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Happy Friday everyone! Here’s hoping you’re having a stunning day and looking forward to a lovely weekend. Just wish this insane wind would calm down! So the time has finally arrived to announce the lucky winner of the R250 voucher to dine at Saltwater Grill in Pinelands. Could the lucky winner be you?  *fingers crossed* (more…)

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Wine on the River at Rietvallei Wine Estate

I don’t know about you, but I love getting out of the city and heading for the country for the weekend. Long weekends are even better! Please don’t get me wrong – I absolutely adore gorgeous and vibey Cape Town, but sometimes you just need to get away from city life and recharge your batteries elsewhere for a few days.

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And that’s exactly what we did – combined the fun Wine on the River festival in the picturesque Robertson Valley with a two night stay amongst the vines at the stunning Burger Family Cottage. This self-catering cottage is ideally situated on Goudmyn Farm, which is on the R317 with neighbouring farms De Wetshof and Van Loveren.

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The beautifully decorated cottage has a lovely tranquil atmosphere, surrounded by glorious vineyards and spectacular mountains. A city slicker could seriously get used to living the country life!

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What’s up this weekend – 27 – 30 October 2016

Things are definitely hotting up in and around the Mother City. You know summer days are on the way when there are so many different events, markets and festivals happening each weekend. We really are spoilt for choice! It becomes a bit challenging to decide what you actually want to do, not just on weekends but also during the week. Decisions, decisions!

So at the start of the week, I had no real plans for this weekend. Then suddenly, I find myself with tickets and an invite to not one, not two but three events!  Whether or not I will make it to all three events remains to be seen – perhaps I can clone myself? Here’s a quick rundown of what I’ll be getting up to this weekend.

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SA Cocktail Week – 28 October – 6 Nov 2016

SA Cocktail Week is a unique annual celebration of the vibrant South African cocktail scene! From 28 October to 6 November 2016, the first edition of SA Cocktail Week takes place in Cape Town. The Grand Opening happens at the Cape Quarter on Friday, 28 October from 7pm – 10pm and that’s where I’ll be – have you got your tickets yet? Check out all the event deets and participating bars and hotels at SA Cocktail Week.

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Win a R250 meal voucher at Saltwater Grill!

IT’S COMPETITION TIME!!! If you’re like me and love winning fab prizes, then this one’s definitely for you. One of my favourite spots to enjoy a delicious meal is at the delightful seafood bistro, Saltwater Grill, situated at the Howard Centre in Pinelands. I love the fact that it’s just around the corner from my house so I can pop in anytime I like.

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