Gastronomic delights at Cape accommodation

If you're going to make a good job of exploring Cape Town, you'll need energy, endurance, and a desire to spoil yourself with special treats along the way. Sustenance is important '" a hearty breakfast at your Cape accommodation is the ideal way to start the day, lunch at an appealing restaurant or pack a picnic to enjoy in the mountains, forests, on a wine farm or at the beach. If you enjoy tasting a little bit of everything, the dinner buffet at Cape accommodation in the centre of Cape Town is just the ticket! The chef at the Southern Sun The Cullinan cooks up a storm, offering a variety of salads, vegetables and meat dishes like tender fillet or tasty duck. Delicious cheese and biscuit platters are placed next to dishes of sweet treats '" and you won't be blamed for being distracted by these first. From the fresh fruit next to the Lindt chocolate fountain to the tiny cups of chocolate mousse and generous slices of apple crumble, you'll have to know when to stop. It's great value for money.

You can get the best of both worlds if you rely on Cape accommodation for some meals, while sampling the gastronomic fare of other recommended eateries on your travels. Tapas and sushi are popular options for light pre-dinner snacks if you need something to go with your sundowner cocktail, but they make delicious main meals too.

By the very nature of this cosmopolitan city, you'll find just about every kind of cuisine under the sun in and around Cape accommodation. Ask your concierge to make recommendations or go online to find recent food and restaurant reviews. In summer, people love to sit outdoors as the sun sets late at about 9pm but in winter they huddle indoors seeking the warmth of a fire and a glass of merlot.

Capetonians tend to hibernate in winter '" but they certainly make up for that downtime in summer. You'll see many people walking, running and cycling near Cape accommodation at all hours. The dogs of the city get a lot of time out too and there are several dedicated dog parks for their benefit. Forest and mountain walks are favourite destinations âˆ' as are the blue-flag beaches. The water is icy though, so be prepared for a quick dip when you need to cool off '" it's guaranteed to take your breath away.