Escape the madding crowds....

It's Wednesday today, a.k.a "hump-day" (no, get your head out of the gutter! I mean hump as in middle of the week...).

You're tired.

Not sure you can face the last few days of work without some treat or fun weekend to look forward to?

Need some inspiration for a quick, quiet getaway not too far from the city?

Well, here are some of our favourite ideas near Cape Town to whet your appetite:


Peace and quiet in the vineyards

An easy, 45-minute drive from Cape Town and you find yourself at the foothills of the towering mountains, surrounded by neat lines of vines and green grassy paddocks...

The sounds and smog of the city left miles behind, replaced by fresh country air and birdsong.

Grand Dedale is absolutely gorgeous. Set on a working wine estate outside the sleepy, farm town of Wellington, Grand Dedale offers exquisite luxury, pampering service and all the other bells and whistles you'd expect of a 5-star lodge.

Here's an enticing deal you can't afford to miss out on:
For only R900 per person per night, for a minimum of 2 nights, you get:

• A beautiful luxury room to rest your weary head
• Cap Classique breakfast daily
• Welcome drink on arrival
• Fresh flowers and fruit bowl in the room
• Afternoon tea with homemade treats
• All beverages from the self service resident bar fridges
• 3-course dinner for two on one of your evenings
  
• 15% discount on all Spa treatments
• A bottle of award winning Doolhof wine as a farewell gift

NB! This offer is only valid til the end of August 2010, so enquire now about availability: info@africanpathfinder.com



A little hamlet called Robertson
Meander up the N1, through the Du Toit's Kloof tunnel and through Worcester. Follow the lovely Route 62 along wide-open karoo farmlands to the quaint Robertson village and pretty Robertson wine valley.


Turn into the little village and arrive at your destination: The new chic, boutique Robertson Small Hotel. Home also to the Rueben's Restaurant (second to the famous Franschhoek one) you don't really need to venture further for delicious cuisine!

Some of the things to do in Robertson include:
- browsing the art galleries
- horse-riding
- wine tasting
- lazing about
- sleeping in late

For as little as R650 per person per night sharing, this can be your weekend treat! The rate includes a sumptuous breakfast and is valid til the end of September 2010.


Lazy winter days and sea-breeze
Needing some RnR with good friends or family? Want to chill in a hammock, read a book or two and let the day ebb with the ocean tide?

Want to be here?

Located an easy 2 1/2 hour drive from the hustle and bustle of Cape Town, you can be sitting on the deck of a gorgeous, eco-friendly cottage... sipping gin and tonics... and staring out over the cool-blue lagoon.


For a steal of a rate from R400 per person per night, you can book the entire self-catering cottage which sleeps a maximum of 6 people. It comes fully kitted with everything you'll need to ensure a fabulous getaway! (there are many other fabulous cottages to hire too - so bring lots of friends along if you want!)



Contact us now for these and other great destinations! info@africanpathfinder.com