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Botrivier

Family Breaks at Wildekrans' Endless Vineyards

by gotthepassports on 20th March 2022 11:41 on 20th March 2022

This is post 4 of 5 in the series “Pet Friendly Accommodation” Ivy Apartments: Self-Catering Perfection in the Heart of Franschhoek Winter Hideaways at Dolce…

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Franschhoek

Loft Mini Breaks at Rickety Bridge's Basse Provence

by gotthepassports on 6th March 2022 14:16 on 6th March 2022

“Ahhhh! Is this not so joyful? Delicious cheese, sweet figs, cold meats, fresh fruits and *clink* a glass of Rickety Bridge Chardonnay; pure bliss!” The…

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Franschhoek

Balmy Summer Days at the Rickety Bridge Manor House

by gotthepassports on 21st February 2022 00:48 on 21st February 2022

Finally, the intense heat of the day is starting to subside. Gone are the days when the sun would peek between midday and 2pm and…

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Latest News

[NEW] Direct Flights From Germany to Kruger National Park!

by gotthepassports on 15th February 2022 13:34 on 15th February 2022

Great news for our wildlife tourism industry! German airline, Eurowings Discover (not one I’m familiar with to be honest) will be commencing flights from Frankfurt…

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Tips

South Africans Don't Need a Visa for these 104 Countries

by gotthepassports on 6th February 2022 23:59 on 6th February 2022

If you’re like me you’ve spent quite a considerable amount of time planning holidays you have no intention of going on. Sure – you’d LIKE…

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Paarl

Luxury Dreams at Brookdale Estate Manor House

by gotthepassports on 26th January 2022 00:19 on 26th January 2022

This is post 7 of 7 in the series “Recommended” These are our absolute, personal favourite places that we’ve had the privilege of staying and…

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Robertson

Monkey's Weddings at Orange Grove Farm

by gotthepassports on 10th January 2022 20:33 on 10th January 2022

This is post 3 of 5 in the series “Pet Friendly Accommodation” Ivy Apartments: Self-Catering Perfection in the Heart of Franschhoek Winter Hideaways at Dolce…

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Cape Town

City Living at the Capital Hotel & Apartments

by gotthepassports on 6th December 2021 15:40 on 6th December 2021

I can feel the soft carpet on the soles of my feet as I watch the clouds drift over Table Mountain. As the clouds mould…

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Cape Town

Inner City Garden Bliss at the Vineyard Hotel

by gotthepassports on 17th November 2021 00:28 on 17th November 2021

2015 I knew this would be the perfect place to get engaged. I’d have liked for you to have taken a less time to visit…

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Atlantic Seaboard

Ocean Rainbows at the 12 Apostles Hotel & Spa

by gotthepassports on 9th November 2021 13:30 on 9th November 2021

I can’t figure out what these bow-shaped, green metal poles are for in the garden of the 12 Apostles Hotel. I know they do something,…

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Tips

How To Submit a Passport Application at FNB

by gotthepassports on 21st October 2021 10:32 on 21st October 2021

PASSPORT TIME! Hard to believe that our international borders are open and we have a chance to explore the world again. BOTH our passports expired…

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Travel To Mauritius: Now Open to South Africans!

by gotthepassports on 13th September 2021 22:04 on 13th September 2021

The travel ban between South Africa and Mauritius has been lifted as of the 10th September 2021. South Africans can now travel to Mauritius on…

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    5 Adults, 2 Kids at Bergsicht's African Delight

    by gotthepassports on 27th June 2023 22:51 on 27th June 2023

    The chilly weather has just passed by and it’s the first time we’re going on a family holiday since my Dad passed away in July…

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    Paarl

    Old World Luxury at Paarl's Grande Roche Hotel

    by gotthepassports on 20th January 2023 12:17 on 20th January 2023

    Grand Roche, in the heart of Western Cape’s Paarl, is a 5 star luxury hotel favorited by world travellers and locals alike. With many residents…

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