Archive for August, 2010

Pepper Club Hotel & Spa, Cape Town (South Africa)

Monday, August 23rd, 2010

The Pepper Club Hotel & Spa in Cape Town launches the Odeon Cinema!

Midweek Movie Nights

For a midweek break from the mundane weekly routine, join us at the Odeon Cinema, housed in the Pepper Club Luxury Hotel & Spa, for their brand new, monthly themed movie evenings.

25 August & 1 September 2010

19h00

Pepper Club Luxury Hotel & Spa, Cape Town
Odeon Movie Theatre,
Pepper Club Hotel & Spa, Corner Loop and
Pepper Str, Cape Town

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Sheraton Pretoria Hotel, Gauteng (South Africa)

Monday, August 23rd, 2010

Secretary Day Lunch

Magnolia Restaurant

Wednesday, 1 September 2010 at 12:30pm

There is no time like the present for managers to reconnect with and celebrate those special people who is enduring, easily multitasks and leaves a well imbedded mark in running their daily lives – their secretaries!

Sheraton Pretoria Hotel is commemorating all those hardworking administrative professionals and we are encouraging managers to join in the celebrations. Come wine and dine those extraordinary people with a culinary feast prepared by our world class chefs

Venue: Magnolia Restaurant
Date: 1 September 2010
Price: R285.00  per person

All secretaries will receive a complimentary gift  – for no one is more cherished in this world than someone who lightens the burden of another!

 Sheraton Pretoria Hotel
643 cnr. Church & Wessels streets
Arcadia, Pretoria, 0007
South Africa

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Rovos Rail: Luxury Train Journeys in South Africa

Monday, August 16th, 2010

ROVOS RAIL Golf Safari, South Africa

15 September and 01 December 2010

ROVOS RAIL – The Most Luxurious Train in the World

Rovos Rail, South Africa’s most luxurious train in the world, offers a delightful nine-day Golf Safari to entertain the most discerning player. At all venues, there are optional excursions for the entertainment of non-playing guests.
This spectacular and unforgettable journey commences in Pretoria and travels east towards the spectacular Drakensberg escarpment en route to Nelspruit. Play at Hans Merensky Golf Estate or enjoy a game drive in the world famous Kruger Park followed by lunch. Tee off at the Royal Swazi Golf Club, near Manzini in Swaziland, while non-golfers visit the Ngwenya Glass Factory, lunch at Guava Galleries followed by a game drive in the Mkhaya Game Reserve.
Then it’s on to Zululand for game viewing in the Hluhluwe Game Reserve. Play one of South Africa’s finest courses, the Durban Beachwood Country Club, while non-playing guests enjoy a city tour of Durban followed by lunch at the Golf Club. In the foothills of the imposing Drakensberg Mountains 18-holes await at the Champagne Sports Resort, with a guided tour of the Battlefields a further highlight for non-golfers.
Relax as the train travels north towards the magnificent resort of Sun City in the Pilanesberg Mountains. A full day is spent at this world-famous facility before departing for Pretoria where this memorable journey ends.
For reservations and queries, please contact:
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Vineyard Hotel, Claremont/Cape Town (South Africa)

Monday, August 16th, 2010
Vineyard Hotel & Spa sommelier, Mr Gregory Mutambe, has a very specific goal in mind: to make the hotel the ultimate Cape wine destination.  Apart from the Square’s Gourmet Food and Wine Evenings running in partnership with renowned Cape wine estates, Mutambe says it’s also important to appreciate smaller, lesser-known estates. “So on Monday nights from 6-7pm we host complimentary wine tastings for our resident guests and our loyal public clientele, to expose them to the Cape’s boutique estates – and the winemaker from each estate co-hosts the event too. I really would like wine lovers to become aware of what is available to them, and at the same time I’d like to contribute to and improve our existing wine list.”
As resident sommelier at the Vineyard Hotel & Spa, Mutambe is tasked with assisting diners to perfectly pair wines with the specific courses of their meal. “It is important to give an informed recommendation to your guest,” says Mutambe, “without pushing your own preferences. You have to listen to and read people’s likes, because everyone is different.”
Upcoming Gourmet Wine Events – 2010
9 July – Thelema Mountain Vineyards
30 July – Springfield Estate
13 August – Groot Constantia Estate
27 August – Kleine Zalze Wines
10 September – Simonsig Estate
24 September – Creation Wines and Luddite Wines
1 October – Cape Chamonix Wines
29 October – Constantia Valley wines

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Kurland Hotel, Plettenberg Bay/Garden Route (South Africa)

Monday, August 16th, 2010

NEW CHEF AT KURLAND HOTEL
The Crags, Plettenberg Bay, South Africa

The magnificent Kurland Hotel which is located on a Polo Estate in Plettenberg Bay along South Africa’s spectacular Garde Route has appointed a wonderful new chef, Leon Coetzee, who has exciting plans for the hotel and will represent Kurland at the Knysna Oyster & Wine Mardi Gras on 7th July 2010 in the annual Oyster Recipe Competition.

Having trained alongside culinary greats such as Gordon Ramsay and Alain Ducasse, Coetzee describes his style as ‘modern international with a slight French influence’ and will use fresh local produce in the new Kurland menus to cater to both adult palates and younger guests’ tastes.

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Ellerman House, Cape Town (South Africa)

Monday, August 16th, 2010
ELLERMAN HOUSE GOES BACK TO BASICS
Bantry Bay, Cape Town, South Africa

Ellerman House’s Executive Chef Veronica Hibbert has devised a new All Day Dining Menu featuring deliciously fresh and simple favourites such as bangers & mash, fish & chips, and spaghetti & meatballs, all prepared with minimal fuss, yet still using the highest quality, seasonal South African ingredients.

