is cherished the world over. Balmy weather,
rugged mountains, beautiful beaches, pristine
environment, relaxed pace of life, quality
gastronomy and wine, stunning properties and
affordable lifestyle heighten the charm. I’m a
little surprised by the number of people I meet
here who fell in love with Cape Town during a
visit and decided to make it ‘home.’
The city is engraved in the hills of the Cape
Peninsula, a naturally blessed bounty, jutting
out into the ocean; Atlantic on one side and
Indian on the other. It’s so easy to imagine
living here. Capetonians are a sassy bunch
living in nature’s playground, enjoying an
outdoor lifestyle, healthy living and wellbeing.
Fabulous restaurants serve delectable cuisine
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and sumptuous fresh seafood at affordable
prices and with superior service with a smile
(take note, London). ‘Traffic’ entails a bit of a
queue down to the beach. And it’s possible
to hike, cycle, swim and sunbathe all in a day
with easily accessible mountains, beaches and
cycle paths.
Cape luxury – where to stay
Manna Bay boutique luxury hotel occupies
an enviable hilltop location, overlooking
the beach and backing directly onto Table
Mountain nature reserve. Set in the decidedly upscale Oranjezicht neighbourhood, it
is a striking converted home, decked in both
plush and stark, inviting and modern, cosy and
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