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If you’re mulling over where to wanderlust next, we’ve done the ‘hard’ work for you. In a world of abundance, here are our top picks of where to travel to this year – both local and abroad.
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DELAIRE GRAFF ESTATE, CAPE TOWN
The perfect location for any oenophile Stay at a Delaire Graff Lodge for a truly sophisticated Winelands experience. The Lodges are welcoming and calm with a gentle and holistic ethos to offering guests an elegant sanctuary. Enjoy light and airy spaces and spacious interiors. We love that each lodge has its own private sundeck with heated plunge pool and guests enjoy access to the lodge bar and private cinema, restorative Spa, Techno gym and gourmet restaurant Indochine. The sophisticated Delaire Graff Restaurant, attached to the winery, is a decor enthusiast’s dream with walls covered in dramatic artworks by celebrated artists such as William Kentridge and Deborah Bell. The newly appointed head chef, Kevin Grobler mans the kitchen, so you can bet you're in for a treat. Chef Kevin spent three years working as the head chef of JAN – chef Jan Hendrik van der Westhuizen's Michelin-starred restaurant in Nice, France. The menu is focused on sustainability and offers à la carte lunch and dinner menus as well as nine-course tasting menu in the evenings, which are of course complemented by an extensive wine list that champions the estates own labels. We absolutely adore Delaire Graff’s exquisite rosé, the Delaire Graff Cabernet Franc Rosé 2019, the flagship Delaire Graff Botmaskop 2017 and the Delaire Graff Cape Vintage 2016. 021 885 8160 1 www.delaire.co.za k reservations@delaire.co.za Q @delairegraff
MAURITIUS
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The perfect location for a trail runner Mauritius is one of the most popular destinations for South African couples, friends, families and groups. Considering that you can reach the island by means of a quick direct flight with Air Hello Joburg • April 2020 • www.hellojoburg.co.za
Mauritius and that no visa is required, it’s no wonder. Go for the Heritage Trail Festival (1416 August 2020) 25km at Heritage Bel Ombre Mauritius At Heritage Resorts, experience much more than a holiday, discover the quintessence of the exclusive Domaine de Bel Ombre. The natural richness of the landscape, the history of the place and the rich culture allows guests to bask in a wealth of experiences whilst enjoying the refinement and comfort of high-end establishments. The Heritage Trail is coming this year with a new concept! The event will be held on a weekend basis where different activities/workshops and races will be scheduled.
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Go for the Tamassa Hotel Mauritius Marathon (19 July 2020) 42km, 21km and 10km at the Tamassa Hotel Mauritius This is a vibrant four-star beach hotel in Mauritius, set in tropical gardens on white sandy beaches with rustling coconut trees and a cobalt ocean. The race will start from Saint Felix Beach. 1 www.tamassaresort.com
Go for the Beachcomber Trail Run (2327 July 2020) 100km over three days The five-star Trail Run in Mauritius is set at Paradis Beachcomber Golf Resort & Spa and is the perfect base for Beachcomber Trail run with a fully inclusive package. It is a journey of discovery that takes in the splendor of the country and the wildness of its mountains, beaches, fields and grasslands, 1 www.beachcomber.co.za
Go for the DODO Trail Trooper (5 July 2020) 25km that starts in the Black River Gorges Trailers will run straight to the Radier, 1,200 m ahead. They will then follow a 4×4 track that climbs continuously over 5 km to an elevation of 650 m, through Plateau Remousse and Camphrier. Once they reach a flat section of trail at Macchabée, trailers will keep their left towards the Macchabée Kiosk and onwards to the 7.2 km mark. During this segment of the race, participants will have an opportunity to admire panoramic views over Mauritius’ western region. Runners should stay focused when negotiating the track at Zepol, as the trail reaches an incline of over 30%. 1 www.dodotrail.com
