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South African Wineries – Top Ten Picks
Luvo Ntezo You’ll see the names on the wine lists at the Twelve Apostles, The Oyster Box and Bushmans Kloof, but when you can visit the estates in person it’s too good an opportunity to miss – we have...
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South African Summer – Top 10 Events
Horst W Freshe Cape Minstrel’s Carnival. An incredibly colourful spectacle, the annual Kaapse Klopse is a traditional New Year’s celebration. A flamboyant affair involving up to 13,000 costumed...
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10 great reasons to visit Cape Town this winter
Brett Davidge Cape Town is often cited as the world’s most popular destination – and for good reason. Even in the cooler winter months, when the northern hemisphere is basking in the sunshine, there...
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Drive through heaven – South Africa’s Garden Route
Horst Frehse The Garden Route is a stunning 200km stretch of coastline about half a day’s drive east from Cape Town. The climate is the second mildest in the world (after that of Hawaii), so the...
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Red Carnation Unveils a Force of Nature
We’re very excited about some new developments at Red Carnation. You’d think we would stop at the epic scenery, opulent suites and sumptuous dining, but we thought we’d give you even more to look...
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LOST IN TIME AT GROOT CONSTANTIA
From The Twelve Apostles Hotel, it’s a mere 15 km hop over the peninsula to Groot Constantia. One moment you’re gazing at the sparkling Atlantic and the next, it’s the Indian Ocean you’re viewing from...
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Fynbos 101
The extraordinary fynbos vegetation of the Cape is often mentioned when we talk about Bushmans Kloof or the Twelve Apostles Hotel. But why do locals get so terribly excited about their flora? Beloved...
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Braai Day – Recipe
Henrico Grobbelaar, Executive Chef, at The Twelve Apostles shares with us his favourite thing to make whilst celebrating Braai Day (Heritage Day). Homemade Spareribs Basting Sauce Ingredients: 85 ml...
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Great things to do around Cape Town
There’s no shortage of great things to do around Cape Town but Horst Frehse, General Manager of The Twelve Apostles Hotel & Spa, shares some of his personal favourites. A day trip to Cape Point...
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10 romantic things to do in Cape Town
As one of the most romantic cities in the world, Cape Town is a blissful destination for loving couples. Who better to ask for the Top 10 Romantic Things to do in the Mother City than our man in the...
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5 of the Best Hiking Trails in Cape Town
The next time you visit Cape Town make sure to pack your hiking boots – the Mother City offers some of the world’s most scenic hiking trails that simply must be explored. Here’s our Top 5: 1) Lions...
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Recipe: Chocolate Brownies
Henrico Grobbelaar, Executive Head Chef, at The Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa shares the recipe for these delicious Chocolate Brownies perfect for an afternoon treat! Ingredients 112g butter 200g...
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Cape Town’s Best Jazz Venues
Cape Town is fast gaining a reputation as the jazz capital of South Africa. The annual Jazz Festival, which this year celebrated its 10th anniversary, attracted over 40 African and international...
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10 ways to treat your mother
As Mother’s Day approaches this Sunday in South Africa, the team at the Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa have shared some of their favourite ways to be treated or to treat. Remember though, you don’t...
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The Cape Town Big 5 Heritage Route
In celebration of South Africa’s Heritage Day on 24 September, the Concierge team at The 12 Apostles Hotel and Spa, has put together the Cape Town Big 5 Heritage Route for guests and visitors to...
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Top 10 Attractions around Cape Town
The surrounding areas of The Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa, offer guests a variety of activities and excursions to explore Cape Town, and are all within close proximity to the hotel. Our concierge...
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Top 5 Unforgettable Experiences in Cape Town
Cape Town. It’s not hard to love this city, affectionately called “the Mother City” by locals, on the southwestern tip of the African continent. If its stunning natural beauty doesn’t sweep you off...
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Recipe: Valentine’s Strawberry Mousse
A delicious strawberry mouse with banana ice cream, compressed strawberries, strawberry coulis and lemon curd Flowers and chocolates are old news – if you really want to impress your loved one this...
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We celebrate Cape Town – World Design Capital 2014
Design is the enabler through which we can re-imagine our city, and improve the lives of its citizens. When it comes to creative design, Cape Town does not stand back for any city in the world – and...
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Cape Town Restaurants with Fireplaces
Winter has arrived in the Cape and with it the perfect excuse to indulge in one of life’s greatest pleasures – dining out in a charming restaurant setting, savouring delicious cuisine beside a roaring...
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