New Showstopping Hotel

Head to the V&A Waterfront, which has just seen the historic Grain Silo undergo a USD$35,000,000 makeover. It’s here you will find The Silo Hotel. With its pillowed windows, it is designed to look like a glowing beacon in the harbour. You’re sure to enjoy relaxing in its glass swimming pool, sipping bubbles at its rooftop champagne bar and relaxing in one of the 28 suites that look out over the harbour.

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Africa’s New MoMA

Get ready to be wowed by the new Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa (Zeitz MoCAA) at the V&A Waterfront. Jochen Zeitz’s collection is believed to be the best collection within Africa. Among the works owned by the former CEO of Puma are pieces by the Venice Biennale Golden Lion winner Edson Chagas, sculptures by Michele Mathison and photographs by Zanele Muholi.

Vogue Approved Shopping

For shopping, take a trip to Bree Street. According to Vogue magazine this city enclave has just exploded. Find Margot Molyneux’s bespoke outfits at SAM, stylish homewares in Pezula Interiors and chic ceramics in Chandler House.

Award-Winning Chefs

If you need to top up those calories look no further than Wolfgat owned by master forager and award-winning chef Kobus van der Merwe; Foxcroft run by South Africa’s top chef Scot Kirton and his pastry chef Glen Foxcroft Williams and The Shortmarket Club that’s the latest offering from Luke Dale-Roberts’ empire.

Private Members Clubs

The hottest tickets in town are private members clubs. Newly opened The Stack accepts visitors to its brasserie.

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Suggested Itineraries

A Long Weekend in Hong Kong

Hong Kong China Asia

  • Witness the beauty of Hong Kong from the top of Victoria Peak

  • Savour traditional cuisine including Hong Kong’s famed dim sum

  • Cruise the harbour in a traditional sampan boat

  • Marvel at the Hong Kong skyline from Kowloon’s Avenue of Stars

  • Go on a shopping spree of designer brands at the Citygate Outlet Mall

ideal length 3 nights

Kansai & Shikoku

Japan

  • Explore Kurashiki’s preserved canal that dates back to the Edo Period
  • Stay in a traditional Japanese ryokan with hot spring baths
  • Visit the Himeji Castle, Japan's most spectacular castle
  • Go island hopping the Seto Inland Sea
  • Dine on the famous and delicious Kobe beef
ideal length 12 nights

VIP London

England United Kingdom Europe

  • Visit Floris, the only appointed Perfumer to Her Majesty the Queen
  • Visit Asprey, the iconic British brand and jeweller to the Royal family
  • Experience a private dinner hosted by Lord and Lady Mountbatten at Alain Ducasse (honoured with three Michelin stars)
  • Explore London’s spectacular sights with a guide, including The Tower of London
ideal length 4 nights
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