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Fancourt: Jewel in South Africa’s Golfing Crown

Adrian Rorvik — Fri, 17 Sep 2021 17:22:40 +0000

The Western Cape’s Garden Route is rightly regarded as one of South Africa's ultimate destinations, with a breathtaking array of choices for family fun or individual pursuits. From the beaches of Plettenberg, to the holiday feel of scenic Knysna, the natural wonders of Wilderness and so much more, one could frolic for weeks on end [...]

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Val du Charron Wine and Leisure Estate- a country dream

Adrian Rorvik — Tue, 15 Sep 2020 21:38:53 +0000

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Grootbos Private Nature Reserve- something very special

Adrian Rorvik — Mon, 17 Sep 2018 10:26:31 +0000

Spring is sprung, but winter is coming- or have you not been following blockbuster series Game of Thrones? And when it does, I’d recommend heading to Grootbos Private Nature Reserve in the Western Cape. Yip, the Cape of Storms, in winter. Botany, Bespoke, Community Luxurious Grootbos is a favourite for me and travellers return time [...]

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Q’s Review- The Royal in Riebeek

Quentin du Plooy — Thu, 01 Mar 2018 12:41:03 +0000

My Valentines evening was not romantic. No. Anything but. I’d been deep in consultation all day and was feeling emotionally drained, in spite of the days triumphs. My client, the wry and dry Robert Brendel, proprietor of Riebeek Kasteel’s Royal Hotel where Q is working on an exciting new refurb is demanding, but with an [...]

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Q’s Review- Simonsig’s restaurant Cuvée

Quentin du Plooy — Wed, 21 Feb 2018 11:53:32 +0000

Lunching one flawless Cape afternoon on the terrace at Simonsig’s Cuvée restaurant a tall, blonde and smiling young man approached my table. “Good afternoon.” He boomed a little too loudly for Q who prefers his midweek lunches to be on the plus side of discreet. “I know you.” he announced to the sun dappled terrace [...]

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Q’s Review- The Silo Hotel, Cape Town

Quentin du Plooy — Tue, 20 Feb 2018 15:38:45 +0000

I'd motored into Cape Town on the Wednesday. Basically to get a haircut and a carwash and to attend to some business. Luckily, I finished the business early and since I’d dressed up in a beautiful double cuffed Paul Smith shirt I ventured into the streets of hipster central in search of Robert and Alberto. [...]

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Divine Wining and Dining in the Valley of the Wagonmakers

Adrian Rorvik — Tue, 20 Feb 2018 05:36:05 +0000

Val Du Charron Wine and Leisure Estate- Burgeoning, Bucolic, Historic I’ve had a couple of really fine times at Val Du Charron Wine and Leisure Estate, some four years apart I was reminded by owners Stuart and Catherine Entwistle. Too far apart in their estimation. What’s good about the gap is the reminders – and [...]

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Q’s Review- Olive Bistro, Riebeek Kasteel

Quentin du Plooy — Sun, 18 Feb 2018 14:27:31 +0000

I know it's still early days at Olive Bistro, but the discreetly air-conditioned room with its crisply white décor contrasts- most favourably- with the hot umber dusted streets and boho chic of Riebeek-Kasteel, the small Swartland town in the Western Cape hinterland where it finds itself. Chic dining in Riebeek Kasteel I also know that [...]

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