The cost is R100 per person which is redeemable against the purchase of product to the value of R550 and above. For more information or to book for a pamper party, contact Leozette Roode on 087 230 7287 or at leo@redcarpetpr.co.za. Spaces per pamper party are limited, thus secure your booking to avoid disappointment. For more info on Dermalogica please visit:  http://www.facebook.com/pages/Dermalogica-on-Wembley/161643140555351?fref=ts

Event details:

Date: Wednesday, 29 May 2013
Time: 18:00 – 20:30
Cost: R100 per person, redeemable against the product purchase of R550.00 or more
Includes:

• 20 minute face mapping skin analysis
• Gourmet canapés
• Sushi
• Overflowing bubbly
• Herbal tea
• Complementary dermalogica trials

Venue: Dermalogica on Wembley Square, ground floor, McKenzie Street, Gardens
Bookings: Contact Leozette Roode at leo@redcarpetpr.co.za
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Dermalogica-on-Wembley/161643140555351?fref=ts

Event details:

Date: Wednesday, 22 May 2013
Theme:  Food & Wine pamper party
Time: 18:00 – 20:00
Cost: R100 per person, redeemable against the product purchase of R550.00 or more
Includes:

• 20 minute face mapping skin analysis
• Interactive dermalogica facial session
• Gourmet canapés paired with Nitida handmade wine
• Sushi
• Overflowing bubbly
• Herbal tea
• Complementary dermalogica sample pack

Venue: Dermalogica on Wembley Square, ground floor, McKenzie Street, Gardens
Bookings: Contact Leozette Roode at leo@redcarpetpr.co.za
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Dermalogica-on-Wembley/161643140555351?fref=ts

]]> http://capetownblog.co.za/2013/05/16/dermalogica-food-wine-pairing-pamper-party/feed/ 0 http://capetownblog.co.za/2013/05/15/bistro-1800-launches-grand-new-menu/ http://capetownblog.co.za/2013/05/15/bistro-1800-launches-grand-new-menu/#comments Wed, 15 May 2013 14:07:40 +0000 Ninja http://capetownblog.co.za/?p=1398 Continue reading →]]> Thursday, 9 May 2013, saw the launch of a refreshing new grand menu for Cape Royale’s Bistro 1800. Cape Royale Luxury Hotel and Spa treated guests to a special three course journey from the VIP Sky Bar to Bistro 1800 restaurant, catering a selection of delicious dishes from their new menu for an exclusive first-hand experience.  These bite size dishes were perfectly paired with a variety of Nitida wines.

Cape Royale Luxury Hotel and Spa – situated in the heart of Cape Town.

The new menu consists of flavourful, uncomplicated and healthy dishes.

Chef, Jonathan Gargan, and Food and Beverage manager, George Sakulias, combined local, fresh ingredients, innovation and professional artistry to present a menu which offers uncomplicated and flavourful dishes. “There are many factors that come into play when compiling a menu”, says Sakulias, “firstly you have to decide on the concept that you would like to achieve and the identity of what you would like to establish. The concept created for Bistro 1800 is hearty, comfort food where the guest may treat themselves to an experience that is authentic, but homely”.

Bistro 1800 believes that providing seasonal foods to a health-conscious clientele is very important. It is also important to maintain the integrity of the food source when cooking with specific ingredients. Simplicity is the secret when it comes to describing the overall style of the revamped menu.

Service with a smile!

Guest entertainment on the night of the event.

The name Bistro 1800 is derived from the restaurant’s signature New York-style grill, which cooks the perfect steak at exactly 1800 degrees Fahrenheit. The grill seals the juices and allows the flavours to open up. Other than the wide variety of specially selected succulent steaks, new dishes also include Grilled lion of Lamb (R135); phyllo baked Atlantic Salmon (R139); Kingklip en papilote (125) and Slow roast breast of duck (R125) – good quality food prepared with an honest Bistro style. Guests may also treat themselves to Tribe coffee that has a creative fusion of up to nine different coffees from around the world – a brand new addition to Bistro 1800.