Simple, delicious food, available all day – what more could guests want?

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HOUSE AND LEISURE ‘BEST OF SA’ AWARDS 2010

Monday, August 16th, 2010
HOUSE AND LEISURE ‘BEST OF SA’ AWARDS 2010 FINALISTS ANNOUNCED

House and Leisure magazine’s prestigious Best of SA awards, in association with Visa, have compiled their list of the country’s top 5 choices in the following 4 categories: hotels, lodges, restaurants and spas.
We are delighted to announce that 3 properties in Classic Representation’s portfolio have been nominated: Singita Sweni Lodge (Best South African Lodge), Kurland (Best South African Hotel), and The Tasting Room at Le Quartier Francais (Best South African Restaurant). 

HOTELS:

- KURLAND HOTEL, Plettenberg Bay, Western Cape (South Africa)
- THE OWNER’S COTTAGE, Franschhoek, Western Cape (South Africa)
- THE OYSTER BOX HOTEL, Umhlanga Rocks, KwaZulu-Natal (South Africa)
- THE SHAMWARI TOWNHOUSE, Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape (South Africa)
- 15 ON ORANGE HOTEL, Cape Town, Western Cape (South Africa)

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Vineyard Hotel & Spa, Claremont/Cape Town (South Africa)

Monday, August 16th, 2010
The iconic Vineyard Hotel & Spa in Claremont, Cape Town (South Africa) has opened its garden gates, so the general public can also enjoy the establishment’s renowned gardens. Starting this spring, monthly garden walks will be organised – followed by a delicious Morning or Afternoon Tea in the hotel’s lounge and patio.
Group Environmental Manager for the Vineyard Hotel & Spa, d’Ouwe Werf and the Townhouse Hotel & Conference Centre, Mr Chris van Zyl, has been hosting garden walks on request for the Vineyard’s guests and local garden clubs since 2002.  The walks will be advertised in the media, so that guests and the interested public can come and enjoy our indigenous gardens.  Chris says many people don’t realise the hotel gardens and facilities – with the exception of the pool and gym – are open for the public to experience.
On the planned garden walks, guests will spend approximately 90 minutes enthralled by the spectacular gardens designed and laid out by renowned landscape architect, Ann Sutton. Historical information will also be shared, since the property has been an estate since 1799 – and was once home to Lady Anne Barnard. However, the emphasis of the walks remains botanical, and medicinal plants will also be pointed out. Birds and insects will be discussed when seen, and interesting geological formations – that resemble fossilised water ripples – will also be discussed.

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Hyatt Regency Oubaai, Garden Route (South Africa)

Monday, August 16th, 2010

AMOUR PACKAGE AT THE HYATT REGENCY OUBAAI, SOUTH AFRICA

Take the time to reconnect.  Book a night away for just the two of you and the Hyatt Regency Oubaai in George, South Africa, along South Africa’s magnificent Garden Route coastline will provide an unforgettable setting and all the romantic touches.

With the romantic Amour Package, guests enjoy:

  • Bed and Breakfast
  • 30-minute Couples Massage
  • Sparkling Wine on arrival
  • Pamper pack
  • Rose Petal Turndown

LONG BREAKFAST

Executive Chef Markus Linder and his team welcome you to indulge in a wonderful ‘Long Breakfast’ experience taking place every Sunday from 7:00am-4:00pm.  This all-you-can-eat mix of international food and exceptional local fare is available all day long and is a truely indulgent affair!

RESTAURANT AND BAR

The hotel’s signature restaurant, Waterside Grill is located in the Village Market and offers an interactive dining experience with its lively show kitchen.  A variety of charcoal-grilled dishes and seafood promises not to disappoint the palate or the eye.

WEDDING

Hyatt Regency Oubaai’s position between the Ocean and the Majestic Outeniqua Mountains at South Africa’s Garden Route along with the unique outdoor wedding chapel overlooking the pool area make this the most perfect, picturesque location in which to tie the knot.  To make your wedding day as memorable as possible, the wedding package offers use of the venue at no cost for parties over 80 guests, a variety of menus, overnight accomodation, white linen, crockery and cutlery, experienced bar and service staff and the services of a professional wedding coordinator.  The combination of the hotel’s magnificent position and our attentive staff will contribute to making your memorable day even more unforgettable!

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Lagoon Beach Hotel, Cape Town

Monday, August 16th, 2010

The magnificent Lagoon Beach Hotel and Spa which is beautifully located on the beach in Milnerton, Cape Town, in South Africa, captures the quintessence of four-star luxury.   Situated on the shores of Lagoon Beach, it offers incomparable postcard views of the Atlantic Ocean, Table Mountain, Robben Island and the exquisite new Cape Town stadium.

The Lagoon Beach Hotel & Spa is the only hotel in Cape Town with direct beach access and features eight venues of various capacities. As the second largest conference facility in Cape Town, it can cater for up to 550 people, making it one of the most flexible in conference and event offerings.

La Mizu Beach Bar at the Lagoon Beach Hotel & Spa, a fabulous new offering , will soon attract revelers with world-class cocktails and glorious sunsets on itsexpansive wooden deck. Formerly known as McNamara’s Gastro Pub, the venue is undergoing an exciting transformation which will be unveiled just in time for summer.

‘Mizu’ is a Japanese word meaning ‘water’. You can expect a liquid experience of a different nature at La Mizu soon!

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