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    My Best Child-Friendly Restaurants and Wine Farms near Cape Town

    13 September 2026 - By 

    The Western Cape, and Cape Town, offer some excellent places for families with children to enjoy. In particular, there are a host of top child-friendly restaurants and wine farms. With my partner and I now in the early stages of parenthood and, as I have so many friends with children, when I explore new places, I definitely look for family-friendly ones. With this in mind, I’ve compiled a list of my best child-friendly restaurants and wine farms near Cape Town. Top Child-Friendly Restaurant and Wine Farms near Cape Town and Surrounds: I believe that both parents and children, irrespective of…

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    Safe Day Trips Near Cape Town In Level 3

    17 July 2020 - By 

    These past few months with the COVID-19 pandemic, travel in and around Cape Town has been firmly off the cards. But, as the city opens some activities up under Level 3, I wanted to share a few safe, fun day trip ideas. I was initially unsure whether it was the right decision to share a post like this… But people are going out for day trips, stocking up on goods and exercising whether I blog about it or not. And I would prefer that they make informed decisions. This is also why I have chosen to only feature activities and…

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    How Wine Farms Have Responded During SA’s COVID-19 Lockdown and Restrictions

    26 April 2020 - By 

    Although South Africa’s wine farms have been unable to operate or deliver wines during the nation’s lockdown, they have found ways to offer support and upliftment to the people and communities around them. In true South African spirit, their generosity and kindness has been a joy to see. Since the national lockdown was first implemented on midnight of 26 March 2020, wine farms have been unable to keep their doors and cellars open to the public. An alcohol ban/restriction remains firmly in effect for the foreseeable future – so, while estates can still take online orders – no one is…

  • Best Romantic Destinations in the Western Cape

    16 February 2020 - By 

    Whether you are in the young stages of love; rekindling things with an old flame; or have been soulmates through decades, exploring a romantic destination is always good idea. And what better time to do it than during February, so famously hailed as the month of love? What’s more, with Travelstart, you can fly to your destination, ensuring added relaxation and bonding time. With all this in mind, I have put together a shortlist of the romantic destinations in the Western Cape, for you and your love to enjoy… 1) A Couples’ Getaway in the Cape Winelands: Dunstone Country Estate (Wellington)…