Reviews: Self-catering Honeymoon Suite in Noordhoek
View our one night staycation in this self-catering Honeymoon Suite in Noordhoek Valley’s Capri Village. African Violet Guest Suites offers luxury apartments that overlook Noordhoek Beach and the Chapman’s Peak mountains. A perfect couple’s retreat. The Honeymoon Suite With its exclusive entrance, parking and private terrace, this self catering Honeymoon Suite (also known as the […]
Visit to Franschhoek during CoVid19 – a gourmet’s delight
To visit Franschhoek at any time of the year is a pleasure – but during CoVid 19 pandemic, it is a dream vacation. You may only be away for a day (level 3 travel regulation in South Africa) – but your spirits are lifted, your horizons extended, and all the blues are brushed away. We […]
Covid 19 – and African Violet
Travel and tourism will not return the same as it was before – a new type of travel will emerge. There will be fewer crowds, more individual space, thus be much more personal. Travel for the near future will be by car, so we look forward to welcoming local visitors from Cape Town and surrounds. […]
Chefs Warehouse – an eating experience
Our extended family has grown over the years so Christmas gifting has had to change. Instead of each person giving to all – and receiving umpteen (many superfluous) gifts, we draw names and each adult gives and receives one decent gift – within budget. Well this year we were spoilt rotten. And beyond budget. We […]
Safe drinking water in Cape Town
Yes, it is perfectly safe to drink tap water in Cape Town – the water is compliant with special SANS 241 water standards and is constantly monitored. We have delicious drinking water – and it is PERFECTLY safe to drink. We do. All the time, every day – and it is sweet and good. There […]
V&A Waterfront – we love it!
We plan our outings to the V&A Waterfront with great expectation. Generally we go early in the morning before the crowds arrive – early bird catches the worm is our motto. The place is relatively empty at that hour: shops and restaurants are opening up for the day’s business. I feel joy as I witness […]
Cape Town – Visit the South Peninsula in the winter ‘secret season’
I call them champagne days – these are bountiful in winter, when the still air is clean and clear, the sun warms you deep in your bones and you feel truly at peace with the world. Visit Cape Town in winter, when local accommodations drop prices and offer promotions to attract business. On the south […]
Adventure tourism in Cape Town – Abseiling
Abseiling must be one of the most exhilarating adventures one can do. Here is Cape Town it is easily arranged, perfectly safe, anyone can do it. I would LOVE to – one day! Abseil Africa is licensed to operate from the top of Table Mountain (pay extra for the cable car rides) Included in the […]
Visit Cape Town : Big 6 # 4 – Groot Constantia
Cape Town is home to the Big 6. You may say what is that? Well, it is six significant places to see when you visit Cape Town at the tip of the African Continent. Cape Town has endless things to offer for any visitor – excellent food, delicious and affordable wine, heart-racing experiences – but […]
Visit Cape Town : Big 6 # 3 – Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden
Cape Town is home to the Big 6. You may say what is that? Well, it is six significant places to see when you visit Cape Town at the tip of the African Continent. Cape Town has endless things to offer for any visitor – excellent food, delicious and affordable wine, heart-racing experiences – but […]