Tuesday 18 November 2014


 Haarlem & Hope 
The Company's Garden Restaurant 
opening
24th November 2014

Open Monday – Sunday: 7:30am – 5pm 


Nestled in the heart of the historical Company’s Garden is Haarlem & Hope, a restaurant built for families, tourists and locals to enjoy. This daytime eatery offers a shady haven with a large outdoor seating area, allowing one to take in the lush green gardens that surround it, as well as a chic interior made from all natural elements such as stone, wood, slate and glass. This serene setting makes one forget they are conveniently positioned right in the buzzing Cape Town city centre, just a stone’s throw away from major city attractions. The design elements that have gone into the creation of Haarlem & Hope are inspired by nature, with a specially designed kids play area that was built to mimic the plant life that surrounds it, while also acknowledging elements of the rich history of the Cape.


The menu offers a large selection of breakfasts, such as the “Simon van der Stel” breakfast, sandwiches and wraps, including a “Bobotie wrap”, fresh juices, salads and light meals, as well as some more hearty traditional South African dishes, such as “Karoo Lamb Chops”. A wide range of artisan teas and coffee, with accompanying tea time delights, are also available, as well as an extensive wine list and fully stocked bar.

( p) 021 423 2919  (w) www.haarlemandhope.com



Monday 17 November 2014

 Best Accommodation on a Wine Farm 2014: Rosendal Winery & Wellness Retreat



Rosendal Winery and & Wellness Retreat is the winner of the KLINK Awards 2014 for the best accommodation on a Wine Farm in the category “Spoil me”.

 Congratulations!!!


A winery farm is an establishment and unit of
 land cultivated for the purpose of wine production 

The KLINK Awards is the first digital consumer-voted wine tourism awards in South Africa. 
It is a method of ranking and assisting wineries, and is recognized 
as an informal social process.


Travelling the Route 62, less than two hours from Cape Town you will find the winery and wellness haven of Robertson – Rosendal Winery & Wellness Retreat. This getaway is the ultimate destination for the discerning traveller where country guesthouse, gastronomy and spa experiences will rejuvenate all your senses and bring your body and mind back to harmony.
With eight generously appointed rooms, all en-suite and offering magnificent views, their four-star guesthouse offers visitors the opportunity to retreat or mingle, and is ideal for romantic getaways, intimate celebrations and corporate breakaways.

            ( p) +27 (0) 23 626 1570 (w) www.rosendalwinery.com (e) info@rosendalwinery.com


Friday 14 November 2014

Haarlem & Hope - The Company's Garden Restaurant


Hold your breath…for MadameZingara’s latest magical creation of an extraordinary Restaurant.
Haarlem & Hope - The Company's Garden Restaurant is just one of various whimsical dining out offers the grand dame has in her repertory. Actually it’s the sixth addition to Madame Zingara’s collection of restaurants in Cape Town.
Douse in the spectacular experience to sit down for breakfast, lunch or afternoon tea and engage with the surroundings in the old Company’s Garden.
The hospitality group plans to transform the Garden Tea Room into a community space where local and international guests can dine together and that for reasonably prices.
The makeover is part of the park’s revitalisation project, and the new eatery opens at the 24th of November.
See you soon at Haarlem & Hope!

Friday 24 October 2014

Namibia's Leading Spa Resort 2014: GocheGanas Private Nature Reserve & Wellness Village



GocheGanas Private Nature Reserve & Wellness Village is once again the winner for the world travel award 2014 for the category: Namibia’s Leading Spa Resort.

Congratulations!!!

It’s the 10th time in a row.

A Spa Resort is a hotel or a vacation resort with all usual facilities with focus on a specific activity such as Game Reserve. A Resort also has a spa leisure centre which normally includes a swimming pool, sauna treatment rooms etc.

