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An abbreviated history of South Africa and Cape Town….
Sir Francis Drake declared it the “Fairest Cape of them all” when he rounded the Cape of Good Hope in 1577 in search of the fabled spice route to India and I agree, it is truly a beautiful city, tucked neatly in a natural harbour, protected by an iconic mountain. With such a beautiful city, there of course is always an interesting history and I thought I would share a brief overview of the trials and … Read entire article »
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Cape Town Weddings
It is no surprise that Cape Town has become an increasingly popular wedding destination with many couples from abroad starting their new life together with the beautiful Cape as their backdrop. From luxury hotels to seaside settings and the spectacular vistas of the Stellenbosch and Franschhoek winelands, Cape Town offers a selection of destinations and venues to make any brides dream come true. Some points to remember when planning a wedding: Always set your budget at the beginning so … Read entire article »
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Great Family day in the winelands – South Africa
Want a great family fun day out in the Winelands in Cape Town? Then you have to try Eaglevlei Wine Estate. Located on the Stellenbosch Wine Route, about 40 minutes from Cape Town, it is a truly family friendly destination. Enjoy a lazy afternoon lunch at the renowned restaurant while your children run riot in the huge play ground. They have the most amazing “Jungle Gym” area with swinging walk-ways, climbing frames, turrets, rope walls, tyre swings, see-saws – you name it they have it. On most weekends they have a bouncy castle in the grounds too. So, that’s the kids sorted out – what about you? Well, why not start the afternoon by enjoying a wine tasting of the excellent produce from the estate, before selecting your wines to compliment your … Read entire article »
Filed under: Cape Town Activities