Weekend getaways in Cape Town

Romantic holidays are a must for almost all of us. We all want to create new memories to cherish with your significant other half. But we have to accept that every now and then, one needs a little bit of time away from a partner. Sometimes a brief separation is all we need to remember how it feels to miss each other. For that quick separation, why not travel with a group of friends on a girls only/ boys only trip  to Cape Town.

BESTIES BREAKAWAY

For a girls only getaway it's all about no stress, lots of glamour, non-stop fun and absolutely no time for boys. If you missed the Cape Town Fashion week, don't worry because the Mother City has an extensive range of hot spots and activities to look forward to. Like the Bay Harbour Market, situated on the water's edge in the old authentic part of the Hout Bay Harbour and a perfect place for some fun and shopping. It cant be a girls only vacation without a spa treatment and Mangwanani African Spa is just for that.  Add to that a bit of chocolate & wine pairing and you’ve got a heavenly day. 

Groot Constantia, Le Roi Beach Bar and the fabulous Camps Bay are just some of the many amazing attractions you can visit. Last but not least you can’t miss the V&A Waterfront, you have to shop till you drop (Just remember to bring an empty suitcase).

BROS & BREWS

Think bachelor parties, Father's Day, Birthday celebrations - you'll be surprised by how many reasons you can come up with for a boys only getaway. With fresh air and the finest fairways, the Cape has a lot to offer. There are many excuses for you to get your buddies to head to the Cape and say hello to the to the Fairest Cape in all the world. Get your kit for a round or two of premium golf, go on a beer tasting tour at Newlands Brewery or plan something adventurous like clay pigeon shooting or paintball.

So what type of weekend person are you? No matter what your answer is, you can rest assured that the mother city has all the perfect ingredients for your type of weekend. We at Thompsons have obliged by creating a collection of packages to suit every type of weekend person. Whether you choose to get away alone, on a romantic holiday or with your buddies go for it. 

By Dumi Khumalo, Thompsons Holidays