27 Sep 2018

Cape Town Getaway

by Debra Smith | Posted in: Detours | 0

Beautiful Cape Town and the surrounding countryside has lots to explore. Read this story on the Family Fun Canada site

About Author
Latest Posts

Follow Debra Smith:

Debra Smith

Travel writer and luxury hotel reviewer

An experienced and trustworthy travel writer, Debra writes about luxury hotels and resorts, soft adventure, fine dining and cultural experiences in Europe and North America. Posting to Instagram since 2013 as @Where.To.Lady. Curious, attentive to detail and fun company, Debra is based in Calgary, Alberta. Member of SATW, IFWTWA, TravMedia USA, BA English, Art History U of C, former Chair TMAC AB/NWT.

Latest posts from Debra Smith

Three Great Chicago Hotels: 5 Star to Budget Friendly - September 4, 2024
No Guidebook? No Problem! See Chicago with local tips on Reddit - September 4, 2024
Art-centric Andaz Scottsdale Resort & Bungalows - June 18, 2024

Archives

/*! This file is auto-generated */.wp-block-button__link{color:#fff;background-color:#32373c;border-radius:9999px;box-shadow:none;text-decoration:none;padding:calc(.667em + 2px) calc(1.333em + 2px);font-size:1.125em}.wp-block-file__button{background:#32373c;color:#fff;text-decoration:none}:root{--wp--preset--aspect-ratio--square: 1;--wp--preset--aspect-ratio--4-3: 4/3;--wp--preset--aspect-ratio--3-4: 3/4;--wp--preset--aspect-ratio--3-2: 3/2;--wp--preset--aspect-ratio--2-3: 2/3;--wp--preset--aspect-ratio--16-9: 16/9;--wp--preset--aspect-ratio--9-16: 9/16;--wp--preset--color--black: #000;--wp--preset--color--cyan-bluish-gray: #abb8c3;--wp--preset--color--white: #fff;--wp--preset--color--pale-pink: #f78da7;--wp--preset--color--vivid-red: #cf2e2e;--wp--preset--color--luminous-vivid-orange: #ff6900;--wp--preset--color--luminous-vivid-amber: #fcb900;--wp--preset--color--light-green-cyan: #7bdcb5;--wp--preset--color--vivid-green-cyan: #00d084;--wp--preset--color--pale-cyan-blue: #8ed1fc;--wp--preset--color--vivid-cyan-blue: #0693e3;--wp--preset--color--vivid-purple: #9b51e0;--wp--preset--color--virtue-primary: #000000;--wp--preset--color--virtue-primary-light: #36bfb9;--wp--preset--color--very-light-gray: #eee;--wp--preset--color--very-dark-gray: #444;--wp--preset--gradient--vivid-cyan-blue-to-vivid-purple: linear-gradient(135deg,rgba(6,147,227,1) 0%,rgb(155,81,224) 100%);--wp--preset--gradient--light-green-cyan-to-vivid-green-cyan: linear-gradient(135deg,rgb(122,220,180) 0%,rgb(0,208,130) 100%);--wp--preset--gradient--luminous-vivid-amber-to-luminous-vivid-orange: linear-gradient(135deg,rgba(252,185,0,1) 0%,rgba(255,105,0,1) 100%);--wp--preset--gradient--luminous-vivid-orange-to-vivid-red: linear-gradient(135deg,rgba(255,105,0,1) 0%,rgb(207,46,46) 100%);--wp--preset--gradient--very-light-gray-to-cyan-bluish-gray: linear-gradient(135deg,rgb(238,238,238) 0%,rgb(169,184,195) 100%);--wp--preset--gradient--cool-to-warm-spectrum: linear-gradient(135deg,rgb(74,234,220) 0%,rgb(151,120,209) 20%,rgb(207,42,186) 40%,rgb(238,44,130) 60%,rgb(251,105,98) 80%,rgb(254,248,76) 100%);--wp--preset--gradient--blush-light-purple: linear-gradient(135deg,rgb(255,206,236) 0%,rgb(152,150,240) 100%);--wp--preset--gradient--blush-bordeaux: linear-gradient(135deg,rgb(254,205,165) 0%,rgb(254,45,45) 50%,rgb(107,0,62) 100%);--wp--preset--gradient--luminous-dusk: linear-gradient(135deg,rgb(255,203,112) 0%,rgb(199,81,192) 50%,rgb(65,88,208) 100%);--wp--preset--gradient--pale-ocean: linear-gradient(135deg,rgb(255,245,203) 0%,rgb(182,227,212) 50%,rgb(51,167,181) 100%);--wp--preset--gradient--electric-grass: linear-gradient(135deg,rgb(202,248,128) 0%,rgb(113,206,126) 100%);--wp--preset--gradient--midnight: linear-gradient(135deg,rgb(2,3,129) 0%,rgb(40,116,252) 100%);--wp--preset--font-size--small: 