Jun 30, 2009: Knysna rediscovered
I have many memories of Knysna in July, from overindulging in oysters and champagne after a strenuous mountain bike through the lush forests of the area, to waving at celebrity Will Smith (the TV maths guy) while running the Featherbed Trail run — a...
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Jun 30, 2009: Testing the ‘family vacation'
Desperately in need of some peace, quiet and fresh air, I decided to challenge this notion on a recent trip to the Transkei to see my sister, brother-in-law and two young nieces (who live there), together with my ageing parents who had flown in from the c...
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Jun 30, 2009: Main Attractions In Johannesburg
Constitution Hill
Overlooking Joburgs inner city and suburbs, Constitution Hill houses the new Constitutional Court as well as the austere Old Fort Prison Complex (also called Number Four), where thousands were incarcerated before the advent of democracy...
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Jun 30, 2009: Count down to Oyster Festival begins!
With just a few days to go to the 2009 Pick n Pay Knysna Oyster Festival, the excitement is mounting as Knysna prepares for the annual influx of tens of thousands of visitors coming to enjoy the best 10 days of their winter!
Festival Manager Nicci Rous...
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Jun 25, 2009: Langebaan: Hook, line and sinker
The change of season usually ushers in a whole different feel to my weekend breaks. Winter for me is all about languid afternoons filled with eloquent company and good food - and nothing rounds it off better than a special setting.
The outskirts of Cap...
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Jun 18, 2009: Snapshot: Saldanha
Saldanha is named after a Portuguese admiral, Antonio de Saldanha, who, by the way, had never even see the bay!
As South Africa's largest natural bay, it offers a paradise for water sport enthusiasts, while it's sheltered harbour plays an importa...
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Jun 18, 2009: A day with Dad in Cape Town
With Father's Day coming up, its time to say thank you to the greatest man your life.
Good fathers are priceless, so if you find yourself in Cape Town on June 21, here are some great ideas for you and your dad.
• Father's Day at Nederberg
Ne...
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Jun 18, 2009: South for the Winter
Claire Keeton finds the Hibiscus coast both a warm refuge for couples and an affordable choice for families.
The winter solstice is imminent but icy days still lie ahead. What better time to retreat to the KwaZulu- Natal coast, to a guesthouse where yo...
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Jun 18, 2009: Pick n Pay Knysna Oyster Festival - community participation initiatives
KNYSNA: The Pick n Pay Knysna Oyster Festival is not just about bringing visitors to the town during the quiet winter months. The Festival has a strong community participation component which actively seeks to involve local communities in the event so tha...
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Jun 18, 2009: Knysna Tourism to launch ‘Easy Season’ campaign
The arrival of Knysna’s “Easy Season” will be launched by Knysna Tourism at the beginning of May. This campaign aims to attract more people to the area during the period after the summer rush, and is complimented by added value and speci...
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Jun 18, 2009: South Africa seems many countries in one
CAPE TOWN, South Africa — I thought I was journeying into Africa last month, but now I’m not sure where I was.
Braking for baboons in the road was unmistakably African. Yet a few miles away, penguins strolled the shore. Antarctica?
The r...
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Jun 11, 2009: Table Mountain now higher than Everest
Table Mountain climbed to number five in the New 7 Wonders of Nature global rankings on Monday, rocketing 24 places from its previous position of 29 last week. It is now ahead of legendary mountains such as Mount Everest, K2 Mountain and Mount Kilimanjaro...
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Jun 11, 2009: The way to spend a winter weekend
We arrived at Klein Zalze Lodge near Stellenbosch just in time for lunch at the Lodge Terrace.
As we headed off to find our unit, we were pleasantly surprised to find that each one was named after a wine, and ours was fittingly called Shiraz - my favou...
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Jun 11, 2009: Knysna by boat
Coming from a long line of sailors, I’ve always been a bit disdainful of motorboats, thinking them rather uncouth compared to the grace and beauty of a yacht under sail. However, when the opportunity came up to explore one of South Africa’s mo...
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Jun 11, 2009: Knysna: foodie mini-break heaven
If there's one thing I know how to do well, it's eat a lot when on holiday.
So the opportunity to travel to Knysna and stay at the Protea Hotel Knysna Quays offered me two irresistible things. One, a weekend break in possibly the nicest place in all of...
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Jun 11, 2009: Mossel Bay: Garden Route gateway
The tourist officials insist on calling the place “the heart of the garden route”, but with all the attractions of that route still further along the N2, I like to think of the place as more of a gateway.
Knysna is an easy 90kms away and Pl...
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Jun 09, 2009: Fine time in Franschhoek
Set against the Klein Dassenberg Mountains and overlooking the beautiful vineyards of the Franschhoek Valley, this exquisite and intimate 22-room hotel is the definition of relaxation and luxury.
With deluxe suites complete with private plunge pools, d...
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Jun 09, 2009: The five best SA wine lodges
1. Hawksmoor House, Matjieskuil
With only five guest rooms, Hawksmoor has the feel of an intimate country home. The farmhouse kitchen comes complete with an Aga and, outside, an organic herb garden. Further afield are more than 200ha of vineyard, culti...
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Jun 09, 2009: Discovering an Agter Paarl treasure
As much as I love wine, I also enjoy seeing where the wines that I drink originate and, if possible, meet the people behind the scenes.