Bistro 1800 is the type of restaurant to visit repeatedly as it offers good value for money with an excellent dining experience, a homely feel and a variety of seasonal specials. Visit Bistro 1800 at the Cape Royale Luxury Hotel and Spa on 47 Main Road, Green Point, Cape Town, South Africa. Kindly contact Bistro 1800 restaurant on (0)21 430 0506 or at info@18hundreddegrees.co.za  for reservations or more information.

Current Specials:

• VIP Sky Bar cocktail special: R30 a cocktail every day at The Sky Deck from 3pm – 6pm.
• Equinox Spa Mother’s Day Special: As everyday should be mother’s day, we’ve decided to dedicate the month of May to all our incredible mothers. Book any facial, body treatment or spa package and receive a 30min back neck & shoulder massage or 30min petite manicure with compliments from the Equinox team.
• Corporate lunch special at Bistro 1800: Two-course lunch starting at R99.00

Sirius is the brightest star in the universe and its name was derived from ancient Greek meaning “glowing”. It was believed that the appearance of Sirius signalled the hot and dry summer which caused plants to wilt, men to weaken, and women to become aroused. Just as the appearance of Sirius in the morning sky marked summer in Greece, so it marked the chilly onset of winter for the M?ori where it was known as Ka’ulua, “Queen of Heaven”.  In Theosophy, it is believed the Seven Stars of the Pleiades transmit the spiritual energy of the Seven Rays from the Galactic Logos to Sirius. From there is it sent via the Sun to the god of Earth and finally through the seven Masters of the Seven Rays to the human race.

And so we come together to celebrate the change of season and unite our spiritual energy to the greater good of human kind, to free energy, abundance, social justice, and inter-planetary support.An incredible line-up of astronomical trance at a beautiful venue – be sure not to miss Sirius this winter.

EVENT INFORMATION:

• Event name: Sirius
• Event type: Music / Festival / Party
• Date: 15 June 2013
• Time: 2:00pm – 2:00am
• Venue: Bloemendal Restaurant, Racecourse Road, Durbanville, Cape Town
• Cost: R150.00 per person, tickets available at Webticket
• Website:  http://www.facebook.com/SiriusCapeTown
• Contact: Leozette Roode
• Contact number:  087 230 7269
• Email: leo@redcarpetpr.co.za

Limited tickets are available from Webticket at R150.00 per ticket. Kindly note that a fully licensed bar is available and that no under 18′s will be allowed. For more information, updates and directions, kindly visits the Sirius Cape Town Facebook page.

The dermalogica pamper parties offer the perfect ladies day/night out. Held at the concept store for groups of ladies, there’s no better way to get-in-the know about your skin. The pamper party starts off with the dermalogica skincare specialists performing a 20 minute face mapping skin analysis around the skin bar where they accurately assess the skin’s concerns. Thereafter, ladies are invited to take part in an interactive DIY facial session with the skincare specialist prescribing a no-nonsense home care and treatment routine. Furthermore, gourmet canapés, sushi, bubbly, and herbal tea will also be served throughout the evening.

Indulge yourself with a Lindt chocolate affair and get in-the-know about skin care with your best friends or corporate team for only R100 per person which is redeemable against the purchase of product to the value of R550 and above. Each guest also leaves with a complementary dermalogica sample pack. For more information or to book DOW for a pamper party, contact Leozette Roode on 087 230 7287 or at leo@redcarpetpr.co.za. Spaces per pamper party are limited, thus secure your booking to avoid disappointment. For more info on Dermalogica please visit:  http://www.facebook.com/pages/Dermalogica-on-Wembley/161643140555351?fref=ts

Thursday, 16 May 2013

Time: 18:00 – 20:30
Cost: R100 per person, redeemable against the product purchase of R550.00 or more
Venue: Dermalogica on Wembley Square, ground floor, McKenzie Street, Gardens
Bookings: Contact Leozette Roode at leo@redcarpetpr.co.za

