Inside Guide

Plan a secret-season break with one of these unmissable accommodation deals. A cocooning city stay, a wilderness getaway or some Winelands luxury are all on the menu. bit.ly/42fA4pQ

Cooking with the tide…Chef Angel Leon’s thought-provoking lens on ocean dining is deliciously explored in the sublime Chef’s Journey menu: scallop sashimi, plankton risotto, dry-aged sea bass, mussel caramel, and much more. bit.ly/48MZTjQ

A luxury break at the Waterfront, with blissful spa time and dinner for two overlooking the ocean… bit.ly/4fn7ASC See all our competition winners here: bit.ly/4dn57TL

Head to apple country for a soul-warming winter break. Surrounded by orchards, mountains and countryside charm, enjoy an extra night on the house. bit.ly/4twcmRh

All your umami cravings covered… from sushi to bao buns, beef short rib and burgers, Urban Umami blends Asian flair and hearty South African ingredients. bit.ly/4tH0JXW

A surprise appetiser, smoked raw yellowfin tuna, and a choice between wood-fired Kalahari beef or pan-roasted fish… Beyond’s winter special is quite simply sublime. bit.ly/49hoajd

Lean into the gentle beauty of winter in the Overberg with a safari-like stay on the shores of a lagoon… A discounted room-only rate lets you explore as much, or as little, as you want. @MosaicSoAfrica bit.ly/4tYTPy1

Whether it’s a weekend getaway with friends or a multi-generational family holiday, this Hermanus villa is a gem. bit.ly/4d1WXTM

Escape to these idyllic wine farm cottages for a winter reset, with Franschhoek mountain views, oak trees and riverside charm. Kids stay free! bit.ly/4u5CZ0w

A unique culinary journey to Istanbul with the Mertia team, as Marais and Matt invite 12 guests on the ultimate foodie adventure. bit.ly/4tWWub2

A soul-restoring winter retreat against a backdrop of gardens, woodlands, vineyards and Table Mountain looming in the distance… bit.ly/3QTJfd6

When your plans need to pivot from outside to indoors, use our weather-proof list that ticks all the boxes. bit.ly/4negOm5

There’s a definite nip in the air; the best time for a cortado-fuelled catch-up at one of our favourite cafés. bit.ly/4s7NRKg

Brandy-and-Coke bars, soup dumplings and mountain walks… @BassonBertus maps his favourite haunts in Cape Town and Stellenbosch. bit.ly/48JjNwY

There are just 22 seats at the table for The Reserve Room’s inaugural dinner this month. Anthonij Rupert Wines are in the spotlight. bit.ly/3P5Hgla

Hawaiian poke, sushi, Mexican nachos, Mediterranean antipasti, sliders and Spanish churros are just a few of the globe-trotting flavours at this buffet brunch Mother’s Day extravaganza. bit.ly/48z5smK

In need of winter break? This beachside beauty on the Garden Route is offering a special package with spa spoils (and perhaps even whales). @McGrathHotels bit.ly/4tRwoXg

There's a brand-new seafood spot in Newlands: bit.ly/42KFtVY

Beautiful gardens, tortoise stroll-bys and a leisurely four-course afternoon tea with fragrant Nigiro tea blends… Afternoon tea at The Vineyard unfolds slowly, with magical mountain and garden views. bit.ly/49gX0J1

Home-from-home luxury… An exclusive-use family-friendly safari lodge where everything unfolds at your own pace (and it’s only 2.5 hours from Cape Town)! bit.ly/3NG9ORk