 GocheGanas, a perfect beginning and a superb ending to your safari and adventure in Namibia. A luxurious private nature reserve and wellness village, nestled on a hilltop, surrounded by majestic mountains, boasting with 25 different large wildlife species. Sweeping views onto an awesome Namibian landscape from your luxurious accommodation - 16 private thatched chalets. Only 30 minutes from the capital city of Windhoek and 50 minutes from the international airport. Tranquility and serenity on a wildlife sanctuary with wide open spaces - totally unspoilt. Excellent game drives and wildlife excursions, state-of-the-art spa and wellness treatments, ultimate hospitality, fascinating stargazing and successful conservation.


Awaken all your senses and emerge yourself in the profound beauty of Namibia. The Namibians and duns shape the theme of this luxurious treatment which one can only experience it here at GocheGanas. It is a place where the noise of busy lives is drowned out by the whispers of tranquillity - a place where we can draw upon the strength of a healthy body and the sanctuary of our inner calm.

             Phone: +264 (0) 61 224 909 (w) www.gocheganas.com (e) info@gocheganas.com     

Wednesday 22 October 2014

Garden Route


This stunningly beautiful route absolutely deserves its name. It is one of the most beautiful stretches of coastline in the world, along the South Coast of South Africa.

During my five day trip to the Garden Route my first stop was at the lovely little Republic Swellendam, one of South Africa’s best-kept secrets. Horse riding through the pleasant nature of the region was stunning and I am truly sure there is no better way to get in touch with its flora and fauna.

I decided to stay in a sweet little Backpacker at Myoli Beach, in Sedgefield for my first night. An open fireplace, hearing the Indian Ocean and eating self-made Pizza from a wood burning pizza oven was the perfect ending of the day.

The Lake section of Knysna is a nice place to be for a day, but it’s also quiet touristic. I just stopped there for a little break.

From the Capital of Wind, Port Elizabeth, where I stayed for another night, I headed off to the overwhelming Addo Elephant National Park. The third largest national park in South Africa is stretching from the semi-arid karoo area in the north around Darlington Dam, over the rugged Zuurberg Mountains, through the Sundays River Valley and south to the coast between Sundays River mouth and Bushman’s river mouth (180 000 hectares).
Today the park is home for the “Big 7”, which includes elephants, lions, buffalos, black rhinos, leopards as well as the southern right whale and great white shark off the Algoa Bay coast. But there were also spotted hyena, a variety of antelope and zebra species, as well as the unique Addo flightless dung beetle.

Hog Hollow Country Lodge & Villa was my accommodation for the third night and it was terrific. The location is divine. Surrounded by the nature of the Tsitsikamma National Park, the 4* Lodge is quiet the best mixture between luxury and sustainability. The stuff is indescribable accommodating, the breakfast is eclectic and the rooms are absolutely comfortable. I can just highly recommend this place.

Bloukrans Bridge Bungy is the world's highest commercial bridge bungee at 216 metres above the Bloukrans River. It is at the border between the Eastern Cape and the Western Cape in the Tsitsikamma area. On my way back to Cape Town, I stopped there and jumped!!!
It was breath taking and a most do for every adrenalin junkie.

The unique Bramon Wine Estate offered me delicious tapas and delicate wine in fabulous scenery before I head off to my last designation Mossel Bay.  There arrived I made sandboarding to my last experience of that journey. It was a lot of fun and for every snowboarder easy to learn.

 
Nadine Weidner – Marketing Trainee                    

Wednesday 10 September 2014

Rosendal Winery & Wellness Retreat has been nominated for a KLINK 2014 Wine Tourism Award

 





 
Rosendal Winery & Wellness Retreat


Congratulations! 

 Rosendal Winery & Wellness Retreat has been nominated for a KLINK 2014 Wine Tourism Award in the category of THE SPOIL ME AWARD for Best Hotel-style Accommodation on a Wine Estate.

KLINK is South Africa's first consumer-driven wine tourism awards recognising and celebrating the ever-growing choice of wine-related experiences available to consumers.
 
The public decides on the winners!


