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EXCITING NEW FOOD AND WINE PAIRING AT DURBANVILLE HILLS WINES Durbanville Hills Wines has come to realise that although sipping on award-winning wines is a delight, once you bring food into the equation the experience moves to an extraordinary level of discovery. The new Rhinofields Reserve food and wine experience combines subtle flavours and textures to enhance the aromas of each of the six wines. And the wines to be tasted are exceptional in their own right having been awarded both locally and internationally ranging from Top 10 in the World at the Chardonnay du Monde to Gold and Regional Trophy winner at the Decanter World Wine Awards. The pairing menu costs R120 per person and is served in the tasting room surrounded by breathtaking views of Table Mountain, Table Bay and the rolling hills and vineyards. The food and wine pairing consists of the following six light dishes paired with the Rhinofields range: -           Chilled tomato soup with Chevin - Rhi

All Spas within the Guvon Portfolio offer excellent Spa facilities and trained therapists with a passion for the beauty and wellness industry.  Each Spa has a distinct location, chosen for its scenic beauty and character. Treatments range from massages, facials, manicures and pedicures to couples treatments and overnight Spa stays.  http://guvonspas.co.za/

FAMILY FUN AT THE SILVERSTAR KING TUT EXHIBITION Calling all budding Egyptologists and their families. The internationally acclaimed exhibition ‘TUTANKHAMUN – His Tomb and His Treasures’ opens at Silverstar from Tuesday, 2 December 2014 and runs throughout the festive season, into the early part of 2015.   A first for South Africa and the continent, this captivating exhibition gives visitors of all ages the unique opportunity to experience the treasures of the tomb at their moment of discovery.  On entering the exhibition visitors are shown a fascinating multimedia presentation that illustrates the story behind the exploration and excavation by British archaeologist, Howard Carter, the history of TUTANKHAMUN and the culture of ancient Egypt. TUTANKHAMUN offers families a truly exceptional experience as they are guided through the exploration “journey” with the help of an audio guide (included in the ticket price) for adults and children which makes  the experience

Spud Stars Come Out To Play Sandton saw a touch of Hollywood on Saturday as fans, media, celebrities and invited guests descended on Sandton City to meet the stars of Spud 3: Learning To Fly and celebrate the premiere of this much-anticipated local comedy. The all-star cast, including The Crazy 8 gang - Troye Sivan ( Spud), Sven Ruygrok (Rambo),  Tom Burne  (Vern), Byron Langley  (Simon Brown), Travis Hornsby  (Boggo) and  Blessing Xaba  (Fatty), as well as YouTube sensation Caspar Lee (Garlic), Alex McGregor (Christine) and Julie Summers (Spud’s mom) - arrived at Nelson Mandela Square to meet and greet guests, sign autographs and chat to hundreds of cheering fans. " After two days of waiting in lines, rain and groups of screaming girls, I finally got to meet the whole spud cast, get their autographs and photos with them. It was a dream come true and so amazing, " said an excited Kerry Hampton. Another fan, 15-year-old Jessica Laveen, got the chance

Holidays are just around the corner and if fun, sun, beach, family time, good food and amazing accommodation are on the list that you tick off for a great holiday, then  The Oyster Box  is the spot! With spacious family accommodation, a children's club with qualified child minders offering daily entertainment, rock pools bursting with sea life and great waves - don't wait too long to secure your booking with us for the summer holidays!

Beverly Hills 50 th anniversary celebrated in golden style The evening of 6 November saw the culmination of Tsogo Sun’s year of celebrations of the 50 th anniversary of the group’s very first and undoubtedly most iconic hotel, the Beverly Hills in uMhlanga, KwaZulu/Natal. In an event befitting a grande dame of the Beverly Hills’ stature, guests, all of whom had been part of the Beverly Hills’ 50 year journey, gathered to experience food, wine and entertainment seldom seen in South Africa today. Joined by the man who built the Beverly Hills five decades ago, launching his own prolific journey as a hospitality industry icon – Sol Kerzner – guests were treated to an unforgettable evening that began with a spectacular display of Moet et Chandon and ended with a theatrical parade of chefs presenting hand-crafted desserts bedecked with gold dust. “For 50 years, the Beverly Hills has created magical memories for countless numbers of guests worldwide who return here time and t

