My holiday destination choices have become quite deeply considered since I travel a lot lately, and one of the considerations for a holiday destination is the history behind it. There is nothing more fulfilling than visiting a place with staff that like to share information about the history of the place and it makes me come away feeling as if I got full value for my money, no matte how expensive the destination is.
Since I hadn’t been in Cape Town for about two years, going back this time around I wanted to learn more about some of the old traditions that shaped the city to
how it is today. Franschhoek Country House jumped out at me when I was searching for accommodation as it apparently dated back to 1890, having been restored from once being a perfumery. I subsequently made a pre-booking as I would be traveling by plane this time around, so with my $299-per-night Villa Suite ready and waiting for me on arrival, it was nice to be able to just walk in and relax a bit on a bed that looked fit for a king, with its pure white overall appearance and posters that went right up to the ceiling.
Once I was rested and rejuvenated, it was ...