Elegance in Cape Town&#039;s Embrace

13/08/2026

The Thebe Magugu Suite and Cape Town's Afro-modernist luxury movement

How the Thebe Magugu Suite at Mount Nelson is redefining Afro-modernist luxury in Cape Town, and where else to book for design-led, African-first hotel experiences.

Woodstock to Observatory: Cape Town's creative corridor and the art scene that lives there

20/08/2026

Woodstock to Observatory: Cape Town's creative corridor and the art scene that lives there

A luxury traveler’s guide to Woodstock and Observatory, Cape Town’s creative corridor, with galleries, studios, nightlife and where to stay near the art scene.

Kelp forests, penguin colonies and cold Atlantic water: the ocean experiences most Cape Town visitors miss

06/08/2026

Kelp forests, penguin colonies and cold Atlantic water: the ocean experiences most Cape Town visitors miss

A luxury insider’s guide to kelp forests, penguin colonies and cold Atlantic water in Cape Town, with ocean-focused hotels, tours and planning tips.

The Saturday morning ritual: Neighbourgoods, Oranjezicht and Cape Town's food market culture

03/08/2026

The Saturday morning ritual: Neighbourgoods, Oranjezicht and Cape Town's food market culture

An insider cape town food markets guide to Neighbourgoods, Oranjezicht and Mojo Market, with hotel tips, walking routes and luxury traveler market rituals.

Business travel meets beach town: the Cape Town hotels that bridge the boardroom and the ocean

10/08/2026

Business travel meets beach town: the Cape Town hotels that bridge the boardroom and the ocean

A curated guide to business hotels in Cape Town where CTICC access, ocean views and beach town energy combine for seamless bleisure stays.

Slow mornings, long lunches, no schedule: how Cape Town's hotels embrace the art of doing nothing

Wellness Travel Trends

27/07/2026

Slow mornings, long lunches, no schedule: how Cape Town's hotels embrace the art of doing nothing

Discover how Cape Town’s luxury hotels – from Ellerman House and Cape Grace to Mount Nelson and One&Only Cape Town – are redefining slow travel with long stays, extended breakfasts, spa rituals and winter hideaways for couples.

Rooftop pools with mountain views: the Cape Town hotels where elevation is the amenity

30/07/2026

Rooftop pools with mountain views: the Cape Town hotels where elevation is the amenity

Explore Cape Town hotel rooftop pools, from V&A Waterfront icons to Atlantic seaboard decks. Compare views, heating, design, access policies and what to expect in each season.

Cape Town is the world's most beautiful city: what Time Out's 2026 verdict means for travelers

13/07/2026

Cape Town is the world's most beautiful city: what Time Out's 2026 verdict means for travelers

Discover why Cape Town was named the world’s most beautiful city in Time Out’s 2024 global survey, and how this accolade is reshaping luxury travel, hotel demand and romantic itineraries across the Mother City.

InterContinental Table Bay: a R1 billion reinvention of Cape Town's Waterfront landmark

16/07/2026

InterContinental Table Bay: a R1 billion reinvention of Cape Town's Waterfront landmark

InterContinental Table Bay Cape Town reimagines a V&A Waterfront icon with 306 rooms, 45 new suites, upgraded amenities, IHG loyalty benefits and harbourfront design for business and leisure travellers.

Camps Bay or Clifton: choosing your Atlantic Seaboard base in Cape Town

Beachfront Retreats

23/07/2026

Camps Bay or Clifton: choosing your Atlantic Seaboard base in Cape Town

Trying to choose between a Camps Bay vs Clifton Cape Town stay? Compare beaches, wind, safety, prices, hotels vs villas and transport to find your ideal Atlantic Seaboard base.

Fireplace weather: the Cape Town hotels designed for when the clouds roll in

12/07/2026

Fireplace weather: the Cape Town hotels designed for when the clouds roll in

Plan a Cape Town hotels winter stay built around fireplaces, views and value. Discover cosy city retreats, where to book, what to expect in winter and how to make the most of cooler, rainier days.

Whale season opens along the Cape: where to watch from shore without booking a boat

06/07/2026

Whale season opens along the Cape: where to watch from shore without booking a boat

Plan shore-based whale watching from Cape Town in 2026 with practical tips on timing, best viewpoints from Boyes Drive to Hermanus, luxury hotels, and family-friendly advice for the June–November whale season.

Cold ocean, mountain trail, open sky: Cape Town's wellness starts where the spa door ends

Wellness Travel Trends

02/07/2026

Cold ocean, mountain trail, open sky: Cape Town's wellness starts where the spa door ends

Discover how Cape Town’s luxury hotels, tidal pools, Table Mountain trails and botanical gardens create an open-air wellness escape that blends spa comfort with nature-based rituals.

Norval Foundation to Everard Read: planning an art afternoon in Cape Town's southern suburbs

09/07/2026

Norval Foundation to Everard Read: planning an art afternoon in Cape Town's southern suburbs

Plan a southern suburbs art afternoon in Cape Town, from Norval Foundation’s sculpture garden to Everard Read near Constantia, with timings, ticket tips and practical details for luxury travelers.

Cape Town to São Paulo in under nine hours: LATAM reconnects two continents from July 2

The Cole, Sea Point: Kove Collection's third hotel and the case for staying on Beach Road

25/06/2026

Cape Town to São Paulo in under nine hours: LATAM reconnects two continents from July 2

LATAM’s new non stop Cape Town–São Paulo route, launching with three weekly overnight flights, reshapes luxury travel, hotel demand and booking strategies between Brazil and the Mother City.