The next time I pick up a familiar bottle, its wine triggers my memories of that day, acting as a marker for me to r...
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Jun 04, 2009: SA lodges named in list of world's top eco-lodges
Three South African lodges are included on the latest National Geographic Adventure magazine list of 50 top eco-lodges. Phinda Private Game Reserve, Tswalu Kalahari Reserve and Bushmans Kloof Wilderness Reserve have taken their place among the top environ...
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Jun 04, 2009: Cape Town makes influential top destination list
Cape Town has been named in the influential Frommer's list of the Top Destinations for 2009.
Published by Frommer, US authors of bestselling travel guides, the annual list offers travellers advice on what destination's they should be consider...
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Jun 04, 2009: UK paper names Cape Town in top 10 cities to visit
The UK’s Times newspaper has included Cape Town in their top ten cities to visit in 2009.
The selection was made in collaboration with bestselling guidebook publisher, DK Eyewitness Travel.
“Cape Town looks set to raise its tourist gam...
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Jun 04, 2009: Upgrade for V&A Hotel
Newmark Hotels has announced a R5-million upgrade and refurbishment program of the renowned V&A Hotel located in the world-famous V&A Waterfront. To be completed during South Africa’s upcoming 2009 winter season, the interior décor im...
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Jun 04, 2009: Indulge at Cape Royale
Cape Royale Luxury Hotel and Residence offers guests a rare combination of 'home away from home' comfort and a venue exotic enough for you to want to leave the world behind. Bringing together the familiarity and sophistication of Europe and the vibrant sp...
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Jun 04, 2009: Soup, Sip & Bread
Farms in the Durbanville Wine Valley will be hosting the inaugural Soup, Sip & Bread this year on Sunday, 21st June 2009. This winter event co-incides with Father’s Day, on of the year’s most special days for family get togethers.
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Jun 04, 2009: Cape Town International Boat Show
The annual Cape Town International Boat Show sets sail once again, for a four-day event, running from 24 to 27 September 2009 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre, stretching into the V&A Waterfront. Following in the wake of last year&rsqu...
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Jun 04, 2009: Hermanus beaches: alive all-year!
In a coastal town, the beach plays an important role in every resident's day-to-day activities, no matter what stage you are in life, and irrespective of season.
Hermanus has a major asset in a seafront cliff path, which stretches from Grotto Beach all t...
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Jun 04, 2009: Seeing the Point
A weekend at the Protea Hotel Sea Point was exactly what we needed to turn ordinary into extraordinary. From the warm welcome to the calming sea views, if you need a bit of taking care of, this will do the trick.
There's a real art to providing just wh...
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Jun 04, 2009: Hout Bay Manor recognised for unique design
The 5-star Hout Bay Manor, Cape Town has been recognised for the outstanding interior décor and design work achieved to return the Manor to its former glory during its 18 month refurbishment that was completed in 2007 by renowned interior designer ...
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Jun 04, 2009: Cape Town Centre and Suburbs
At first sight Cape Town seems to be quite small and neatly arranged. The reason for this is because of the massive "Table Mountain" that surrounds the town centre and seems to hold it like a bowl. Accordingly the terrain between mountain and ha...
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Jun 02, 2009: Bigger, better Oyster Fest
The 2009 Pick n Pay Knysna Oyster Festival programme has been finalised and this year there are a record number of events spanning the 10 days of the festival.
Touted as 'The Best 10 Days of Your Winter', the festival is being promoted by organisers as 1...
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Jun 02, 2009: Trailer park flash
A gleaming fleet of seven iconic American Airstream trailers have packed up their corndogs and tucked away their picnic blankets to roost on the rooftop of The Grand Daddy Hotel in Cape Town.
Here, the quintessential African skies and the alluring outli...
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Jun 02, 2009: The 'Riviera of the South' beckons
Hermanus, once a sleepy little fishing village on Walker Bay, which has grown into one of the Western Cape's most popular resorts, has been named "2009 town of the year".
The town, often referred to as the "Riviera of the South" is ...
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Jun 02, 2009: Dropping anchor in Hermanus
We watched them from the cliff path. They seemed completely oblivious to the crowds staring at them. Some even showed off, letting their tails linger for a few seconds in the air as if to say "Here I am - look at me!"
My husband Gavin and I w...
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Jun 02, 2009: Stellenbosch Cape Winelands
Stellenbosch, the second oldest town in South Africa, was developed from a settlement of Dutch immigrants to whom arable land on the banks of the Eerste Rivier (first river) was given. The first govenor of the Cape, Simon van der Stel, called a small isla...
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Jun 02, 2009: Gansbaai Shark Adventures Overberg Coast
Gansbaai, the "Goose Bay", was founded in 1881 by fishermen and named after the numerous wild geese that lived here. Until a few years ago Gansbaai, half an hour's drive east of Hermanus, was still a little fishing village with a little harbour,...
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Jun 02, 2009: Langebaan / Saldanha West Coast
The protected lagoon of Langebaan belongs to the Capetonians' most popular watersports resorts. Here you can sail, windsurf and kayak without being directly exposed to the mighty breakers of the Atlantic Ocean.
Clu...
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