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The Covid-19 pandemic is nevertheless raging, and mass-vaccination is in all probability numerous months absent.
Extreme uncertainty reigns and few will dare predict when governments will lift international vacation bans.
The need to journey is still there, and probably stronger than at any time.
This need to have will, for the time becoming, only be achieved inside the borders of our really attractive, diverse country.
Enter the idyllic Drakenstein region of the Western Cape…



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The goat tower at Fairview wine and cheese farm around Paarl in the Western Cape. © Grobler Du Preez/123rf


Not like swanky, cosmopolitan Stellenbosch and cultured Franschhoek, the picturesque Winelands cities of Paarl and Wellington do not attract large crowds.
You’ll by no means see individuals queuing to choose a hike or pose for a selfie at an legendary spot.
Paarl and Wellington are best for travelling in a pandemic.
Click on here for weekend accommodation specials for Paarl and Wellington.
Pippa Hudson interviewed Annelize Stroebel, CEO of Paarl and Wellington Wine and Tourism.
The wine market was locked down for 20 weeks. We are determined to get again to business… The 2021 harvest has started out.
Annelize Stroebel, CEO – Paarl and Wellington Wine and Tourism
It’s even now unknown… and not commercialised… climbing trails, mother nature reserves, mountain biking… Olive oil tasting, wine tasting, cheese tasting…
Annelize Stroebel, CEO – Paarl and Wellington Wine and Tourism
Paarl has the longest main street in South Africa…
Annelize Stroebel, CEO – Paarl and Wellington Wine and Tourism
Our satisfaction and joy… are the architectural models, from Egyptian to Neo-Goth… a great deal of coffee retailers are situated in these outdated properties. The oldest church in South Africa is in Most important Road… they have their have vineyard and deliver their have wine.
Annelize Stroebel, CEO – Paarl and Wellington Wine and Tourism
Wellington is an reliable, rural wine space. It is traditional… pretty various and artisanal… Entire world-course wineries…
Annelize Stroebel, CEO – Paarl and Wellington Wine and Tourism
Pay attention to the interview in the audio down below.
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