THAT being said, in the interests of full disclosure and brutal honesty, I find it extremely difficult to switch off and relax. For years, therapists at beauty parlours have pummeled…
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“WHERE did you go this time?” asked Mom. “To Greyton,” I replied. “Ah,” she said, “they have a lot of art there.” They do indeed and it’s the focus of…
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Feel at home in The Vineyard Country House with its warm and comforting hospitality
WHEN the name of a place contains a certain word, it’s gratifying when that thing actually exists; The Vineyard Country House in Montagu delivers exactly what it promises – a…
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THE region is famously recognised – all over the world – as being the home of some of South Africa’s best Sauvignon Blancs, and D’Aria is a member of that…
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Protea Hotel Fire & Ice! Cape Town is a chic inner-city break for urban travellers
LOCATED on the outskirts of the CBD, this hotel has grown up from being a bit of a rebellious teen with brightly coloured hair and outrageous fashion sense into a…
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Wild and rugged, the vast open spaces of Dwarskersbos offer a restorative weekend getaway
HAVING said that, our accommodation for the two nights in this remote West Coast location just outside of Veldrif was in housing complex. Formerly the private beach home of Johann…
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Alan Committie And Nicole Fortuin star in searingly topical Oleanna at Fugard Studio Theatre
DAVID MAMET’S two character play Oleanna puts a middle-aged college professor and his young female student in a room during which time certain events take place and things are…
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Embrace your inner romantic with the tranquil surroundings and centuries of history at Weltevreden
WHILE its provenance cannot be verified beyond a reasonable doubt, the four-poster bed in the River Cottage at Weltevreden is obviously extremely antique, and made me wish I had a…
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Shaped around its beautifully restored industrial past, Turbine Hotel & Spa in Knysna is unusual and unique
ONCE a power station, this five-star hotel on Thesen Island acknowledges its origin by incorporating the old machinery, pipes and fixtures with a cool contemporary design softened by artworks curated…
ONE of the best pieces of advice I can offer anyone – besides travelling as much as possible, wherever possible – is to never pass up an opportunity to spend…