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BY BRIAN BERKMAN Luxury travel writer, Brian Berkman, searches out the fabulous and often affordable options available to you and your pets. Julie, his rescued mixed-breed doggie-daughter, insists on joining them. THE BALI COTTAGE Paws and Waves: A Pet-Friendly Hermanus Retreat Hermanus may be crowned the whale-watching capital of the world, but for pet owners, this coastal gem offers something equally precious: genuine freedom for four-legged family members. Nestled in

Top 10 Dog-Friendly Restaurants in Cape Town Image credit: The Farm Village THE FOODBARN One of the standout features of The Foodbarn is how warmly it welcomes four-legged guests. Tucked in the Noordhoek Farm Village, the restaurant’s spacious outdoor seating and laid-back vibe make it an ideal spot for dog owners looking to dine without leaving their pets behind. The menu showcases a delicious mix of rustic French and contemporary

BOSKY DELL ON BOULDERS BEACH There is a bosky dell of rounded milkwood trees trying to encircle the timber path between Boulders and Seaforth beaches. Bosky Dell is the name given to one of the original Boulder’s properties, just steps away from the now-famous African (Jackass) penguin reserve near Simonstown. Perhaps it is because the images of giant granite boulders, the aquamarine-coloured sea, and the black-and-white, dinner-suited penguins have become

Julie Berkman-Fluckiger allowed her fathers to accompany her to the fabulous ASARA Estate in Stellenbosch. The welcome begins at the neatly paved, oak-tree lined driveway where guests are announced by the security guard. By the time one has reached the long albeit gentle drive to ASARA’s reception the team is ready to help park and attend to luggage. “Is this Julie our VIP guest,” one of the staff enquires looking

BY BRIAN BERKMAN “LUXURY TRAVEL WRITER, BRIAN BERKMAN, SEARCHES OUT THE FABULOUS AND OFTEN AFFORDABLE OPTIONS AVAILABLE TO YOU AND YOUR PETS. JULIE, HIS RESCUED MIXED-BREED DOGGIE-DAUGHTER, INSISTS ON JOINING THEM.” Brian Berkman recommends SÓTANO after an outstanding lunch and special canine company. Cape Town’s Most Tail-Wagging Dining Destination: SÓTANO Welcomes All Members of the Family At Mouille Point’s iconic seafront strip, where the historic Green Point Lighthouse stands watch,

BY BRIAN BERKMAN “LUXURY TRAVEL WRITER, BRIAN BERKMAN, SEARCHES OUT THE FABULOUS AND OFTEN AFFORDABLE OPTIONS AVAILABLE TO YOU AND YOUR PETS. JULIE, HIS RESCUED MIXED-BREED DOGGIE-DAUGHTER, INSISTS ON JOINING THEM.” Gone are the days when our four-legged friends had to be left behind with a pet sitter. Whether you’re cruising at 30,000 feet or checking into a five-star hotel, you’re just as likely to see a designer dog carrier

BY BRIAN BERKMAN Luxury travel writer, brian berkman, searches out the fabulous and often affordable options available to you and your pets. Julie, his rescued mixed-breed doggie-daughter, insists on joining them. The Karoo Art Hotel provides the perfect pet holiday. This is one time when being in the Dog Box is a good thing. Just ask Julie after we spent a blissful weekend in Barrydale in the Klein Karoo. Barrydale

BY BRIAN BERKMAN Luxury travel writer, brian berkman, searches out the fabulous and often affordable options available to you and your pets. Julie, his rescued mixed-breed doggie-daughter, insists on joining them. Belmond Mount Nelson now welcomes dogs & cats Brian Berkman says you can now take your best friend to one of Cape Town’s best hotels Afternoon Tea at Cape Town’s gracious pink lady, Belmond Mount Nelson, began like it

BY BRIAN BERKMAN Luxury travel writer, brian berkman, searches out the fabulous and often affordable options available to you and your pets. Julie, his rescued mixed-breed doggie-daughter, insists on joining them. For the final issue of 2023, luxury travel writer and now also travelling-with-pets expert, Brian Berkman selects his Best of the Best. PENDENNIS There are a number of accommodation options available on this Villiersdorp in the Western Cape farm

Luxury travel writer, brian berkman, searches out the fabulous and often affordable options available to you and your pets. Julie, his rescued mixed-breed doggie-daughter, insists on joining them. Home Suite Hotels Station House: Unveiling the Ultimate Pet-Friendly Hotel with an Ultra Pooch Pad and Facial Recognition Access! It is great news that increasing numbers of hotels and restaurants know we don’t want to leave our pets at home. But, in