Top 5 for Pearl Valley Golf Course at Val de Vie Estate

Golf Digest today announced that Pearl Valley, Val de Vie Estate’s Jack Nicklaus Signature golf course, has been ranked as the 5th best golf course in the country. The course was also ranked as the Best Conditioned Golf Course in the Western Cape. The biennial ‘Golf Digest Top 100 Courses in South Africa’ is one … Read more

Franschhoek accommodation establishments gain recognition in 2018 TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Awards

The 2018 TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Awards were recently announced, and once again Franschhoek has proven a popular destination amongst both local and international travellers.       Akademie Street Boutique Hotel were voted as the best establishment in South Africa, in the Top 25 Small Hotels category; and secured 2nd place in Africa, and the … Read more

It’s Gold for Babylonstoren and La Residence

The Babylonstoren Hotel has once again secured a spot on the prestigious Condé Nast Traveler Gold List. This is the third time in a row that the luxurious boutique hotel, situated in the heart of the Franschhoek Wine Valley, has been acknowledged by this internationally recognized lifestyle and travel publication.     Babylonstoren hotel   … Read more

The La Motte Harvest Experience – A celebration of Winelands traditions

The energy of harvest time in the Winelands is infectious! To share the excitement, La Motte wine estate in the Franschhoek Valley invites guests to participate in a special Harvest Experience presented for the duration of the 2018 harvest. Enjoy the unique harvest time traditions and practices on a guided tour presented by one of … Read more

It’s a hat-trick for Babylonstoren

The Babylonstoren Hotel has once again secured a spot on the prestigious Condé Nast Traveler Gold List. This is the third time in a row that the luxurious boutique hotel, situated in the heart of the Franschhoek Wine Valley, has been acknowledged by this internationally recognized lifestyle and travel publication. The US version of this … Read more