called Giggling Gourmet chef, Jenny Morris, Yumcious is an avid representation of her love for good food, fresh and tasty. Juicy steaks, fresh, crisp salads, a good ol’ burger or fish and chips. Catch it fresh at Yumcious! On Father’s Day 16 June, this yummy mummy […] More
It only comes around once a year – so it’s bound to be quite the event! Barristers, set in the heart of Newlands, is a grand old restaurant. They provide you with warmth, loving hospitality and of course, great, hearty food in the Scottish tradition – and that means perfectly grilled steaks! As we say […] More
