Sing for sherry – the ultimate winter warmer. Nobody really knows what gives sherry its warming abilities, but nobody questions a good thing, right? This sweet dessert drink is right at home amongst Le Pommier’s award-winning sauvingnon’s, red blends, rosés and malbecs. Like it was made for fellowship. Which is precisely what Le Pommier has […] More
Because Le Pommier does accommodation well. It isn’t just wine that Le Pommier wine estate is famous for. They boast three forms of accommodation – suites, country rooms and self-catering units. Suites offer a kitchen, braai area and private pool, as well as a lounge, gas fireplace and DSTV. Country rooms and self-catering units allow […] More
Here are our top six reasons, Jordan Wine Estate is one of our favourite wine estates in Stellenbosch! Situated in the beautiful Stellenbosch valley- the epitome of luscious wine country – is Jordan Wine Estate. While wine farms are a dime a dozen, this one is extra special and we have six reasons why. Let’s […] More
Because we like to make dad feel extra special. You don’t need to fly to India to experience Middle Eastern opulence. Simply step through the Taj Hotel doors and feel every square inch of luxury press you in. Wash yourself in the golden decor as you indulge at the Bombay Brasserie for fine dining or […] More
It’s going to be a jam-packed day! Spier Wine Estate does three things really well – wine, food and hospitality. It’s award-winning, it’s organic and it’s warm. The welcome, we mean. So it’s not surprising that their Father’s Day celebrations are also a three-tiered experience. So what to do? Start the day with a trip […] More
Have you made plans yet? Hout Bay Manor was built in 1871 and still embodies old-age grace and style. Perfectly positioned under picturesque mountains and tickled by crystal blue waters, it’s a whimsical venue offering a restaurant, spa, conference facilites and, of course, luxurious rooms to rest your weary bones. Bring dad to the Manor […] More
The humble cucumber is good for more than just Vitamin B – it’s also tasty in a good goblet of Hendrick’s Gin. This unsung hero of the fruit world is about to be thrust into the spotlight on World Cucumber Day on 14 June – and as usual, Hendrick’s has something unusual in store. Since […] More
Perfectly postured in Cape Town city centre is the Hilton Hotel – where everyone feels like a star. No matter if you’re wining and dining, unwinding in their spa or simply putting your feet up in one of their luxury suites, the five-star treatment washes over you like a cooling summer brook. Or if you’re […] More
If you want variety, look no further than Bay Harbour Market. Listen to the saxophone fill the air as you guide dad through the food, arts and crafts and clothing of Bay Harbour Market. What says ‘I love you’ better than a pair of sheep skin slippers from In-Step? Or proudly South African pieces from […] More
What’s more manly than a perfectly grilled steak eaten with great vigour? Before leading dad to the first-dance dining experience, why not take a tour of the estate and enjoy a wine tasting of the five estate wines in their Terroir Tasting. Leading up to Father’s Day is Shiraz week from 10-15 June, so why […] More
The President in Bantry Bay, Cape Town’s most-loved hotel, is celebrating 21 extraordinary years of exceptional experiences and memories, and delighting travellers from around the world with Presidential hospitality since the late Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela opened the newly rebuilt iconic President Hotel in 1998. Celebrating over two decades of authentic and bespoke experiences of the […] More
Beluga does whisky well. Very well. Beluga’s art-deco loft-style space that will make you think you’ve stepped into a restaurant in New York City. Whether you choose the bar, the courtyard, dining area or wine attic, it’s bound to be an experience you’ll remember. Have your whiskey and drink it too – whether you prefer […] More
