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Tasting history at Groot Constantia 1

Taste history at Groot Constantia

23 May 2013 | Rachel Robinson

Whether you pay a visit to Groot Constantia for wine tasting or a meal, or to spend time in the museum or simply relax under the oak trees, you can bask in the knowledge that you are part of South African history and are drinking wine fit for nobility.

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African Game Lodge, Montagu, Langeberg

11 things to do in the Langeberg

21 May 2013 | Claudia Hodkinson

If you’re stuck for ideas on what to do and where to stay in the Langeberg of the Western Cape, here are a few options to nudge you in the right direction.

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Spend time in the Breede River Valley

8 things to do when in Worcester

14 May 2013 | Michellé D'Almeida

There is more to Worcester than meets the eye, explore the town and the area beyond it and you'll discover a number of interesting little things to do and see, all with the beautiful Breede River Valley as the backdrop to your stay.

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The Deck coffee shop at Irene Farm Dairy.

The Deck coffee shop at Irene Farm Dairy

13 May 2013 | Marion Whitehead

What started out as a small operation selling fresh thick cream, yoghurt and certified raw milk from the Van der Byl family farm has become a a popular family stop just off the N1 outside Centurion.

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12 Apostles cinema

Dinner and a movie at the Twelve Apostles Hotel

8 May 2013 | Fatima Jakoet

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The Dinner and a Movie night returns to the Twelve Apostles and is suitable for a special occasion or even just a night out with friends. It may not be something you can do every week, but at R350 per person it’s certainly something affordable you can bookmark for a cosy and different night out th

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Seals sitting on the rocks at Seal Island

10 things to do in Cape Town for under 50 bucks

7 May 2013 | Carly Barnes

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If you think Cape Town is only for larneys and the loaded, you are unequivocally and most certainly wrong. There is so much to see and do for next to nothing. Pack your sense of adventure and prepare to have your perspective turned upside down – not your wallet

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Drakensberg, Kwazulu Natal Midlands Meander

9 of the best things to see and do in the KZN Midlands

2 May 2013 | Claire Allison

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The KwaZulu-Natal Midlands are breathtakingly beautiful. With plenty to see and do, here is my top pick of things to check out while you're in the area.

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The Heath Trading Store is brimming with colourful crafts.

The Heath country stalls near Plettenberg Bay

23 April 2013 | Marion Whitehead

Everything is designed to slow you down at The Heath, a collection of bohemian country stalls beside the busy N2 west of Plettenberg Bay.

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Ford-Focus-ST

A road trip to Franschhoek Motor Museum

15 April 2013 | David Taylor

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The challenge was simple: get to the Franschhoek Motor Museum in the morning and have a walk about, then head into Franschhoek for lunch. A car would be needed for the trip and a hot hatchback ticked all the criteria: Ford’s 2013 Focus ST.

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A figurehead of Admiral Nelson stands as proudly as it did once on a merchant ship.

Take a historical tour of the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town

15 April 2013 | Rachel Robinson

When you are next at the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town, learn more about the working harbour's history and take in the many historical landmarks on a Historical Walking Tour. You can conduct your own tour or take a walk with a knowledgeable and entertaining guide.

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