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A new era of curated luxury is about to unfold at Cape Town’s most storied waterfront address. Within the next few weeks, the InterContinental Table Bay Cape Town will welcome guests, ushering in a revitalised chapter for one of the city’s most beloved landmarks. First opened by former President Nelson Mandela in 1997, the property […] More
Experience one of the world’s best vineyards with a comprehensive guide to making the most of your visit to Benguela Cove Lagoon Wine Estate. When you visit Benguela Cove, you’re not just visiting any wine estate – you’re experiencing one of the world’s best vineyards, with the unique distinction of being South Africa’s only ocean-facing vineyard. Located just one hour from […] More
Some weekends are about slowing down. Others are about firing things up. At The Bike Forge, the two come together in the best possible way to bring you a special experience. Set just outside Tulbagh and within easy reach of Cape Town, The Bike Forge has quietly become a favourite weekend destination for food lovers, […] More
Sometimes the best food moments don’t happen in restaurants. They happen around a fire, with a simple meal, good company, and a sky full of stars overhead. That’s exactly the kind of experience waiting at The Bike Forge, a laid-back camping and glamping escape just one hour from Cape Town. Tucked into the countryside near […] More
The 2026 Wine Harvest Commemorative Event returns on Thursday, 5 February2026, inviting the public to experience one of the most meaningful traditions in South African wine. Hosted at Groot Constantia, South Africa’s oldest wine-producing farm, the evening marks an important national milestone: 367years since the first recorded wine was made from Cape grapes on 2February […] More
Cape Town summer has a rhythm of its own. Long days, warm evenings, and an easy pace that invites lingering over good food. Filini Restaurant is leaning into that seasonal mood with the launch of its new Filini Summer Menu, bringing a fresh slice of Italy right into the heart of the city. [full menu] […] More
If you love road trips that lead you through wide-open landscapes, friendly little towns, and stretches of wild coastline where you can explore at your own pace, then you’ll find everything you’re looking for on South Africa’s West Coast Way. Stretching north, just 20 minutes from Cape Town, the Cape West Coast follows the Atlantic […] More
DGB has been named The Ethical Award Winner at the 2025 The Drinks Business Green Awards for its Travelling Classrooms a DGB Charitable Trust initiative, announced on 2 December 2025 at Home House, London. This international accolade recognises the company’s deep commitment to uplifting the communities in which it works and setting a benchmark for […] More
As the sun dips behind the vineyards and the air cools just enough to linger a little longer outdoors, La Paris Bistro is inviting guests to settle in for dinner and make a night of it. From 19 December, the beloved Cape Winelands bistro opens its doors for dinner on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays from […] More
There are coffees that wake you up… and then there are coffees that make you pause, smile, and take another sip just to be sure you tasted that correctly. Malawi Gold by Tribe Coffee comfortably falls into the second category. This limited-edition African beauty is a celebration of flavour, heritage, and pure indulgence. Grown in […] More
Every festive season brings the same challenge: finding a gift that feels thoughtful, exciting and genuinely useful. This year, Truth Coffee has quietly solved that problem with a Christmas gift idea that keeps delivering long after the wrapping paper is gone — a coffee subscription designed for people who take their morning brew seriously. Truth […] More
Summer has officially arrived in Franschhoek, and at La Petite Ferme, the season is being served beautifully on every plate. With vineyard views stretching across the valley and sunshine setting the pace for long, leisurely afternoons, the estate’s new summer menu feels perfectly timed — fresh, vibrant and designed to be shared. [full menu] The […] More