Rebirth of a prestigious wine estate to appeal to new markets
Vergelegen has been rejuvenated to pursue its destiny. Wayne Coetzer, managing director of the wine estate, spoke to Brian Berkman about significant changes being made to its farming and hospitality...
Discover the art of running a good hotel business
While past owners of the Karoo Art Hotel failed to find and keep their market, the current proprietors have survival lessons to share with everyone in the hospitality industry.
A homely, unfussy yet elegant and impressive farm stay near Stellenbosch
Such charming and affordable accommodations on a 17th-century farm are rare in the Cape Winelands, writes Brian Berkman, who wishes he could have stayed longer. And there’s a wine-tasting barn,...
Champagne strawberry dessert
This light and creamy champagne strawberry dessert is a simple yet special treat, perfect for Valentine’s Day.
A luxurious villa with all-round views of the ocean and wide open skies
Set aside at least three nights when you book into the Villa Marine in Pringle Bay, and be sure to goin the off season for the best weather and uncrowded...
Where history and modernity meet in a luxurious setting
Brian Berkman kept his eyes peeled for ghosts in the oldest continuously run hotel in South Africa, but all he found was a fabulous two-night stay.
Enjoy the ebb and flow of a simple, natural life in Wilderness
The heart of the Garden Route offers visitors forested areas, rivers in mountain canyons, beaches, and affordable national park accommodation. Brian Berkman visits the area at least once a year.
Time to take a deep breath on the slopes of the Magaliesberg
Romantic dinners and picnics on top of the Magaliesberg mountains make Phefumula Country Retreat the ideal getaway for couples.
Dream Lodge: a digital detox destination
Dinner by candlelight and without digital distractions on an off-grid farm makes this North West lodgethe ideal getaway for reconnecting with friends and family.
Five-star luxury and refinement in Stellenbosch’s most historic area
Every October, Brian Berkman heads to the Stellenbosch Woordfees and, this year, he stayed at a remarkable hotel during his visit.
The Cullinan: the crown jewel of Southern Sun’s Cape Town hotels
Brian Berkman reunites with an old musician friend at this grand hotel on the foreshore and finds that the establishment’s recent refurbishment has lent it even more charm and comfort,...
Savour natural beauty, play a round of golf, and enjoy a rejuvenating spa
Only about 90 minutes from Cape Town by car, the Arabella Hotel, Golf & Spa is a jewel in the Kogelberg range, which runs along the False Bay coast. Brian...
A family-friendly farm stay where your soul can soar
A fully operational farm, Raptor Rise Guest Farm in Tulbagh in the Western Cape offers upscale and perfectly appointed yet well-priced accommodation.
With its great hospitality, you’ll never feel blue at this seafront establishment
On a visit to The Blue Peter Hotel in Cape Town’s Bloubergstrand, Brian Berkman was utterly charmed by its standout views and the upgrade it recently received.
Essential oils: the secret to a Gauteng farm’s success
Owning the value chain provides farmers with far more control over their produce. However, it requires a fine balance between production and ensuring there is a strong and steady market....
Kruger’s memory lingers in his Boekenhoutfontein farmhouses
Lucille Davie visits Kedar Heritage Lodge in North West to see the farmhouses Paul Kruger owned.
The living history of Soetmelksvlei farm opens
Brian Berkman enjoys a leap back into farming history as he experiences life on a Cape farm in the 1890s.
Garden Route eco reserves offer plenty for bird and animal lovers
In Rondevlei, Reflections Eco-Reserve exemplifies sustainable transformation, reclaiming degraded pine forests into a haven for off-grid living and conservation.
Old-world charm at a Stellenbosch manor and spa
Brian Berkman recommends that you choose to stay at the Evergreen Manor & Spa in the heart of the Western Cape’s winelands to enjoy fine and timeless hospitality that is...
A honeymoon suite in the tranquil Lowveld
A 30-minute drive from Nelspruit, Mpumalanga, Tussenklip Honeymoon Suite offers the kind of tranquillity rarely available in today’s populated world. The serenity is as much a result of being hugged...
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