What to do in Cape Town this weekend (31st October – 2nd November 2014)

Its Monday yet again, but it’s never too early to plan your weekend. From Murder Mystery on Halloween to bonanzas and fairs, Get ready because it’s going to be a three day amazing fest!

Murder Mystery Dinner and Halloween Party at Shimmy Beach Club – 31^st October
A delicious four course supper and a fun fancy dress party a waits at the swanky Shimmy Beach Club, it will be an evening of murder and intrigue this Halloween! Tuck into the eateries new summer menu while the professional performers will interact with the audience (YOU!) or skip the formal dining event and get straight to the bone-chilling house beats played by resident DJs. This blood curdling event also offers an exclusive VIP party, views of the stunning seaside and you could win an amazing “best dressed party goer” prize.

Date: 31 October 2014
Time: 19:00 until late
Venue: Shimmy Beach Club
Price: R150 – R450

Bonnievale Bonanza – 1^st November
Gear up for a day of family-friendly fun runs, bike races and many more festivities at the Breede River Valley. Whether you want to get out of the city for the day or you’re just looking for something exciting to do with the family, the Bonnivale Bonanza is just for you! The festival celebrates its 20^th birthday this year and is kicking off with some adrenaline pumping activities, here’s what to expect: A celebrity chef dinner, SPAR potjiekos competition, a 4X4 adventure, craft stalls, activities for kids, veteran car show, not to mention the Ms. Bonanza pageant and top local music acts take to the stage.

Date: 1 November 2014
Time: 06:00 until late
Venue: Bonnievale High School
Price: FREE – R290

Elgin Food and Gift Fair – 2^nd November
The festive season is coming soon, so stock up on gifts at this quaint, friendly fun-fair in Elgin Valley. This charming affair is going to be filled with a huge array of delicious goodies, amazing home-made Christmas gifts and fun for the entire family. Gather your family and friends and make a day of it, why not stock up on some wrapping paper and Christmas decorations, while you browse through some potential gifts like handmade kitchen décor to 100% natural skin care products! If you bring the kids along their also in for a treat of face painting and pony or tractor rides, so do your shopping early and miss the manic masses.

Date: 2 November 2014
Time: 10:00 – 16:00
Venue: Oneiric Wine Farm
Price: R20

Make sure to start planning right now and prepare to have a bit of well-deserved fun this up and coming weekend, whether it’s fun and games at Shimmy Beach Club or gift shopping with family and friends, its bound to be unforgettable.

Are you looking for affordable, comfortable, self-catering accommodation in Cape Town? Visit 808 Cartwright, its just what you're looking for, not only that, but you can be transported there from Cape Town International Airport in the fast, reliable shuttle service Airport Shuttle! 

A Night out in Cape Town

Have you ever been bombarded with accommodation choices when travelling? Yes? Me too. I’ve been spammed, false advertised at, over charged and under charged (well…not like anyone would complain). I can’t tell you where to stay as there as so many excellent choices out there, but I can tell you that good value for money is hard to find. This is especially true for Cape Town, where you will find an overpriced hotel or self-catering accommodation around every corner.

I recently decided to spend a day in town and stayed the night at this lovely apartment in the heart of the Cape Town CBD; I was pleasantly surprised at the level of sophistication and comfort with a price tag well below that of its competitors! Located in the well-known Cartwright’s Corner building in Adderley Street, it is close to a myriad of local attractions to keep you occupied, whether you’re travelling for business or pleasure.

Even though the apartment is self-catering, I took the lazy route and walked down Adderley to see what restaurants are on offer and appeal to my inner foodie - again, I was blown away by the choices and quality!  Having been a Capetonian for about a year and a half, I am yet to eat an unappetising meal in one of the City’s restaurants - maybe I’m just going to all the right places…who knows?

Being a creature of habit, I phoned a friend and we ended off my little rendezvous by spending the evening sipping mojito’s at my usual hangout, Shimmy Beach Club, after which I went back to the apartment and drifted off the moment my head touched the pillow.

808 Cartwrights Corner

Written by: Christine Kleyn