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Wondering whether your holiday plans will survive the cold weather? The beaches may be quiet, and Table Mountain may be hidden by thick clouds, but that doesn’t mean your holiday is doomed just yet. The cold weather brings even more opportunity for adventure in Cape Town, from cosy restaurants and bars with fireplaces, to indoor entertainment options, wine shows and many other ways to beat the winter blues. If you are planning a holiday during the winter months in Cape Town, you will also be able to benefit from reduced low season accommodation rates and even enjoy the tradition that is winter restaurant specials. We share some tips on enjoying yourself even on the coldest day. Great Ways to Enjoy …
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May is something of an in-between time in Cape Town. Autumn has almost passed into winter, and alongside warm sunny days the city also has chilly nights and rainy days. This month is also about home comforts – delicious food, fine wines and good music. Many of the city’s restaurants have begun their winter specials, and a great number of these dining options are also lighting up their fireplaces for a warm and cosy atmosphere. It’s not just a time for being indoors either – there are plenty of sunny days to enjoy, with the perfect weather to explore the city and its surrounds. Take a drive along the West Coast, venture to the small towns that lie a few …
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When it comes to enjoying a meal you can really sink your teeth into with gusto, there are a surprisingly growing number of options for savouring the best burgers in Cape Town. In fact, gourmet burgers have become such a big trend in the city that there is much debate over who really is the best. It is almost impossible to settle this debate; because in reality each of Cape Town’s famous burger joints create their product to perfection. So instead of arguing over the crispiest buns, most flavoursome beef or even the variety of burger combinations, we say try them all and enjoy the unique qualities that each of these burger experts bring to the table. We promise it …
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With the stormy weather finally arriving, one of the best ways to spend a rainy afternoon is enjoying a delicious high tea in Cape Town. This culinary tradition gives you the chance to try anything and everything, from savoury tarts all the way through to cakes, scones and other sugary temptations. And of course, it wouldn’t quite be the same without a decent pot of tea to wash it all down. There are a number of different places that offer high tea, and in many cases, you can even eat as much as you want (or at least as much as you can fit into your tummy without bursting at the seams). Whether you are planning a much-needed cheat day …
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The first images that usually come to mind when one thinks about Camps Bay are beaches, luxury and trendy cocktail bars. This is where locals and visitors alike flock to enjoy spectacular sunsets over the Atlantic Ocean, the Twelve Apostles mountain range in the background, white sandy beaches flanked by palm trees and some of the finest villas and residential properties in the city.   While these factors are without a doubt an integral part of the area, Camps Bay offers so much more than meets the eye. From Hunting Grounds to Leisure Destination Centuries ago, Camps Bay’s original inhabitants were the San and Khoi people. The Twelve Apostles was covered in rich forests, with lion, leopard and many species …
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