I was recently invited to spend a few blissful days at the newly refurbished Abalone Hotel & Villas in Paternoster on the West Coast. This visit had been on my travel wishlist for years, and from the moment I arrived, I knew it was going to be something special — three days of coastal calm, indulgence, … Continue Reading
A few months ago, just as winter began to wrap its cool arms around the Western Cape, I found myself heading out of Cape Town for a two-night stay at the Montagu Country Hotel, a member of the Cape Country Routes collection. Nestled in the heart of Montagu, a town embraced by the Langeberg Mountain range, … Continue Reading
I’m fortunate to go on yearly safari trips, but my recent stay at the Sibuya Game Reserve in the Eastern Cape stood out in a way that felt refreshingly different. Sibuya isn’t just about spotting the Big 5—it’s an entire journey that begins long before you even see your first animal. After a short flight … Continue Reading
There’s something about escaping the city for a weekend that feels like hitting the reset button on life. My besties, my daughter, and I recently packed our bags and headed off to Bramber Cottage in Stanford for a much-needed break. It had been years since I last visited this charming riverside village, and we were … Continue Reading
Every so often, you stumble across a restaurant that feels less like a meal and more like a journey. For me, that experience came recently at Ōku, a Southeast Asian-inspired restaurant tucked along the main road of Franschhoek. Known for its elegant simplicity and thoughtful approach to dining, Ōku pays homage to the rich traditions … Continue Reading
Last weekend, my bestie and I escaped the city for a much-needed girls’ getaway to Angala, a boutique hotel nestled between the majestic mountains of Paarl and Franschhoek. I’d heard whispers of how utterly divine this “barefoot 5-star sanctuary was,” and let me tell you—it more than lived up to its dreamy reputation. Angala is … Continue Reading
SALON, nestled in the heart of Cape Town’s vibrant Old Biscuit Mill, continues to raise the bar for contemporary fine dining. With a menu that shifts and evolves with the seasons, this innovative space—helmed by the acclaimed Luke Dale Roberts and Executive Chef Carla Schulze—invites guests to embark on a refined culinary journey that blends … Continue Reading
Let’s talk about a very real travel dilemma: the hotel hairdryer. You know the one. You open the drawer with hope in your heart, only to be greeted by a clunky plastic relic that looks like it’s survived a decade of overuse. You plug it in, press the button, and… nothing. A sad wheeze of … Continue Reading
I’m Candice-Lee Kannemeyer, and I live in the inspiringly beautiful city of Cape Town with my husband and daughter. Read more →