Silverstar launches its spectacular new offering at big bash Silverstar, a Tsogo Sun property on Jozi’s West Rand, revealed its magnificent new offering at a big bash on Thursday, 13 November, marking the spectacular complex’s official opening to the public. The precinct underwent a R560 million Rand development over the last 18 months and its new offering positions it as a premier entertainment destination on the West Rand for the whole family to enjoy. Marcel von Aulock, group CEO of Tsogo Sun says, “Tsogo Sun has built a track record of investment, refurbishment and redevelopment.  We believe in investing in each of our units to make them as relevant to the market as possible.  Silverstar has now been reinvented as the premier entertainment destination in the West Rand with a unique leisure offering that appeals to the whole family.” The launch of the complex, compered by Simba Mhere of Top Billing featured musical performances by Muses Duo, The Parlotones

Here comes the ultimate tropical delight! A fruit juice that will make your senses travel even before you really take-off and that you can enjoy without stressing about calories. The magical ingredients: - 1 medium sized papaya, peeled, without seeds and sliced - 1 small pineapple, peeled and sliced - 1 piece of fresh ginger, peeled - 1 medium kiwi, peeled and sliced - 1/2 cup of fresh coconut water Once you have gathered all the ingredients together, put them all in a blender until it actually looks like a juice. You can also choose to make a fruit salad out of it if you like it crunchy. If you do not have all these fresh ingredients you just have to be a little patient. You will be able to order this drink upon your arrival at  Heritage Resorts  to give you an instant boost.  

Kloof Street hotspot Jackal and Hide joined the Urban Brandy Cocktail Route last year, creating the coolest coupling - trendy brandy-inspired cocktails in one of Cape Town’s hippest bar settings. Now this chic eatery is taking its love for SA’s iconic sprit to a new level with the introduction of their new ‘Sexy Science Elixirs’.

‘The Puppet’ Chester Missing heads to Emerald Resort & Casino Conrad Koch, comedian, ventriloquist and public speaker, better known as Chester Missing, will be performing at Emerald Resort & Casino’s ‘Dinner & Show’ evening on the 10 th December 2014. Conrad is one of South Africa’s premier comedians who, as recently demonstrated, is not afraid to get into peoples and brand’s faces. This December, guests at Emerald Resort & Casino can be entertained by his cunning wit, razor sharp comedy and his three eccentric puppet people - Chester Missing, the now famous  household name and outspoken political analyst, the precocious monster Ronnie and a bad attitude ostrich called Hilary. Limited tickets for the evening are available through Computicket at R250 per person. Dinner & Show will take place at 19h00 in Kilimanjaro conference room at the four star Emerald Hotel. Doors open at 18h30. A full three course buffet dinner will be served and a cash b

The FNB Whisky Live festival kicked off last night in Sandton. The festival will be open tonight and tomorrow night from 18:00 – 22:00 and whisky lovers have the choice to taste 180 whiskies from around the world. South African’s enjoyed the proudly South African whisky, Bain’s Cape Mountain Whisky and Three Ships Whisky, last night.  

Kenny G Pays Tribute To The Masters on Brazilian Nights World's Best-Selling Instrumentalist Set to Release New Album, January 27, 2015  Download track “Bossa Real”:   https://www.dropbox.com/s/5ugymvbubgqyl04/03%20Bossa%20Real.mp3.zip?n=47041815 GRAMMY Award winning saxophonist, Kenny G is coming to Joburg next week for one night only at the Coca-Cola Dome on Thursday, 20 November 2014 at 8pm.  He will be performing some of his greatest hits plus he will be joined on stage by the opening act, South Africa’s very own jazz master, Selaelo Selota.   Presented by Canoc Productions in association with Mzansi Magic Music and 702, fans of these two jazz icons have the opportunity to experience the incredible talents of two of the world’s finest musicians at one memorable concert.  Tickets available at Computicket. Just two months after his South African concert, Kenny G will release his fourteenth studio album, Brazilian Nights, set for release on 27 January 20

Bavarian Motorcycles and Peter de la Rey - Victory Once Again History was made this past weekend at Tarlton International Raceway, when Bavarian Motorcycles sponsored drag racer, Peter de la Rey, took his third SA Drag Racing Championship title on his BMW S1000RR. Even though 2014 was a challenging year for the veteran drag racer, he managed to overcome all the obstacles in order to focus on what’s important…having fun and of course winning. “The problem is that hick-ups and set-backs distract my focus and I have to try and put it in the back of my head as soon as possible,” says De la Rey. De la Rey never dropped out of the top three spot in all six rounds of this year’s Drag Race Championships, and managed to finish every race with a podium position. Just before the final two rounds the Drag Racing Champion had achieved a five point lead, which placed extra pressure on him and his Bavarian Motorcycles sponsored BMW S1000RR motorcycle to perform at their best in rounds