Retreat to the Westcliff for a weekend of total bliss
Incurable romantics of the city-loving sort should take advantage of the fact that Valentine’s Day falls over a weekend this year and hole up at one of Gauteng’s most old-world properties – The Westcliff. According to the team, the journey of romancing will begin as soon as you arrive in your elegantly appointed room – accessorised with gorgeous gifts from L’Occitane en Provence, chilled Pongracz Rose and chocolate-dipped strawberries!
Newly-appointed executive chef Nicky Gibbs has conjured up a gourmet menu that includes lobster ravioli with truffle butter sauce, angry duck tofu pockets, herbed noisette of lamb and roasted Moroccan rump of lamb, followed by the sweet temptations of a strawberry and white chocolate mousse cake or a chocolate and raspberry fondant with a vanilla yoghurt ice cream. For the morning after, there’s a lavish English breakfast at La Belle Terrasse to look forward to and if you really wanted to make an indulgence of it, you could opt for a couples treatment at the Camelot Spa too. The Valentine’s package does include a late check-out so there’s no reason to rush. And if you want further extras, long-stemmed red roses, French champers and more, are available on request. Heaven! For more info, call (011) 481-6000 or visit www.westcliff.co.za.
Indulge in style in mauritius
Club Med’s La Pointe aux Canonniers in Mauritius has been completely revamped by a team of French designers and it is now an infinitely more luxurious version of the same, complete with loads of dining options –both Med and contemporary – a sensational spa, a do-anything kids play area that caters for all age groups and acres of palm-fringed white tropical beach. Its a brilliant family resort and makes a great escape for later this year. Check out Club Med for specials and remember their early booking bonus where a family of four can save up to R5 650 on their holiday. For more info, visit www.clubmed.co.za.
Luxury stay
There’s a brand new, and super-indulgent reason to head to the West Coast this year. Shore House, a self catering beach retreat, is situated on a private fauna reserve along the magnificent West Coast. With uninterrupted views of the ocean and Table Mountain in the distance, the view alone will leave you breathless, with private pristine white beaches only 30 meters from your deck chair. It boasts three double bedrooms, a state-of-the-art contemporary kitchen and a comfortably luxe living area with large oversized sofas. Relax and enjoy the warm afternoon sun lounging on the patio in oversized white cane armchairs. In the cooler months, enjoy the warmth of a large stone fireplace while overlooking the ocean. Contact (021) 689 2992 or email
This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
