Kafe Serefe - Dining out in George

Lunch Special:
Chicken Shwarma served with potato wedges or Mediterranean Beef Burger
served with potato wedges - R35 each. Free coffee included

Desert Special:
Malva Pudding,Coconut Pudding, Brandy Tart R15 each.


This stylish Eastern oasis offers a gourmet haven where tantalising tastes and textures of the Turkish Street Kafe are found. Quiches, Cheese platters to a creamy yoghurt dressed with nuts and honey with a hint of rose water to compliment and satisfy the morning hunger. Cold and hot Mezzes are served with baked bread and salads. Schwarmas, Kebabs, Lamb Shank, Moussaka to Summer Vegetable Stew delight the palate. The restaurant is Vegeterian friendly. Decadent desserts feature with the traditional Turkish Coffee Tray served with something sweet. A feast of tastes, colour and a puff of the Nargila pipe awaits visitors

For more information on Kafe Serefe click here

Sunday Brunch Buffet @ Blue Hibiscus Restaurant

Come join us at the Blue Hibiscus Restaurant

31 August 2008 from 07h00 to 13h00.

For only R85 per person. Children under 12 only R40 per person

Click here for more information

Winter Package @ garden Route Casino Hotel & Spa

The Wellness Spa of this 4star Garden Route Hotel offers a host of alternative therapies. This is a great place to rest, rejuvenate and recharge. Our friendly staff awaits you!

- Two night stay at the Garden Route Casino hotel & spa for two inclusive of a full English Breakfast

- Dinner for two @ the Blue Hibiscus Restaurant

- A couple rejuvenating African Stick massage at the Spa

R2900 for the full package, valid until 30 September 2008

Click here for more information

Christmas in Winter!

At the Blue Hibiscus Restaurant & Bar

Be different and join us!
Friday, 25 July 2008
19h00 @ Blue Hibiscus Restaurant
Garden Route Casio Hotel & Spa
R250 p.p
Traditional Christmas Buffet Feast!
Entertainment - A live Christmas Show
Win lots of prizes

Make a night of it!
R300 p.p (extra)
Sharing a standard room inclusive of
Breakfast the next morning

Please book now to avoid disappointment
Cash Bar available

For more information click on the links below:
Blue Hibiscus Restaurant & Bar
Garden Route Casino, Hotel & Spa

Seafood Buffet @ B-Y's Coffee Shop & Restaurant

B-Y’s Coffee Shop & Restaurant is located at the Spar Centre in the coastal village of Fraai Uitsig / Little Brak River between Mossel Bay and George.
Bring your friends and family to B-Y’s on the 24th of May, for our delicious Seafood Buffet.Starts at 18h00 till 20h00.
For only R120 per person.
We’ll have a range of seafood from mussels, crayfish…you name it, we’ll have it.Bookings advisable.
Click here for more info and contact details

Special at The Point Hotel - Mossel Bay

Winter Special at The Point Hotel in Mossel Bay. Situated in the heart of the Garden Route, Mossel Bay is ideal for the mid-week and weekender corporate event. Magnificently positioned on the rocks below the famous St.Blaze Lighthouse. This four star hotel comprises of 52 sea facing en-suite rooms offering spectacular sea view from the spacious private balconies.

Single Room : R580 breakfast included
Double Room: R790 breakfast included
For more information on The Point Hotel - click here

Tsitsikamma Lodge - Specials

Spoil yourself and the special person in your life to a very romantic getaway!! Stay in a cosy log cabin, relax in a cosy spa bath, while you enjoy a bottle of bubbly. Each cabin has it’s own deck, braai area, mini fridge, television, telephone and coffee/tea trays.
Psst! Newly opened River Spa...spoil yourself with great treatments!

AUTUMN SPECIAL!!
Stay for 1 night, and qualify for a 5% discount ; stay for 2 nights or more, and get a 10% discount.
ONLY valid until 30 April 2008.

And even better, our WINTER SPECIAL!!
From only R360 per person per night, bed and breakfast.
Valid between May 2008 and August 2008 only.
For more information click here

Easter Special @ La Verne Wine Boutique

La Verne is a special wine experience in the heart of Robertson on the Route62. You can look forward to mouth-watering cheeses, innovative wine accessories and gifts in store.
We supply wines for weddings and special functions. By shopping with us you can be sure of a great variety of quality wines and expect value for your money.

