Day 1

Overnight flight from the UK to Cape Town.

Days 2 - 4

Upon arrival in Cape Town pick up your hire car and drive to One&Only Cape Town. One&Only Cape Town boasts an enviable location on Cape Town’s trendy Victoria & Alfred Waterfront. Lavish through and through, the rooms are big and elegantly designed using warm, muted tones reflecting Africa’s savannahs and bright contemporary art. All 131 rooms have sumptuous bathrooms with decadent oversized baths and wonderful rain showers, as well as large balconies with expansive views of Table Mountain or the harbour. A lively hotel with a great atmosphere, One&Only Cape Town has nailed the contemporary urban feel. The hotel sits on a 6,000-bottle wine cellar and has a tri-level Wine Loft, as well as the popular Vista Bar & Lounge with its stunning views of Table Mountain. There are also two outstanding restaurants in the hotel. World-class master chef Nobuyuki Matsuhisa has opened an African outpost of Nobu, and local celebrity chef Reuben Riffel serves up delicious bistro dishes at Reuben’s, a big hit with Capetonians. The One&Only Spa can be found on its very own private island and offers a vast range of holistic experiences, from pure relaxation treatments to wellness journeys - a blissful sanctuary away from the city. Top tip: 90 minutes of antiageing magic that transforms your skin and creates true radiance - an ESPA Enzymatic Facial Peel is a must!

Day 5 - 7

Upon check out drive from One&Only Cape Town take the scenic drive to Hermanus for your three night stay at Birkenhead House and Villa. Along the coast from Cape Town is the super-luxurious Birkenhead House & Villa, a stunning retreat surrounded by unspoilt coastline. Choose from 11 beautifully styled rooms, or an adjacent six-bedroom villa, ideal for families or small groups. Explore the town of Hermanus with its chic shops and cafés just a clifftop walk away. Gaze out from the terrace towards two of Hermanus’s best beaches – fantastic for bathing as well as whale watching (July to December) - or ask the hotel to pack you a picnic basket to eat on the beach. When it comes to dining, the emphasis is on modern African cuisine with Asian and Italian influences and fresh ingredients, so gourmets will be in seventh heaven. The spa offers massage, aromatherapy and reflexology treatments that are pure pampering, just like the hotel.

Day 8 - 11

Drive to La Residence in the Franschhoek in the magnificent winelands. La Residence is quite simply in a class of its own. Located in the beautiful Franschhoek valley, where vineyards and mountains create an idyllic backdrop, La Residence is a feast for the senses. It’s a boutique hotel with just 11 rooms, but what rooms! Decorated with French antiques, sumptuous Persian rugs and chandeliers, each room is unique, boasting a terrace with glorious views. There are also six individually-designed villas set in the vineyards - perfect for families or those searching for solitude. This is also a gourmet destination that celebrates regional produce and fresh ingredients, so be prepared for temptation. As for activities, take off on helicopter trips and hot-air balloon excursions, saddle up for private wine tastings on horseback, book a massage or simply let your worries drift away in the infinity pool.

Day 12

Drop the car at Cape Town airport before your flight home to the UK.