What a surprise to find that celebrity news publication Hello! dedicated their travel page to Hermanus. Apparently Spanish actress, Penélope Cruz, is a fan of the Western Cape, South Africa, and visits with her gorgeous family. Birkenhead Portfolio played host to a number of activities which included: Staying at the luxury Birkenhead House Coffee at… Read More Hello! Hermanus
Hermanus is a coastal village with lots to do. Regardless of whether you are having a busy day sightseeing or a lazy day at the beach, breakfast is always a good idea. Betty Blue for traffic light breakfasts – red, yellow and green. Go with green – it’s so healthy and filling it will last… Read More Breakfast in Hermanus
Hermanus is sooo close to Cape Town. Only 90 minutes away. A day out might feel like a holiday. The holiday that you need. Weather is mild. Lots to enjoy and explore. Start Early. To make the most of a day trip to Hermanus an early departure is recommended. Aim to have your morning coffee at Peregrine Farm… Read More Hermanus Day Tripping Tips #TourismForAll
Abalone is a sought after delicacy that is linked to poaching, black-market trading and drugs. The negative association does not make it less desirable. Perlemoen, as South Africans know this sea snail, is becoming more popular as its supply diminishes. It favours the cold water between Hangklip and Agulhas and thrives in the dynamic ecosystems of kelp… Read More Alluring Abalone
It’s a new year and time to give resolutions of slimming down one more go. Holiday capital of South Africa – Hermanus – knows what it feels like to be bikini ready while tempted with tasty treats. Try the following five local options to ease the guilt and the waist band. If you believe, like I do, that it… Read More Five guilt-free pleasures in Hermanus
I love Hermanus for all the walking and hiking trails. I can walk along a coastal track from Vermont to the Milkwood Restaurant at the Onrus lagoon, have a cup of coffee and continue to walk along the beach to Sandbaai. For a change of scenery I start walking at The Burgundy Restaurant in Hermanus and… Read More Why I♥Hermanus #3
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