South Africa’s Wine Redemption

South Africa's Wine Redemption

22 January 2012 by Tomás Clancy Dr Eilis Cryan is on a one-woman mission to bring bespoke South African wine to Ireland   On February 2, 1659, Dutchman and physician Jan van Riebeeck noted in his diary that he had made …

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Kogelberg Biosphere Reserve – Eco-Tourism

Fynbos in Kogelberg Biosphere Reserve

  Fynbos in Kogelberg Biosphere Reserve Cape Nature has just launched its flagship self-catering eco-accommodation at the Kogelberg Biosphere Reserve. Called Oudebosch, it has already received international aclaim with an international Holcim Award for sustainable construction. Natural materials were used in …

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Cape Town Tourism Numbers Grow

  The number of visitors to Cape Town, both international and domestic continues to grow this summer season with the numbers for 2011 exceeding those of 2010 – the year of the Soccer World Cup. This is quite an achievement …

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5 Cape Town Favourite Coffee or Lunch Spots

Newport Deli Along the Promenade at Greenpoint. No better reward after a bracing walk. Have a coffee and a read of the local papers (provided) or add a cake or savoury snack. Well stocked grocery shop to rear. Melissa’s V&A …

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5 Different Golf Courses in Cape Town

Metropolitan Golf Course Just 5 minutes walk from Pembroke 403 and the V&A Waterfront, this course has a lively local membership. In the shadow of the elegant Greenpoint Stadium and Table Mountain, it is a very beautiful parkland course with …

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South African “isms” for Visitors to Cape Town

Even if you are staying in one of the best 5 star apartments Cape Town has to offer, it is still very helpful to know and understand some of the ‘isms’ of South Africa Greetings Howzit – one of the …

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Hermanus, Auberge Burgundy & Whales

Whale in Hermanus

  Hermanus is a beautiful seaside town just two leisurely hours drive from your Cape Town luxury apartment along the N2. Apart from its own magically beauty in it’s extensive walking paths along the cliffs in both directions, it is blessed …

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Cape Town Marina Magic | Ocean Global Race

Cape Town Marina Apartment

  Cape Town Marina Magic When sitting on the front-facing balcony of my Cape Town luxury apartment, I have nothing but sea views. Underneath I overlook the busy inner Harbour basin. The pristine luxury cabin cruisers and yachts – playthings of …

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Cape Town 5 Star Apartments v’s Cape Town 5 Star Hotels

Cape Town 5 star apartment

  If you are looking for Cape Town 5 Star Accommodation, most people will opt for a 5 star hotel as the base of choice and wouldn’t even consider a Cape Town 5 star apartment. But after you take a look …

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Cape Town Culture Artscape September Newletter

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  Artscape breaks new ground in Heritage Month The Artscape Theatre Centre breaks new ground during Heritage Month with the first pilot Shakespeare Schools Festival. This acclaimed festival has been running in the United Kingdom for the past ten years, …

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