Our blog serves as a guide and gateway for the luxury traveller. Through our well-informed concierge team, we provide our readers with up to date information on the finest restaurants and places to explore in and around the Mother City.
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FeaturedWelcome back, Cape Town Carnival!
You have heard of the Rio Carnival. You have certainly heard of the New Orleans Mardi Gras. These great events of the world take place in February every year. But did you know that Cape Town also boasts its own fabulous Carnival Parade? Not in February, but in March. Make no mistake, the Cape Town…
Cape Town is like nowhere else on Earth. And now, in the month of love, Cape Town reveals its romantic side. Ranked the second most romantic city on the continent (after Marrakech) and among the 20 most romantic cities in the whole world, Cape Town offers a million special spots and memorable moments in which…
Cape Town is constantly re-inventing itself and it is hard to keep up with what is new in town, especially on the restaurant scene. Here is our pick of the six most interesting new eateries and taste sensations in and around Cape Town in 2023. NEW TASTE IN TOWN Signal Restaurant’s Taste the Veld Menu…
If you are passionate about food and looking to experience a vibrant, cosmopolitan city that is packed with activities and surrounded by nature, Cape Town is the perfect place to be. As the home of our beloved former president and national treasure, Nelson Mandela, Cape Town is a city steeped in history with plenty of…
Believe us when we say, all you want for Christmas is an enchanting, unforgettable experience at Cape Town’s most fantastic, yet least known, locations. These gems are hidden in plain sight and those in the know, know. So now that you know, go forth and enjoy a day or two of exploring what we like…
You have heard about Table Mountain, Cape Point and certainly the V&A Waterfront. Vineyards. Wine. Beaches. But have you heard about the incredible diversity of fynbos? Fynbos is the best-kept secret of the Cape and yet it is everywhere on display. The Proteas, bushes and grasses that cover the mountains and scrublands of the Western…
FeaturedTaste & Sea: Best Restaurants in Cape Town
There are very few foodie destinations in the world that can compete with Cape Town. Here new and exceptional restaurants pop up faster than you can say Bon Apetit and locals are quite frankly, spoiled, spoiled, for choice. And it is not just the fact that, year after year, Cape Town based chefs rank among…
What if you only had one day in Cape Town? One long, summer’s day. To make the most of it without exhausting yourself, you need local insight. We asked 3 born ‘n bred Capetonians to craft their perfect Cape Town Day. GILL: WRITER “What I love best about Cape Town is that there are two…
Explore and ExperienceCape Town dreaming: A post-lockdown bucket list day you can imagine from anywhere
“The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.” ― Eleanor Roosevelt You might have had big plans for this year. Plans to travel and explore. To meet new people and make memories in incredible new places, like South Africa. It is disappointing when our big plans are dashed by…
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