Interior Design Highlights

28/06/2026

The Cole, Sea Point: Kove Collection's third hotel and the case for staying on Beach Road

The Cole in Sea Point is a design-led Beach Road hotel in Cape Town with around 60 rooms, a rooftop pool, spa and Figo restaurant, offering couples ocean views and easy access to the Sea Point Promenade.

Kelp forests, bronze light and a three-starred chef: how Amura earned its place among the world's most beautiful restaurants

Green labels on Cape Town hotels: what eco-certifications actually tell you and what they hide

22/06/2026

Kelp forests, bronze light and a three-starred chef: how Amura earned its place among the world's most beautiful restaurants

Discover Amura, the immersive marine restaurant at Mount Nelson, a Belmond hotel in Cape Town, where Prix Versailles recognised design, chef Ángel León’s ocean-led tasting menu and Belmond service combine to create a destination worth booking your South Africa stay around.

Eco-Friendly Innovations

29/06/2026

Green labels on Cape Town hotels: what eco-certifications actually tell you and what they hide

Learn how to read eco labels on Cape Town luxury hotels, understand Green Key and other certifications, avoid greenwashing, and choose genuinely sustainable stays without sacrificing comfort.

Beyond tasting rooms: the winelands stays where the vineyard is the hotel

16/06/2026

Beyond tasting rooms: the winelands stays where the vineyard is the hotel

Plan a winelands accommodation Cape Town vineyard stay where the estate is your hotel, from Constantia to Franschhoek and Robertson, with insider tips on seasons, prices and experiences.

District Six to Zeitz MOCAA: how Cape Town is learning to tell its own story

Historical Landmarks

14/06/2026

District Six to Zeitz MOCAA: how Cape Town is learning to tell its own story

Discover how to turn a luxury hotel stay in Cape Town into a meaningful journey through museums, heritage sites and contemporary African culture, from District Six and Robben Island to Zeitz MOCAA and Norval Foundation.

Trends

Hotel Verde's green gamble: how Cape Town's first carbon-neutral hotel changed the conversation

Eco-Friendly Innovations

22/05/2026

Hotel Verde's green gamble: how Cape Town's first carbon-neutral hotel changed the conversation

Discover how Hotel Verde, a carbon‑neutral, double LEED Platinum hotel near Cape Town International Airport, sets the benchmark for sustainable hotels in Cape Town with verified performance data, GBCSA certification and eco-conscious spa and travel experiences.

FYN becomes one of four restaurants in UNESCO's global biodiversity pilot

Eco-Friendly Innovations

11/05/2026

FYN becomes one of four restaurants in UNESCO's global biodiversity pilot

UNESCO’s biodiversity pilot puts FYN restaurant in Cape Town at the centre of South Africa’s fine dining scene, reshaping luxury hotel and dining itineraries.

Inspiration

South Africa’s Cape Town and safari journeys for luxury hotel seekers

Interior Design Highlights

20/08/2026

South Africa’s Cape Town and safari journeys for luxury hotel seekers

Plan a luxury South Africa Cape Town and safari itinerary with the right hotels, ideal timing, key logistics, and day trips linking ocean views, winelands, and Kruger National Park game drives.

by Elena Kalinski

Cape Town luxury stays: how design led hotels elevate your trip

14/08/2026

Cape Town luxury stays: how design led hotels elevate your trip

Discover how the “V4 Pipeline en cours” approach helps you choose Cape Town luxury hotels by design, from Atlantic Seaboard oceanfront suites to V&A Waterfront heritage conversions and calm city bowl retreats.

by Hassan Bekker

Places

14 Aug 2026

Luxury safari lodges in South Africa for Cape Town travellers seeking refined wilderness stays

08 Aug 2026

Motswari private game reserve in South Africa for Cape Town luxury travellers

08 Aug 2026

Motswari private game reserve in South Africa for Cape Town luxury travellers

31 Jul 2026

South Africa beach resort escapes from Cape Town: refined coastal stays for discerning travellers

Experience

Honeymoon safari in South Africa from Cape Town: how to pair oceanfront luxury with wild romance

Adventure Packages

23/07/2026

Honeymoon safari in South Africa from Cape Town: how to pair oceanfront luxury with wild romance

Plan a honeymoon safari from Cape Town with luxury hotels, seamless flights to Kruger and Sabi Sand, realistic budgets, and practical tips on timing, safety, and logistics.

Beyond fine dining: the Cape Town restaurants where a neighborhood table beats a tasting menu

A luxury insider’s guide to Cape Town’s neighbourhood restaurants, from Bree Street to Sea Point, where relaxed tables, local wine and serious cooking rival fine dining.

People

Bertus Basson's Ongetem: why Cape Town's latest restaurant opening is about fire, sharing and no pretence

Five-Star Dining

27/05/2026

Bertus Basson's Ongetem: why Cape Town's latest restaurant opening is about fire, sharing and no pretence

Discover Ongetem, Bertus Basson’s fire-led restaurant in Gardens, Cape Town, offering relaxed, family-friendly dining for luxury hotel guests with South African heritage on the plate.

Hout Bay, South Africa: refined coastal stays on the Cape Town peninsula

Employee Highlights