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South Africa

A trip from December 27, 2005 to January 11, 2006, travelling to Cape Town, Stellenbosch
Trip to South Africa for celebration, exploration and relaxation
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12/27/2005 to 01/11/2006
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Wed 12/28/05 (day 2) - Cape Town

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Ideally situated in the heart of Cape Town, The Townhouse Hotel & Conference Center offers the best of modern …
Hotel
60 Corporation St
Cape Town, 8001
South Africa
21-465-7050
Wed Dec 28 12:00am - Thu Dec 29 12:00am
Sat Dec 31 12:00am - Mon Jan 2 12:00am
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Hotel was good for price, close to city center... which is great during the day. On weekends and at night, it can be pretty dead.

The hotel can/will arrange van service to tourist areas like Table Mountain, and runs a regular shuttle to the Wharf.

The included breakfast is quite good! (We liked the wheat bread quite a bit.)
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Thu 12/29/05 (day 3) - Stellenbosch

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The Stellenbosch Lodge Country Hotel is adjacent to the beautiful Blaauwklippen vineyards. This elegant hotel …
Hotel
Stellenbosch Lodge Country Hotel
25 Canterbury Lane
Stellenbosch, 7600
South Africa
+27 21 880 1447
Thu Dec 29 12:00am - Sat Dec 31 12:00am
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All of our group is staying here.

Great hotel, very convenient to wine country. Their outdoor courtyard/pool was very inviting on a hot day. They also had a nice "family room" area that we used a few times to hang out with all the members of our group.
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Cute Cape Town seaside neighborhood. Enjoyed lunch and a stroll along the beach.
Thing to Do
Thu Dec 29 6:00am - Thu Dec 29 12:00pm
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Local chain of juice and sandwhich stops - great for takeaways to the beach.
Restaurant
Thu Dec 29 11:00am - Thu Dec 29 1:00pm
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Fantastic Indian food chain in South Africa - we dined at the Stellenbosch location. We sampled food around the …More  
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Thu Dec 29 6:00pm - Thu Dec 29 8:00pm
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Fri 12/30/05 (day 4) - Cape Town, Stellenbosch

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Granted to the talented craftsman, Gerrit Visser, by Governor Simon van der Stel in 1690, this enchanting farm embra …
Thing to Do
R44
Cape Town, 7599
South Africa
+27 21 880 0133
Fri Dec 30 3:00am - Fri Dec 30 11:00pm
Notes
Location of the wedding!
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Largest wine exporter in South Africa. Nice grounds + big tasting room.
Thing to Do
Fri Dec 30 6:00am - Fri Dec 30 12:00pm
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Fairview is one of the largest vineyard exporters in South Africa, under both their Fairview and Goats du Roam labels.

The tasting room was quite crowded, as was the cheese tasting area. It's got ample grounds, though, to buy both cheese and wine and enjoy the area.
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Literally translated as 'Uncle Sam's Store', Oom Samie's is an institution in Stellenbosch and a highly recommended …
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98 Dorp St
Stellenbosch, 7600
South Africa
+27 21 887 0797
Fri Dec 30 6:00am - Fri Dec 30 11:00pm
Notes
This store had everything you may ever want (and not want) to buy. If you're in Stellenbosch, it's a must visit... even if you don't buy anything.
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Situated in a Stellenbosch Farmers' Winery complex, which includes a conference centre, wine cellar and amphitheatre …
Restaurant
Adam Tas St
Stellenbosch, 7600
South Africa
+27 21 808 7429
Fri Dec 30 6:00am - Fri Dec 30 7:00am
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Also known as 'the fountain of life', Waterford farm lives up to its reputation in every way. Situated in the tranqu …
Thing to Do
Blaauwklippen Road
Cape Town, 7599
South Africa
+27 21 880 0496
Fri Dec 30 12:00pm - Fri Dec 30 6:00pm
Notes
This is an EXCELLENT experience. Read my 5 star review on Yahoo! Local.
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Sat 12/31/05 (day 5) - Stellenbosch

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Comfortable Single-story Cedarwood Hotel set in vineyard, amidst tropically landscaped grounds.
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The Devon Valley Hotel
Devon Valley Rd
Stellenbosch, 7600
South Africa
21-865-2012
Sat Dec 31 12:00am
Notes
Attending the post-wedding brunch here.
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"Gastro-Pub" just off Kloof Street
Restaurant
Sat Dec 31 3:00am - Sat Dec 31 11:00pm
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Dinner and New Year's celebrations here!
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Berry farm and restaurant tucked on a hill overlooking the Stellenbosch valley. Amazing jams.
Restaurant
Sat Dec 31 6:00am - Sat Dec 31 7:00am
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An "empowerment" business serving delectable chocolates. Worth a stop!
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Sat Dec 31 6:00am - Sat Dec 31 7:00am
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A cute little town outside of Stellenbosch, known for their Hugenot founders.
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Sat Dec 31 10:00am
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Sun 01/01/06 (day 6) - Cape Town

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This majestic sandstone mountain is undoubtedly Cape Town's most well known and well loved landmark. Its flat "table …
Thing to Do
Table Mountain
Tafelberg Rd
Cape Town, 7493
South Africa
+27 21 701 8692
Sun Jan 1 3:00am - Sun Jan 1 11:00pm
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Camps Bay Beach is a broad stretch of palm tree-lined white sand bordering the bracing waters of the Atlantic ocean. …
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Victoria Rd
Cape Town, 8005
South Africa
+27 21 422 1075(Tourist Information)
Sun Jan 1 3:00am - Sun Jan 1 11:00pm
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Park in central Cape Town, with small outdoor cafe.
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Sun Jan 1 6:00am - Sun Jan 1 11:00pm
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According to seafood aficionados, the Wharfside Grill in Hout Bay takes the honours as the best seafood restaurant i …
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Wharfside Grill
Mariners Wharf
Cape Town, 7806
South Africa
+27 21 790 1100
Sun Jan 1 6:00am - Sun Jan 1 7:00am
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Mon 01/02/06 (day 7)

Private game reserve on the border of Kreuger National Park.
Hotel
Mon Jan 2 12:00am - Fri Jan 6 12:00am
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Fri 01/06/06 (day 11)

Starwood spa on the western edge of the Garden Route.
Hotel
Fri Jan 6 12:00am - Wed Jan 11 12:00am
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Sat 01/07/06 (day 12)

The southern-most point in Africa. Has a lighthouse, small restaurant.
Thing to Do
Sat Jan 7 6:00am - Sat Jan 7 11:00pm
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