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Garden Route | 15 COnRAD PEZUlA HOTEl & SPA, knySnA ooooo the conrad's 78 exquisitely appointed suites feature private balconies or patios, log fireplaces, and sumptuous bathrooms. With its gourmet cuisine, indulgent accommodations, world-class spa and fitness center, championship golf course, and a vast range of outdoor activities, Pezula hotel & spa offers guests an essentially african experience in a relaxed environment. PROTEA HOTEl, knySnA QUAyS oooo the hotel is located on the banks of the captivating Knysna Lagoon, a prime area for eco-adventure in the Western cape. Bright, nautical-themed rooms create a pleasant ambiance; most benefit from breathtaking views of the lagoon. Guests can also enjoy an all-day menu at the on-site restaurant; swimming pool with sun deck; free internet access; and conference amenities. lE QUARTIER FRAnçAIS, FRAnSCHHOEk ooooo in the heart of the Winelands—featuring ten luxury auberge rooms, three Grand rooms, two Petite Garden suites, two auberge suites, and four opulent four Quarters suites—is an intimate central franschhoek oasis. oversized beds, decadent fabrics, breathtaking gardens, panoramic views of the surrounding majestic mountains, and other delights add unique charm to the Le Quartier français experience. OUDE WERF HOTEl, STEllEnBOSCH oooo Established in 1802, oude Werf is south africa's oldest and most historic hotel, situated in the country's premier wine region. its 32 en suite bedrooms and six courtyard apartments are individually styled, their antique accents delightful touches, and the 1802 restaurant is renowned for its traditional and international cuisine— and a wine list to satisfy even the most sophisticated connoisseur. garDen route always in bloom Towering mountains form a picturesque backdrop for more than 600 wineries in this, the core of South Africa's wine-making industry. Here, a 200-mile Garden Route takes you past 300-year-old vineyards, estates, and charming towns like Stellenbosch, the country's second-oldest town and wine capital. With fine wine of course comes fine dining; gourmet cuisine is rife in French Franschhoek, where award-winning food is paired with their signature Cap Classique—South Africa's answer to Champagne. Genteel charm isn't all, though. Off-road adventure awes as equally, thanks to ten nature reserves, hiking trails, and pristine forests that lead to coral reefs, dolphins, seals, and southern right whales, whose arrival every June through November is gleefully announced by the world's only official whale crier.

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