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

Say “I love you!” in Franschhoek this Valentine’s Day

We’re not sure if it’s our breathtaking mountains, our small village atmosphere or our world-class food and wine that makes Franschhoek such a perfect place for romance, but so many people here find it easy to say “I love you”.       This year, on Valentine’s Day, lovers, friends and families will again be … Read more

Picnic amidst the vines at Grande Provence Harvest Festival

Get ready for barrels of fun in the vineyards, fine wines and a laid back country picnic at the annual Grande Provence Harvest Festival in Franschhoek on Saturday, 24 February 2018.       Kicking off at 09h30, the Harvest Festival has lined up a fun-filled morning of tractor rides, grape picking to the beat … 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