The Dictator of Taste is Schooling You
Find out whether Hôtel du Parc is worth booking into for your next Staycation, as I review another Cape hotel for my Stylish Safe Stay travel series.
Here’s your local travel insider’s look on this boutique hotels quality of sleep, style, safety, and more…
The hotels under Ideas Cartel can sometimes come off as contrived, but they’re also fun and not at all off-putting.
The Old Foundry finished my trilogy of this hospitality brand, and this is everything you need to know about the experience, foodie favourites, travel perks, value for money, and style…
Celebrating the styling versatility of a fresh ERRE fashion house creation, and the spaces and contexts it could have thrived in without a pandemic in play…
As the winter season enters the Cape, I look at the perks of a Winter Staycation in the heart of the Mother City – from signature cocktails, to tours into the Winelands.
This is another Stylish Safe Stay to try…
Reminiscing on the hotel beds I’ve loved before, the wonders of crisp white linens, and ruminating on tourism and local travel culture in the age of the Covid-19 global pandemic.
Catch up on hotels, hospitality, and a little bit of hope – from London to New York, Cape Town, to the South of France…
I’m thinking on the long weekend ahead, and styling that’s going to keep me chic and comfortable.
Here are my travel and style musings on ritzy pink comforts by elite South African fashion designer favourites of mine…
From High Tea in gorgeous spaces, to Afternoon Tea at home, this is why my imported loose leaf TWG teas have become part of an at-home ritual during lockdown…
At this innovation intersection, Casa Labia Cultural Centre serves warm hospitality, culinary delights to remember, views perfect for rest & relaxation, an event calendar for the family, and an aesthetic staycation to remember.
Here’s why you should visit…
The Belmond Mount Nelson Hotel is all accessible affluence, and a world of flavour fun, travel relaxation, and slivers of familiar comfort.
Catch the luxury hotel deal of the year, and wander with me as I review the hospitality at this esteemed Belmond offering…
Perennial pleasure can be found in the Afternoon Tea experience at the famed Belmond Mount Nelson Hotel.
Here’s why to make this luxury Cape retreat your next culinary stop…
ParkInn by Radisson has the kind of staycation offer that’s no-pressure romance, rest, and relaxation.
Check out this Stylish Safe Stay for a steal…
Here’s the Summer suit you can rock this season – somewhere between Givenchy SS20 and Resortwear of old.
Streetstyle is back – and all looks should be worn with masks!
From Champagne at Sunset, to Sunday Roast with all the divine accoutrements; To sum up a stay at The Cullinan – one of Tsogo Sun’s premier properties – observe me:
Relaxed, Refined, and Resplendent!
So pleased to see that one of my favourite Cape shopping haunts, V&A Waterfront, is keeping to its model of holiday seasons filled with: Sustainability, collaboration, creativity and compassion.
Check out the symbol of hope they’re lighting up our worlds with now!
One leaves the weight of tradition at the sliding door of Radisson RED Hotel, and steps into a contemporary image of African style.
Travellers leave Park Inn by Radisson Cape Town (Foreshore) with a positive and lasting impression, because this 4-star Radisson property is convenient leisure.
A glossy ‘cabinesque’ apartment #Staycation sounds all kinds of brilliant, right?
With Cape Quarter, you can stay winning with that option and more.
Century City Hotel does not just want to be good at what they do; They also want to be remembered – with fondness and a little bit of an aspiration to return.
The Island Club Hotel & Apartments, is not an establishment to consider solely for price…
“These are personalised spaces, where a business trip becomes a pleasure and a family stay is a carefree one.” – The Island Club Hotel
Is a #Staycation at The Colosseum worthwhile?
I do believe that for most people, good hospitality can be more discernible when traveling solo – the lack of noise, presenting a more crystalline perspective of any experience.
Some Afternoon Tea spots and tea cafes, fall disappointingly short with High Tea…while today’s foodie escapade location rose to the occasion admirably.
The Silo Hotel, is considered the pinnacle of 5-star hospitality in Cape Town – Justifiably so.
…but there are a few things found wanting, from my morning at The Willaston Bar.
From “where to sleep?”, to “where to eat?”, and “where to shop?” …Winter for One can be a quiet & dull time as archetypal Summer activities dwindle & the people around you pair up for Fall cuddles.
However, you can have a wonderful Solo #SundayFunday if you plan it right.
Ready to eat and chill your way around Cape Town?
Fashion Week is a deeply exhausting affair.
Recovery, for me, can take days.
Here are a few of my before, during and after Fashion Week necessities, starting with a lovely place named Romney Park…