COVID WISE With Easter weekend and the first school holiday for 2021 around the corner, Paarl is the perfect destination for a quick break. Within an hour’s drive from Cape Town, the town is renowned for its scenic beauty, wide open spaces and an array of tourism attractions. These factors…
WWF Conservation Champion Status for Mooiplaas Wine Estate
The family-owned farm recently became the first WWF (World Wide Fund for Nature) Conservation Champion in the Bottelary ward of Stellenbosch. This outstanding achievement follows the submission of their latest IPW-audit (Integrated Production of Wine), which acknowledges the environmental responsibility of their production practices. The audit includes factors such as…
PAARL AND WELLINGTON RECEIVE SAFETY STAMP OF APPROVAL
The World Travel Tourism Council (WTTC) has issued Paarl and Wellington with their ‘Safe travels’ approval. This means that the two destinations adhere to the strict guidelines and protocols set by the global industry representative and travelers can visit the region and its tourism attractions with confidence. Following the outbreak…
EXPLORE PAARL AND WELLINGTON ON FOOT – OR ON PAPER
If you are lucky enough to live in the beautiful Boland towns of Paarl and Wellington, you can take a meander along their self-guided heritage routes and rediscover the colourful histories of these towns. If you can’t make it to Paarl or Wellington, you can still experience the graceful architecture…
Summer living in the land of wine
Summertime is fun time and we have seven spectacular options for enjoying exceptional wine experiences in the heart of the Cape winelands. Award-winning wines, outdoor dining and even accommodation options make Paarl the ideal summer destination. Visit Landskroon wines for their great value-for-money food and wine pairings as well as…
Taste Paarl perfection in a glass
Wine lovers have the unique opportunity to taste the best of Paarl wines at Proe Paarl – taste the best of the best, a wine celebration of the world-class wines produced in this prime wine region. Visit Grande Roche Hotel on Saturday 7 December from 11:00 to 17:00 to sample…
Romantic interludes in Paarl and Wellington
Organise a romantic retreat to Paarl or Wellington to put some passion back into your life. Spoil your loved one with a laidback escape to these historic Boland towns, a mere hour’s drive from Cape Town and enjoy special spoils ranging from spa treatments to picnics and unique dining experiences.…
ENJOY A SIZZLING SUMMER IN DRAKENSTEIN
Skip the traffic jams in the city and the congestion at the beaches this season and head for the beautiful towns of Paarl and Wellington in the heart of the Cape winelands. Picture-perfect scenery combines with incredible outdoor activities to make this excursion a perfect family destination for a day…
Enjoy holiday cheer at Festive Ideas
The festive season is around the corner and the Festive Ideas market will fill your holiday with style and glamour. The popular market will take place at the Simondium’s Country Lodge between Paarl and Franschhoek from 23-27 October and is the perfect place to get into a festive mood. Get…
Spectacular finish for 2019 Spur Schools MTB league
A record-breaking 2019 Spur Schools Mountain Bike League (SSMTBL) finished in grand style this weekend at Wagpos High School in North West with 87 schools competing for the various National SSMTBL Championship titles. After a day of fiercely contested racing that saw 536 riders from 11 provinces and regions as…