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Sandringham Private Game Reserve: A New Chapter for Sabi Sabi Collection

Sandringham Private Game Reserve: A New Chapter for Sabi Sabi Collection

by Renate Engelbrecht | Aug 11, 2026 | FEATURED POST 1, TRAVEL

Following five years of planning and rehabilitation, the Sabi Sabi Collection’s much-anticipated Sandringham Private Game Reserve has officially welcomed its first guests on 1 August 2026. As the latest addition to Sabi Sabi Collection’s travel portfolio,...
Now Open: Louis Vuitton V&A Waterfront, Cape Town

Now Open: Louis Vuitton V&A Waterfront, Cape Town

by Renate Engelbrecht | Aug 3, 2026 | FASHION & BEAUTY, FEATURED POST 1

Louis Vuitton opened its first Cape Town store in December 2007, which was later configured in August 2019. Now, the store has relocated to a new address within the Victoria Wharf Shopping Centre, with the Louis Vuitton V&A Waterfront store opening at its new...
New Experiences at Vergenoegd Löw: A Sensory Awakening

New Experiences at Vergenoegd Löw: A Sensory Awakening

by Renate Engelbrecht | Jun 12, 2026 | FEATURED POST 1, FOOD

Wintertime in Cape Town is always a special time. Especially those rainy, overcast days. It was on one such day that I walked along the pathways toward The Homestead at Vergenoegd Löw. Droplets clung to the roses in front and the air was crisp on my cheeks. Whilst the...
Nature’s Pantry: South Africa’s Top Food Foraging Experiences

Nature’s Pantry: South Africa’s Top Food Foraging Experiences

by Renate Engelbrecht | Jun 11, 2026 | FEATURED POST 2, FOOD

South Africa’s winter months – from June through to August – bring with it the ideal opportunity for wild food foraging. The cooler, wetter conditions allow mushrooms to flourish in the country’s pine forests and it’s also a good time to discover indigenous...
Veld & Vine Bistro: The Claremont Boutique Hotel’s Essence on a Plate

Veld & Vine Bistro: The Claremont Boutique Hotel’s Essence on a Plate

by Renate Engelbrecht | Mar 2, 2026 | FEATURED POST 1, FOOD, TRAVEL

Nestled in what I would describe as one of Cape Town’s most beautiful neighbourhoods, The Claremont Boutique Hotel by the Sabi Sabi Collection is a gem worth discovering. Now, with the recent launch of its Veld & Vine Bistro, even more so. Veld & Vine Bistro...
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Had a lovely morning exploring the glittering gems Had a lovely morning exploring the glittering gems of 1986, now open at Menlyn Park Shopping Centre, next to Foschini. 

Keep an eye out for their Black November specials, set to launch tomorrow. 

#gifting #jewellerylover #southafrica #menlynpark #suitcaseandchardonnay @1896_jewellers
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Fermier. It's always in the details at this Pretor Fermier. It's always in the details at this Pretoria restaurant - one of my favourites. Love this hidden gem and its unique setting. 

#pretoriarestaurants #fermier #suitcaseandchardonnay
Your sign to pop in at the new @pantry_jhb at The Your sign to pop in at the new @pantry_jhb at The View, @fourways_mall 

#pantrybymarble #pantrybymarblefourways
Spanning 1,000m² and open between 6AM and 10PM on Spanning 1,000m² and open between 6AM and 10PM on weekdays and 6AM and midnight over weekends, the latest addition to the Pantry by Mable stable is proof that the well-known hospitality brand is moving from strength to strength. The new high-end food and retail store opened its doors at The View, Fourways Mall recently, welcoming over 10,000 visitors on opening weekend. Ultimately, it’s safe to say that Pantry by Marble at The View is set to bring joy to early dinner seekers, late night party goers on the hunt for a midnight snack and little foodies craving gourmet ice cream alike.

Read all about this newly opened store on the SUITCASE & CHARDONNAY blog. Link in bio. 

#pantrybymarble #suitcaseandchardonnay #fourwaysmall
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