The Wellington Wine Route is just 45 minutes' drive from Cape Town. Wellington is an historic Cape winelands destination. First San and Khoi nomads roamed here followed by French Huguenot refugees who settled in the valley in 1688, eventually naming it Val Du Charron or Wagenmakersvallei ('valley of the cartwrights'). more

You'll find photographs of the picturesque fishing village of Arniston adorning many travel posters and brochures. Situated on the Western Cape’s Indian Ocean coast, its incredibly brilliant blue seas and long stretches of white dunes are irresistible to local and international holiday makers. more

The Garden Route is a mix of modern golf courses, ancient forests, secluded artists' communities, retirement estates, modern malls, craft centres, mountain hideaways and beach holidays. A large number of interesting and creative people drawn to this magnificent stretch of coastline have made it home. more

Enjoy the experience of a lifetime and go shark cage diving on the Great White Trail. Great White sharks are seasonal animals so get yourself to the Cape in June, July or August where you’ll not only have an excellent chance of seeing them, but also to watch them breach and hunt. more

The One&Only Cape Town Spa is just like everything else created by homeboy Sol Kerzner, it's magical and extraordinary in every sense. You get spas, and you get spas and then you get the One&Only Cape Town Spa – a place where local African influences are married to cutting-edge wellness philosophies. more

Pezula Resort Hotel and Spa in Knysna is surrounded by indigenous forests and the Indian Ocean – and while it’s known for excellent service, designer accommodation and to-die-for cuisine, one of the major highlights of this resort hotel is the African-inspired spa. more

Winemaker interaction tours allow travellers to get up close and personal with the makers of their favourite tipples. From chatting to the children of wine farm workers to sipping and spitting with multi-award-winning winemakers there is a tailor-made tour to suit your palate and interest. more

African Relish is a recreational Karoo cookery school in Prince Albert, a quaint town in the Karoo. Gourmands increasingly visit this region for its restful atmosphere, abundance of locally grown produce, organic and small-scale food artisan producers, local wines, and gorgeous scenery. more

Klipgat Cave has sheltered early humans for millennia. Found in the Walker Bay Nature Reserve near Gansbaai in the Western Cape, this cave is also one of South Africa’s most important historical sites. Look through its rock 'windows' and enjoy the views your early ancestors once did. more

With a commitment to the Karoo that equals its commitment to fine art, Oudtshoorn Art Karoo gallery stocks paintings, ceramics, jewellery and sculptures created by artists working in, or inspired by, the Klein Karoo. The area is a rich source of stimulation for a creative community that produces original Karoo art. more

The Swartland is known as the bread basket of the Western Cape because of its huge wheat farming areas. But it's also a place of gorgeous mountains and valleys, quality wine farms, historic buildings and trendy rural villages. Prepare to be captivated. more

Hermanus comes alive from June to December with the arrival of southern right whales close to shore. The coastal village offers other natural attractions such as mountain walks and bird watching. It's a good surfing spot and there is plenty of excellent accommodation. more

The Cango Wildlife Ranch, only a few kilometres outside Oudtshoorn (the centre of the ostrich-farming industry), is a perfect day trip. You’ll meet cheetahs, tigers, lions and intriguing beasts like marabou storks, meerkats, endangered blue duiker antelope, and ring-tailed lemurs. If you’re feeling brave, you can cage-dive with crocs… more

Mercury Live is a top class music venue in Cape Town, right up the road from the Cape Technikon and close to the city itself. Incorporating 2 venues playing a large mix of music, it is one of the best places in Cape Town to hear South African tunes. more