Easter Special
Are you planning a long Easter Weekend with the family at a fun destination? Here are some wines to take with to relax and enjoy …

Weltevrede Tricolore White @ R29.00
(Blend of Sauvignon Blanc, Colombar & Semillon Grapes)
BUY TWO AND GET ONE FREE

Mooiuitsig African Red @ R29.90
(Blend of Cabernet Sauvignon & Merlot)
BUY ONE AND GET ONE FREE

Du Von Sauvignon Blanc @ R31.50
(Fynbos flavours)
BUY ONE AND GET ONE FREE

Du Von Cabernet Sauvignon
(Soft fruity flavours)
WAS: R37.80 NOW: R32.15

Buffalo Creek Merlot @ R30.00
(Soft Tannins with fruity flavours)
BUY TWO AND GET ONE FREE

Buffalo Creek Rosé @ R24.00
(A Natural Sweet Rosé, made from Petit Verdot)
BUY TWO AND GET ONE FREE

Now in stock again: McGregor Colombar @ R21.00 & Bon Courage Inkara Shiraz @ R85.00
Contact La Verne Wine Boutique to order today!

Click here for more information on La Verne Wine Boutique

Valentine’s Special at House of Flavour Coffee Shop & Eatery in George

Come to House of Flavour for a romantic candle light dinner. For only R130 per person, you will have a magical evening that you will never forget!

Free

Welcome Starter on arrival “Cherry bomb” cocktail or a cranberry cocktail – served with watermelon bites.

Starter

Toasted White Rock, on mini paninis – served with fresh herb salad, biltong, nuts, strawberry, dried cranberries and a berry vinaigrette to compliment the dish (If vegetarian leave out the biltong

Main Course (Your choice of one)

* Roasted chicken breast fillets – served with a carrot and springonion mash, asparagus spears black mushroom, red sweet peppers and a creamy garlic and smoked paprika sauce to compliment the dish.

* Slow roasted deboned leg of lamb, served with a beetroot and mint springroll. Oven roasted baby potatoes, baby honeyed and lemon thyme carrots and fine green beans.

Dessert

Chocolate fruit pizza- A totally luscious dessert with lots of fresh fruit – served with ice cream or fresh whipped cream.

Coffee

Book now for a special evening only R130.00 per person. Fully licensed

For more information & contact details –

click here

Special Valentines Day – Karaoke Evening at Carouse

Come and impress your lover with a song at Carouse in George. On the 14th of February 2008 are having a Karaoke Evening.

Thursday 14 February

Bar Specials
Promotions
And cool prizes!

For more information & contact details – click here

Valentine’s Dinner @ Protea Hotel King George

Bring your Valentine to the Protea Hotel King George for a Valentine’s Dinner in the beautiful setting overlooking the famous George Golf Course.

Valentine’s Dinner
14 February 2008 Starts at 19:00
R155.00 per person
If you have any special requests for us to assist in making your evening even more romantic: please contact us and we’ll gladly make a memorable evening filled with MAGIC!

For more information and contact details on the Protea Hotel King George – click here

Valentine’s Day @ Diaz Beach Hotel & Resort

For an unforgettable Valentine’s Day, bring your loved one to the Rosebud Restaurant or the Bahia Dos Vaqueiros Restaurant at the Diaz Beach Hotel & Resort in Mossel Bay.

Rosebud Restaurant
* 3-Course set menu @ R125 per person *
A glass of Champagne on arrival.
Stand a chance to win a prize in our Valentine’s Lucky draw.

Bahia Dos Vaqueiros Restaurant – Mossel Bay’s Premier Fine Dining Restaurant
* 3-Course set menu @ R170 per person *
Or stay the evening all inclusive @ R650 per person
A glass of Champagne on arrival, as well as a beautiful red rose for all our lovely ladies and a gift for the men.
Stand a chance to win a prize in our Valentine’s Lucky Draw.
Live Entertainment

Book Now to avoid disappointment
Tel No: (044) 692 8400
For more information on the Diaz Beach Hotel & Resort – click here

Lightleys Ultimate Honeymoon Special

A different experience to those who need a little more than a honemoon. Romantic, adventurous and the ultimate relaxation.

