February is a busy month of love and roses, Valentine’s Day celebrated all month long in the Cape:
Explore the Rose Garden, which has more than 500 varieties of roses, and bring a picnic basket. 33 Drakenstein Road, Durbanville
. Taste whiskys and whiskies at the Taj Cape Town Lobby Lounge and Bar daily at 15h00. Food and whiskey pairings are offered: Irish whiskey tasting (three for R395), Scottish whisky tasting (three for R395), and Around the World whiskies tasting (five for R695).
Swim in the Silvermine Reservoir in Noordhoek, its water warmer than that of the oceans. Walk the 1 km boardwalk trail, and bring a picnic basket.
Do a chocolate and wine pairing at Boschendal in Franschhoek, at R150 for 5 wines and 5 chocolates.
. Fly from Cape Town onto the upper slopes of the Jonkershoek Valley by helicopter, and enjoy a picnic prepared for your dietary requirements, including Stellenbosch wines, baked breads, a main course, and a dessert. R19900 per person for 3,5 hours.
. Passing Paarl? Pop in at Brenda’s Deli at the Spice Route, with aromatic spices, preserves, cordials, baked goods, oils, balsamic vinegars, copper items, linens, and textiles. Saturdays and Sundays.
. Visit Southern Guild for the solo exhibition of Porky Hefer’s new seating pods woven in Kooboo cane, and incorporating Adam Birch’s carved timber sculptures. From 9 February – 20 April, Silo District, V&A Waterfront.
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Labotessa Luxury Boutique Hotel, 5 Church Square, Parliament Street, Cape Town. Tel (021) 010-6600 www.labotessa.com