 Please vote for the beautiful Rosendal Winery & Wellness Retreat in Robertson.
 

 
http://winetourismsouthafrica.co.za/klink/rosendal-winery-wellness-retreat/?fb_action_ids=688953477857802&fb_action_types=og.comments&fb_source=aggregation&fb_aggregation_id=288381481237582
Contact:
 
Rosendal Winery & Wellness Retreat
 
Wellness Retreat & Spa:
+27 (0)23 626 1570
 
Wine Merchant Details:
+27 (0)21 424 4498
 
 
 
 

Special Offer for November 2014 at Zanzi Resort


 
 
 

 
 

 Special Offer for November 2014 at Zanzi Resort

 
Book private, luxury villa with swimming pool and access to the beach in
the unique and well-known boutique hotel on the island of Zanzibar!
Tis November we offer following promotion:
 
STAY 7 NIGHTs PAY only for 5
 
 

One night 327 USD per adult sharing villa, half board basis
 
To make a reservation please contact us by email:
or by phone at: +255 777 111 333
and use "Stay 7 Pay 5"
 













 

Thursday 28 August 2014

Bramon Wine Estate & Restaurant in Plettenberg Bay



The Bramon Wine Estate & Restaurant is situated near Plettenberg Bay in a mountainous area, called the Crags. The boutique Wine Estate is named after Peter and Caroline Thorpe's children, Bram and Manon and is the first and only Estate this far East from the Western Cape.
The first vines, Sauvignon Blanc, were planted in 2000. 



The Bramon Restaurant seats 80 people inside and 100 people outside, which also makes it a perfect place for weddings, music gigs, christmas parties and other celebrations. 
You can also just come to taste a few wines and have a nice lunch. 




Contact Details: 


AddressN2 The Crags Plettenberg Bay, South Africa

Tel.(Estate)+27 44 534 8007
Tel.(Restaurant)+27 73 833 8183









Wednesday 27 August 2014

Rosendal Winery & Wellness Retreat in Robertson offers Spring Special

in Robertson
 
Rosendal Winery and Wellness Retreat offers the
 discerning traveller a unique country guesthouse and
spa experience.
 
This is where gastronomy and spa experiences will
rejuvenate all your senses and bring your body and
 mind back to harmony.
 
Renowned for its warm hospitality, pristine mountain
setting, excellent cuisine and award-winning wines,
Rosendal is an oasis of calm conveniently located near
Robertson, amidst the many attractions of Route 62, less
 than two hours drive from Cape Town.
 
This getaway is the ultimate destination for the
discerning traveller.
 
Rosendal Winery & Wellness Retreat is now offering a
 Spring Special.
 
Unwind in the romantic Spa Suite with your loved one
 and
enjoy a delicious 3 course dinner in their restaurant.
 
 

 
Contact details:
 
Located in the Robertson Wine Valley,
between Robertson and Ashton on the R60,
famously known as Route 62.
 
(t) +27 (0)23 626 1570
 
 


Tuesday 26 August 2014

Spring Special for all SA Residents HillsNek Safari Camp

 
Only 60km from Port Elizabeth, Amakhala Game Reserve is home of the Big 5 and other species.
which is situated in a secluded corner of the Amakhala Game Reserve offers a
 
SA Residents Special
 
*** Stay at HillsNekSafari Camp for only R 1.600 pppn***
 Don't miss this Spring Special at HillsNek Safari Camp.
 
Only a few dates are available:
7, 8, 9 and 10th September
14, 15 and 16th September
19, 20, 21 and 22nd September
 
Terms & Conditions
  
This special is only valid until September 2014
 
Rates are per person per night sharing and include accommodation,
 
meals and 2 safari activities
 
Drinks and items of a personal nature are excluded
 
ID presentable on request
 
Amakhala Game Reserve retain the right to amend rates and terms without notice
 
Child policy
 
Children less 50% where applicable
 
Children all ages are welcome at HillsNek Safari Camp
 
 
 
For more information:
 
(t) +27 (0)82 32403484