13px;--wp--preset--font-size--medium: 20px;--wp--preset--font-size--large: 36px;--wp--preset--font-size--x-large: 42px;--wp--preset--spacing--20: 0.44rem;--wp--preset--spacing--30: 0.67rem;--wp--preset--spacing--40: 1rem;--wp--preset--spacing--50: 1.5rem;--wp--preset--spacing--60: 2.25rem;--wp--preset--spacing--70: 3.38rem;--wp--preset--spacing--80: 5.06rem;--wp--preset--shadow--natural: 6px 6px 9px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);--wp--preset--shadow--deep: 12px 12px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);--wp--preset--shadow--sharp: 6px 6px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);--wp--preset--shadow--outlined: 6px 6px 0px -3px rgba(255, 255, 255, 1), 6px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 1);--wp--preset--shadow--crisp: 6px 6px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)}:where(.is-layout-flex){gap:0.5em}:where(.is-layout-grid){gap:0.5em}body .is-layout-flex{display:flex}.is-layout-flex{flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:center}.is-layout-flex>:is(*,div){margin:0}body .is-layout-grid{display:grid}.is-layout-grid>:is(*,div){margin:0}:where(.wp-block-columns.is-layout-flex){gap:2em}:where(.wp-block-columns.is-layout-grid){gap:2em}:where(.wp-block-post-template.is-layout-flex){gap:1.25em}:where(.wp-block-post-template.is-layout-grid){gap:1.25em}.has-black-color{color:var(--wp--preset--color--black)!important}.has-cyan-bluish-gray-color{color:var(--wp--preset--color--cyan-bluish-gray)!important}.has-white-color{color:var(--wp--preset--color--white)!important}.has-pale-pink-color{color:var(--wp--preset--color--pale-pink)!important}.has-vivid-red-color{color:var(--wp--preset--color--vivid-red)!important}.has-luminous-vivid-orange-color{color:var(--wp--preset--color--luminous-vivid-orange)!important}.has-luminous-vivid-amber-color{color:var(--wp--preset--color--luminous-vivid-amber)!important}.has-light-green-cyan-color{color:var(--wp--preset--color--light-green-cyan)!important}.has-vivid-green-cyan-color{color:var(--wp--preset--color--vivid-green-cyan)!important}.has-pale-cyan-blue-color{color:var(--wp--preset--color--pale-cyan-blue)!important}.has-vivid-cyan-blue-color{color:var(--wp--preset--color--vivid-cyan-blue)!important}.has-vivid-purple-color{color:var(--wp--preset--color--vivid-purple)!important}.has-black-background-color{background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--black)!important}.has-cyan-bluish-gray-background-color{background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--cyan-bluish-gray)!important}.has-white-background-color{background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--white)!important}.has-pale-pink-background-color{background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--pale-pink)!important}.has-vivid-red-background-color{background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--vivid-red)!important}.has-luminous-vivid-orange-background-color{background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--luminous-vivid-orange)!important}.has-luminous-vivid-amber-background-color{background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--luminous-vivid-amber)!important}.has-light-green-cyan-background-color{background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--light-green-cyan)!important}.has-vivid-green-cyan-background-color{background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--vivid-green-cyan)!important}.has-pale-cyan-blue-background-color{background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--pale-cyan-blue)!important}.has-vivid-cyan-blue-background-color{background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--vivid-cyan-blue)!important}.has-vivid-purple-background-color{background