Saturday 18 May 2013

Time: 09:00am – 12:00am
Cost: R100 per person, redeemable against the product purchase of R550.00 or more
Venue: Dermalogica on Wembley Square, ground floor, McKenzie Street, Gardens
Bookings: Contact Leozette Roode at leo@redcarpetpr.co.za

For more information or to book DOW for a pamper party, contact Leozette Roode on 087 230 7287 or at leo@redcarpetpr.co.za. For more info on Dermalogica please visit: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Dermalogica-on-Wembley/161643140555351?fref=ts

Time: 09:00am – 12:00am
Cost: R100 per person, redeemable against the product purchase of R550.00 or more
Includes:

• 20 minute face mapping skin analysis
• DIY dermalogica facial session
• Gourmet high tea canapés and confectionaries
• Overflowing bubbly
• Herbal tea
• Complementary dermalogica sample pack
• Present for each mom

Venue: Dermalogica on Wembley Square, ground floor, McKenzie Street, Gardens

Bookings and information: For more information or to book DOW for a pamper party, contact Leozette Roode on 087 230 7287 or at leo@redcarpetpr.co.za. For more info on Dermalogica please visit: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Dermalogica-on-Wembley/161643140555351?fref=ts

Spaces are limited, so secure your booking to avoid disappointment!

]]> http://capetownblog.co.za/2013/05/08/mothers-day-high-tea-pamper-party-at-dermalogica/feed/ 0 http://capetownblog.co.za/2013/05/02/the-innocence-project/ http://capetownblog.co.za/2013/05/02/the-innocence-project/#comments Thu, 02 May 2013 13:14:27 +0000 Ninja http://capetownblog.co.za/?p=1366 Continue reading →]]> Anett Visser and Lisa Jooste are showcasing a one of a kind, emotionally driven ART EXHIBITION at the Grand Beach club in Granger Bay, Cape Town.

The Forgotten Children from our world has become their vision and a project was born.  This mother and daughter duo have aimed to become the children’s voice as the children became their vision, captured across 28 large scale canvasses. This project is “THE INNOCENCE PROJECT.” – a life changing project – a chance to canvas that which has been lost, but is now found.

Both Jooste and Visser have captured the most beautiful images of some of the least demanding children of our world, in their raw beauty, moving and ultimately transforming it into emotional works of art.

The Innocence Project invites the public to come and view this range from the Afghan child, the Peruvian Child, the Tibetan right through to the remote Himalayan tribes. The exhibition taking place at the Grand Beach will be open to the public from 18h00 onwards. Visser and Joost will be donating a percentage of sales generated through the Innocence Project to The Grand Africa Foundation.

This will be the first of a bi annual exhibition, the following one featuring women with no voice.

Event Details:
Date: 29 May 2013
Time: 18:00-20:30
Cost: Free, with a percentage of proceeds for each painting sold on the night will be donated to The Grand Africa Foundation.
Includes: Welcome drink and an assorted array of canapés.
Venue: The Grand Beach Bar, Granger Bay Road (off Beach Road), Granger Bay 8005, Cape Town
RSVP: Contact Megan at megan@redcarpetconcepts.co.za

WESTERN CAPE

1) Paternoster Seaside Cottages:

Situated approximately 145 km north of Cape Town, along South Africa’s West Coast, Paternoster is a place where time stands still. It is a place where one can experience the authenticity and timelessness of a picturesque fishing village where past meets present. The local West Coast village of Paternoster offers six luxurious units grouped under the name Paternoster Seaside Cottages. It is the perfect place to unwind in style and luxury, inspired by the original quaint white-washed fishermen’s cottages. The thoughtful design of each cottage epitomizes stylish elegance and offers you unaparalled peace and comfort. The generous open-plan living rooms of the two Seaside units open onto verandas with rim flowing pools.  Pasella’s concertina style sliding doors lead from a stylish interior enhanced with a huge fireplace, antique furniture and large dining room table for those gregarious meals.  Alive with artistic flair, Kliphuisie is a romantic haven for that special couple wanting a weekend escape. Comprising two units, Oppidraai provides a welcoming feeling of space, comfort and luxury.  The stylish inner decor is reflected by rustic, earthy tones, screed floors, cane and rattan furniture and rust coloured throws.

