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Ongegund Lodge and Conference Centre, Somerset West

July 6, 2018 by SuitcasesandLattes Leave a Comment

Another year, another work annual review meeting. I was surprised when they chose the Ongegund Lodge as I’d never heard of it before. I knew the accommodation would be decent after having previous reviews at Zewenwacht, Lagoon Beach Hotel and Hotel Verde. Getting to Ongegund When my colleague phoned me and I was in Strand, … [Read more…]

Posted in: Accomodation, Cape Town, South Africa, Western Cape Tagged: ongegund, somerset west, Western Cape

Kagga Kamma Nature Reserve, Cederberg

June 29, 2018 by SuitcasesandLattes Leave a Comment

Winter in the Cederberg, Western Cape I’ve visited the Cederberg twice in the last decade and both visits were for work / learning purposes. I can’t really describe what it is that I love about the area – the beautiful night sky, the ‘getting away from everything’ aspect or the stunningly weird rock formations. Whatever … [Read more…]

Posted in: Accomodation, Activities, Cape Town, South Africa, Western Cape Tagged: accommodation, Cape Town, cederberg, ceres, kagga kamma, local getaway, Local Travel, Romantic, Travel

Cape Town Lodge Hotel : Accomodation in the CBD

October 27, 2017 by SuitcasesandLattes Leave a Comment

Special occasions call for special activities. We believe that some occasions call for experiences more than gifts so we’ve made a habit of going away for our anniversary (Gold Reef City, Paternoster, Franschhoek, etc) and this year was no exception. Except that it was an exception. We were lazy, didn’t feel like going too far … [Read more…]

Posted in: Accomodation, Cape Town, South Africa, Western Cape Tagged: accomodation, Cape Town, Cape Town CBD, Restaurant, Western Cape

Stonehill River Lodge, Swellendam

April 26, 2017 by SuitcasesandLattes Leave a Comment

I was bribed to write this post. Okay, not bribed so much as forced. My very busy sister needed a break from that study/work-life and booked a vacay away at the Stonehill River Lodge, outside of Swellendam. I think the booking was made solely based on the fact that the unit had a private Jacuzzi. … [Read more…]

Posted in: Accomodation, Activities, Cape Town, South Africa, Western Cape Tagged: Cape Town, roadtrip, self catering, South Africa, swellendam, Western Cape

Zewenwacht Wine Estate

March 24, 2017 by SuitcasesandLattes 1 Comment

Another year, another work function. I really look forward to our annual work functions. I get the opportunity to visit unfamiliar places in my own city and get to know new things about my  familiar colleagues. The previous year  our year end function took place at the chilled Lagoon Beach Hotel and the year before … [Read more…]

Posted in: Accomodation, Cape Town, Eating Out, South Africa, Western Cape Tagged: beautiful views, Cape Town, peaceful, picnic, South Africa, stellenbosch, wine route, zewenwacht

12 Apostles Spa – Mountain Serenade

February 10, 2017 by SuitcasesandLattes Leave a Comment

If there’s a special occasion on the horizon, I immediately think of the luxurious and high end, 12 Apostles Hotel and Spa. Such a day was coming up in December. Knowing how crazy the silly season can get, I decided to book a treatment in advance. I emailed the spa about my reservation request and … [Read more…]

Posted in: Activities, Cape Town, Health and Wellness, Western Cape Tagged: 12 apostles spa, Cape Town, couples, Massage, mountain serenade, South Africa, Spa, special occasion, view

The West Coast National Park

December 15, 2016 by SuitcasesandLattes Leave a Comment

I love the West Coast National Park. If I’m staying somewhere in the West Coast (whether it’s Yzerfontein, Langebaan, Darling or Paternoster), best believe that I’ll be budgeting some time, cash and petrol to drive through the park. The West Coast National Park is a 40 000 hectare national conservation area, bordered by the Atlantic … [Read more…]

Posted in: Activities, South Africa, Western Cape Tagged: darling, langebaan, west coast, west coast national park, yzerfontein

Aquila Game Reserve: Safari Adventures

November 11, 2016 by SuitcasesandLattes Leave a Comment

It was our first time at the Aquila Game Reserve and we were determined to make the most it. Between lots (and lots) of eating, we tried to experience everything they had on offer. In our short time there, we did 2 game drives, a horseback safari, a quad-bike safari and had a massage at … [Read more…]

Posted in: Accomodation, Activities, Cape Town, South Africa, Western Cape Tagged: Aquila game drives, Aquila Game Reserve, Aquila horseback safari, Aquila quadbiking, Game drives, South Africa

Aquila Private Game Reserve: Hotel Review

November 4, 2016 by SuitcasesandLattes Leave a Comment

So, you’re a South African local that’s never seen the big 5? Shock, Horror! Actually, it’s not surprising at all. Game drives are notoriously expensive and many of us would have to consider selling a kidney before thinking about staying on a wildlife reserve. Thanks to daily deal websites (e.g. Groupon and Wikideals), there is … [Read more…]

Posted in: Accomodation, Cape Town, South Africa, Western Cape Tagged: Aquila Game Reserve, Game reserves near cape town, Game reserves western cape, halaal

The Gold Reef City Theme Park Hotel, Johannesburg

October 28, 2016 by SuitcasesandLattes 2 Comments

Back in June, I attended the SA Travel Blog Awards and was lucky enough to win a spot prize – 2 return flights with Fly Blue Crane. The airline is only a year old and is the first airline launched by a woman. Yes! to strong women. My anniversary was coming up so I decided … [Read more…]

Posted in: Gauteng, South Africa Tagged: barneys, breakfast, casino, gold reef city theme park, golf reef city, Johannesburg, mine
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