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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

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

Heavenly Spa at the Westin, Cape Town

October 6, 2017 by SuitcasesandLattes Leave a Comment

Another year gone, another birthday. And what a better way to celebrate than with some pampering? Contrary to popular belief, I don’t spend all my free time at the spa, so when I do, I’m looking for something really special – not just a massage but some great facilities too (sauna, jacuzzi etc). I was … [Read more…]

Posted in: Cape Town, Health and Wellness Tagged: Cape Town, girls day out, gym, jacuzzi, Massage, pool, sauna, South Africa, Spa, 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

Africa’s greenest hotel: Hotel Verde, Cape Town International Airport

February 26, 2015 by SuitcasesandLattes 1 Comment

Hotel Verde at the Cape Town International Airport claims to be an ‘airport hotel with a difference’- and boy, they weren’t kidding. Just 400 meters from the airport, the bright green and purple building stands in contrast to the otherwise mundane background. My work held a workshop at Hotel Verde. A combination of traffic and … [Read more…]

Posted in: Accomodation, Cape Town, Eating Out, Western Cape Tagged: airport hotel cape town, Cape Town, cape town international airport, conference center cape town, environmental accommodation cape town, green accommodation cape town, halaal friendly, hotel verde, sustainable accommodation, Western Cape

All aboard! Knysna Heads Boat Trip on the John Benn

February 19, 2015 by SuitcasesandLattes Leave a Comment

After a lovely brunch at Ile de Pain, we headed to the touristy Knysna Waterfront Quays. It’s  a lovely place to indulge in some ice-cream and watch the boats go by. The weather (and the shopping) were not that appealing so I skipped to the main attraction! Google “Things to do in Knysna” and you … [Read more…]

Posted in: Activities, Eating Out, General, South Africa Tagged: coelacanth, featherbed, garden route, knysna, knysna heads, knysna lagoon, kynsna quays, Western Cape, william smith

Luxury Living at House Majestic, Knysna

January 25, 2015 by SuitcasesandLattes 2 Comments

I have rarely made use of vacation rentals but now that all the siblings are out of our parents house, we have found a new fondness for family vacations and vacation rentals are definitely the best way to go for big groups. Game of Life, which specializes in high-end vacation rentals, had a fantastic deal … [Read more…]

Posted in: Accomodation, South Africa, Western Cape Tagged: garden route, Garden route Travel, knysna, Pezula Golf Estate, South Africa Travel, The Conrad Hotel Pezula, Travel, Western Cape

The gorgeous & sunny Ile de Pain, Knysna

December 10, 2014 by SuitcasesandLattes 3 Comments

On a recommendation (thanks sister’s sister-in-law!), while in Knysna we headed down to Ile de Pain (translation:island of bread). So, not quite The Banting Kitchen – but hey, who doesn’t love carbs, right? The bakery cafe was opened in 2002 by Liezie Mulder and Marcus Farbinger and has become synonymous with to-die-for baked goods and … [Read more…]

Posted in: Eating Out, Western Cape Tagged: Breakfast Garden route, Breakfast Knysna, brunch knysna, coffee, coffee shop knysna, garden route, ile de pain, knysna, lattes, Thesen Island, Western Cape

Strawberry Heaven: Summer Strawberry Fair at the Stellenbosch Slow Market

October 20, 2014 by SuitcasesandLattes 2 Comments

Don’t you just love spring? The boots are packed away, jerseys are tossed to the back of the closet and we are all getting that much needed Vitamin D. Another great thing about the warmer seasons in the Western Cape: Summer fruits! On the 1st of November, the Stellenbosch Slow Market will be celebrating their … [Read more…]

Posted in: Activities, Events Tagged: Cape Town, Organic food, Stellenbosch Slow Market, Strawberries, Western Cape

Daytrip to Caledon Spa: Hot springs & chocolate with a hint of torture

September 10, 2014 by SuitcasesandLattes 6 Comments

My buddy once invited my then boyfriend (now hubby) and I to celebrate his birthday with him at Caledon Hotel and Casino. Back in my broker days (2010 was rough y’all) we road tripped out to Caledon and had an awesome day in the hot pools. It was the middle of the week which was … [Read more…]

Posted in: Accomodation, Activities, Health and Wellness, South Africa, Western Cape Tagged: caledon, Cape Town, chocolate, couple, Hotel, Overberg, Spa, Western Cape
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