Far More than Just another Cape Town Boutique Hotel. THE CLARENDON FRESNAYE is in a league of its own… Cape Town Boutique Hotel The Clarendon Fresnaye is not only an absolute oasis. Somewhat of the often-used travel cliche “hidden gem”. It holds a rich history having once been owned by the Earl of Clarendon, the Governor of The Cape. The present owner,…
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Richard and I enjoyed a romantic weekend away at The Owl House in Hout Bay. We were fortunate to stay in the Owl Cottage which is a private self-catering cottage. The Owl Cottage and the Owl Studio, a modern spacious studio apartment, are both newly renovated each with their own private areas. The greater garden is lush and spacious and…
Some places are just filled with such an incredible energy and I’ve always felt that way about Journey’s End Vineyards. A bit of a hidden gem tucked away in Sir Lowry’s Pass. I’d been invited over a year ago to visit the wine farm and fell in love with their wines. Then in late January/early February this year when my…
There are so many incredible getaway anniversary destinations along the West Coast. However, if you head out in the opposite direction you’ll find some hidden and some well-known places to escape to. Like earlier this month my boyfriend and I celebrated our one-year anniversary. It has truly been the “Month of Love”. He surprised me with an incredibly relaxing weekend…
I recently visited the beautiful town Tulbagh to learn about an incredible initiative which is taking place at the beautiful Essere Lodge in Tulbagh (Essere Lodge) on Saturday, 14th September, the event features a Food Market, Live Music (Newton & Co,) kids entertainment and of course, the massive toy Rubber Duck race! The “Day at The Duck Race” is a brilliant family day out where toy rubber ducks race down a river to raise…
I was so excited to be invited on yet another Travel Chat SA Experience. My first ever one to Steenberg was so much fun and this time visiting TOKARA certainly didn’t disappoint. The one thing I love about the travel/lifestyle community is how inclusive and helpful they are. Also supportive and never catty. The moment you step foot onto the…