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Roof with a View

Take a wild, rugged coastline, add a flat-topped mountain, throw in a few rolling hills and a pretty harbour and you have an extraordinary setting for the many rooftop bars and restaurants scattered about the city. While everyones knows Cape Town is blessed in the looks department, it still takes your breath away to stand…

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Best Picnic Spots in Cape Town

Nothing shouts ‘summer’ like al fresco dining, and if ever there was a city perfectly suited to picnicking, Cape Town is it. Kilometers of scenic coastline, rugged mountains and verdant winelands create endless options to set up a couple of deck chairs or lay out a generous blanket and enjoy the magical weather we are…

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Clifton is Calling

Clifton, largely regarded as Cape Town’s most photogenic suburb, is home to some of the most expensive real estate in South Africa. Its homesteads, nestled cosily against cliffs, have extraordinary views of the Atlantic Ocean, and meandering footpaths take its lucky inhabitants directly down to some of the best beaches on the planet. With its…

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Days in De Waterkant

The vibrant suburb of De Waterkant (‘the Water’s Edge’), adjacent to Green Point and on the seaward side of the CBD, is undoubtedly the hippest in Cape Town. Its excellent location, charming architecture and narrow, cobbled streets attract young and fashionable professionals whose stylish homes command stunning views of the harbour and the mountain. This…

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