THE OYSTER BOX HOTEL IN SOUTH AFRICA … MEMORABLE IN MOST EVERY WAY Our three-day trip with Rovos Rail which began in Pretoria ended in South Africa’s popular coastal city of Durban. Just a short ride from the rail station and we arrived at our hotel situated on the glorious Umhlanga Rocks Beach in the…
Cape Peninsula ~ The Most Scenic Drive in the World
Cape Peninsula, The Most Scenic Drive in the World Our three-week visit to South Africa ended on a high-note … literally! On a clear, sunny afternoon we enjoyed a narrated helicopter flip from Cape Town over the gorgeous Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, nature’s awesome Table Mountain, the upscale coastal suburbs of Green Point and Sea…
The Historic Coopmanhuijs Boutique Hotel & Spa
THE HISTORIC COOPMANHUIJS BOUTIQUE HOTEL & SPA In the heart of the historic town of Stellenbosch situated in the heart of South Africa’s spectacular Stellenbosch wine country is an historic gem of a hotel, Coopmanhuijs Boutique Hotel & Spa. Originally built in 1713 as one of the first manor homes in Stellenbosch, Coopmanhuijs underwent a…
The Graceful Elegance of Cape Grace Hotel
THE GRACEFUL ELEGANCE OF CAPE GRACE HOTEL The moment we walked into the Cape Grace Hotel in Cape Town, South Africa, I sensed we had entered a world of personalized service, refinement and quiet elegance one might expect in a top-drawer luxury boutique hotel. We were invited to sit down at the reception desk, offered…
Stellenbosch ~ South Africa’s Glorious Wine Country
STELLENBOSCH, South Africa’s Glorious Wine Country When you think of South African wines, what comes to mind? We recently returned from South Africa’s Western Cape province, renowned for its beautiful rolling hillsides, dramatic mountain ridges, and magnificent seaside routes with their breathtaking views. The heart of this strikingly beautiful province is known as the Cape Winelands, and…
Delaire Graff Indochine in Stellenbosch South Africa
DINNER AT DELAIRE GRAFF ESTATE’S INDOCHINE RESTAURANT IN STELLENBOSCH SOUTH AFRICA Our first wine experience in South Africa’s famous Stellenbosch wine region is a dinner with wine pairings at Indochine, the fine dining restaurant at the magnificent Delaire Graff Estate. Our reservation is at 8pm, but we arrive early to have some time to visit this…
Travel back in time with Rovos Rail in South Africa
TRAVEL BACK IN TIME WITH ROVOS RAIL IN SOUTH AFRICA FROM THE CAPITAL PRETORIA TO THE COASTAL GEM CITY OF DURBAN What are you looking for when you start dreaming about your next vacation? If you yearn for an escape from the 24/7 world of the 21st century, and if you are looking for a relaxing…