Cape Town

Take a Leisure ride through CT with UPCycles They offer the casual cyclist the chance to rent a bicycle and enjoy a gentle, relaxing ride along Cape Town’s Atlantic Seaboard. Just arrive at any of their stations to grab your bike and go. Routes: From their station on the Sea Point Promenade you can easily ride along the coast and enjoy a day on the beach, or a meal or drink at one of the many bars and restaurants in the area. You can pedal along the Promenade all the way to the shopping and dining mecca of the Waterfront, into the world class eco-hub at the Green Point Park and Cape Town stadium precinct, or you can explore the CBD. Cape Town is flat and easy to cycle, so riders of all ages and fitness levels can ride our bikes. Cycling is active mobility. It's good for your body and mind, and bikes are great for the environment. They  think a ride along their route is one of the Mother City’s simple pleasures! Their Bikes: Their bikes offer a comfor...

Go Riding through the Cape Winelands  Our herd of horses aren’t just horses, they are our family – their comfort and wellbeing a priority on a par with that of our guests. Our horses are gentle souls for riders of all levels and are schooled for both the holiday trails as well as understanding flat work. We also invest heavily in quality tack to give both the rider and the horse a comfortable ride. We mostly use trail saddles on our long rides but also have English style General Purpose saddles for those who feel more comfortable with classical tack. The wearing of hard hats is compulsory so we do suggest that you bring your own although we do keep a supply for those who prefer to travel light. Our horses consist of a wide variety of breeds from Warmbloods to Thouroughbred as well as a mixture of local breeds. We have Friesian, American Saddler, Arab, Shire, Boerperd, Nooitgedacht, Basotho Pony, Thoroughbred, Appaloosa and many more different cross breeds. Al...

More Wine Less Whine at Tuning the Vine Tuning the Vine #InnerCityWineRoute is an epic midweek wine tasting adventure including some of the hippest inner city venues and showcasing delicious South African wines and talented winemakers! Every Wednesday following First Thursdays, Tuning the Vine fills the City streets with hundreds of happy wine tuners, helpful wine fairies and loads of wine loving fun! Starting time is 5.30pm and tastings end at 8.30pm. Venues are open till late so you can stay wherever you are and continue to have fun. AWESOME INNER-CITY VENUES Tuning the Vine is set to rock the city in 2017 with more wine tuning fun across the best venues that include HQ, 91 Loop Boutique Hostel, Signal Hill Winery, La Parada, Weinhaus & Biergarten, Bocca, Charango Peruvian Grill & Bar, The Gin Bar, Open W... WINE CRASH COURSES Buff up your wine tuning skills in just 20 minutes with our talented young winemakers as they share their passion a...

Market on the Wharf – dockside marketplace merriment at the V&A Waterfront George Bernard Shaw once said: "There is no sincerer love than the love of food." We tend to agree with George. Most of us have been to the V&A Waterfront. We have bought clothes and even smartphones, but did you know that there is a place where you can feed your soul, meander through stalls and taste delicious treats? Let dad sip a craft beer.  Let mom have her cappuccino, and if the little one's ask for a Bubble Tea or ice-cream... well that is there for them too. We invite you go through these pages to get a taste of what is on offer, and then to come on over and experience goodness with numerous delicious artisanal street food stands serving a wonderful array of tastes within an authentic market environment. Bon Appetite WHAT ARE THE MARKET HOURS? Trading hours, subject to change : May to October – 10h00 – 18h00; November to April – 10h00 – 20h00 OPEN 7 DAYS A W...

Bay Harbour Market   ..... a place where the creative energy and the vibrancy of South Africa come alive in an old authentic fish factory in a working harbour .... where people of all ages and cultures gather alongside one another to celebrate our unique festive spirit .... where the hustle and bustle of a boisterous market fills the air ...... where local traders exchange banter with customers .... “that’s a bargain, fo sho, medam! ” ... an eclectic stylish wonderland of exquisite art, craft and fashion .... complemented by the delicious aromas of food to tempt all the senses...braaing fish, freshly baked breads and citrus fruits ... you pass a robotic mime drawing gasps from giggling kids ... the sound of a township guitarist and a groovy sax ...... punctuated by singing seagulls .... where the beauty of famous   Chapman’s Peak looms overhead .......... and the vibe is just sommer lekker! The Kids Cove  What makes the Bay Harbour Market stand out is t...

