Often forgotten in favour of the more well-known wine routes or unheard of by tourists, the Robertson Wine Valley provides an off-the-beaten track experience where winemakers indulge visitors with long talks in cosy cellars and local chefs cook up a storm in quaint country kitchens. But every year, the Wacky Wine Weekend attracts wine lovers who flock to the region in search of a burst of bubbly, to savour a good glass of Sauvignon Blanc or to enjoy a lingering Pinotage on the palate. more “Rustic rendezvous in Robertson” …

Monkeyland, a wildlife sanctuary situated just outside of Plettenberg Bay in South Africa, provides a safe haven for 11 species of primates. These monkeys have been rescued from a captive life as pets in private homes, as attractions in zoos or as test subjects at various facilities, and are given a new lease on life at Monkeyland. Here these rescued primates are free to roam the sanctuary’s wild forest area, experiencing a life that is as close to wild as possible. more “Meet five adorable rescued monkeys” …

When I was invited to the unveiling of a life-size elephant cake at the Good Food & Wine Show – the jokes were never ending… “How do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time!” “We herd it’s amazing!” “Size is irrelephant!”

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The picturesque stretch of South Africa’s coastline between Mossel Bay and Jefferys Bay is dotted with quaint seaside towns that are rapidly expanding as more and more tourists discover this not-so-secret gem and locals flock to the oceans, lagoons and forests of the Garden Route to retire, get away from the daily grind or simply escape for a weekend.

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Langebaan on South Africa’s West Coast provides a tranquil escape from the daily grind of Cape Town and offers the perfect destination for a weekend escape with the family, friends or one you love.

Here are just four things you can do in Langebaan:

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