• Come experience the ‘good life’ at Monte Vista Boutique Hotel. The brand-new boutique hotel, situated along South Africa’s famed Route 62, offers up all the creature comforts of home with a whole lot of added luxury. ⠀

    Catering for the perfect space to have a romantic retreat with your loved one or to host family and friends, in a relaxed and inspired setting. With fourteen suites to choose from, all en-suite and individually decorated, you’ll be left spoilt for choice and feeling every bit ‘at home’ during your stay with us. Our newly launched luxury suites also boasts its own verandah, perfect for your first morning coffee.

    We have the perfect setting to unwind and enjoy a time of leisure around our pools and beautiful gardens, overlooking encompassing mountain views. Our prime spot on the historical Church street also means you can leisurely stroll to fine restaurants, art galleries, and museums.
    Montagu has a way of refreshing and restoring like no other little town.

    It is a priceless privilege to wake up surrounded by mountains and we are offering a lucky couple just that – a two-night stay in our gorgeous and individually finished honeymoon en-suite that is designed around maximizing your comfort.

    Included in your two-night stay:⠀
    – Welcome basket filled with treats
    – Breakfast for two⠀
    – WiFi⠀
    – In-room tea and coffee making station
    – Use of pool and gardens
    – Inside & secure parking⠀
    – Air conditioning ⠀
    – En suite bathroom and outdoor verandah⠀

    Prize Details:
    A two-night stay at Monte Vista Boutique Hotel with breakfast included.
    How to enter: Fill in the form below.
    Our Winner:
    Juanita Loubser.
    Competition Ts & Cs:
    – The winners will be announced on September 2, 2019.
    – Does not include transport
    – Winners will be contacted via details entered on the form
    – Prizes are not refundable and cannot be exchanged for money
    – Winners must be over the age of 18
    – Subject to availability
    – Two night stay in the honeymoon suite
    – Breakfast included for both days
    – Dinner can be arranged at an additional fee⠀

    Just outside the red flower-lined streets of picturesque Roberston is a place that’s truly seen a renaissance that captures its rich past. Jan Harmsgat Guest House is a grand old dame, cleverly veiling some of her best keep secrets, just a little off SA’s famed Route 62.

    The farm history dates back to 1723 and as if that’s not impressive enough, if pomegranates are the fruit of the gods – this must certainly be an earthly offering of heaven.

    Exporting more than 850 tonnes a year, a safari-style farm drive around the 625 hectares of seemingly ever-stretching views proudly boasts some of SA’s most fertile lands. When Jan Harmsgat is not perfecting its wine offering, they’re harvesting and exporting pomegranate, making pomegranate honey for a demand they can’t keep up with, and are dealing out litres of the 100-percent natural pomegranate juice, that the health world is lapping up for its incredible anti-oxidant properties.

    At its core, this is a working farm but beyond the bountiful harvests and warm welcomes, there’s a sense of tranquiltiy here that greets you upon arrival and holds you at a sub-average pulse rate until your departure date. (This despite there being really great wifi on site).

    It could be something to do with the slower pace of life that’s encouraged here, the fact that locals love it and are catered for in clever additions to the event calendar line up like ‘local night’- where your ribs come complete with complimentary bib and local musician for background entertainment.

    Pecan nut trees line the picturesque gardens and encourage the sense of tranquility that Jan Harmsgat has become well known for.

    Dining al-fresco at this luxurious old country lodge also means your first-world problems extend only to the choice between tree canopy cover or vineyard view.

    Old-world luxury and an unsurpassed opportunity to indulge in an authentic country ambience and history are all part of the package at Jan Harmsgat and this summer, there’s not much that’s not on offer.

    Less than a two-hour drive from Cape Town, be prepared to be transported back to another era where open space, country charm and your comfort reign supreme.

    Prize Details:
    1 Night stay for 2 people at Jan Harmsgat, Breakfast, 3-course dinner, Backlands Farm Drive worth R3400
    How to enter: Please fill in the form below
    Our Winner:
    Marica Phyfer.
    Competition Ts & Cs:
    – The winners will be announced on September 6 on this page
    – This stay is valid for 6 months
    – Does not include transport
    – Winners will be contacted via details entered on the form
    – Prizes are not refundable and cannot be exchanged for money
    – Winners must be over the age of 18

    Going on safari for your honeymoon will be one of those ‘once in a lifetime’ experiences. It is the perfect trip to take after a wedding as it is a chance for the newlyweds to really relax and escape from the city life. A real safari is of course only accessible within Africa and while there are so many places one can visit, these safari spots have the most to offer. And of course, there’s nothing quite like an African sunset.

    Uganda

    Although you might not be able to see the big 5, there is plenty to see on a Ugandan safari. Uganda’s volcanic past is visible in the landscape and there are over 600 species of bird, tree climbing lions, hippos, crocodiles, elephants, and many primate species – after all, Uganda is best known for its gorilla trekking.

    Tree-climbing lion

    Kenya

    It’s very possible that you will see the big 5 as well as the rare black rhino and, if you’re lucky, lions on the hunt during the wildebeest migration from August to November. Kenya is also famous for its big cat populations and is extremely focused on ecotourism. All in all, a great safari option.

    Wildebeest migration

    Tanzania

    While there are not many elephants and rhinos, the large open grasslands provide a grazing spot for zebras and wildebeest, as well as allow for easier predator sightings and the lack of trees makes leopard spotting much easier. It’s also likely that you will see a lion kill between the months of November to July, during the migration.

    Leopard

    Zimbabwe

    A Zimbabwean safari is not very well known which makes for uncrowded parks. You can expect to see plenty of elephants, the black rhino, African wild dogs and bat-eared foxes. Other animals that are also often spotted are lions and large herds of buffalo. It’s also a lovely place for bird watching with over 400 species of bird.

    Elephant

    Botswana

    Having one of the highest quantities of wildlife, Botswana is a pretty safe safari option. With the reintroduction of the white and black rhino, it is possible to see the big 5. It’s home to the largest elephant herds in Africa and a great deal of lion, buffalo, leopard and wild dogs. You also might be fortunate enough to see some interactions between the lions and buffalos. Another perk is that it is just a day’s trip away from Victoria falls.

    Buffalo

    South Africa

    The most reliable safari destination for sightings of the big 5 thanks to having more mammals than all other African game reserves. There are also over 500 bird species. Other notable animals include cheetahs, wild dogs, hippos, and many more. South Africa is the best option for first timers.

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    The retired professional wrestler said ‘I do’ to Lauren Hashian on August 18th, 2019 in Hawaii. They met while Dwayne was filming The Game Plan (2007) in 2006. Dwayne looked dashing in a white ensemble and, ofcourse, a lei. His singer-songwriter bride wore an elegant lace wedding dress.

    Dwayne announced the nuptials on Instagram on August 19, 2019.

     

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    We do. August 18th, 2019. Hawaii. Pōmaikaʻi (blessed) @laurenhashianofficial❤️ @hhgarcia41?

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    Dwayne and Lauren have two children together – Jasmine who was born in 2015 and Tiana who they welcomed in 2018.

    The Rock was previously married to Dany García. They were together from 1997-2007. Their daughter Simone was born in 2001.

     

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    Dwayne is one of the highest grossing box office actors of all time. He has starred in movies like The Other Guys (2010), Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle (2017) and has reprised his role as Luke Hobbs in the Fast and the Furious franchise.


    Picture: Lauren Hashian