THE President Hotel has ushered in the season with its popular Savanna Summer Silent Movie Nights showcasing all-time favourites for a girl’s night out, a family affair or romantic romp.
Joanne Clayton, marketing and brand manager, says this revival of its cinema under the stars is a nice way to welcome locals back to the hotel, and provide an added experience for guests who may be travelling…
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Pick your own fruit at De Krans Wines in Calitzdorp
WHAT better way to relax and celebrate summer than visiting the countryside and getting closer to nature? When planning your adventure, be it an extended road trip, a mini getaway or simply getting the kids out of the house, look no further than De Krans Wines in Calitzdorp – the top TripAdvisor destination in the area.
From November to February De Krans invites visitors to partake in a farm…
Durbanville Hills’ Pinotage, Chenin Blanc claim top 10 accolades
THE Durbanville Hills Collectors Reserve Pinotage 2017 has been awarded as one of the Top 10 at the 2020 ABSA Pinotage Competition. More than 149 entries were received for the competition, now it its 24th year. And for the second year in a row, Durbanville Hills achieved a place in the Standard Bank Top 10 Chenin Blanc Challenge hosted by the South African Chenin Blanc Association, this time with…
THE team behind Cape Town’s pioneer outdoor cinema has reinvented and reimagined its cinematic offering to entertain the Mother City in 2020, presenting three concepts for its ninth consecutive season, namely The Galileo Royale, The Galileo Picnic and The Galileo Drive In.
The Galileo Royale screenings take place every Wednesday, at exquisite venues including Suikerbossie in Hout Bay, Casa…
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Luxurious five-star hotel, the Table Bay, has reopened
ALTHOUGH the Table Bay hotel officially opened its doors to guests on October 30, 2020 I had the unique pleasure of being the first post-lockdown guest earlier in the month. For a few glorious hours I was also the only guest, before the Miss South Africa finalists, various VIPS, and their entourages arrived.
The hotel hosted the 2020 pageant finale on October 24.
It was a lengthy stay which…
Suidoosterfees kykNET Atlantic drive-in concerts in November
FROM November 4 to 15, 2020 the Suidoosterfees and Atlantic Studios will be reviving the classic drive-in theatre. Audiences will be able to view music and theatre shows from the safety and comfort of their cars in a spacious drive-in area.
Three of these festival show are big music productions, featuring some of South Africa`s most legendary artists. The shows will be performed live on stage…
PIEKENIERSKLOOF Wines recently debuted its latest addition to the beloved Six Hats wine-range in the form of two de-alcoholised wines, a white and a red blend. With the fast-growing trend for mindful drinking, these refreshing de-alcoholised wines will easily become a new favourite.
With the Six Hats range providing consumers with easy-drinking wines, this duo complements the range perfectly,…
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Make award-winning Bonnievale your wine of choice this summer
SUMMERTIME is entertainment-time and there are few better liquid accessories to have this season than medal-winning wines from Bonnievale.
The Michelangelo International Wine & Spirits Competition has just awarded The Bonnievale River Collection Cinsault Rosé 2020 with a gold medal and Bonnievale’s The Vale Sauvignon Blanc Brut sparkling wine with silver.
The Cinsault Rosé is crisp and…
First Thursday at Grand Africa with Prince Kaybee this November
GRAND Africa Rising is a series of expertly produced residencies created with the intention of highlighting not only the cream of Africa’s musical crop, but also showcasing them in a beautiful setting and broadcasting this to the world. Featuring the hottest music talent in Africa, Grand Africa Rising is a celebration of all that we are, all things Africa.
From November 5, 2020 the series of…
CULTURE wine bar - a new venture by Matt Manning, chef patron at Grub & Vine / The Chef’s Studio - derives its name from Cape Town’s famous wine culture. The bar - which is adjacent to Manning’s popular bistro Grub & Vine and shares the same address - sees Manning join forces with wine maestro Chris Groenewald, who will head up the project as bar manager.
Culture will house a curated…
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Glenmorangie captures the joy of cake in a whisky
GLENMORANGIE celebrates the joy of a cake moment in a sweet and indulgent single malt Scotch whisky, revealing its vibrant new limited-edition Glenmorangie A Tale of Cake in South Africa this November.
Inspired by favourite memories of baking, birthdays and more, Glenmorangie’s multiple award-winning Director of Whisky Creation, Dr Bill Lumsden, found himself musing over how some of his most…
One&Only Cape Town welcomes guests to exclusive urban retreat
CAPE TOWN’S spectacular waterfront resort, One&Only Cape Town, has reopened with new offerings for South African residents.
Situated at the centre of Cape Town’s fashionable Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, overlooking the marina and with panoramic views across to Table Mountain, One&Only Cape Town is a tranquil enclave on the doorstep of the pulsating city. One&Only Cape Town…
IT'S wonderful concept: rent a scooter via an app and whizz off down the Sea Point promenade to the V&A Waterfront, stopping along the way for coffee or an ice cream, perhaps even with your dog. Or take a monthly package to beat rush hour traffic - because that's a thing again, and if anything, it seems worse than ever. Who are all these people and why aren't they staying at home?…
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Berene Sauls is putting Tesselaarsdal on the map with her wine
TESSELAARSDAL Wines – Pinot Noir and Chardonnay – have earned awards, accolades and praise since the maiden vintage (Pinot) in 2015. Whatever their personal differences, Tim Atkin and Christian Eedes both scored the 2018 94 points out of 100, while Atkin bestowed 95/100 on the 2017.
Master of Wine Greg Sherwood, who propelled the first Pinot Noir into the social media spotlight, rated the 2019…
Award-winning Akademie Street offers summer stays at winter rates
DESCRIBED as the epitome of a boutique hotel, the luxurious Akademie Street in the heart of Franschhoek is extending its discounted winter rates throughout the summer season as part of a South African Residents special offer from November 1, 2020 until February 28, 2021.
Guests can stay in the boutique hotel’s signature cottages or suites, with airy interiors, underfloor heating, luxurious…