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The next time you’re picking between sipping rose on the beach, trekking up a lush mountainside and journeying through wine-country – stop. Don’t pick at all. Travel to Cape Town and get a taste of all three. Nestled between the Table Mountain and the Table Bay, this South African city is bursting with beautiful people. It boasts a plethora of different cultures, architectural styles and neighborhoods to keep you well satiated through your visit. Whether you stay at Sol Kerzner’s unapologetically opulent One & Only, the majestic Mount Nelson Hotel or the quirky Hemingway House, warmth and charming hospitality await you.
Bo Kaap, Cape Town’s Malay quarter, is home to a kaleidoscope of brightly hued homes, nestled along cobbled pathways. Meander around and enjoy Malaysian cuisine, crafts and sights with a South-African twist! Visit Auwal, South Africa’s first ever mosque and then saunter down to De Waterkant a trendy, global village of sorts, bursting with cafes, trendy restaurants, art galleries and more.
If you’re up for a more traditional taste of the Cape, take in the view atop the spectacular Table Mountains, bask in the sun at the posh Clifton beach, or walk down along the V&A Waterfront. If a bit of adventure is what you seek, Cape Town is one of the best places to go skydiving – the stunning landscape below promises an otherworldly view as you free-fall. You could also swim with the sharks or play with a couple of delightful lion cubs at the Cape Town Lion Park. If you don’t mind being stricken with a week-long hangover, spend a night bar-hopping down Long Street. For all you foodies, no visit to Cape Town would be complete without a meal at the Test Kitchen. One of the world’s 50 best restaurants, The Test Kitchen serves up eclectic, experimental cuisine in a refurbished industrial mill.
If you want to explore the region a little more, drive down to the Cape of Good Hope and visit the impossibly cute penguins that make this rocky headland, their home. A trip to Stellenbosch, South Africa’s famed wine-producing region would also be well worth your time. It is home to some of the world’s best vineyards, some incredible spas and a multitude of gastronomic delights.
June 27, 2023