Leisure Special:

• R300 p/p/night (minimum pax applies to each unit)
• Rates valid 1 May – 31 July 2013.

Contact details: Contact central reservations on 087 943 4302 or reservations@southofafrica.co.za or visit http://www.seasidecottage.co.za/ for more information.

 2) The Ballinrobe

The Ballinrobe is a luxurious self-catering, 2-bedroom apartment situated in Sea Point, Cape Town.  It has an exquisite balcony with a heated Jacuzzi that looks over the Atlantic Ocean as well as Lion’s Head on the left – the perfect way to relax at the end of a busy day.  The Ballinrobe is also the perfect holiday destination for small families and groups of friends.  It is situated close to the V&A Waterfront, is a 15 minutes’ walk from the famed Sea Point promenade and beach, and is within close proximity to restaurants, activities, Robben Island and the CTICC. The self-catering apartment offers a fully equipped kitchen and the open area living space consists of a modern 4-seater glass dining room table, a gorgeous ivory leather lounge set and a flat screen TV with DSTV. The master suite has a full en suite bathroom and the guest bedroom makes use of the second bathroom with shower. The Ballinrobe is elegant and deluxe – the perfect calming and charming getaway while still being a part of the exciting Cape Town city life.

Leisure Special:

• R1500 p/unit per night
• Rates valid 1 May – 31 July 2013.

Contact details: Contact central reservations on 087 943 4302 or reservations@southofafrica.co.za or visit http://www.ballinrobe.co.za/ for more information.

3) Bid huisie

Bid Huisie is situated in Prince Albert, Western Cape, a quaint little village just 42km off the N1 (400km from Cape Town). The property’s beautiful Groot Karoo surroundings are the draw card for holiday goers and business men en route to either Cape Town or Gauteng. The spectacular night skies will leave anybody breathless and a day or two in this little village is perfect for that in-between break before arriving at your next destination. The cottage offers two comfortably appointed bedrooms, one bathroom, a fully equipped kitchenette with dining room table for those special family-time dinners, a cozy living area and superb garden with patio and splash pool that is the perfect gateway to the Karoo.

Leisure Special:

• R800 per unit per night (4 pax)
• R250per person per night (3 pax)
• R300 per person per night (2 pax)
• Rates valid 1 May – 31 July 2013.

Contact details: Contact central reservations on 087 943 4302 or reservations@southofafrica.co.za or visit http://www.bidhuisie.co.za/ for more information.

 LIMPOPO

 1) Shangri-la country hotel

The Shangri-La Country Hotel is a taste of Paradise right on your doorstep. The word Shangri-La translates into ‘Place of Eternal Youth’. The Country Hotel is a secluded hideaway of great beauty and a sanctuary of peace and tranquillity nestled against the verdant backdrop of the Waterberg in Limpopo overlooking the tropical Nile Valley. Shangri-La Country Hotel is on a 32-hectare farm between Warmbaths and Nylstroom with beautiful lush gardens and mature trees. Offering the elegance and charm of yesteryear in a non-commercialized atmosphere, with the true home-from-home pampering, Shangri-La is the perfect breakaway. It boasts a brand new modern 200-seater restaurant, wooden deck, gentleman’s bar and breakfast room.  All 49 en-suite rooms are surrounded by the lush tropical gardens and are within walking distance of the romantic Chapel, sparkling swimming pool, fully equipped conference centers and other hotel facilities.  Indulge in the marvels of Shangri-La and rejuvenate at this hidden jewel an hour north of Gauteng.

Leisure Special:

• Standard Rooms:             R420 B&B per person per night
• Exec Rooms:                       R500 B&B per person per night
• Presidential:                       R575 B&B per person per night
• Family Rooms:                  R420 B&B per person per night + supplement

Contact details: Contact central reservations on 087 943 4302 or reservations@southofafrica.co.za or visit http://www.shangri-la.co.za/ for more information.

