African Blog: Winelands

• Live Music in Cape Town

  claudiskies in South Africa,, City Life,, Community & Culture,,

  April 12th, 2010 2:07pm

  When you're in the Mother City, there really is no end to the list of things to do. We're all familiar with the popular list of attractions - Table Mountain, th...

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• I do… like weddings in Africa

  emmagass in Mozambique,, South Africa,, Tanzania,, Food & Wine,, Romance,,

  April 22nd, 2010 6:06pm

  One of the (many) benefits of living in Cape Town is the number of exquisite Cape weddings I get to attend. A decadent wedding ceremony and reception on one of the Cape’s many beautiful wine estates appears at t...

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• Autum in the Winelands - Tulbagh

  nicolawade11 in South Africa,, African Adventures,, Community & Culture,, Food & Wine,, Romance,, Self-drive holidays,, Travel Tips,,

  May 7th, 2010 11:24am

  Autumn in the winelands of the Western Cape has to be one of the most beautiful sights in the world, and Tulbagh, completely surrounded by mountains has to be the most exquisite dead-end I have ever found myself in....

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• Wacky Wine Weekend

  sandramallinson in South Africa,, Food & Wine,,

  June 10th, 2010 5:12pm

  Wacky Wine Weekend; the name set the tone for a few days of wine in the sunshine where conversations, rather than lingering on hints of melon or notes of freshly cut grass, got straight to the point “mmm â...

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• SPUR OF THE MOMENT WEEKEND GETAWAY

  antoinette in South Africa,,

  July 1st, 2010 4:24pm

  What started off as a casual suggestion soon became a reality within 18 hrs! Unexpectedly given the Monday off, I suggested to a friend from Australia who's here for the WC 2010, th...

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• Why stay at the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town?

  emmagass in South Africa,, City Life,, Quick lists,,

  November 4th, 2010 2:26pm

  As I sat having a quick lunch in the elegant lounge at the Table Bay Hotel yesterday it suddenly dawned on me why so many people choose to stay at the V&A Waterfront when visiting Cape Town. I have nev...

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• 24 hours at Spier - Stellenbosch Winelands

  burnleyfi in South Africa,,

  November 16th, 2010 3:57pm

  24 hours at Spier As a Capetonian (well adopted Capetonian as I only moved to South Africa when I was 34) my family and I make a point of visiting Spier at least once a year to enjoy a picnic arou...

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• Cape Town Wedding Locations - Winelands OR Beach?

  yolanda-saayman in South Africa,,

  December 6th, 2010 3:09pm

  As a freelance wedding photographer, I have had the privilege to work at many great venues in the Western Cape....

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• 10 Reasons To Go To South Africa On Holiday

  sandramallinson in South Africa,, Beach holidays,, Family Holidays,, Food & Wine,, On Safari,, Self-drive holidays,, Travel Tips,,

  January 18th, 2011 4:47pm

  Every year we get a few precious weeks to do exactly what we want. For me an ideal holiday includes time with friends or family exploring new places, meeting interesting people, lazing o...

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• From Franschhoek with Love: Adventuring in the Winelands

  kimberoo in South Africa,, Food & Wine,, Romance,,

  April 13th, 2011 9:47am

  The trappings of city life tend to fall away the further you drive into the Cape Winelands; you're surrounded by purple-tinted mountains, endless vineyards bursting wit...

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• Where to….In Cape Town?

  claudiskies in South Africa,, African Adventures,, Beach holidays,, City Life,, Food & Wine,, Quick lists,,

  April 20th, 2011 5:14pm

  Its no secret that Cape Town is a world in one city. From glorious beaches, iconic mountains and glittering oceans - Cape Town is truly blessed. ...

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• Cape Town Voted the World’s #1 Travel Destination

  sandramallinson in South Africa,, Beach holidays,, News & Current Affairs,,

  May 6th, 2011 12:22pm

  It’s official: Cape Town is the number one city on the planet! As a Capetonian I’ve always known this, but it gives me an overwhelming sense of satisfaction that the rest of the world agrees. And by ‘rest o...

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• GOURMET SAFARI: EAT YOUR HEART OUT!

  lynsay in South Africa,, Family Holidays,, Food & Wine,, On Safari,, Travel Tips,,

  June 9th, 2011 4:24pm

  When going on a 5 star safari, an amazing African wildlife experience is to be expected. But what I am in search of are safari lodges that offer a superlative taste sensat...

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• Stellenbosch and Franschhoek Winelands Tour

  willlane in South Africa,,

  September 20th, 2011 5:02pm

  What is it about the winelands of Cape Town that make them so magical? We were about to find out when we met in Cape Town for a recent educational visit to Stellenbosch and Franschhoek. Before that however, I had to overcome a personal ambition in spelli...

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• DAY TOURS – YAY OR NAY?

  shelley in South Africa,, Family Holidays,, Food & Wine,, Self-drive holidays,, Travel Tips,,

  October 12th, 2011 4:33pm

  This seems to be a question in everyone’s mind when booking a vacation to Cape Town in particular. There is so much to do in beautiful Cape Town and most of it is pretty easy to find information on the web or even book. The next question is always,...

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