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Unveiling The Plettenberg’s ‘Secret Escape’ Elopement package

  Having earned its reputation for delivering tailor-made celebrations that exceed all expectations, The Plettenberg Hotel has now gone the extra mile to focus on the ultimate ‘wedding celebration for two’. Known as a ‘Secret Escape’, it is essentially an elopement package tailored for couples seeking an intimate celebration without the stress and demands of […]

Confections X Collections: African Fashion Meets Afternoon Tea At Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town

  This November, Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town will host CONFECTIONS X COLLECTIONS (CxC): an annual coming-together of creative expression fusing five days of exclusive salon-style fashion shows, with designer-inspired confectionery. During this much-anticipated event, the iconic pink hotel will showcase an all-star cast of leading fashion designers from Southern and Western Africa […]

Invest in Luxury Living!

  Given a volatile local economy, political uncertainty, and a depreciating currency, diversifying investments out of South Africa makes sense to mitigate risk. A compelling alternative for South African investors is Mauritius. The island nation enjoys social and political stability and robust GDP growth. In 2022, real GDP growth rose to an estimated 8.7%, up […]

The Jewel of the Cape Winelands

  A tranquil haven, Delaire Graff Estate embodies the natural magnificence of its setting and is a destination devoted to beauty in its many forms. Created by diamantaire Laurence Graff OBE, visitors are invited to experience incomparable hospitality, cuisine, wine and art – and embrace the peace and serenity of their breathtaking surroundings. We are delighted […]

The Cellars-Hohenort Unveils Its New Interiors

  The Cellars-Hohenort Hotel & Spa (Constantia, Cape Town) has unveiled the new design and interiors of its restaurant and public spaces, following an extensive re-design of The Conservatory Restaurant and Terrace, as well as the Lounge and Bar area. The hotel’s public areas have been transformed into welcoming, modern spaces that pay homage to […]

Local Interior Designers Share Their Top Colour Trends!

  In early August 2023, three top local interior design studios joined forces with Plascon to create stunning roomsets for Decorex Joburg, the city’s annual leading design and decor exhibition. Tshepo Sealetsa Studio, Infinitude Design and Cocoa Bean Interior Design Studio each brought distinctly different interior design concepts to life, all conveying a common message: […]

Experience Unrivalled Whale Watching At The Marine Hotel During The Hermanus Whale Festival

  As whale-watching season reaches its peak in Hermanus, The Marine Hotel extends a warm invitation to locals and visitors alike to immerse themselves in the magic of this extraordinary natural phenomenon. Celebrating its 32nd year, the Hermanus Whale Festival (29 September to 1 October 2023) stands as the oldest and most prominent festival along […]

Krone’s Site Specific Series; Vintage-only Cap Classiques Hewn From Three Extraordinary Sites

  When cellarmaster of Krone Cap Classique, Rudiger Gretschel, returned home from a trip to France he was inspired by the grower champagne movement. “We set out to make site specific Cap Classique a first for South Africa,” shares Gretschel.  ‘It had to be Blanc de Blancs. We knew we could express the terroir better […]

A Reimagined Wine Portfolio

  For over half a century, Graff has created incomparable stones, each with their own remarkable stories to tell. The House has played an important role in the journey of many of the world’s most magnificent diamonds – the stones it cuts and crafts today are destined to be the legendary jewels of tomorrow. During […]

Franschhoek’s Latest Culinary Destination Presents Impeccable Finesse And Balance

  A new breeze is in the air; the herald of spring. But there’s something else too and it’s called Eleven. Eleven – the twin of perfect balance and a new sensory experience; Eleven – a culinary exploration and incomparable original soon to be at the heart of South Africa’s gastronomic capital. For some, eleven […]

Keep Your Home Office Productive With Colour Psychology And Plascon

  Working from home, or partly from home and partly from the office, is a change that’s proving hard to reverse. Many people report higher job satisfaction, mental health and overall wellbeing than their counterparts who have returned to full-time office work. This new reality created some new interior design needs, as people looked to […]

TANG Expands Its Restaurant Empire To Dubai

  Johannesburg, South Africa, August 23, 2023 – TANG, the multi-award-winning Asian Luxury Restaurant and Bar is set to launch in Dubai in December 2023. Located within the prestigious Address Palace Downtown Hotel, TANG Dubai offers guests a sensory dining experience inspired by contemporary Japanese izakaya’s and the classic Cantonese eateries of Hong Kong, whilst […]

A Celebration Of The Roles and Achievements Of Women At Delaire Graff Estate

To mark Women’s Month in South Africa and in celebration of the strength and resilience of women and the ways in which they contribute to our society and country as a whole, we invite you to learn more about the achievements of four remarkable women whose roles are integral to Delaire Graff Estate. Jacolien set […]

Guided By Laurence Graff’s Vision, The Refurbishment Is Underway

  For over half a century, Graff has represented the rarest gemstones. Generations of the Graff family have employed their expertise and experience, personally selecting every stone and – uniquely among diamond houses – presiding over every step of its journey. At Graff, no stage is bypassed, no shortcuts are taken, only perfection matters – […]

Mhondoro Introduces Luxe Overland Safaris

  MHONDORO SAFARI LODGE & VILLA in the Waterberg has launched its new Overland Safaris product, offering bespoke, guided itineraries for small, private groups of up to 14 guests, to Botswana, Zambia, Namibia and around South Africa. Currently three different itineraries are offered with set departure dates between May and September, with a Namibian itinerary […]

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