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Waterkloof says ‘I do’ the eco-savvy way
Spice4Life News Sustainable Wine Estate leads the way in eco-friendly weddings
ZONNEBLOEM OLDIES STILL TOPS
Spice4Life News Zonnebloem recently lined up some of its prized vintage wines for a tasting.
Waterkloof Restaurant transparent in eco-conscious cooking
Spice4Life News From farm to table, Waterkloof Estate’s golden thread of sustainability runs right through every aspect, from its bio-dynamic vineyards on the outskirts of Somerset West to its magnificently appointed ‘restaurant in the sky’
Le bonheur livens up Fridays with foreign films
Spice4Life News Nestling in the verdant northern Simonsberg, Le Bonheur wine estate is fast becoming a sought-after destination for lovers of cinema nouveau and good wine.
Local is lekker at Tapas and Vine
Spice4Life News Unwind and enjoy Weskus flavours every Friday from 10 February to 27 April, when The Eatery at Durbanville Hills hosts its Tapas and Vine evenings.
A Gourmet Winter Awaits At Majeka House And Makaron Restaurant
Spice4Life News South Africa, Stellenbosch, 31 January 2012; it's an irresistible offer to anyone who enjoys the finer things in life, particularly gourmet dining and fine wine.
Love is in the air at Holden Manz in Franschhoek
Spice4Life News With love in the air and Valentine’s Day around the corner, the luxurious, five star guest house at Holden Manz, the magnificent boutique wine estate nestled between two rivers with majestic mountain views, is offering a special accommodation package for couples for the whole month of February.
Tapas Sundays at Holden Manz in Franschhoek
Spice4Life News Chill out on Sundays amidst the Franschhoek vines and live la dolce vita with tapas, wine and lounge music at Holden Manz, the magnificent boutique wine estate nestled between two rivers with majestic mountain views.
Crystal Towers Hotel & Spa - Best Hotel Spa in South Africa
Spice4Life News The Crystal Towers Hotel and Spa in Cape Town, has recently walked away with the award for “Best Hotel Spa in South Africa”.
Seductive Valentine’s menu at Holden Manz in Franschhoek
Spice4Life News Spoil someone special on Valentine’s Day with a romantic dinner for two at the Franschhoek Kitchen, the signature restaurant at Holden Manz, the magnificent boutique wine estate nestled between two rivers with majestic mountain views.
Fall In Love With Waterkloof On Valentine’s Day
Spice4Life News Want Prince Charming to sweep you off your feet this Valentine’s Day? Then look no further than Waterkloof Estate outside Somerset West – complete with white horses amidst its vines, eagerly taking bio-dynamic farming in their stride – where an exclusive six course dinner, fit for a fairy tale, will woo the senses on Tuesday, 14 February.
Experience the magic of the night at Montecasino this Valentine’s Day
Spice4Life News February is the month of love and where better to celebrate than in the romantic setting of the beautiful Tuscan village that is Montecasino?
StreetSmart Restaurants Shine in New 2012 Rossouw's Restaurants Guide
Spice4Life News Since 2006, StreetSmart participating restaurants have been listed in Rossouw's Restaurants and in the new 2012 guide, a number of them have done exceptionally well and have achieved the highest accolade of Three Stars.
Ringing the Change: Menopause the Musical
Paola Chellew Whether you’re pre-, post, or in the throes of menopausal meltdown, you have to grab your girlfriends and head on down to Pieter Toerien’s Montecasino Theatre in Johannesburg to see Menopause the Musical. Euphemistically referred to as “the change".
Neethlingshof now a conservation champion
Spice4Life News The award-winning Stellenbosch estate Neethlingshof is the 23rd winery to become a Biodiversity & Wine Initiative (BWI) Champion.
Make mine Brandy with dinner
Spice4Life News Specialty brandy portfolio FINE BRANDY.BY DESIGN™ has teamed up with one of South Africa’s top-rated restaurants to create a luxury, four-course brandy-paired menu.
Scrumptious country style picnic lunches at Hartenberg Wine Estate
Spice4Life News Embrace the holiday season with the ultimate picnic lunches at Hartenberg Wine Estate, one of South Africa’s oldest producers of Shiraz in the heart of the Stellenbosch Winelands, now open seven days a week.
The Loop Takes Cape Town Nightlife to a Whole New Level
Spice4Life News Lumo colours, lit up furniture, contrasts between industrial and modern architecture plus a trendy location that inspires the urge to dance the night away - this is what to expect at the much-anticipated, official opening of The Loop nightclub. Taking place on F
Eating out has never been this easy - Come Dine launches in Cape Town!
Spice4Life News Search, review, click, book, dine! Eating out has been made easy in Cape Town.
An exclusive Weekend " Celebrating Sound" with Chris Tokalon
Magdalena Zukowski 17th – 18th December 2011 - CampAfrican collaboration with Chris Tokalon. Tucked away in the heart of the far south Cape peninsula, Camp Africa offers a unique getaway, less than an hour from the city of Cape Town.
Crystal Towers Sparkles from the Inside Out...
Tessa Purdon What does it take for a hotel to be beautiful? SPICE4LIFE finds out...
Sensational local line-up is gonna rock Montecasion’s Piazza
Spice4Life News Piazza Rocks is gonna rock Montecasino Ayoba style! Hurry, don’t miss this gig. After six weeks, 42 days of non-stop entertainment, the Ayoba Festival at Montecasino will draw to a close with a sensational one-night only concert billed “Piazza Rocks” on 03rd December 2011 from 14h00 to 22h30.
Supakids Outlets Expanding!
Sherree Lee Kruger CEO Supakids and Supacakes Supakids childrens parties offers stunning kiddies parties in South Africa.
David Kramer Room At Crystal Towers Hotel
Tessa Purdon Step inside one of Crystal Tower's character-themed lounges...
Five Elements Retreat At Five Streams
Spice4Life News Have you ever felt the need to get back to nature and experience your roots? Seen pure spring water at its source?
Christmas Favourites At Durbanville Hills Wines
Spice4Life News Christmas may only come once a year but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t get more chances to enjoy your favourite festive foods.
It’s Playback Time 24/7 at Montecasino
Spice4Life News Montecasino is giving away R750 000 in casino FreePlay EVERY MONTH to lucky Club Festival members just for playing on the casino floor during the Ayoba Festival. It’s called PLAYBACK – and it’s happening now!
Summer Specials At Fairlawns Boutique Hotel & Spa
Tessa Purdon Celebrate Summer with Fairlawns Boutique Hotel & Spa in Sandton...
Travelling to Tuningi
Paola Chellew 5-star Tuningi Safari Lodge, part of The Madikwe Collection, is set in a valley in the world-renowned 75000 hectare, malaria-free Big 5 Madikwe Game Reserve. It is a conservation success story, as the reserve has been restored from arid, cattle grazing land to its rich, natural environment.
Waterkloof scoops SA’s Best Architecture and Landscapes title
Spice4Life News Estate scores highly across a number of categories at Great Wine Capitals Best of Wine Tourism Awards 2012
La Motte SA’s Great Wine Capitals Winner for 2012
Spice4Life Archive La Motte of Franschhoek has been voted the South African winner of the Great Wine Capitals (GWC) Best of Wine Tourism Awards for 2012. The announcement was made today (October 27) in Mainz, Germany at a gala dinner attended by leading wine tourism practitioners from around the world.
Mood-Enhancing Lighting At Crystal Towers Hotel
Tessa Purdon Driving along the N1 out of Cape Town, one would hardly be pressed to notice the somewhat stilted-looking upright building that stands adjacent to Cape Town’s legendary theme park, Ratanga Junction.









