A Toast to Terroir – Steenberg Farm celebrates Sauvignon Blanc Month
This May, Steenberg Farm in Cape Town’s Constantia Valley invites guests to savour the essence of its celebrated terroir as it raises a glass to
A Toast to Terroir – Steenberg Farm celebrates Sauvignon Blanc Month
This May, Steenberg Farm in Cape Town’s Constantia Valley invites guests to savour the essence of its celebrated terroir as it raises a glass to
Evertsdal Guest House — a peaceful pause in Cape Town’s suburban comfort
In Cape Town’s Northern Suburbs, between Durbanville’s luxurious wine farms and Tygervalley with its world-class stores, guests will feel at home at Evertsdal Guest House.
Cape St Francis Resort — beachfront paradise in the Eastern Cape
In the Eastern Cape, paradise is at Cape St Francis, a seaside village where visitors from near and far come to relax and rejuvenate. Just
L’Ermitage Quagga Lodge — wildlife, wilderness, and wonder
One hundred and forty-five kilometres from the bustling city of Cape Town, the peaceful town of Velddrif awaits offering relaxation and comfort. Surrounded by the
Castellon Boutique Hotel – business or leisure, the perfect base to explore Cape Town
Situated in Bloubergstrand, and bordering the peaceful Rietvlei Wetland and Bird Sanctuary, Castellon Boutique Hotel offers a modern retreat perfect for both leisure and business
Misty Mountain Reserve offers a four-star getaway in Tsitsikamma
Tsitsikamma is a breathtaking region of South Africa’s Garden Route, famous for its scenic coastlines overlooking the Indian Ocean and its lush forests. Just two
Otium Oasis offers camping and glamping in Tesselaarsdal
Set against the beautiful backdrop of the Overberg Mountain Range and surrounded by shady trees and fynbos, enter a world where camping is done in style. Otium
Myoli Beach Lodge – Sedgefield’s coastal sanctuary
Situated along the surreal Garden Route midway between Knysna and Wilderness, the small coastal town of Sedgefield offers a serene getaway. Surrounded by pristine lakes,
Spend the Easter Season at the wonderful Blanco Guest Farm and Resort
With the Easter weekend approaching Blanco Guest Farm and Resort is the perfect fun filled family getaway with its open spaces, fun activities and excellent
Surval Boutique Olive Estate offers sophisticated elegance in Oudtshoorn
The Klein Karoo, known for its dramatic landscapes, rugged mountains, and vast open spaces, is home to the town of Oudtshoorn. It’s the largest town
Turn Flying with Kids from Backache to a Breeze
Whether you’re heading to Hong Kong for a family vacation or beyond, travelling as a family can be stress-free, enjoyable, and—dare we say it— even fun!
TMACC Wins Silver for waste innovation at Responsible Tourism Awards Africa
Table Mountain Aerial Cableway Company (TMACC) has won Silver in the category Managing Waste: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle and Upcycle at the 2025 WTM Africa Responsible Tourism Awards,
Brooklands House — a century-old Victorian escape in Cape Town
Every year the Western Cape attracts thousands of travellers and while the province is home to many picturesque spots, none rival its hub, Cape Town.
