Luxury Travel Review  

Delicious desserts we sampled at The Tasting Room
In a picturesque village in the heart of South Africa’s Cape Winelands, and a short drive away from Cape Town, we found a special place. We wouldn’t have known from the street sign on the main road of Franschhoek that behind the understated facade there was a [...]

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Mountain climbing enthusiast Duncan Souchon shares some of his passion for high places in Africa in the recently published Mountains of Africa (International Publishers Marketing,$29.95), a 191-page hardcover book. A combination of color photos, historical tidbits and quotes, the book transports armchair travelers, most of us unwilling or even unable to visit and climb [...]

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By Josette King

Scottevest Women’s Travel Vest*
As a frequent adventure traveler, I have long felt the need for a multi-purpose lightweight vest with roomy, secure pockets to organize my travel necessities (a secret additional airline carry-on bag of sorts); and one that would substitute for my day pack once I got to a destination. I wished [...]

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Beaumont House is in a residential area on the outskirts of Cape Town

The pool at Beaumont House
On our team’s last visit to the Cape Town area they discovered a five room property that shone for its luxury features, sophisticated international clientèle and foodie orientation. The lovingly restored historic home sparkled with thoughtful touches including beautiful [...]

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