Cape Town South Africa

Okay, we know that it’s common knowledge that the residents of the Mother City is by far the sexiest of all South Africa’s metropolitan citizens. However, surely you must’ve noticed that our quota of Beautiful, Skinny People With Chiseled Bone Structure has almost doubled over recent days?

That’s right folks. We’re being graced by those most ethereal of species known as "the model". This sudden surge of gorgeous creatures loose on the town is all thanks to the ongoing Arise Cape Town Fashion Week - which kicked off at the Cape Town International Convention Centre yesterday and will last until this coming Sunday (the 23rd of August).

In case you don’t have plans for the weekend yet, you can always go down and brush shoulders with the human clothing hangers, as well as with the rich, the famous, the infamous, the wannabe’s and - last but not least - the designers who wish to wow us with their outrageous and or sublime creations. We’ve heard that almost every designer and his dog will be there… But no is going to be more literal about that than designer Craig Port, who will be employing some furry, four-legged models to strut their stuff on his runway tonight.

Port has teamed up with Cesar gourmet cuisine to design some doggie duds under his label Craig Port and Miss Port couture. According to an iAfrica article: "Models will be sashaying down the catwalk accompanied by four highly pedigreed and meticulously groomed and coiffed Westies, which are the same breed famously featured on the Cesar packaging. The dogs will be stepping out in designer gear like scarves, collars, coats and accessories to complement the human couture and the theme of the show."

Dogs taking over the catwalk! It seems so poetic, doesn’t it?

Later, at the exclusive VIP after party to take place at the Table Bay hotel in the V&A Waterfront, the models and the dogs will be on the red carpet to meet and greet guests and pose for photographs.

But despair not. If canine couture isn’t your thing, the line-up includes plenty of stuff that will appeal to human-folk too. To see the complete line-up for the rest of the weekend, visit the official website.

If you’re looking to rent a house on the beach, look no further. Situated in Blouberg Strand, just 25 minutes north of Cape Town, Blaauwberg House is the perfect beach house to rent for relaxing break. Whether you are a business traveller or tourist, the house and its location will charm you into never wanting to leave. 5 minutes walk away is Big Bay beach, a popular surfing, wind surfing and kite surfing spot and various local restaurants also within short walking distance (closest being almost on your doorstep).

The beach is 50 meters away and unobtrusive sea views from the property is one of its key features. Let the sea lull you to sleep and redefine yourself with a well deserved break. The house sleeps 6, with two seafacing bedrooms (doubles) and one street facing room (two singles). The main bedroom has an ensuite bathroom.

The kitchen has all self-catering appliances and flows into an open plan dining and lounge area. The lower level has a big patio with braai facilities and a sunroom for lazy afternoon relaxation.

The sun sets right over Robben Island which sits just on the horison in full view of the lounge and patio areas. Jump now, as there are at least 3 months of glorious summer left to top up on that tan!

For more information, please visit www.blaauwberghouse.co.za to make an enquiry.

We’re getting some information together about this special route. It’s an alternative way to get from Cape Town to Oudtshoorn and really a spectacular drive.

Barrydale

Barrydale is about 2.5 hours drive from Cape Town through scenic wine farms (Robertson Valley) on to the R62. It’s a beautiful little town nestled between mountains and farms, with amazing views and people.

Visit Lentelus, a Farm Stay Bed & Breakfast in Barrydale for an amazing experience.

Also be sure to visit the Fish & Chips shop (and no they don’t sell fish & chips funny enough) for the coolest curios and stuff you can only find in a town like Barrydale.

Further the Jam Tarts is a quaint little restaurant on the main road that serves up a mean pizza and the people are extremely friendly.

Also visit the Warmwaterberg Spa, natural hot springs just outside town and don’t forget Ronnie’s Sex Shop on the way of course. Many a lady have lost their knickers in the early hours of the morning, but it’s actually just a pub that’s world famous for it’s amazing venue and parties.

Well worth a visit!

It seems that the wild flower season on the Cape West Coast has started early this year because of all the good rain in the Western Cape. Remember to head up the R27 (West Coast Road) towards Langebaan and Darling to view the beautiful natural wild flower displays that the areas have to offer. Langebaan has a nature reserve called the Postberg nature reserve, which also has some small game to view while you’re watching flowers, but there are also other excellent nature reserves in the area to visit.

Generally look for good weather days with little cloud, as the flowers are best viewed in these conditions.

Flower Season Accommodation - click here!

Cape Town has many apartments to let in many different areas. You can choose between Cape Town loft apartments, Atlantic sea facing apartments, apartments in the Cape Town waterfront or a selection of guest house apartments in the Cape Town CBD (Central Business District - Good for business travellers). Contact Us for your apartment requirements in Cape Town and remember to mention your arrival/departure dates as well as booking requirements.

If you have any questions about travelling to Cape Town, you can also ask by mailing to the email above.

The Ritz is a 3 star (***) hotel based in Sea Point, Cape Town, with 222 rooms and conference facilities. It’s about 5 minutes walk to the Seapoint Promenade (beachfront) and in close proximity of the V & A Waterfront (short drive) for shopping. The most famous part of the Ritz hotel in Sea Point is probably the revolving restaurant on the 21st floor, that moves in 360 degrees every 90 minutes, giving you a birds eye view of the whole Sea Point, Robben Island and the Waterfront.

Blaauwberg House is situated in old Blouberg Strand (Blaauwberg Strand), close to ‘Ons Huisie‘ restaurant, a national monument and great summer restaurant. This self-catering accommodation is located walking distance (about 50 meters) from the beach, with stunning sea views of the Atlantic Ocean and long white beaches and promenades (towards Table View) for daily walks or bicycle rides.
Blouberg is about 15-20 minutes drive from Cape Town and about 45 minutes from Cape Town International Airport. This location is perfect for families (sleeps 2-6 people) wanting to spend a week in Cape Town, out of the buzz of the city, yet close enough for daily excursions to Cape Town and it’s surrounding areas.
Visit Blaauwberg House for your Blouberg self catering accommodation needs.

If you’re interested in backpacking within Cape Town, visit Cape Town Backpackers. They’re the original backpacker establishment in Cape Town, so they know their game. There are many backpackers throughout South Africa. Searching Google for Backpackers South Africa or Hostels Cape Town will give you many options. Check out the links for more information.