2) Elephant Springs hotel & cabanas

The Elephant Springs Hotel and Cabanas has long been at the heart of Limpopo’s mecca. Situated in the popular inland tourism town of Bela Bela in Limpopo Province, it is a well-known hotspot for holiday goers, not looking to venture too far from home. Being less than an hour from Pretoria (Gauteng), is it obvious why guests escape to this kingdom in the Bushveld. The hotel offers 50 rooms, each with en suite bathroom, select DSTV channels and air conditioning, as well as 20 six-sleeper self-catering Cabanas, clustered around a private sparkling pool with braai facilities. The hotel is situated in the heart of Bela Bela, directly across the street from the popular Forever Resorts with its hot mineral baths and Hydro, and is within walking distance of shops and restaurants.  It is the perfect destination for relaxing family holidays, weddings, cocktail parties, conferences, launches and exhibitions. Other facilities include a restaurant, ladies bar and two swimming pools for the exclusive use of guests of the hotel and guests of the cabanas.. There are also conference facilities for up to 250 delegates, with 3 air-conditioned venues to choose from.

Leisure Special:

• Hotel Rooms:                     R400 B&B per person per night
• Family Rooms:                  R300 B&B per person per night
• Cabanas:                             R1050 per person per night
• Rates valid 1 May – 31 July 2013.

Contact details: Contact central reservations on 087 943 4302 or reservations@southofafrica.co.za or visit http://www.elephantsprings.co.za/ for more information.

3) Birdsong Cottages

Enjoy cozy farm-life and warm hospitality in the luxurious self-catering units of Birdsong Cottages.  Situated 14 km’s outside of Modimolle, Birdsong caters for guests wanting to escape the hustle and bustle and enjoy the best of what the bushveld has to offer. Choose from comfortable standard four and eight sleeper cottages or luxurious four sleeper rondavel and up market 6 sleeper thatched villa.  Birdsong offers the most tranquilizing nature scenes in the Waterberg, breathtaking hiking trials, free-roaming game and bird watching with 50 birdlife species. The sparkling pool in the heart of the bush is the perfect spot for lazing in the hot African sun.  Birdsong is ideal for small functions, conferences, weddings and parties.  The beautiful wedding chapel offers seating for 50-60 guests. For that well-earned break, escape to Birdsong with its abundance of natural out-of-Africa elements.

Leisure Special:

• Franklin & Guineafowl:          R225p/p/night (min 4 pax)
• Sunbird:                                 R285 p/p/night (min 4 pax)
• Flycatcher:                             R250 p/p/night (min 6 pax )
  R450 p/unit (2 pax)
• Owls Cottage:                       R220 p/p/night (min 6 pax)
  R280 p/p/night (min 4 pax)
  R500 p/p/night (min 2 pax)

• Rates valid 1 May – 31 July 2013.

Contact details: Contact central reservations on 087 943 4302 or reservations@southofafrica.co.za or visit http://www.birdsongcottage.co.za/ for more information.

3) Modimolle Funky Stay

Are you ready to get funky? Modimolle Funky Stay offers exactly what the name suggests – funky and affordable overnight accommodation.  The interiors of these ultra-cool rooms are bright and colourful and have a fresh new take on giving guests a unique experience.  The establishment boasts 14 rooms, each with its private en suite bathroom; all located in funky A-framed cabins.  Conference facilities are available to smaller group, with a dining area that will also serve as restaurant in 2013.  More rooms are set to follow in the next year, with accommodation for larger groups being part of the Funky Stay experience. Modimolle Funky Stay is situated on the very popular R101 that also passes three of South of Africa’s other Limpopo properties; Elephant Springs Hotel & Cabanas, Birdsong Cottages and the Shangri-La Country Hotel. Discerning travelers can pick and choose to visit any of the other fine properties for supper, afternoon tea or a stroll through the beautiful Waterberg landscape.

Leisure Special:

• R200 per person per night – bed only (sharing)
• R300 per single in Twin room
• R250 per single in Single room
• Rates valid 1 May – 31 July 2013.

Contact details: Contact central reservations on 087 943 4302 or reservations@southofafrica.co.za or visit http://www.funkystay.co.za/ for more information.