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What's hip and happening around Cape Town and the Western Cape? Where are the coolest new hangouts, and what's the coolest experiences to add to your to do list? Find the answers to these and more questions on our latest blog posts. 

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21 May 2022
Visit the Western Cape in Winter
The winter season has rolled into the Western Cape, but there are plenty of reasons why the colder months are actually an even better time to visit.
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9 May 2022
Whisky in the Western Cape
Cape Town and the Western Cape may be famous for its winelands, but there are also a burgeoning whisky scene in the Cape, with some wonderful venues to enjoy it.
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22 Dec 2021
explore the outdoors | Garden Route
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22 Dec 2021
The Western Cape: a world in one province
Get to know the regions of the Western Cape: discover a destination that will give you that faraway feeling without having to travel very far all.  Come find y...
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1 Dec 2021
our gift to you | Advent(ure) Calendar
As we enter the festive season, what better way to be present than to enjoy and explore the incredible Western Cape. This year, our gift to you is 25 must-try experiences across...
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6 Oct 2021
Wine Stories: Ntsiki Biyela - Aslina Wines
As one of South Africa’s iconic winemakers, Ntsiki Biyela has forged a path to become a highly respected and widely admired name in the world of wine. Discover the story...
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26 Jul 2021
Leave the city behind at AfriCamps, Robertson
Based on the foothills of the beautiful Pat Busch Mountain Reserve, just outside of Robertson, AfriCamps Robertson is the ideal getaway for nature lovers who aren’t looking to ‘...
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19 Jul 2021
Hemel-en-Aarde Wine Route
‘Hemel-en-Aarde’ means ‘Heaven and Earth’ in Afrikaans. Lying just inland from Hermanus in the Overberg, is a beautiful, sinuous valley famed for its Pinot Noir an...
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14 Jun 2021
Opening the Time-Capsule: Matjiesfontein
Join Raphaella as she takes you through her exploration of Matjiesfontein; unpacking a time-capsule of Queen Victoria's era in the Cape Karoo. 
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14 Jun 2021
Wine Estates of the Garden Route
The Garden Route is not traditionally associated with great wines, but that’s all changing fast. Read about a number of top-class estates producing wonderful wines here.
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9 Jun 2021
Discover Wellington’s Wine Route
Read about the top 10 Wine Farms in Wellington! The region supplies the majority of South Africa’s vine cuttings, and although better known for its role in the pr...
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5 May 2021
11 Sweet Spots in Cape Town
The sweet tooth's treasure map; a top collection of local bakeries, gelaterias, chocolatiers, and crêperies scattered across the Mother City.
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1 Mar 2021
Cape Town & Cape Winelands Best Of Wine Tourism Award winners
Celebrating innovation and excellence in wine tourism throughout the eleven greatest wine regions in the world, wineries across the Western Cape entered into the prestigious Gre...
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1 Mar 2021
Organic wine producers and Biodynamic organic wine producers in Cape Town and The Western Cape
Here is a list of Organic wine producers and Biodynamic organic wine producers in Cape Town and The Western Cape.
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1 Mar 2021
Wine Schools and Universities in Cape Town and the Cape Winelands, South Africa
Cape Town and the Cape Winelands offer various wine courses delving into the wine industry history and mastering the art of winemaking while learning about the developing wine i...
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1 Mar 2021
The Rise of Micro Weddings in the Cape Winelands
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1 Feb 2021
Cape Town Wine Routes
Cape Town and wine are indelibly linked, from Constantia to Durbanville, there are a number of world class wine routes to enjoy. 
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15 Dec 2020
Reimagine: The Garden Route
New regulations announced by the South African government means that beaches in the Garden Route have been closed to help combat the Covid-19 pandemic. But this incredible regio...
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9 Dec 2020
Rediscover yourself in Cape Town
Are you looking for a getaway from the everyday routine in exchange for self-discovery and adventure? Now that all lockdown restrictions have been lifted and our domestic touris...
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1 Dec 2020
Working from home; out of the house
Public workspaces in and around Cape Town
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1 Dec 2020
Unique Movies Experiences
Movie screenings with a view in and around Cape Town. 
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1 Dec 2020
Sensing the Cape Winelands
How to fully immerse yourself in the Cape Winelands.
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29 Oct 2020
Sensing the Cape West Coast
How to fully immerse yourself in the Cape West Coast.
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23 Oct 2020
Sensing the Cape Karoo
How to fully immerse yourself in the Cape Karoo.