Carolyn Martin, the driving force behind Creation
Emile Joubert wrote about Hemel-en-Aarde wine farm’s Carolyn Martin. One of the messages is never to underestimate the value of building personal relationships ...
Dreaming of simplicity and tranquillity in Hermanus
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Unique South African experiences you need to explore
HERMANUS has been recognised by the WWF (World Wildlife Fund) as one of the 12 best whale watching destinations in the world. Continue reading...
7 ways to find heaven on Earth, written by Michelle Coburn and published in Woolworths TASTE magazine
Want a crash course on world -class, cool climate wines? First stop: Hemel-en-Aarde wine region near Hermanus. Discover a winemaker’s secrets, explore the tasting rooms, learn some cool facts. Please note that the wine prices listed for the Hamilton Russell Chardonnay and Creation Syrah Grenache was correct at the time of going to press. View large map ...
Arabella Country Estate listed as part of South Africa’s Top 10 Golf Courses
Exceptional golf experiences, commanding high-end green fees, and we have Kleinmond’s Arabella Country Estate listed as number 8 in South Africa this year. Arabella moved up 2 positions in the new rankings. It will be interesting to see how both fare when Golf Digest USA soon announce their biennial ranking of the World’s 100 Greatest Courses outside the United States. ...
Stanford – a winelands gem
Pippa de Bruyn fell in love with Stanford village near Cape Town in 1990s – and so will you. Why did it take me 20 years to find this spot? With bits of tape peeling off each spectacle arm, Jo Sinfield looks a little like a mad professor, only better looking. ”I mean, look at that.” Shaded by the spreading branches of a 500-year-old milkwood, we look across the lake-like estuary – the salt marshes striated with purple and lime; a pink streak of flamingos etched into the blues – to the...
New Homeowners Opt for Overstrand
As South Africans grapple with poor levels of service delivery countrywide, an increasing number of people are moving to areas with a strong track record of good municipal management...
The Best Overberg Beach Escapes
Wake up and smell the ocean. When it comes to unforgettable getaways, it’s hard to beat having your own private, shaded patio or sun kissed deck facing some of the best ocean views in the world. Add the ease with which you can access the inviting blue water, and the fact that you can simply press “play and repeat” every day, and you’re set for your best coastal break ever. The Inside Guide rounded up favourite beachfront getaways guaranteed to deliver (in buckets and spades!). Continue reading ...