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New Resident Chef at Camps Bay Retreat
Camps Bay Retreat and the Von Kamptz Restaurant are very excited to announce the arrival of our new Resident Chef, Mark Hendry. With his untameable creativity and flair for fabulous food, we can’t wait to welcome diners and guests to our restaurant to indulge in some...
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The Most Beautiful Beaches in the Western Cape
South Africa is home to dozens upon dozens of beautiful beaches. Some are are big, some are small and some will make you feel as though you’ve been transported to a fairytale. From the West Coast to the East Coast, you’re sure to find beaches that are picture perfect....
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Spa Treatments to Help You Detox After The Festive Season
They certainly don’t call the festive season festive for nothing! Celebrating with friends, eating delicious food and sipping on yummy cocktails (probably more than usual!) and, if you’re in the Southern Hemisphere, spending a lot of time frolicking in the sun. And...
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New Year, New Trails: The Best Nature Trails in Cape Town
It’s a new year, which means that, inevitably, you’ll have to double down on those resolutions you made for yourself. Many of us would’ve also made a promise to be more active and spend more time surrounding ourselves in nature. Luckily, South Africa - and...
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Making Sure Pets are Not Just for Christmas
By Cassie Marston We’ve all seen the classic Christmas films where a child excitedly opens a large gift box on Christmas morning, hurriedly excited to see if Santa delivered his biggest wish: a puppy. And while adding a furry friend to your family is wonderful...
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Diary of an Intern: Township Tour
As the time flies, I was shocked to realise that I only have 4 weeks left before I go back to the Netherlands. It’s incredible how fast the weeks are passing by and my internship is already coming to an end. The last couple of weeks, I was busy with my marketing...
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Celebrate Christmas with Village n Life
Besides sizzling, sunny days and spending time with loved ones, the festive season also signals the time for indulgence. This year, we’re inviting you to join us at some of our gorgeous properties to celebrate Christmas with us in true Village n Life style.
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7 Tips For Sizzling Summer Skin
We’ve rounded up 7 of our favourite (and tried and tested) tips for sizzling summer skin! Just in time for you to enjoy the sunshine.
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The Wine Glass: A Wine Lover’s Dream
Euripides famously said: “where there is no wine, there is no love”. And while philosophical quotes will always be up for discussion, I think we can all agree that the ancient dramatist was on to something. South Africa is famed for many things; natural beauty,...
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