Travel Insights

The concept of sustainability in tourism and the term Responsible Travel, was coined right here in South Africa at the World Summit on Sustainable Development held in Cape Town in 2002. This concept focuses on minimizing the negative economic, environmental, and social impact of tourism and instead makes positive contributions to local communities, cultural heritage […]

Rare and exotic to a South African, snow sightings feature on many people’s bucket lists and cause a frenzy of local travel whenever the weather guy reports a rare sprinkling of snowflakes over South Africa. While many South Africans rush off to the Drakensberg mountains or the Cedarberg, the towering mountain ranges of the Cape

Nestled between Franschhoek and Stellenbosch along the spectacular Helshoogte Road lies the Banhoek Valley. This picturesque valley is located just 20 minutes from Maison Chablis Guest House and offers a number of excellent wine tasting experiences and great restaurants, conveniently situated within such close proximity to each other that they can easily be explored on

Franschhoek is one of South Africa’s most charming towns, nestled in a picturesque valley surrounded by vineyards and towering mountains. The town is conveniently located one hour’s drive from Cape Town International Airport. Franschhoek, or “The French Corner”, is a true melting pot of cultures. The town was established in the late 1600s by a