Well-Sized, Stylish and Comfortable Apartment

Situated on the second floor of a secure complex, the apartment offers beautiful views of the ocean that makes for a memorable stay in Cape Town.

Sleeping four guests in comfort, conveniently located a mere few minutes' drive from Camps Bay beach, where a leisurely stroll along the popular stretch of sun-drenched sand with an ice cream cone in hand is an experience that should not be missed.

Other major attractions just a short drive away are the Cable Car for an unforgettable trip up Table Mountain, and the ever-popular V&A Waterfront with its many shops, restaurants and entertainment venues.

An alarm system provides additional security for those who are inclined to worry, and the parking bay and single garage is located within the safety of the complex.

Enjoy a braai with family or friends at the shared braai area, or take a dip in the communal swimming pool and make some new friends. Don't forget to go armed with floating toys, towels, sun block and oodles of good cheer for a special fun time.

The lounge also has a stunning vista of the ocean and a ceiling fan to cool those warm summer days, as well as comfortable couches upon which to sprawl while watching satellite TV or DVD's on the large, flat screen TV.

The open plan dining area boasts yet another lovely outlook from the adjacent window to enhance an excellent meal at the smart round glass-top 4-seater dining table.

The two bedrooms have easy-on-the-eye decor and come with ceiling fans, built-in cupboards and bedside tables with reading lamps so that a good book can be enjoyed. The master bedroom's floor-to-ceiling windows offer the ultimate view along with a queen-size bed and convenient hairdryer. The en-suite bathroom has a separate shower and a Victorian-style bath that blends impeccably with the modern furnishings and makes long soaks in a bubble bath with a glass of Cape wine a must.

The second bedroom has twin beds, a heater, and an attractive view from the windows. A separate, shared bathroom has a fabulous glass corner shower.

The modern, open-plan kitchen boasts the same beautiful view of the ocean that can be seen from the lounge windows, and is equipped with all the modern necessities for a hassle-free holiday, including a microwave oven, and tea and coffee making facilities.

Bar stools on the lounge side of the kitchen counter allow for quick breakfasts on the run to ensure that not a moment of sightseeing is missed.

There is also the added benefit of wireless internet access throughout the property.

Facilities:

Sea views

Secure parking

Internet access

Communal swimming pool

Satellite Television

2 Bedrooms

2 Bathrooms

Daily servicing - Mon - Sat (except Public Holidays)

All linen and towels provided

Rates start at R 1350 during Winter, up to R 3750 per night.

For reservation enquiries, contact info@theholidayzebra.co.za or call +27 722 88 3366

Constantia Uitsig Spa Fathers Day Special

Spoil your Dad this Father’s Day 19^th June with one of the special Spa Treatments at Constantia Uitsig.

Father’s Day Relaxing Spa Special:

Steam, Back Cleanse, Deep Tissue Massage, Bottle of Constantia Uitsig Red – 2 hrs, R 810

Father’s Day Pampering Spa Special:

·         Steam, Clarins Men’s Facial, Express Pedicure with Paraffin Wax, Bottle of Constantia Uitsig Red – 2 hrs, R 600

These exclusive offers are valid from 1^st – 30 June 2011 while stocks last. Please note that specials may not be booking in conjunction with one another.

To book, please contact 072 288 3366 or info@theholidayzebra.co.za

Wine News:

With cover crops sown and leaves starting to fall, the vines at Constantia Uitsig are due for pruning in June. The cold factor to date has been average with not much rain received. Viticulturist and Winemaker Andre Rousseau is hoping for more rain and good cold winter.

Winemaking activity in the cellar is nearing the stage of bottling for the 2011 vintage of Constantia Uitsig Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay. Both wines have developed exceptionally well over the last 3 months with each being left to age on the lees for the remainder of June after which bottling will commence. Also due for bottling in June, having spent several years in small French oak barrels, is the new Muscat d’ Alexandrie. Only 3000 x 375ml bottles of this outstanding dessert wine will be produced. Andre Rousseau has proudly released the new 2010 vintages of Constantia Uitsig Semillon and Constantia Uitsig White. Both of the new vintages are showing intense complexity and length and are available for tasting and purchase at The Wine Shop at Constantia Uitsig.

