The ultimate luxury in today’s busy life is finding the time to relax, and to do it properly. To be able to indulge in the quiet, breathe slowly, take a moment to be grateful and to enjoy getting spoilt.

You would love to take your family on a fun outing in Cape Town, but here’s the thing: how do you find something that every single family member will enjoy – even you?

Let’s be honest. There’s not much that can top a picnic in the winelands on a beautiful day. Literally kicking back to enjoy a spread of delicious eats paired with your favourite bottle of wine, surrounded by vineyards and views.

If you love music and wine, this guide is for you. From local rock bands to an international multi-platinum selling artist, the Winelands offers an exciting lineup of live music concerts this autumn. So, get ahead of your busy schedule and diarise these music events now.

No road trip to the winelands is complete without pulling over for a pitstop at one of the characterful farm stalls en-route.

‘Padstal’ is actually the Afrikaans word that many locals use, and roughly translated it fittingly means “shop next to the road”.

Few experiences are as restorative or revitalizing as a luxurious soak in a hot tub after a day of adventuring in the winelands. If you’d like to experience delectable wine pairings, scenic vineyards, and fantastic accommodation with your own private hot tub, read on.

With picturesque views, fine wines, and delicious cuisine, the Cape’s wine farms are the perfect romantic destinations for a Valentine’s date to remember and cherish. This year, plenty of wine farms are offering sunset picnics, romantic dinners, live music, special pairings, and more to celebrate the Month of Love.

It’s that time again. Another year has passed and you have to organise a special event to celebrate your company’s achievements or incentivise team members. Perhaps you have to organise someone’s birthday, your anniversary, a team building or actually any fun occasion for that matter.

If you love being immersed in nature, but still enjoy those small luxuries (like fresh linen and your own loo), glamping is the perfect solution. Don’t worry about pitching tents, setting up a mobile kitchen or dragging along your toolbox with outdoor gadgets – it’s been taken care of.

A list of eateries and tea rooms in the Winelands that offer indulgent high teas, from Stellenbosch to Constantia.

Who made your wine?

Being a responsible wine drinker doesn’t only mean not driving under the influence. It also means knowing (and caring about) how and where your wine is produced.