TIME AND MOMENTS WITH LEXUS
KURLAND HOTEL FIT FOR ROYALTY
by RUBIN VAN NIEKERK and ALAN SAMONS
LEXUS RX 350 EX
Many years ago, a very dear friend of ours gave Alan a book entitled Shabby Chic by Rachel Ashwell. The beautiful book is packed with ideas for creating beautiful interiors with antiques, chandeliers and painted furniture that look lived in, yet elegant. Kurland fits this look to a tee.
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he world famous Garden Route is magnificent and driving from George to Kurland takes anything from an hour and a half to a day as there is so much to see. If you are lucky enough to drive a Lexus RX 350 EX then a multitude of distractions should entice you off the beaten path. Ample ground clearance promises that no secret places remain out of reach. Our quest took us along quaint twisty roads with enchanting views and into the mist that often wraps this landscape in mystery. A superb suspension ensures a marvellous
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ride without compromising cornering capability, while the longer wheelbase ensures spaciousness as well as luxurious comfort. With 221 kW and the slickest 8-speed transmission, optimal responsiveness is a no-brainer. Ten-way adjustable front seats have enhanced pelvic and thigh support and the seat heating ventilation have been optimised with a nifty new feature called Climate Concierge which integrates it with the ventilation system. We glided over charming dirt roads into the forests and