THE ART OF URBAN TRANSFORMATION: HOW BAZ-ART IS REDEFINING PUBLIC SPACES IN AFRICA
In the ever-changing tapestry of South Africa’s streets, where walls once whispered stories of struggle and silence, bursts of colour now speak boldly of hope,
Feel Better, Naturally with Natura Tissue Salts
Running low on energy? It could be a sign your cells need a little support. Natura Tissue Salts are gentle, natural mineral supplements designed to help your
Thanda Vista offers a luxury retreat in Plettenberg Bay
Plettenberg Bay is known as the Jewel of the Garden Route with its stunning views of the Indian Ocean, picturesque mountains towering over the land,
Portland Manor – adventure starts in Knysna
Just twenty-five minutes from the beautiful slice of paradise of Knysna is Rheenendal, a charming working farm. On this working farm estate is a historical
Chez Pierre — unwind in style on Leisure Island
Thirty years ago, Pierre Deckers, who was born and raised in Belgian, moved to Johannesburg. In recent years, he discovered the gem of the Garden
Investing in People and the Planet | How Ecotourism is Supporting Local Communities
Founded in 1941, The Cavern has long remained an epitome of sustainable tourism in South Africa. Founded over 80 years ago, this family-owned retreat, now
Why Lazy Pool Days and Local Culture Are the Ultimate Travel Combo
The world of travel is evolving – slower, more immersive, and undeniably more relaxed. Gone are the days of rushing from landmark to landmark, ticking
Pinnacle Point Estate offers world-class golf in Mossel Bay
Overlooking the magnificent Indian Ocean while standing on a cliffside is one thing but experiencing it while playing a round of golf with friends and family
Air France Introduces a New Sofitel MY BED Mattress Pad in its Long-Haul Business Cabin
Air France continues to upgrade its long-haul Business cabin offer. The company has announced a new partnership with Sofitel, the Accor group’s luxury hospitality brand, to
Beyond Compliance: Wonderbag’s Contribution to SA’s Carbon Tax and Community Empowerment
Exacerbated by rising energy costs and the country’s struggle to reduce its carbon footprint, load shedding continues to be one of South Africa’s most pressing
Cableway Charity Challenge Returns and Table Mountain Cableway Invites The Public to Take Part
One of Cape Town’s most beloved fundraising events will once again take place on Table Mountain in May. The Cableway Charity Challenge 2025 is scheduled
Advantage Tours – discover the beauty of St Lucia
Nestled in St Lucia Advantage Tours invites adventurers to explore one of South Africa’s most famous ecosystems. Hop on one of their unforgettable tours and
Finding great accommodation, restaurants, spas adventure and more
Actually, Home Food and Travel offers a lot more than just reviews of accommodation, restaurants, spas and adventure activities. We also visit great destinations, receive advice from interior designers and stop to smell the roses and taste the coffee.
Our team of journalists are seasoned travels and love visiting the myriad of exciting places around South Africa. Whether it is off the beaten track or in the heart of the top attractions of the country, we’ll be there,
Home Food and Travel advice on finding the right accommodation
So what is the right accommodation? Well more often than not, it’s your travel budget that dictates the type of accommodation that you choose.
Expensive is not always better. Our team at Home Food and Travel will tell you that they have camped in areas with limited ablutions and had a wonderful holiday. They have also spent a night in a five star hotel only to be disappointed because their expectations exceeded the experience.
The reason for your travels will also affect your choice. A business trip requires different amenities to a beach holiday.
Our articles, reviews and experiences can certainly help you make your decision.
Restaurants with a good mix of service, food and ambiance
To my mind a great restaurant offers three things – excellent service, great food and a wonderful ambiance. Of these, service is the most important.
No matter that the food is delicious and the setting delightful, poor service can ruin the occasion. However, great service combined with mediocre meal and a plane jane restaurant can still be a pleasant night out.
We’ve eaten in restaurants that are really dirty but with incredible food and couldn’t help but give a rave review. We’ve also hardly noticed what we ate because the setting was just amazing.
However, the best restaurants come with the best of service, food and ambiance.
Spas are the ultimate relaxation aid
How do you know when you have had a great spa experience? The answer, of course, is when you doze off on the treatment table.
Well that’s our theory anyway. It also doesn’t take a grand location with enormous facilities for a spa to be really good
A small, personal spa that is owner run can result in the best massage you have ever experienced. However, the grand spas in five star hotels offer unsurpassed facilities in an environment that just makes the stress in your shoulders and neck melt away before you even finish checking in.
Adventure!
You don’t have to be an adrenaline junky to enjoy an exciting experience. In fact, what are commonly termed adventure activities usually have incredibly high safety standards and unblemished safety records.
Ziplining, bungy jumping and shark cage diving are all very safe. It’s just that our mind tells us we are craaazzzzyyyy to be doing this.
On the road to great places of accommodation, restaurants, spas and adventure activities
If you’re driving, be safe and make use of all the wonderful farm stalls that populate South Africa’s open roads.
If you overhear somebody asking a lot of questions or see someone taking photos of empty bedrooms chances are it’s one of our Home Food and Travel team members.
We’re out looking or those great places of accommodation, restaurants, spas and adventure activities.
See you on the road!