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--vivid-purple)!important}.has-black-border-color{border-color:var(--wp--preset--color--black)!important}.has-cyan-bluish-gray-border-color{border-color:var(--wp--preset--color--cyan-bluish-gray)!important}.has-white-border-color{border-color:var(--wp--preset--color--white)!important}.has-pale-pink-border-color{border-color:var(--wp--preset--color--pale-pink)!important}.has-vivid-red-border-color{border-color:var(--wp--preset--color--vivid-red)!important}.has-luminous-vivid-orange-border-color{border-color:var(--wp--preset--color--luminous-vivid-orange)!important}.has-luminous-vivid-amber-border-color{border-color:var(--wp--preset--color--luminous-vivid-amber)!important}.has-light-green-cyan-border-color{border-color:var(--wp--preset--color--light-green-cyan)!important}.has-vivid-green-cyan-border-color{border-color:var(--wp--preset--color--vivid-green-cyan)!important}.has-pale-cyan-blue-border-color{border-color:var(--wp--preset--color--pale-cyan-blue)!important}.has-vivid-cyan-blue-border-color{border-color:var(--wp--preset--color--vivid-cyan-blue)!important}.has-vivid-purple-border-color{border-color:var(--wp--preset--color--vivid-purple)!important}.has-vivid-cyan-blue-to-vivid-purple-gradient-background{background:var(--wp--preset--gradient--vivid-cyan-blue-to-vivid-purple)!important}.has-light-green-cyan-to-vivid-green-cyan-gradient-background{background:var(--wp--preset--gradient--light-green-cyan-to-vivid-green-cyan)!important}.has-luminous-vivid-amber-to-luminous-vivid-orange-gradient-background{background:var(--wp--preset--gradient--luminous-vivid-amber-to-luminous-vivid-orange)!important}.has-luminous-vivid-orange-to-vivid-red-gradient-background{background:var(--wp--preset--gradient--luminous-vivid-orange-to-vivid-red)!important}.has-very-light-gray-to-cyan-bluish-gray-gradient-background{background:var(--wp--preset--gradient--very-light-gray-to-cyan-bluish-gray)!important}.has-cool-to-warm-spectrum-gradient-background{background:var(--wp--preset--gradient--cool-to-warm-spectrum)!important}.has-blush-light-purple-gradient-background{background:var(--wp--preset--gradient--blush-light-purple)!important}.has-blush-bordeaux-gradient-background{background:var(--wp--preset--gradient--blush-bordeaux)!important}.has-luminous-dusk-gradient-background{background:var(--wp--preset--gradient--luminous-dusk)!important}.has-pale-ocean-gradient-background{background:var(--wp--preset--gradient--pale-ocean)!important}.has-electric-grass-gradient-background{background:var(--wp--preset--gradient--electric-grass)!important}.has-midnight-gradient-background{background:var(--wp--preset--gradient--midnight)!important}.has-small-font-size{font-size:var(--wp--preset--font-size--small)!important}.has-medium-font-size{font-size:var(--wp--preset--font-size--medium)!important}.has-large-font-size{font-size:var(--wp--preset--font-size--large)!important}.has-x-large-font-size{font-size:var(--wp--preset--font-size--x-large)!important}:where(.wp-block-post-template.is-layout-flex){gap:1.25em}:where(.wp-block-post-template.is-layout-grid){gap:1.25em}:where(.wp-block-columns.is-layout-flex){gap:2em}:where(.wp-block-columns.is-layout-grid){gap:2em}:root :where(.wp-block-pullquote){font-size:1.5em;line-height:1.6}@media screen and (max-width:720px){.dpsp-content-wrapper.dpsp-hide-on-mobile,.dpsp-share-text.dpsp-hide-on-mobile{display:none}.dpsp-has-spacing .dpsp-networks-btns-wrapper li{margin:0 2% 10px 0}.dpsp-network-btn.dpsp-has-label:not(.dpsp-has-count){max-height:40px;padding:0;justify-content:center}.dpsp-content-wrapper.dpsp-size-small .dpsp-network-btn.dpsp-has-label:not(.dpsp-has-count){max-height:32px}.dpsp-content-wrapper.dpsp-size-large .dpsp-network-btn.dpsp-has-label:not(.dpsp-has-count){max-height:46px}}@media screen and (max-width:720px){aside#dpsp-floating-sidebar.dpsp-hide-on-mobile.opened{display:none}}:root{--global-kb-font-size-sm:clamp(0.8rem, 0.73rem + 0.217vw, 0.9rem);--global-kb-font-size-md:clamp(1.1rem, 0.995rem + 0.326vw, 1.25rem);--global-kb-font-size-lg:clamp(1.75rem, 1.576rem + 0.543vw, 2rem);--global-kb-font-size-xl:clamp(2.25rem, 1.728rem + 1.63vw, 3rem);--global-kb-font-size-xxl:clamp(2.5rem, 1.456rem + 3.26vw, 4rem);--global-kb-font-size-xxxl:clamp(2.75rem, 0.489rem + 7.065vw, 6rem)}:root{--global-palette1: #3182CE;--global-palette2: #2B6CB0;--global-palette3: #1A202C;--global-palette4: #2D3748;--global-palette5: #4A5568;--global-palette6: #718096;--global-palette7: #EDF2F7;--global-palette8: #F7FAFC;--global-palette9: #ffffff}#logo{padding-top:9px}#logo{padding-bottom:0px}#logo{margin-left:0px}#logo{margin-right:0px}#nav-main{margin-top:35px}#nav-main{margin-bottom:0px}.headerfont,.tp-caption{font-family:Raleway}.topbarmenu ul li{font-family:Raleway}.home-message:hover{background-color:#000000;background-color:rgba(0,0,0,0.6)}nav.woocommerce-pagination ul li a:hover,.wp-pagenavi a:hover,.panel-heading .accordion-toggle,.variations .kad_radio_variations label:hover,.variations .kad_radio_variations label.selectedValue{border-color:#000000}a,#nav-main ul.sf-menu ul li a:hover,.product_price ins .amount,.price ins .amount,.color_primary,.primary-color,#logo a.brand,#nav-main ul.sf-menu a:hover,.woocommerce-message:before,.woocommerce-info:before,#nav-second ul.sf-menu a:hover,.footerclass a:hover,.posttags a:hover,.subhead a:hover,.nav-trigger-case:hover .kad-menu-name,.nav-trigger-case:hover .kad-navbtn,#kadbreadcrumbs a:hover,#wp-calendar a,.star-rating,.has-virtue-primary-color{color:#000000}.widget_price_filter .ui-slider .ui-slider-handle,.product_item .kad_add_to_cart:hover,.product_item:hover a.button:hover,.product_item:hover .kad_add_to_cart:hover,.kad-btn-primary,html .woocommerce-page .widget_layered_nav ul.yith-wcan-label li a:hover,html .woocommerce-page .widget_layered_nav ul.yith-wcan-label li.chosen a,.product-category.grid_item a:hover h5,.woocommerce-message .button,.widget_layered_nav_filters ul li a,.widget_layered_nav ul li.chosen a,.wpcf7 input.wpcf7-submit,.yith-wcan .yith-wcan-reset-navigation,#containerfooter .menu li a:hover,.bg_primary,.portfolionav a:hover,.home-iconmenu a:hover,p.demo_store,.topclass,#commentform .form-submit #submit,.kad-hover-bg-primary:hover,.widget_shopping_cart_content .checkout,.login .form-row .button,.variations .kad_radio_variations label.selectedValue,#payment #place_order,.wpcf7 input.wpcf7-back,.shop_table .actions input[type=submit].checkout-button,.cart_totals .checkout-button,input[type="submit"].button,.order-actions .button,.has-virtue-primary-background-color{background:#000000}a:hover,.has-virtue-primary-light-color{color:#36bfb9}.kad-btn-primary:hover,.login .form-row .button:hover,#payment #place_order:hover,.yith-wcan .yith-wcan-reset-navigation:hover,.widget_shopping_cart_content .checkout:hover,.woocommerce-message .button:hover,#commentform .form-submit #submit:hover,.wpcf7 input.wpcf7-submit:hover,.widget_layered_nav_filters ul li a:hover,.cart_totals .checkout-button:hover,.widget_layered_nav ul li.chosen a:hover,.shop_table .actions input[type=submit].checkout-button:hover,.wpcf7 input.wpcf7-back:hover,.order-actions .button:hover,input[type="submit"].button:hover,.product_item:hover .kad_add_to_cart,.product_item:hover a.button,.has-virtue-primary-light-background-color{background:#36bfb9}.color_gray,.subhead,.subhead a,.posttags,.posttags a,.product_meta a{color:#36bfb9}input[type=number]::-webkit-inner-spin-button,input[type=number]::-webkit-outer-spin-button{-webkit-appearance:none;margin:0}input[type=number]{-moz-appearance:textfield}.quantity