The following are a selection of my favourite experiences of 2012. Factors taken into account include but are not limited to: level of service, quality of facilities, overall atmosphere & experience, food, that exceptional quality that differentiates. Do you agree? I am looking forward to your comments.

Contact me on carla@carlarossouw.com should you require more information or to make a booking.

Cape Town & surrounds

• Tintswalo Atlantic

• Babylonstoren

• La Belle @ The Alphen Hotel

• Grootbos Villa

• Clarendon Bantry Bay

• The Kitchen @ Weylandts, Bellville

• Winchester Mansions

Johannesburg & surrounds

• 54 on Bath

• Da Vinci Hotel

• De Hoek Country Hotel

• Bundu Kitchen

Pretoria & surrounds

• River Meadow Manor

• The Blades

• Pecan Manor

• Harties Aerial Cableway

• Kream Restaurant

• Camdeboo Spa @ Irene Country Lodge

Other

• Champagne Sports Resort

• Hyatt Oubaai

• Mabula Game Lodge

• Kwathlano Shuttle Services (Pretoria)

• Springbok Atlas Coach Hire (National)

• Safari Africa Geographic interactive magazine

• Eat Out weekly newsletters