Discover the beauty of the Bottelary region near Stellenbosch from 1 – 3 October, when the Bottelary Hills Renosterveld Conservancy is hosting their first MTB & Eco-weekend. Bike, hike, sip and taste your way through this off-the-beaten track destination in the heart of the Cape Winelands. MOUNTAIN BIKE MAGIC Mountain bikers have the amazing opportunity…
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{travel} West Coast Way: a cracklin’ good time in Velddrif
Somewhere in-between lockdown living and the vague promise of a pending summer season, my heart longs for fresh air, sunshine and long road trips with unexplored twists and turns. COVID-claustrophobia is real, and that is why West Coast Way offers wandering hearts like mine a sea-breeze reprieve of the every-day push and rush of pandemic…
{accommodation} In pursuit of repose: Plum Tree Cottage, McGregor
Sometimes you just need to take a break and give your soul what it needs. My soul recently longed for beautiful vistas, fresh air, and a reprieve from our COVID-blotched reality. I found all of that, and so much more, at Plum Tree Cottage in McGregor. Introduction Most of us had to celebrate birthdays, milestones…
{news} Diners Club celebrates it’s annual Winelist Awards
Diners Club celebrated its coveted Winelist Awards with events in the Western Cape, Gauteng, Kwa-Zulu-Natal and Southern Cape during September – kicking off with the Western Cape event which took place at The Forum Embassy Hill in Constantia, followed by events at The Venue Green Park in Gauteng, 9th Avenue Waterside in KwaZulu-Natal and Monet’s…
{news} Get your Rhythm Full On with a breakaway in McGregor
Rhythm Full On is a simple cottage nestled among the tall trees in one of McGregor’s most picturesque and quiet streets. It is a space to live your life by the rhythm of the sun, rising with its rays and sinking with it below the ‘Krans’. You are welcomed into this honest home to experience…
{travel} The Langeberg Chronicles: Lozärn Wines
As we drained the last sips from our coffee cups after a proper farm breakfast, we stacked the Avanza and said our goodbyes to the sterling team at Jan Harmsgat Country House. Our next and final stop for the weekend was a chit-chat at Lozärn Wines. It is here where we got real geeky about…
{travel} The Langeberg Chronicles: Jan Harmsgat Country House
And just like that, our second day of our #MagicOfWinter media stay in the Langeberg Valley was on its back. One final stretch of road until we reached our overnight destination, Jan Harmsgat Country House, for what I now know was an absolute country-chic spoil. Introduction As we rounded the last bend, Jan Harmsgat Country…
{travel} The Langeberg Chronicles: Esona Boutique Wine Estate
We departed the Montagu Country Hotel on a bright, sunny morning, well rested and ready to continue our #MagicOfWinter media tour through the Langeberg Valley. We were spending our morning in the sterling company of Esona Boutique Wine Estate and frankly my dear, I was childishly excited to taste some wines! Introduction To be honest,…
{travel} The Langeberg Chronicles: The American Dream Car Tour
As the first day of our #MagicOfWinter media stay in the Langeberg Valley started to draw to a close, we were treated to one more surprise before we settled ourselves down for the night at the Montagu Country Hotel – a quick sunset rendezvous in a couple of sparkling classic American Dream Cars. Hold onto…
{travel} The Langeberg Chronicles: Mont Blois Wine Estate
Tucked up on a hill, surrounded by acres of vines and orchards, you’ll find the breathtaking boutique wine estate of Mont Blois. This was the first stop on our #MagicOfWinter visit to the Langeberg Valley, and a whimsical start to this enchanting journey. Introduction As the Cape Town skyline faded away in our rear-view mirrors,…
{travel} The Langeberg Chronicles: an introduction
A couple of hundred kilometers, six wine farms, two beds, multiple cheese platters, endless laughs, six very content media peeps and one car laden with wine later, I can honestly say I experienced the #MagicOfWinter in the Langeberg Valley in its fullest, most whimsical glory. How it all came together A couple of months ago,…
{experience} On-board Cunard’s QE Ocean Liner
Spending any significant amount of time on a floating hotel has never really taken my fancy. I’ve always been searching for adventures on terra firma. But, little did I know, this would all change after I got an exclusive opportunity to spend an afternoon meandering onboard the Cunard Queen Elizabeth Luxury Ocean Liner as she…