Star-studded lineup for Kirstenbosch Garden summer concerts

THE Kirstenbosch Summer Sunset Concerts are set to bring a star-studded line-up to get people dancing to their favourite music artists this concert season. The annual shows, held in Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden, will begin on 20 November 2022 for the 30th season of live entertainment at one of the world’s seven most magnificent botanical […]

One&Only’s Vista Bar & Lounge gets Karen Dudley love treatment

OVER time, I have eaten at One&Only Cape Town on various occasions, from Nobu – which of course is amazing – to the “big” restaurant which has been helmed by the likes of Reuben Riffel and Gordon Ramsay. To date, the dishes we sampled last week in the Vista Bar & Lounge, created by Karen […]

Love And Mistletoe at the Milnerton Playhouse – ticket giveaway

IT’S holiday time and entertainment for the family is a must. Milnerton Players are proud to present their festive production Love and Mistletoe which runs from November 25 to December 10 at the Milnerton Playhouse. Directed by veteran Sheila McCormick, this is a play filled with lots of laughs. Written by Raymond Hopkins, we meet […]

Steenberg, The Beach Hut Trust,Craig Hinds to #SaveOurBeachHuts 

AS a 340-year-old heritage brand, with long-held core values of social and economic upliftment, Steenberg Farm understands the significance that such heritage sites hold. While also appreciating the community’s responsibility in sustaining them, managing director of hospitality, Catherine Schulze, commented, “Steenberg’s partners care about the greater community, in restoring iconic landmarks, and providing economic opportunity […]

Celebrate the Old Fashioned classic cocktail in November

WOODFORD RESERVE, in partnership with Angostura Aromatic Bitters, has set aside 30 dazzling days to celebrate the Old Fashioned, loved by bartenders and whiskey enthusiasts worldwide, and it’s never too late to get on board as dates are somewhat fluid depending on where you look on the internet. For our purposes here, Old Fashioned Week is […]

Savour Stellenbosch life at upcoming Street Soirees

SETTLE into the balmy evenings of the season by joining celebrated wineries at the Stellenbosch Street Soirees. A favourite for friends to catch up over fine food and wine beneath famous oaks and wine-lovers seeking to experience the heartland of South African wine in all its glory, the Street Soirees are the place to be. […]

The beauty of the Karoo captured in music and storytelling

UNLESS you hang out at book launches and signings, you seldom get to see your favourite authors in real life. Writing is a solitary occupation, so those who do so, seldom get to meet their fans (apart from book launches and signings). Then there is me, who, although actually shy, introverted and socially awkward without […]

Experience Cellars-Hohenort Glamtrails excursion to Kirstenbosch 

THE Cellars-Hohenort Hotel,  in partnership with Glamtrails, has introduced an inspiring new guest activity that begins with an immersive, guided walking experience and concludes with a classic high tea treat at the hotel. Led by accredited mountain guide, author and Glamtrails’ owner, Tim Lundy, walkers will enjoy captivating scenery and stories of local history, and the fauna and […]

Get the holiday feeling by turning your home into a luxury hotel

MAYBE you can’t travel at the moment, for whatever reason (even if it’s to avoid the peak season crowds), but there’s no reason to miss out on that holiday feeling. Hospitality experts from the Radisson Hotel Group have shared five affordable tips on how to transform your home into a luxury hotel this summer for any […]

Summer and sea beckon with V&A Waterfront’s activities

ENJOY stand up paddling, the Two Oceans Aquarium and a wide variety of boat cruises at the Waterfront this summer. Try your hand at stand up paddling (SUP) along the canal at the V&A Waterfront. Visit SUP Cape Town at the V&A Waterfront’s Battery Park to hire a board or a small canoe. Novices can […]