South Africa

Escape To Luxury: Why The Turbine Boutique Hotel and Spa Should Be Your Next Knysna Retreat

Post author:Living It Up CT
Post published:15 April 2024
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We all have our favourites – favourite places, people, food, hobbies… you get where I am going with this. The Turbine Boutique Hotel and Spa is one of my absolute favourite places to stay. This luxury 5-star hotel is located on Thesen Islands in the Garden Route town of Knysna.

I had the pleasure of returning to this wonderful property and once again, I enjoyed my stay immensely. Have a read to see why this popular hotel should be your next Knysna retreat. Feast your eyes on a visual collection of enticing images that will ignite your travel inspiration!

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La Petite Ferme – 5-Star Luxury in Franschhoek

Post author:Living It Up CT
Post published:7 March 2024
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While it isn’t always easy to press life’s pause button, nurturing our mental well-being is so important. La Petite Ferme offers local and international travellers a serene sanctuary to slow down, unwind and enjoy life’s simple, yet refined pleasures.

The well-known luxury boutique hotel nestles on the slopes of the Oliphants Pass and Middagkrans Mountain Range, overlooking the lush Franschhoek Valley. A scenic one-hour drive from Cape Town, La Petite Ferme is the ideal place to indulge all your senses. Luxurious accommodation, award-winning cuisine and wines with spectacular views await.

The unique setting is breathtaking, and with exceptional hospitality to match, each guest is promised an unforgettable experience. Read on to peek at the beautifully refurbished Manor House Suites.

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Walkersons Hotel & Spa – A 5-Star Luxury Country Retreat

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Post published:31 January 2023
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If the recent holiday season has left you feeling more blah than blissful, perhaps it’s time to start planning your next getaway, pronto! Walkersons Hotel & Spa is the perfect country escape you didn’t know you needed. Trust me when I say that this secluded Mpumalanga gem is exactly the place to be for total relaxation and rejuvenation.

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Awara Restaurant – A Fabulous Fusion of Asian & Indian Cuisine

Post author:Living It Up CT
Post published:29 November 2022
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Ready to take your tastebuds on a tantalising culinary journey? The newish kid on the block is Awara Restaurant and it’s such a goodie! Fans of former Bukhara will delight in Awara’s Asian grills and modern Indian cuisine, where the saying “variety is the spice of life” springs to mind.

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