Old school movie viewing at the Labia Theatre Cost:  All shows: R40 p/p. You might have heard Gran & Gramps reminisce about back in the day trips to the bioscope and now you can relive their nostalgia in what is arguably the coolest, most unique independent art-repertory cinema in South Africa. The curiously named Labia Theatre on Orange Street where you can still sit on the terrace and sip a drink from the licensed bar or take it into the cinema and enjoy whilst watching your movie.  The building on Orange Street was opened by Princess Labia in May 1949 as a theatre for the staging of live performances. Nowadays it’s an old-fashioned movie house attracting love-birds and hipsters for its retro décor and the chance to take in a movie that’s slightly more affordable than the prices you’ll pay at the commercial cinemas. The best! Contact: 021 424 5927   @TheLabiaTheatre

Travel like a local: Your neighbourhood guide to Green Point WHERE TO EAT AND MAKE MERRY: RESTAURANTS AND BARS BELUGA For great sushi and an extensive wine list, head to Beluga in the Foundry. Try the sushi platters to share and one of the delicious cocktails. The setting is upmarket and classy so it’s perfect for a great night out. Website: www.beluga.co.za HUDSONS If you’re more of a burger and chips type of person, then head to Hudsons. You can choose from 180g patty and the more intimidating 250g option. The menu has something for everyone from the Original Royale with a beef patty, bacon, cheddar, chilli and onion rings to the Badass with two beef patties stuffed with Habanero chilli, topped with Jalapeno jam, white onion and cheddar. Website: www.theburgerjoint.co.za GOLD At Gold, you kick off the night with an interactive Djembe drumming session which will get you in tune with our African rhythms and songs for the rest of the evenin...

Boutique hotels in Cape Town If, like mine, your heart beats faster at the feel of a goose down duvet, the smell of lilies, Molton Brown hand cream and the taste of the perfectly poached egg, these boutique hotels are right up your alley. What sets a boutique hotel apart? They are typically small, luxurious and located in a sought-after part of the city. Staying at these hotels, you’ll know you’re in Cape Town and you wouldn’t want it any other way. ELLERMAN HOUSE, BANTRY BAY A Relais & Châteaux member, Ellerman House epitomizes luxury. The interior of Ellerman House is opulent while the private villas are modern in style. Located on grounds of one-and-a half acres, the property is not open to the public which makes it a firm favourite with celebrities holidaying in Cape Town. Great For: Luxury, Atlantic Ocean view, art, service, privacy Number of rooms/suites: 11 Rooms and 2 Suites, 2 Private Villas Website: www.ellerman.co.za Ellerman House ...

5 of the best juice bars in Cape Town The Mother City is big on healthy living, with locals dedicated to feeding their bodies only the freshest foods and juices. We visited six of the best Juice Bars in the city and came back with our top choices. ÉSO JUICE COMPANY This smoothie and juice bar offers fresh concoctions that are out of this world! Their juice is 100% cold-pressed and you can order veggie juice, citrus and green juices as well as fruit and superfood smoothies. Their offerings average R35. JUICE PICK: Tropical Mix Fruit Smoothie – Mandarin, Papaya, Mango, Pineapple, banana and orange. ADDRESS: Cape Quarter and Watershed at V&A Waterfront CONTACT: www.facebook.com/SO-Juice-Company COLD PRESS This trendy bar serves a vitamin-smacking mix of juices that include all the healthiest natural ingredients from coconut oil to kale. And with names like Pop My Berry there’s never a dull moment. They also serve wraps, salads, breakfast ...

The Galileo Open Air Cinema This year The Galileo Open Air Cinema is continuing its expanded schedule with a weekly Friday and bi-weekly Saturday screening at some of the Cape’s historic, scenic and all-round fabulous wine estates and inner-city gems. During the school holidays, special Family Sunday screenings will take place at Kelvin Grove in Newlands. This year, the fabulous film fest will also feature a special selection of flicks at various chosen locations around the Mother City every Friday night. On the first Friday of the month, movies will be shown at The Castle; second Fridays will be screened at Central Park in Century City, third Fridays will be held at the Fedisa Rooftop in the CBD, fourth Fridays will play at Meerendal Wine Estate in Durbanville and the fifth Fridays of December and March will be located at the Noordhoek Common. Twice a month, until April 2017, the film festival will showcase romance films, cinematic classics, action flicks and award-win...

BALDUCCI CELEBRATE 20 YEARS OF CONSISTENT EXCELLENCE With Awards from TripAdvisor and Wine Spectator … and a New Festive Season Menu A good restaurant, someone once said, must make a singular connection between food, family, and friends. Without all three, it is without soul. For 20 years, Balducci at the V&A Waterfront have been making this connection. At Balducci the food is based on the essentially Italian notion that the best food is found at home.  And so Balducci have created a home and their pleasure is the joy of family and friends who love what they do.  Balducci have a simple philosophy; to provide a memorable experience by redefining the essence of good home cooked food and continually upping the standards with its understated European elegance, unrivalled menu, stunning views and professional and gracious service in a trendy yet stylish environment. The emphasis is on providing good quality food that is simple, fresh...