Nicky Coenen

Nicky Coenen

Nicky Coenen has lived and explored the Cape for most of her life. Nicky is an avid photographer, and is passionate about finding the little gems that make Cape Town so special. Nicky is also the Marketing Director of the The Last Word group of luxury boutique hotels.

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Sanbona Wildlife Reserve, Western Cape, South Africa

May 29, 2008 By Nicky Coenen in Accommodation, Activities | Comments (0)

Sanbona Wildlife Reserve is the hidden gem of the Little Karoo. A short two and a half hours drive form Cape Town, between Montagu and Barrydale, and yes, you can definitely taste wine en-route in the Robertson Wine Valley.
Sanbona is 54 000 hectares in size, so to try and comprehend how big that actually is, […]

Franschhoek – such pleasure in one stay

May 1, 2008 By Nicky Coenen in Accommodation, Activities, Discovery, Wine | Comments (0)

The Franschhoek area is renowned for its food, wine and places to stay and this past weekend I got to stay, eat, drink and spoil myself in this hidden gem.

Franschhoek is an absolute haven surrounded by magnificent mountains, whether up on the hillside or in the village, the views are quite majestic across the valley. […]

The Dracycott Hotel

April 14, 2008 By Nicky Coenen in Accommodation | Comments (0)

If you are looking for an intimate, personalised experience in a small 5 star hotel in London, The Draycott is the answer to your prayers.
Situated in Chelsea’s Sloane Square, The Draycott Hotel oozes understated elegance and old world romantic charm. Voted one of the UK’s Premier 5 star Luxury Boutique Hotels, this hidden gem in […]

The Saxon Boutique Hotel

April 2, 2008 By Nicky Coenen in Accommodation | Comments (0)

 
Voted the World’s Leading Boutique Hotel for the last six consecutive years, The Saxon is undeniably one of those 100 places and things you have to do and see before you die. Last week I had the privilege of having this experience and let me tell you it was one that I will certainly never […]

Crayfishing in Kommetjie

January 11, 2008 By Nicky Coenen in Accommodation | Comments (0)

Between November and April there is great excitement in the Kommetjie area just off Long Beach as the crayfish season has arrived with a vengence. This favourite pasttime for many people is a very improtant livelihood for some. Although carfully controlled by Marine reservists and the government, the thrill and excitement of catching your own […]

A very special wine tasting

December 18, 2007 By Nicky Coenen in Accommodation | Comments (1)

Wine maker Lorna Hughes and hubby, renowned wine connoisseur Dave Hughes, treated the team and friends of The Last Word boutique hotel group to a very special wine tasting on Tuesday evening. The evening included a walk through Lorna’s Stonehill vineyard and a ‘vertical wine tasting’ which, as Mr Hughes mentioned, was more conducive to ending […]

Hello world!

December 18, 2007 By Nicky Coenen in Accommodation | Comments (0)

Welcome to ‘Have The Last Word’. This is a blog with one purpose: To uncover the hidden gems tucked away in the Western Cape of South Africa. Cape Town and her surrounds are filled with a cornucopia of little treasures awaiting discovery, and we are compiling a team of authors, adventurers and raconteurs all aiming […]