Includes:
* 4 Nights onboard a houseboat.
* A Bottle of Champagne, oysters and flowers on arrival
* Suppers and 3 Breakfasts onboard.
* A Canoe for a romantic upriver cruise and a picnic basket.
* SPA Treatment – 1 hour Full Body Hot Stone Therapy
* 20 min Spa bath with a bottle of sparkling wine.
* Elephant park visit

High Season: R 7 750 Low Season: R 6 776

Price excluding fuel and refundable security deposit. Valid from 1st March 2008 to end Feb 2009 Excluding Peak Season – Subject to availability

For more information and contact details - click here

Events & Festivals for 2008!

The Garden Route, Little Karoo and Route 62 houses a number of events and festivals during 2008, with events ranging from the Klein Karoo National Arts Festival to the Calitzdorp Port Festival and the Wacky Wine Weekend in Robertson.

George Old Motor Show
Date: 2 Feb 2008 to 3 Feb 2008 in George
Outeniqua Wheelchair Challenge
Date: 16 Feb 2008 in George
Klein Karoo National Arts Festival
Date: 21 Mar 2008 to 29 Mar 2008 in Oudtshoorn
Pink Loerie Mardi Gras
Date: 1 May 2008 to 4 May 2008 in Knysna
Wacky Wine Weekend
Date: 6 Jun 2008 to 8 Jun 2008 in Robertson
Pick a Pay Knysna Oyster Festival
Date: 4 Jul 2008 to 13 Jul 2008 in Knysna
Knysna Cycle Tour
Date: 6 Jul 2008 in Knysna
Volstuisfees
Date: 11 Jul 2008 to 13 Jul 2008 in De Rust
Calitzdorp Port Festival
Date: 20 Jul 2008 to 21 Jul 2008 in Calitzdorp
Vodacom George Cheese Festival
Date: 28 Jul 2008 to 30 Jul 2008 in George
Wilderness Festival
Date: 7 Aug 2008 to 10 Aug 2008 in Wilderness
Talisman/The Herald Karoo to Coast Mountain Bike Challenge
Date: 20 Sep 2008 in Knysna
Gastronomica
Date: 21 Sep 2008 to 28 Sep 2008 in Knysna
Eden Challenge
Date: 25 Oct 2008 to 28 Oct 2008 in George
To Hell and Back MTB
Date: 10 Nov 2008 in Oudtshoorn
Great Outeniqua MTB Tour
Date: 15 Dec 2008 in George
Kurland International Polo Test
Date: 29 Dec 2008 in Plettenberg Bay
Prince Albert Town Festival
Date: 25 Apr to 27 Apr 2008 in Prince Albert
Buffelsdrift Mountain Bike Challenge
Date: 24 May 2008 in Oudtshoorn

For more information on Accommodation in the Garden Route, Little Karoo and
Route 62 - click here

Happy 2008!

As we stand at the beginning of yet another year, I would like to wish you all the best in 2008. May the year to come be filled with wealth, health and success!

2008 promises to be a year filled with lots of fun activities!

Events/Festival coming up this year:

Klein Karoo National Arts Festival
Date: 21 to 29 Mar 2008 in Oudtshoorn

Pink Loerie
Date: 1 to 4 May 2008 in Knysna

Knysna Oyster Festival
Date: 4 Jul to 13 Jul 2008 in Knysna

George Cheese Festival
Date: 28 to 30 Jul 2008 in George

Keep posted to this Travel Blog for all the hot and happenings in the Garden Route, Little Karoo and Route 62 of South Africa.

School Terms for 2008:

Kwa-Zulu Natal Eastern Cape Western Cape Northern Cape
Holiday 1 21Mar – 13 Apr
Holiday 2 28 Jun – 13 Jul
Holiday 3 27 Sep – 5 Oct
Holiday 4 6 Dec – 20 Jan

Free State Gauteng North West Limpopo Mpumalanga
Holiday 1 21Mar – 13 Apr
Holiday 2 21 Jun – 13 Jul
Holiday 3 27 Sep – 5 Oct
Holiday 4 6 Dec – 13 Jan

Don’t delay – plan your holidays for 2009 in advance!

Happy 2008,
Christelle

New Years Fest! @ Alpine Inn

COME AND EXPERIENCE TRUE GERMAN HOSPITALITY!

Alpine Inn invites you to their NEW YEARS Feast! Come sing and dance to an Oumpa band while indulging in their traditional German buffet.

