Portfolio
Bianca Coleman’s print portfolio includes national and regional Independent Media titles, among others. Here you can read the stories which have previously appeared in some of these publications.
The President Hotel in Bantry Bay is ready to welcome guests with a smart new look
ONE of the oldest properties on the Atlantic seaboard, The President Hotel was reopened by its namesake, former President Nelson Mandela, in 1998. It once welcomed guests like Lady Anne… →
Feel the heartbeat of the city centre at Taj Cape Town
IT’S my dream to one day live in a fancy apartment block with a liveried doorman and concierge. Until such time, these fantasies can be realised when checking in at… →
Slow down, breathe in, and gently nurture yourself and your soul at Temenos
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… →
Immerse yourself in expressions of creativity at the annual Greyton Art Walk
“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… →
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… →
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… →
Spend some time at D’Aria, deep in the heart of the Durbanville Wine Valley
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… →
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… →
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… →
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… →
Make the most of 24 hours in Stellenbosch
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… →
A luxury eco-reserve tucked between mountains, forest and sea, Grootbos is a one-of-a-kind experience
LAST month was World Pinot Noir Day – who knew? Not even Peter Finlayson from Bouchard Finlayson, a farm in the Hemel-en-Aarde valley which produces award-winning Pinot Noirs. Even so,… →