All I wanted was a massage and most of the spas were booked the day I wanted it! I decided to take a chance at the Camelot Spa located at the Table Bay Hotel ( V&A Waterfront) and to my surprise the lady had an opening for a couples massage at 3:30pm. I was delighted … [Read more…]
Black Friday 2016 So, it’s that time of the year again and just about everyone has jumped on the Black Friday/ Cyber Monday bandwagon. What started off as a predominantly online phenomenon in South Africa has spread like wildfire. At this point it would probably be easier to make a list of those retailers who … [Read more…]
Sometimes…. you feel stuck in a black hole and life starts to feel like an episode of Mr Robot, or worse, the Walking Dead. In an attempt to help me see out the hole, my partner purchased a WikiDeal spa voucher at the Sugar Hotel and Spa. This simple, kind act meant so much to … [Read more…]
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…]
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…]
In February 2014, I spoke to Cape Town-born, classical crossover artist Selim Kagee. Since then, he has been doing everything from performing alongside Irish supergroup Celtic Woman, singing the national anthem in Australia to performing live at the Sergio Franchi Memorial Concert in the USA. It seemed only fitting to do a follow-up interview before his up … [Read more…]
In an effort to avoid buying birthday cake for my work colleagues, I took leave on my birthday (just kidding, they’re still getting cake!). Anyway, with a whole day of leave to indulge myself, I checked out Groupon and WikiDeals for any specials in a Cape Town spa. Indulgence without the price tag – just … [Read more…]
I was invited to Acrobranch Constantia and didn’t hesitate to say “YES!”. I was keen to check out the obstacle course as it looked physically demanding and included some zip-lining (my favourite!). The day arrived with a mix of terror and excitement. Acrobranch Constantia is situated opposite to the entrance of the Constantia Nek hike. … [Read more…]
We at S&L are certifiable spa junkies. A great massage can do for you in an hour what a weekend away can sometimes achieve- total RELAXATION. Cape Tonians are spoiled for choice when it comes to the variety and quality of health and wellness spas available. We have compiled a list of our favourite spas within various … [Read more…]
As things go these days, I was scrolling through the Suitcases and Lattes’ Instagram feed and happened across a gorgeous pic of breakfast. With my weakness for eggs benedict, I had to find out where this gorgeous pic was taken. And that was how I found out about The Backyard Cafe. It was storming the … [Read more…]