input::-webkit-outer-spin-button,.quantity input::-webkit-inner-spin-button{display:none}#containerfooter h3,#containerfooter,.footercredits p,.footerclass a,.footernav ul li a{color:#000000}.contentclass,.nav-tabs>.active>a,.nav-tabs>.active>a:hover,.nav-tabs>.active>a:focus{background:#ffffff repeat}.topclass{background:transparent}.footerclass{background:#ededed}.product_item .product_details h5{text-transform:none}@media (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio:2),(min-resolution:192dpi){#logo .kad-standard-logo{display:none}#logo .kad-retina-logo{display:block}}.product_item .product_details h5{min-height:40px}.kad-topbar-left,.kad-topbar-left .topbarmenu{float:right}.kad-topbar-left .topbar_social,.kad-topbar-left .topbarmenu ul,.kad-topbar-left .kad-cart-total,.kad-topbar-right #topbar-search .form-search{float:left}.entry-content p{margin-bottom:16px}.nav-tabs>li>a{display:none}.kadence_recent_posts .recentpost_title{padding-top:0px;font-size:smaller}.kadence_recent_posts img{padding-bottom:10px}a,#nav-main ul.sf-menu ul li a:hover,.product_price ins .amount,.price ins .amount,.color_primary,.primary-color,#logo a.brand,#nav-main ul.sf-menu a:hover,.woocommerce-message::before,.woocommerce-info::before,#nav-second ul.sf-menu a:hover,.footerclass a:hover,.posttags a:hover,.subhead a:hover,.nav-trigger-case:hover .kad-menu-name,.nav-trigger-case:hover .kad-navbtn,#kadbreadcrumbs a:hover,#wp-calendar a,.star-rating,.has-virtue-primary-color{color:#36bfb9}.sidebar .recentpost_date{display:none}.home .postdate{display:none}.postdate{display:none}.footercredits p{font-size:14px}header #logo a.brand,.logofont{font-family:"Source Sans Pro";line-height:40px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;color:#000000;font-size:40px}.kad_tagline{font-family:Oswald;line-height:20px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;color:#444444;font-size:20px}.product_item .product_details h5{font-family:Lato;line-height:20px;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;font-size:16px}h1{font-family:Raleway;line-height:40px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;color:#000000;font-size:36px}h2{font-family:Raleway;line-height:38px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;color:#000000;font-size:30px}h3{font-family:Raleway;line-height:36px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;color:#000000;font-size:26px}h4{font-family:Raleway;line-height:34px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;color:#000000;font-size:24px}h5{font-family:Raleway;line-height:24px;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;color:#000000;font-size:18px}body{font-family:Raleway;line-height:24px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;color:#000000;font-size:18px}#nav-main ul.sf-menu a{font-family:Raleway;line-height:18px;font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;color:#212B35;font-size:16px}#nav-second ul.sf-menu a{font-family:Raleway;line-height:22px;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;font-size:18px}.kad-nav-inner .kad-mnav,.kad-mobile-nav .kad-nav-inner li a,.nav-trigger-case{font-family:Raleway;line-height:20px;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;font-size:16px}

Cape Town Getaway

Debra Smith

Latest posts from Debra Smith

Recent Posts

Inside the Bubble at the Fairmont Banff Springs

Three Great Chicago Hotels: 5 Star to Budget Friendly

No Guidebook? No Problem! See Chicago with local tips on Reddit

Art-centric Andaz Scottsdale Resort & Bungalows

Making Memories in New Orleans

Learning to Love Cruising on an Emerald Cruise through Europe

The Best Luxury Hotels in San Antonio, Texas