by The Jax | Jul 5, 2016 | The Jax Blog, Franschhoek, Instagram, accommodation, south africa, Five Star, hotel, wine, Travel
Fanciest of Fancies at La Residence Fanciest of fancies are not only the delectable sweets our mouths devoured at High Tea during our short time at La Residence, but also what our eyes feasted upon at this lavish country manor. Former private home of Liz and Phil...
by The Jax | Nov 24, 2015 | Western Cape, accommodation, south africa, Travel
Anyone who knows me knows that I’m not much of a camper, GLAMPING is more my style. So when I was invited to sleep over at the Old Mac Daddy Airstream Trailer park in Elgin by South African Tourism and Old Mac Daddy, as one of the speakers forΒ the E –...
by The Jax | Oct 4, 2015 | Review, accommodation, cape town, south africa, Travel
In dire need of a break away, us city slickers packed our bags for a quick weekend away in the winelands. Destination:Excellent Excelsior Manor and Wine Estate After a nice long drive right along South Africa’s gloriously long Route 62 – the longest wine...
by The Jax | Sep 1, 2015 | accommodation, tourism, cape town, south africa
O Spa opens at O on Kloof Boutique Hotel -A city sanctuary that indulges the senses- The Spa at O on Kloof Boutique Hotel was recently rebranded as the new in-house O Spa. Offering luxury, tranquillity and indulgence away from the hustle and bustle of the city, O Spa...
by The Jax | Jul 21, 2015 | Mcgregor, accommodation, south africa
On a recent media trip to the small dorpie just off SA’s fabulous Route 62 : Wine Route, the Magical Mcgregor. Here are some of the stunning properties we had a chance to experience thanks to Mcgregor Country GetawaysΒ . 91 on Long Our rustic quarters for our...
by The Jax | Feb 27, 2015 | accommodation, Food, south africa, V&A Waterfront
YouΒ simply cannot say thatΒ youΒ have experienced The Best of the Mother City ifΒ youΒ have not passed through the doors of this Grand old Dame. This renownedΒ FiveΒ star landmark in the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront was opened by none other than the late...