Constantia Uitsig Country Hotel News:

Constantia Uitsig Country Hotel and Spa have release two luxurious winter specials available from 1^st June to 30 September 2011:

Winter Special:

·         Two night’s romantic stay in a Garden Room

·         Constantia Uitsig Cap Classique and Eggs Benedict breakfast

·         Spa treatments and Gluhwein for two

·         Spa Treatment options: Steam, 60 Minute Aromatherapy Massage, Spa Gift or: Steam, 60 Minute Swedish or Deep Tissue Massage, Spa Gift or: Steam, 60 Minute Hot Stone Massage, Spa Gift

·         R 400 Dinner voucher for any of the 3 internationally acclaimed restaurants

·         Full English or Continental breakfast

·         Wine tasting and cheese platter for two at The Wine Shop

·         Complimentary upgrade subject to availability

·         Late check-out at 14h00

·         Package charged at R 1750 per person

Overnight Special:

·         One night stay in a Garden Twin Room

·         Full English or Continental breakfast

·         Guest spa treatment per person

·         Spa treatment options: Steam, 60 Minute Aromatherapy Massage, Spa Gift or: Steam, 60 Minute Swedish or Deep Tissue Massage, Spa Gift or: Steam, 60 Minute Hot Stone Massage, Spa Gift

·         R 400 Dinner voucher for any of the 3 internationally acclaimed restaurants

·         A bottle of Constantia Uitsig Sauvignon Blanc in your room

·         Complimentary upgrade subject to availability

·         Price: R 995 per person or R 1990 per couple

To book the above spa packages, please contact info@theholidayzebra.co.za or call 072 288 3366.

Barry Hilton’s Cousins Online DVD Store

I’m looking after a friend’s house and dog in quaint residential suburb of Harfield Village for a few days. I really like the village feel about it – friendly neighbours, easy transport, restaurants and bistros.

This morning I went looking for a deli to grab breakfast but it was still too early for any of the restaurants to be open so I popped in to one of Barry Hilton’s franchised DVD stores four blocks away from home.

Basically, you login to their website and pre-book your DVD title, add it to your cart, and check-out. You can go and pick up your DVD, or they’ll deliver it to you, free of charge (terms and conditions apply).

I like this concept mostly because you avoid disappointment in driving to the store to discover that the DVD that you really want has been booked by someone else. Also, browsing online gives you the time to find exactly what you want before you even get there. The stores are modern and clean, and offer helpful service.

How to register:

Step 1: Log on to www.cousinsdvd.com

Step 2: Select the store closest to you

Step 3: Select ‘Register Here’

Step 4: Enter your details

Step 5: Select Register Me Now

Step 6: Go into the store with your ID to activate your account

You receive your 1^st DVD rental free when you sign-up for a contract, compliments of ‘The Cousin’ – Barry Hilton.

Contract Offers:

CASH RENTALS:

Latest Releases: R 22

Old Releases: R 11

Multi-Day: special offers in-store

R 90 CONTRACTS:

New Movies: R 18

Old Movies: R 9

(10 Units)

R 170 CONTRACTS:

New Movies: R 17

Old Movies: R 8.50

(20 Unites)

R 320 CONTRACTS:

New Movies: R 16

Old Movies: R 8

(40 units)

R 450 CONTRACTS:

New Movies: R 15

Old Movies: R 7.50

(60 units)

R 520 CONTRACTS:

New Movies: R 13

Old Movies: R 6.50

(80 units)

They offer thousands of DVD titles, easy browsing and quick selection of DVD’s via the internet. I’m not sure if all of their branches have computer terminals, but the one in Harfield does (Shop 1A, Harfield Village Centre, 48 2^nd Avenue, Harfield Village, Claremont – Tel. 021 – 671 4187 or email harfield@cousinsdvd.com

Each store offers online browsing and selection, delivery and collection, contracts that never expire, DVD’s for sale.

You can manage your bookings online and keep series for multiple days.

You also have access to your account and rental history, and you can manage your contracts from home and set parental guidance parameters for your children.

They have outlet branches in the Eastern Cape (Cow Corner, Kabega Park, Mount Pleasant, Perridgevale, and Summerstrand), KwaZulu Natal (Bluff Superspar) and the Western Cape (Harfield).

Save time – order online.

Pull in my cousin!

www.cousinsdvd.com

Full Day Cape Winelands Tour

Come sample some of the finest wines South Africa has to offer on a full day Cape Winelands Tour. This fun, exciting and informative day will leave you with a lifetime of memories.

Visiting beautiful historical towns, guests have the opportunity to sample a variety of wines produced in the Franschhoek, Paarl and Stellenbosch regions.

