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  • Cape Town Culinary Tour

    Cape Town Culinary Tours showcases the flavourful history that lies within the roots of Table Mountain. Tasting your way through this strikingly unique and multicultural city, an absolute must for any Culinary enthusiast. Set yourself up for an experience you won’t soon forget! Use the code SUMMERFBCT when booking to receive a 20% discount. Book […] More

  • GoReview delivers on centralised Reviews & Reputation Management

    With more millennial travellers – local and international – the importance of reviews has become more and more apparent, resulting in either a booking or not. Ashleigh and Quinton McHaffie, the founding owners of Social Places and GoReview realised the demand within the hospitality industry and launched GoReview – to manage online reputation and offer […] More

  • Pearl Valley Hotel opens at Val de Vie

    Helen Zille, Western Cape Premier, officially opened the Pearl Valley Hotel by Mantis on Friday 20 October. The Pearl Valley Hotel by Mantis is a luxury establishment situated on Pearl Valley which forms part of the award-winning Val de Vie Estate; internationally recognised for its polo facilities, world-class amenities, and the acclaimed Jack Nicklaus Signature […] More

  • 5 Things I didn’t know about Zapper [Competition]

    Saving time is paramount in today’s fast paced world. Convenience and value for money follows closely. Now think of a mobile app that gives you all of this! It took me quite a long time to move away from cash transactions but once I realised how much more convenient (and safer) it is to pay […] More

  • Find it all at The Bay Harbour Market!

    You’ll find it all within this buzzing retail precint in Hout Bay, from fashion to food, crafts, art, décor, gifts and accessories, to live music every weekend. The Bay Harbour Market is an eclectic stylish wonderland of exquisite art, craft, fashion, decor and music, complemented by the delicious aromas of food to tempt all senses. With over […] More

  • Picnic Specials to celebrate Spring at Le Pommier

    Le Pommier Restaurant offers the best in country cuisine filled with flavour. Think traditional South African dishes like Bobotie, Chicken Pie as well as the Golden Delicious Gourmet Burger which is Le Pommier’s speciality. Completely child friendly, the restaurant is perfect for leisurely family lunches and also ideal for intimate dinners. During spring & summer, the […] More

  • Delheim gives flight to its very first Cabernet Franc

    Exceptional quality of fruit during the 2014 harvest has led Delheim wine estate to launch its first single variety Cabernet Franc wine. The Vaaldraai Cabernet Franc 2014 is a limited release named after the vineyard that gave it life, and is first available exclusively to members of the Delheim Wine Club. Situated in the prominent […] More

  • De Grendel takes home 18 Veritas awards, including 2 Golds

    De Grendel scooped a total of 18 Veritas Awards at the 27th Veritas Awards – 10 more than we received in the 2016 awards. Most notably, Gold for De Grendel Op Die Berg Pinot Noir 2010 and De Grendel Shiraz 2016. We are very happy that the De Grendel Shiraz has maintained its top place […] More

  • Haute Cabriere embraces Summer with a new Tapas Menu

    HAUTE CABRIÈRE boasts one of the most unique views in Franschhoek, making it a popular winelands destination year round. The farm is nestled at the foot of a majestic mountain, and serenades the sunset daily. With summer approaching it only makes sense to make this beautiful setting available for longer, and extend our food and wine […] More

  • Boschendal adds more Golds to a Glittering 2017 Season

    Boschendal has garnered three Veritas gold awards to add to an already glittering 2017 trophy cabinet. The estate’s 1685 Sauvignon Blanc 2017, 1685 Chardonnay 2016 and Grand Cuvee 2013 took home top titles, firmly entrenching the fact that this season’s colour is gold – the green-tinged-hue of a frosted bottle about to be poured on […] More

  • Spier wins 1st ever Veritas Vertex Award for overall Champion Wine

    Spier’s 21 Gables Chenin Blanc 2015 won the inaugural Veritas Vertex Award at this year’s Veritas Awards, defeating 1638 other entries to be crowned the competition’s overall champion wine. This adds to the winery’s remarkable achievement of taking home six Double Gold and nine Gold medals from the prestigious awards. The Veritas Vertex Award takes its […] More

  • Enjoy a wonderful Picnic at Simonsvlei

    Eat@Simonsvlei is a relaxed family restaurant offering unpretentious country fare in tranquil surrounds and will be offering a fantastic picnic basket to be enjoyed on the Simonsvlei lawns over the summer period. For only R350 per basket, you will receive a bottle of Simonsvlei premium wine, an assorted cheese platter, gypsy ham, Italian salami, snoek […] More