Do you feel like packing your bags, hitting the open road, and escaping to a beautiful place for a few days? Somewhere you can go to relax and enjoy yourself? Staycations are increasing in popularity since domestic leisure travel reopened towards the end of 2020.
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“Fill your life with experiences, not things. Have stories to tell, not stuff to show.” – Tiny Buddha
A fresh Harvest Platter bursting with vibrant colours. A luscious Rosé wine. A group of vivacious women, some meeting for the first time. This was one of many memorable experiences I had while travelling through the glorious Overberg region from Cape Town to the beautiful De Hoop Nature Reserve. My first De Hoop encounter was in 2019 and it was love at first sight. This scenic and biodiverse nature lover’s paradise instantly captured my heart. Read the full story here >> https://bit.ly/3uoRpdI
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The historic winelands town of Stellenbosch and the surrounding area is renowned for offering local and international travellers world-class experiences. With a myriad of delectable dining options and award-winning wines, awe-inspiring landscapes, museums, art galleries and… the list is virtually endless.
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Franschhoek, a little slice of France in the Cape Winelands is known as South Africa’s Gourmet Capital, and with good reason. This wonderful wine region is not to be missed and offers a plethora of award-winning wines, delicious dining options and lifestyle experiences to suit every palate and pocket; a veritable food and wine lover’s playground throughout the year.
September proved to be a bumper travel month once we reached Lockdown Level 1. I found my travel thirst quenched with numerous trips around the Western Cape and was thrilled when an invitation to rediscover Franschhoek popped in my inbox. And not just for the day. Our jam-packed itinerary included an overnight stay at… well, read on to find out how to get the most out of your time in and around fabulous Franschhoek.
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