The Alpine Inn is a unique establishment with a inviting atmosphere. This beautiful Hotel Village with tea garden and cosy bar is situated right opposite the entrance of the renowned Fancourt golf course.

The Inn offers reasonable priced lodging and a optional wholesome breakfasts described as a “total treat”. Their rooms are stylish and comfortable opening up on their own balcony with a variety of options available.

Alpine Inn’s offerings are not commonly found and is sure to entice you friendly German hospitality.
Soon to follow will be a 80 seater German style restaurant.

Contact us on Tel No: 044 870 7643

Carouse - December and January Program

If you are looking for a party Carouse is the place to be!

The interior is bright coloured with industrial elements and a 60s atmosphere. There are two bar areas, big screen TVs, large open spaces for dancing, comfortable seating inside and on the covered deck. And off course smoking and non smoking areas.

Open daily from 9am till late

Friday 7 December

Sasha Martinengo and Ian F together with PO-10-C host a 12PM party

Thursday 27 December

Party with DJ Paul Tavares

Friday 28 December

Booom Vol.3 Party with Paul Almeida and Zappa Sambucca

Foam Parties for December

Dates to be announced

Huge promotions all through December and January

For more information on Carouse -

click here

Spring Special at Oudtshoorn Hotel & Wilderness Beach Hotel, in the Garden Route

Visit the Oudtshoorn Hotel and Wilderness Beach Hotel now, for a relaxing break away!
With a number of activities and attractions in the area and perfect weather – this is the ideal time to pack your bags and make use of this great Spring Special!

Weekend Special
R650-00 per night per room Bed & Breakfast for 2 adults
* LADIES *Receive a free neck, back & shoulder massage

Mid Week Special
R550 per night per room Bed & Breakfast for 2 adults

Valid from September 2007 to November

For more information on Oudtshoorn Hotel
For more information on Wilderness Hotel

Bravo Festival @ Garden Route Casino

18 to 22 December 2007

Don’t miss out!

Tuesday 18 December 2007
Kurt Darren & The Campbells
As well as the Egoli Stars!
Entrance fees are R40 p.p. Children under 6 are free.

Wednesday 19 December 2007
Bravo! Christmas concert with Jannie Moolman, Matthys Roets & Rina Hugo!
As well as Christo & Cobus, Nic Stevens & Egoli Stars!
Entrance fees are R40 p.p. Children under 6 are free.

Thursday 20 December 2007
Juanita du Plessis & Jak de Priester!
As well as Christo & Cobus, Nic Stevens & Egoli Stars!
Entrance fees are R40 p.p. Children under 6 are free.

Friday 21 December 2007
Egoli & Friends Show!
Come and meet your favourite EGOLI STARS, MNet IDOLS winner as well as Amore Vittone, Arno Jordaan, Freid Nest & Klipwerf Orkes.
Entrance FREE!!

Saturday 22 December 2007
Bok van Blerk
As well as Christo & Cobus, Nic Stevens & Egoli Stars!
Entrance fees are R50 p.p. Children under 6 are free.

Gates open at 17:00 with a Food & Wine Festival!
Concerts from 19:30!

Exclusive mid-night lucky draw for guests to the concerts to the value of R5000.00!

For more information and contact details of the Garden Route Casino - click here

Summer Carnival @ Garden Route Casino

3 October 2007 to 30 January 2008
Stand to win CASH to the value of R30 000 every Wednesday…
R8 000 @ 13:30 and R22 000 @ 21:00!
Remember, your ticket stays in the bin for the 21:00 draw if you attend the 13:30 draw!
Stand to WIN 1 of 3 Toyota Yaris T1’s!
At the 21:00 draws on 14 November, 12 December & 9 January 2008.
On 12 December, during our BIRTHDAY BASH there will also be additional hourly bonus draws to the value of R5 000 each from 14:00 until 19:00!
Stand to WIN 1 of 2 exotic holidays for 2!
A trip for 2 to Zanzibar at the 21:00 draw at 5 December!
Carnival Fever Bonus Draws!
Additional hourly bonus draws to the value of R 3 500 each from 14:00 until 19:00 on Wednesday 28 November and 30 January 2008.
Every Wednesday @ 20:00
The ALL-OR-NOTHING Roll-over R2 000 DRAW!!

Click here for more information on the Garden Route Casino