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ONCE again, I happily found myself in the Riebeek Valley, in the heart of the Swartland. The previous time I was there, it was spring, with the fruit trees blossoming pinkly, the canola fields cutting vivid swathes of bright yellow alongside streaks of emerald green; this visit the landscape was…
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WHILE I was unpacking my suitcase at dk villas' cute new little one-bedroom apartment, I pondered on how long we've been using the word "staycation". First of all, the all-knowing Wikipedia says it's a day trip close enough to home without the necessity of overnight accommodation; if that is so,…
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IT’S time to check out the romantic Valentine’s Day specials – all valid for the month of February - being offered at some top South African hotels and lodges. T&Cs apply and booking is essential. In Mpumalanga, Walkersons Hotel & Spa, invites you and your valentine to a romantic weekend…
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FIRST of all, this was never going to be a good idea for me. Historically, I do not do well with little wheels under my feet, and painful misadventures in skateboarding, rollerblading and roller skating pepper my past. But yet, when Rollercade opened at Battery Park in the V&A Waterfront, I had…
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LOOKING for something exceptional to spoil your loved one this Valentine’s Day? Escape the hustle and bustle of the city to a meandering valley road guaranteed to take you back to gentler times. Under sprawling oaks and in the shady avenues of the giant poplar trees is where you’ll find Knorhoek…
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PUT the stresses of a challenging year on hold and take a 24-hour breather with your beloved at Steenberg Hotel & Spa, the ultimate Valentine’s retreat in the enchanting Constantia Wine Valley. Framed by outstretched vineyards and majestic mountain views, this magical setting is the ideal…
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VIGIL, a body of work by Kyle Jardine, forms part of a group exhibition at Young Blood Gallery from February 4, 2021. Jardine is a self-taught artist - with a film degree and musical theatre licentiate – who has explored and experimented in multiple mediums, though his preferred medium is ink on…
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Tintswalo Lodges has extended its two-night staycation deals for South African residents to offer up to 50% discount at its beach and bush lodges – now valid until April 30, 2021. Located in idyllic, remote locations close to nature, each of Tintswalo’s small, luxury lodges offers privacy and…
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DEAR Eat Play Drink Cape Town fans, family and friends - this is going to be my last post for the year, and the last newsletter until January. I'm not committing to a date yet because who knows what the future holds...like a good book and a bottle of wine in the garden... I'm not one for banging…
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A NEW art exhibition at Benguela Cove Lagoon Wine Estate near Hermanus, features the expressionist work of contemporary South African artists Floris van Zyl and Marittie de Villiers. It is free to visit and open from Fridays to Sundays each week. The estate also offers visitors wine tastings and…
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