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Calitzdorp, the Port capital of SA
Listing to Port Travelling along South Africa’s longest wine route ‚ the beautiful Route 62 ‚ is an enchanting experience in itself, but it is the treasure trove of Ports in the small town of...
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Slanghoek Valley: the perfect weekend escape
If you’re looking for a perfect weekend destination in the Winelands only an hour from Cape Town city central ‚ head for the Slanghoek Valley. Yes, it is over the mountain and yes I’m sure it’s an hour...
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Smell the flowers at Lavender Cottages in the Elgin Valley
After a pleasant stop at the Winters Drift wine tasting station, we arrived at Lavender Cottages and were shown to a quaint cottage surrounded by a rambling garden filled with roses, daisies, Pin Oak...
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Klein Oliphants Hoek Boutique Hotel in Franschhoek
Small winelands towns like Franschhoek may be considerably more popular in summer than in winter, but they should be no means be disqualified for a quick winter breakaway. Klein Oliphants Hoek Boutique...
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Visit Laborie
Welcome to Laborie If you’re spending some time in Paarl, consider staying at Laborie Wine Farm. As one of the areas’ oldest wine farms, it deserves a pop-in at the very least. Taste Have Lunch at...
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Basse Provence in Franschhoek
Within a three-minute drive of the lively town centre, yet far enough from anything to provide the reinvigorating quietness that even the most hardened city-slicker needs, Basse Provence is great for...
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Where to spoil your Dad on Father’s Day
The day for celebrating the men in our lives varies from country to country and from year to year, but Father’s Day 2013 officially falls on June 16th. So if Dad is a bit of a wine connoisseur what...
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Every wine tells a story at Muratie Wine Estate in Stellenbosch
The coasters from Muratie tell the stories behind the wines. Historically known as the first producer of Pinot Noir, Muratie Wine Estate has some interesting stories behind their wines, including an...
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12 things to do at Spier Wine Farm
The Manor House at Spier Wine Farm was built in 1822 and is a National Monument. Spier … probably most well-known amongst Capetonians as a great place to go in Stellenbosch on the weekend for a picnic...
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The ultimate luxury winelands accommodation
If you’re looking for luxury accommodation in the Western Cape, you’ve come to the right place. It’s no wonder that Grande Dédale in Wellington recently won an award for Country Comfort in the...
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Ten reasons why we love Wellington
1. Gourmet-style food served at honest prices In Wellington, you don’t need to break the bank to enjoy exceptional food. Pop into Johan van Schalkwyk’s Twist Some More restaurant and you’ll see...
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Die Eike Guesthouse: centralised accommodation to explore the Breedekloof...
The tree-lined, welcoming entrance to Die Eike Guesthouse Earlier this year we were lucky enough to explore the Breedekloof Wine Route, a largely unexplored area of South Africa’s winelands that...
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