The Cape Wine Route is one of those destinations where you can do exactly what you want. Whether you are looking to simply relax and unwind and soak up the atmosphere, or whether you are looking to keep busy visiting historical monuments, vineyards and galleries. The Cape Winelands will not disappoint. Visit the Cape Winelands section on our website.
With the launch of our Cape Winelands section, I thought it fitting to share a little of my wine wisdom. It’s been accumulated after very little spitting and much sampling, swirling and swigging the vast bouquet of wines that South Africa, as the world’s 8th largest producer, has to offer. World’s Top Wine Producers (millions [...]
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The Grande Roche is one of South Africa’s most famous hotels. It’s hosted no fewer than three of my good friends on their honeymoons (three separate couples that is – they were not a thrupple as seems to be the style of the times). My folks have wanted to stay at the Grande Roche for [...]
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This week sees the launch of the Cape Winelands section of our new website, so we thought it fitting to do some wineland themed Blog posts (more wine than lands). Rather conveniently, Ross spent five days there over Christmas, so watch out for some top tips, including a review of the recently refurbished Grande Roche [...]
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As the gyms become more crowded with those trying to get a head start on working off the decadence of the Christmas feast, it dawned on me that I have not yet bought a single gift. So, if like me, you have neglected your gifting duties due to your holiday plans, fear not! I have [...]
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Wow! Weekends like this don’t come around too often… It all kicked off last Friday on the most beautiful summer’s day. Courtesy of Manley Communications, I was invited to dine at The Test Kitchen in the Old Biscuit Mill in Woodstock. It’s the latest offering by acclaimed chef Luke Dale-Roberts of La Colombe fame. 7 [...]
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We Rhino Africans have been lucky enough to go and stay at all three of the Royal Portfolio properties and thought this would be a good time to share some of our musings with you… Essentially, the Royal Portfolio comprises three properties in three extraordinary locations: Birkenhead House in Hermanus Royal Malewane in the Thornybush [...]
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41). See and be seen at Clifton Beach Popular with the trendy set in Cape Town, Clifton is a haven for international jet-setters. Together with its immaculate white sands and glistening water, bronzing bodies and designer sunglasses grace Clifton’s 4th beach with sufficient glamour to deserve not only the ‘see and be seen’ status [...]
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21). Visit the Cape Town Holocaust Centre … The Cape Town Holocaust Centre is located on the first floor of the Albow Centre, 88 Hatfield Street, Cape Town. Conveniently situated in the midst of Cape Town’s “museum mile”, the Centre is in close proximity to the SA National Gallery, SA Museum, SA Library and [...]
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This is the second instalment of Niki’s recent road trip… After our stay in Franschhoek, we continued over the mountains and through the Franschhoek pass towards Robertson and onto Swellendam near the well-known Route 62. We stayed at a gorgeous little hotel called Schoone Oordt. What a beautiful place!! It is run brilliantly by [...]
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I spent last week visiting Franschhoek for a much deserved break! With Franschhoek being so close, I’m surprised I don’t get out there more often. You can really guarantee that you’ll leave the city well behind when visiting this area! I stayed at the quaint Residence Klein Oliphantshoek, which is a really charming 4 star [...]
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Samantha Myburgh comes from Port Elizabeth, South Africa’s windy city. She has quite a history and has worked in the hospitality industry in both London and Dubai. She started off by working for the famous Shamwari Group – a selection of five-star lodges in the Eastern Cape, before she moved onto Tsala Treetop Lodge, near Plettenberg Bay. [...]
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Like the A-Team, the Rhino Africans set off in the two black Mercedes Rhino Tripping vehicles for a Saturday evening to remember with the ebullient team from The Last Word and the Mantis Collection. The Last Word collection comprises five fantastic properties – Franschhoek, Sea Five, Bishop’s Court, Constantia and The Long Beach. On [...]
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