Elegance in Cape Town&#039;s Embrace

02/07/2026

Cold ocean, mountain trail, open sky: Cape Town's wellness starts where the spa door ends

Discover how Cape Town’s luxury hotels, tidal pools, Table Mountain trails and botanical gardens create an open-air wellness escape that blends spa comfort with nature-based rituals.

Norval Foundation to Everard Read: planning an art afternoon in Cape Town's southern suburbs

09/07/2026

Norval Foundation to Everard Read: planning an art afternoon in Cape Town's southern suburbs

Plan a southern suburbs art afternoon in Cape Town, from Norval Foundation’s sculpture garden to Everard Read near Constantia, with timings, ticket tips and practical details for luxury travelers.

Cape Town to São Paulo in under nine hours: LATAM reconnects two continents from July 2

The Cole, Sea Point: Kove Collection's third hotel and the case for staying on Beach Road

25/06/2026

Cape Town to São Paulo in under nine hours: LATAM reconnects two continents from July 2

LATAM’s new non stop Cape Town–São Paulo route, launching with three weekly overnight flights, reshapes luxury travel, hotel demand and booking strategies between Brazil and the Mother City.

Interior Design Highlights

28/06/2026

The Cole, Sea Point: Kove Collection's third hotel and the case for staying on Beach Road

The Cole in Sea Point is a design-led Beach Road hotel in Cape Town with around 60 rooms, a rooftop pool, spa and Figo restaurant, offering couples ocean views and easy access to the Sea Point Promenade.

Kelp forests, bronze light and a three-starred chef: how Amura earned its place among the world's most beautiful restaurants

Green labels on Cape Town hotels: what eco-certifications actually tell you and what they hide

22/06/2026

Kelp forests, bronze light and a three-starred chef: how Amura earned its place among the world's most beautiful restaurants

Discover Amura, the immersive marine restaurant at Mount Nelson, a Belmond hotel in Cape Town, where Prix Versailles recognised design, chef Ángel León’s ocean-led tasting menu and Belmond service combine to create a destination worth booking your South Africa stay around.

Eco-Friendly Innovations

29/06/2026

Green labels on Cape Town hotels: what eco-certifications actually tell you and what they hide

Learn how to read eco labels on Cape Town luxury hotels, understand Green Key and other certifications, avoid greenwashing, and choose genuinely sustainable stays without sacrificing comfort.

Beyond tasting rooms: the winelands stays where the vineyard is the hotel

Hidden Gem Destinations

16/06/2026

Beyond tasting rooms: the winelands stays where the vineyard is the hotel

Plan a winelands accommodation Cape Town vineyard stay where the estate is your hotel, from Constantia to Franschhoek and Robertson, with insider tips on seasons, prices and experiences.

District Six to Zeitz MOCAA: how Cape Town is learning to tell its own story

Historical Landmarks

14/06/2026

District Six to Zeitz MOCAA: how Cape Town is learning to tell its own story

Discover how to turn a luxury hotel stay in Cape Town into a meaningful journey through museums, heritage sites and contemporary African culture, from District Six and Robben Island to Zeitz MOCAA and Norval Foundation.

Cape Town after dark: the jazz bars, rooftop cocktails and late suppers worth staying up for

21/06/2026

Cape Town after dark: the jazz bars, rooftop cocktails and late suppers worth staying up for

Discover Cape Town nightlife bars and jazz venues, from Rick's Café Américain and Bree Street blue rooms to rooftop cocktail lounges and late supper spots ideal for business travelers.

Beyond fine dining: the Cape Town restaurants where a neighborhood table beats a tasting menu

Luxury Travel Guides

12/06/2026

Beyond fine dining: the Cape Town restaurants where a neighborhood table beats a tasting menu

A luxury insider’s guide to Cape Town’s neighbourhood restaurants, from Bree Street to Sea Point, where relaxed tables, local wine and serious cooking rival fine dining.

Cape Town's peak season is five months away: what's new and where to book

12/06/2026

Cape Town's peak season is five months away: what's new and where to book

Cape Town’s peak season is five months away. See what is new, where to book the best luxury hotels, and how to time your reservation for maximum value.

The architecture of staying: how Cape Town's oldest buildings became its most compelling hotels

Architectural Marvels

18/06/2026

The architecture of staying: how Cape Town's oldest buildings became its most compelling hotels

Discover Cape Town’s heritage hotels, from Cape Dutch gables to converted grain silos, and learn how their architecture shapes family-friendly stays and luxury experiences.

Mount Nelson's Librisa Spa closes for six months: a pop-up takes over Taunton House

Spa and Wellness

04/06/2026

Mount Nelson's Librisa Spa closes for six months: a pop-up takes over Taunton House

Detailed guide to the Librisa Spa Mount Nelson renovation 2026, including Taunton House pop-up spa details, booking tips for couples, and how to plan slow wellness stays in Cape Town while the main spa is closed.

Where to stay in Cape Town: a suburb-by-suburb guide from Camps Bay to the City Bowl

16/06/2026

Where to stay in Cape Town: a suburb-by-suburb guide from Camps Bay to the City Bowl

Planning where to stay in Cape Town ? From Camps Bay’s beaches to the City Bowl’s culture, this suburb-by-suburb guide maps the best luxury areas for your trip.

