As the spectre of the 2010 World Cup Soccer Tournament looms ever larger there are some concerning trends in tourism emerging even before it hits us. What has happened to many of the tourists that used to come to South Africa in our summer?
Hotels who as policy say it’s business as usual are now very […]
January 5, 2010 – 5:23 pm
I had planned on returning to Cape Town for New Years. I had V.V.I.P tickets to the HQ party and I was looking forward to evening of rare steak. None of this over-cooked, charcoal nonsense.
My father - the Count de Ville - had other plans. He decided to whisk me away for 10 days of […]
December 20, 2009 – 5:44 pm
This is my first December in South Africa, my first summer Christmas, and by all accounts it’s been wonderful. Cape Town, at this time of the year, vibrates with delicious energy.
I am presently staying at the Last Word property - The Bishop’s Court (in Bishopscourt) and I will be moving to the Long Beach (another […]
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Tagged Cape Town, Christmas in Cape Town, Count de Ville, Countess Josephine de Ville, December in Cape Town, European Whose Who in Klosters, Klosters, Last Word, Long Beach, Skiing, Skiing in Klosters, Skiing in Switzerland, Switzerland, The Bishop's Court, Who Skis in Klosters
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December 9, 2009 – 11:14 am
For most the year I enjoy living in and around Cape Town at the various Last Word Luxury Boutique Hotels. I seldom venture out to the beach because I like to save the beach for December. There is just something so magical about the combination of December in Cape Town and the beach.
It’s not about […]
December 3, 2009 – 11:52 am
I have been invited to attend the 2009 Franschhoek Champagne Festival and all I can say is thank goodness.
I believe that this event is the highlight of the festival circuit and it couldn’t have come at a better time. I am so tired of attending inexpensive festivals. Because at these festivals those that could ordinarily […]
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Also posted in Accommodation, Boutique Hotels, Franschhoek, Méthode Cap Classique, The Countess, Wine
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Tagged 2009 Franschhoek Champagne Festival, Excellent, Festival Circuit, Franschhoek Cap Classique, Franschhoek Festival, Franschhoek Food, Highlight, Luxury
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November 27, 2009 – 11:41 pm
I am proudly French. I come from the land of excellent croissants, fine wine, smelly cheese, accepted adultery and world-cup defeating rugby. Yes France is indeed a magical place.
South Africa, especially Cape Town, is beautiful but as you know I have struggled to find a real croissant anywhere in town. They look like croissants, the […]
November 22, 2009 – 8:56 pm
I thought that I’d seen it all in France. As a country we’ve been producing spectacular wine for as long as we care to remember. No one does it quite like us. But, that being said, there is something rather special about new age wine producing countries. The wine can, on occasion, be quite drinkable […]
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Tagged 2009 Eat Out Awards, Countess Josephine de Ville, Delaire Graff, Dylan Lewis, Franschhoek, Helshoogte Pass, Keith Kirsten, Luxury Franschhoek Boutique Hotel, Staying in Franschhoek, Stellenbosch Restaurant, Stellenbosch Winery, Where to Stay in Franschhoek
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November 20, 2009 – 12:56 pm
I was at an event last night. It was a private party, very elite, so don’t be upset that you weren’t invited. It just means you’re not that important and that is actually important … because if everyone was important then I wouldn’t feel nearly as special as I do. So thank you for being […]
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Tagged Assistant, Best Cupcakes in the World, Cape Town Boutique Hotels, Countess Josephine de Ville, cupcakes, Delicious Cupcakes, Great Cupcakes, Hostess, Hout Bay, Luxury Boats, Luxury Yachts, publicist, The Countess, The Last Word, The Princess Emma, Travelling in Style
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Candice focuses on travel, surfing, running, dark chocolate and uncovering gems hidden in the Cape outdoors.
Steve Bolnick is recognized as one of southern Africa’s outstanding safari guides. He grew-up with a deep love for the African bush and has spent the past 29 years living and guiding in southern Africa.
Lisa Griggs writes about the hidden vineyards and the undiscovered cultivars in the Western Cape.
Nicky Coenen looks for the secret hideaways and hidden gems in Cape Town and surrounds.
Steve Robertson tracks the off the beaten track action happening around Cape Town.
Fred Roed looks for the undiscovered coffee spots in the Western Cape and rates them.
Peter has worked in the wine and spirits industry for over 40 years and is an appreciator of fine things.