Guests are collected at their central Cape Town accommodation, or met at a central meeting point. By 9am, everyone is settled into their comfortable, air-conditioned shuttle with qualified tour guide and a leisurely 40 minute drive gets you to the start of the world-famous Winelands region. Your first stop is a visit to Paarl where you will be struck by the beauty of the Valley. Enjoy a wine tasting and guided cellar tour at one of the estates. Continue to Franschhoek, founded in 1688 by French immigrants fleeing the Huguenot religious prosecution in Europe. A memorial in town commemorates the arrival of these settlers who helped develop the wines sought after by Napoleon, Bismark and royalty.

Guests can choose where they would like to stop for lunch (for your own account) and another wine tasting at a vineyard or in the town of Stellenbosch, the second oldest town in South Africa.

In 1679 Dutch East India Company governor, Simon van der Stel, recognised the fertility of this valley as perfect for vineyards. A blend of 18^th century Cape Dutch, Georgian and Victorian buildings is evident on Dorp Street.

Enjoy a final wine tasting before returning to Cape Town.

A minimum of three wine estates will be visited during the day. Dual language tours are available on selected days only. This tour might also be done in reverse.

By the end of the tour, you’ll have had a wonderful day and made a few friends. Guests are safely returned to their accommodation at 5pm by their guide for the day, who would have imparted some delightful, interesting and humorous facts about the regions you visit.

Price: R 680 per person.

To book, please call 072 288 3366 or email info@theholidayzebra.co.za

Full Day Cape Peninsula Tour

Experience the best that the Cape has to offer. You’ve travelled all the way to South Africa and you’re itching to find out for yourself why everyone loves Cape Town so much.

Guests are collected from their hotel (or meet at a central point). You then head for Cape Point and some of the most spectacular views in the world. Pass through Sea Point and Camps Bay with its glorious views of the Twelve Apostles.

Continue to the fishing village of Hout Bay. Guests will have an opportunity to take the optional boat trip to Duiker Island (for your account and time permitting) to view the Cape Fur Seals.

Then you’ll travel via Chapman’s Peak (if open) to the Cape Point Nature Reserve where you’ll have the chance to see a variety of wildlife that includes baboons, Rhebok, Cape Mountain zebra, Bontebok and eland.

Then it’s on to the historical naval base of Simon’s Town, where you visit the Penguin colony at Boulders Beach (for own account), Fish Hoek fishing village and Muizenberg.

Stop at Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens for a short walking tour of the gardens.

Return to Cape Town, passing the University of Cape Town, Rhodes Memorial and the Groote Schuur Hospital.

The tour departs daily at 09h00 and ends at 17h00. Lunch is excluded (for your own account). Dual language tours are available on selected days only (English & German).

Tour price: R 680 pp

Guests are escorted on tours with professionally trained and qualified guides. Many interesting facts are shared with you as you pass through various parts of the Peninsula. Fully air-conditioned, comfortable vehicles can seat 6, 12, 22 and 44 passengers. Comprehensive passenger liability insurance is included for your extra peace of mind. Ideal for individuals, couples, groups of friends, work colleagues, sports teams, large groups, etc.

Tours include complimentary collection from central Cape Town hotels.

Bookings essential.

For reservations, please call 072 288 3366 or email info@theholidayzebra.co.za

Uthando Benefit Concert: 17 May 2011 at Table Bay Hotel

You're invited to a special evening: the Uthando Benefit Concert to be held at the Table Bay Hotel in Cape Town on 17 May 2011.

Performances by Amy Biehl Foundation, Dance for All, Jikeleza Dance Project, Hout Bay Music Project, Neighbourhood Old Age Homes, Happy Feet Gumboot Dances and Thokozani Brothers Choir Group.

Uthando promoted the upliftment of impoverished communities mainly in the Western Cape. In addition to its philanthropic cultural tours, Uthando focus on projects that benefit communities in so many ways, mostly by providing them with a means to sustainable income generating activities.

Together with Uthando, Terra Nova Tours has put together a benefit concert for the 17 May 2011 to showcase some of the projects' extraordinary talent.

The evening will include an exhibit by some of the projects too.

Canapes and drinks will be served.

Price per ticket: R 280 per person
Date: 17th May 2011
Time: 18h00
Venue: Table Bay Hotel

Please contact concert@terra-nova.co.za for tickets.

Book Launch and Exhibition at Grande Provence, Franschhoek

The Franschhoek Literary Festival Special Exhibition at Grande Provence include the following artists: Sarel Petrus, JP Meyer, Loni Drager, Henning Ludeke and Annelie Venter. Paul Boulitreau and Michaella Janse van Vuuren are showing in the main gallery.

1 May - 1 June 2011