Stellenbosch in a day: how to plan the perfect winelands escape from Cape Town

29/05/2026

Stellenbosch in a day: how to plan the perfect winelands escape from Cape Town

Plan a luxury Stellenbosch day trip from Cape Town with three top estates, art and architecture stops, practical driving tips, and advice on tastings, tours and what to buy.

Hotel Verde's green gamble: how Cape Town's first carbon-neutral hotel changed the conversation

Eco-Friendly Innovations

22/05/2026

Hotel Verde's green gamble: how Cape Town's first carbon-neutral hotel changed the conversation

Discover how Hotel Verde, a carbon‑neutral, double LEED Platinum hotel near Cape Town International Airport, sets the benchmark for sustainable hotels in Cape Town with verified performance data, GBCSA certification and eco-conscious spa and travel experiences.

One&Only Cape Town spa, tested: does the city's most famous wellness retreat still deliver?

Spa and Wellness

21/05/2026

One&Only Cape Town spa, tested: does the city's most famous wellness retreat still deliver?

In-depth One&Only Cape Town spa review: discover the private spa island, hydrotherapy facilities, Bastien Gonzalez treatments, service standards and how it compares to other Cape Town wellness hotels.

Who benefits when tourists visit Khayelitsha? Community-led routes are rewriting the answer

19/05/2026

Who benefits when tourists visit Khayelitsha? Community-led routes are rewriting the answer

Discover how community-led Khayelitsha township tours in Cape Town are reshaping luxury travel, with curated routes, ethical spending and immersive cultural experiences guided by local residents.

Family hotels in Cape Town: where kids are welcomed, not just tolerated

26/05/2026

Family hotels in Cape Town: where kids are welcomed, not just tolerated

A curated guide to family hotels in Cape Town, highlighting truly family friendly luxury stays, neighbourhoods, costs and experiences where kids are welcomed.

Horizon Aparthotel: Sea Point gets a new boutique stay on Beach Road

12/05/2026

Horizon Aparthotel: Sea Point gets a new boutique stay on Beach Road

Discover Horizon Aparthotel and Sea Point’s growing aparthotel scene in Cape Town, with verified details on unit sizes, zoning trends, amenities, and how to stay like a local on the Atlantic Seaboard.

Trends

FYN becomes one of four restaurants in UNESCO's global biodiversity pilot

Eco-Friendly Innovations

11/05/2026

FYN becomes one of four restaurants in UNESCO's global biodiversity pilot

UNESCO’s biodiversity pilot puts FYN restaurant in Cape Town at the centre of South Africa’s fine dining scene, reshaping luxury hotel and dining itineraries.

Tanda Tula South Africa safari elegance for discerning Cape Town travellers

Smart Hotel Technology

10/04/2026

Tanda Tula South Africa safari elegance for discerning Cape Town travellers

Plan a refined journey from Cape Town to Tanda Tula South Africa, with expert insight on luxury safari stays, walking safaris, and family-friendly game drives.

by Charlotte Kelly

Inspiration

Bo-Kaap beyond the colourful facades: walking Cape Malay heritage one street at a time

13/05/2026

Bo-Kaap beyond the colourful facades: walking Cape Malay heritage one street at a time

A refined Bo-Kaap Cape Town guide for luxury travelers, covering history, walking routes, Cape Malay food, gentrification, respectful tourism and where to stay nearby.

Things to do in Cape Town beyond Table Mountain: experiences locals actually recommend

by Olivier van der Westhuizen

07/05/2026

Things to do in Cape Town beyond Table Mountain: experiences locals actually recommend

Plan things to do in Cape Town around your hotel door with this luxury and solo traveller guide. Get practical tips on routes, opening hours, costs, key stats and neighbourhood experiences from Table Mountain to Cape Point.

Places

17 Jul 2026

Why sabi sabi earth lodge mpumalanga belongs on your Cape Town luxury itinerary

16 Jul 2026

Southern Africa travel at its finest: Cape Town, Winelands and Kruger safari stays

15 Jul 2026

Elephant Plains safari lodge: an intimate Sabi Sand escape from Cape Town’s luxury scene

14 Jul 2026

A refined guide to Zulu Nyala Heritage Lodge in Hluhluwe for Cape Town luxury travellers

Experience

Cape Town fine dining: the restaurants where chefs cook what they actually want to eat

Five-Star Dining

20/05/2026

Cape Town fine dining: the restaurants where chefs cook what they actually want to eat

Discover how to pair Cape Town’s best fine dining restaurants with luxury hotels, from FYN and La Colombe to waterfront brasseries, plus pricing, booking tips and wine-pairing advice for couples.

Cape Town spa hotels: where to find genuine wellness, not just a pool and a robe

14/05/2026

Cape Town spa hotels: where to find genuine wellness, not just a pool and a robe

Discover how to choose the best spa hotels in Cape Town, with editor-style tips, verified details on leading wellness retreats, neighbourhood advice and price guidance for couples planning a restorative city stay.

People

Hout Bay, South Africa: refined coastal stays on the Cape Town peninsula

Employee Highlights