South Africa is cheap

Beach Safari honeymoon Safari

Everyone is suffering under the strain of the credit crunch. With people losing their jobs and others wondering if they will still be employed in a months time, everyone is sitting on their extra cash.

Those planning wedding and honeymoons know that they have to cut corners and save money where they can. And… Continue reading South Africa is cheap

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Post wedding blues…

Is it just me or are the back to work blues particularly bad after you get married? All I want to do is be at home and fiddle about. Work is just not doing it for me! I feel like the weekends are over in a flash and the weeks just drag on. I am beginning to think I need a second honeymoon!!!

At least writing about the lodges I have… Continue reading Post wedding blues...

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Phinda Zuka Lodge

Phinda Zuka Lodge Phinda Zuka Lodge Phinda Zuka Lodge

Don’t let the cost put you off, &Beyond Phinda Zuka (formerly CC Africa) is worth every cent and once you have stayed there, you will want to go back again and again!

With 4 double bedrooms &Beyond’s Phinda Zuka Lodge is ideal… Continue reading Phinda Zuka Lodge

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The Grand Daddy Hotel

The Grand Daddy Hotel Grand Daddy Hotel

I took a trip into town today to have a look at some hotel on Long Street. It is quite a while since I was in the center of town and I must say that Long Street is looking pretty good. This vibey street is especially popular with the weekend… Continue reading The Grand Daddy Hotel

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Cape Grace Hotel, Cape Town

Cape Grace Hotel Cape Grace Hotel

Most honeymooners spend a few nights in Cape Town. In Summer especially, Cape Town is a stunning and romantic city. The deap blue water lapping agains the mountainside, stunning views and friendly people. Not to mention the great restaurants and activities on offer.

Honeymooners of mine spend 4 nights at the Cape… Continue reading Cape Grace Hotel, Cape Town

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Borruso’s Restaurant Review

Borruso's Restaurant Borruso's restaurant

Everybody has a favourite pizza place and I am no different. Borruso’s on Kenilworth Main Road is right up there at the top of my restaurant tree.

Borruso’s is a little different from most restaurants in Cape Town in that they don’t take bookings. You arrive and are usually seated pretty… Continue reading Borruso's Restaurant Review

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Baia Restaurant

Baia Restaurant Baia Restaurant

Ask anyone which the best seafood restaurant is and invariably the answer is Baia Restaurant in the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town. Capetonians and tourists alike rave about it. I decided to go see what all the fuss is about:

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I’m Back

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The wedding is over, the honeymoon on Rovos Rail and in Namibia is a thing of the past and I have finally caught up at work. The wedding was absolutely magical.

As you know, our venue was dropped at the last minute due to new owners and… Continue reading I'm Back

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Wedding in Cape Town venue trouble

Wedding in Cape Town Cape Town wedding

I see I never published this post, so better late than never!!!!

Now that our wedding venue seems to be up in the air, I have been looking at having a marquee put up in my parents garden and having the whole wedding there. The garden is massive and beautifully kept… Continue reading Wedding in Cape Town venue trouble

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Wedding Venue Problems

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As you all know by now, my wedding venue, the Post House in Greyton is in jeopardy of being cancelled because new owners took over last month. After not hearing anything from them for quite some time, I thought I should give them a… Continue reading Wedding Venue Problems

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