Photos of Greyton

Go where the locals go … Well travelled Guest House owners, Pam and Steve Lord (Cape Rose Cottage in Camps Bay), are regular visitors to the charming village of Greyton. Says Pam; “It is so beautiful out there – one of my favourite places in the world”. Pam took a series of photographs on a recent weekend getaway to Greyton which she has kindly allowed us to share … Continued

Pringle Bay photographs

Photographs taken over a weekend in Pringle Bay. Only an hour’s drive from Cape Town, the town of Pringle Bay offers an idyllic outdoor lifestyle: safe swimming, snorkelling around the many rock pools and crevices on the beach; diving for abalone, rock lobster and crayfish – although you will need a permit to do so – and amazing opportunities for bird watching … Continued

A Weekend in Pringle Bay

Pringle Bay

About a month ago, we were lucky enough to take a weekend away from Cape Town and decided on the charming coastal town of Pringle Bay. Apart from the fact that it rained virtually all weekend, Pringle Bay most ably managed to live up to its reputation as one of the more popular holiday towns on the Cape Whale Route. A conservancy village, Pringle Bay lies on the Whale Coast at the foot of the rather unique Hangklip Mountain, after which the coastline turns abruptly north into Stony Bay.

One might be only 80 kilometres from Cape Town, but the laidback lifestyle of ’shorts and t-shirts’ (or the winter equivalent thereof) immediately grabs one, as if by osmosis, and being presentable is quite forgotten in the face of beautiful rocky shores, a pretty beach and a rather eclectic collection of houses that undoubtedly represents the diversity of the individuals that make Pringle Bay their home. Continued

‘Do like Balou’ in the Overberg this Holiday Season

Arabella Western Cape Hotel

Take your lead from Balou the bear this holiday season and ‘forget about your troubles and your strife’ at the Arabella Western Cape Hotel & Spa. Of course as the song lyrics caution, you have to know the tricks of the trade in order to survive, and this is exactly where the Arabella’s Kid’s Club at Balou’s adventure centre comes in. Balou’s offers a secure fun-filled environment where children can enjoy stimulating and creative activities, whilst mom and dad relax with a round of golf on the Arabella Golf Course – recently selected as “Best Golf Course in South Africa”, or a well deserved break at the award winning Arabella Spa.

The Arabella Western Cape Hotel & Spa, which was voted both South Africa’s “Leading Luxury Hotel” and “Africa’s Leading Family Resort” in 2009, is situated in the Overberg, a scenic hour’s drive from Cape Town – in fact it will probably take you longer to pack up your brood, than to get there. The Overberg region is situated on the Southern most tip of Africa and is the meeting point of the Atlantic and Indian Oceans … Continued

Swellendam Photograph

Tsakane Tshabalala submitted this great photograph of Swellendam, a small town situated about 2 hours out of Cape Town. With a population in the region of 30 000, Swellendam offers small town hospitality, combined with many attractions and activities for the visitor, and is well worth a visit. You can read more about the Town of Swellendam in a previous article published at Swellendam - A Swell Weekend Getaway. Continued

A Swell Weekend Getaway

Swellendam

The small town of Swellendam, is located approximately half way between Cape Town and Mossel Bay on the N2 highway.You will know you are reaching the town when you pass over the Breederivier, and see the Ostrich processing facility on the right hand side, approaching from Cape Town. To reach the main road of the town, lined with historic buildings, turn off the highway and travel a short distance along a minor road.

With a population in the region of 30 000, Swellendam offers small town hospitality, combined with many activities for the tourist, and is well worth a visit, even if one is only passing through. One of the most unique attractions in the town is the Sulina Faerie Sanctuary. An ideal family experience, this small piece of fantasy was the brain child of a recent settler to the town, who has created a magical, mystical haven for all things fairy. Continued