Signature Aviation Spring 2025

Where to stay Owner/designer Liz Biden puts a fanciful spin on every project. At The Silo, located in the top of a refurbished, historic grain elevator, she presents her eclectic vision, weaving into it the spirit of the Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa (MOCAA), which comprises a number of stories in the same structure. Taking industrial chic to new heights (no pun intended), the hotel looms over the Victoria

Otherworldly. That’s likely to be your fi rst descriptor when you catch sight of Cape Town’s surrounding landscape, a convergence of craggy peaks, roiling seas, sprawling gardens and green spaces, bustling harbors, inviting beaches and centuries-old architecture. A study in contrasts, the city, once merely a spice-route stopover, today holds a patchwork of cultures, most dating back hundreds of years.

& Albert Waterfront, showcasing astounding vistas. The Penthouse Suite on the 10th fl oor, crowned only by a rooftop pool and bar, has a James Bond sexy boldness, plus Biden’s usual ingenious use of color and whimsical extravagance, such as a clawfoot tub with a view. Contact +27 216 715 502, theroyalportfolio.com What todo Oenophiles: Explore the Winelands, less than an hour from Cape Town, as a day trip. Or, in the verdant, vined expanses, enjoy small towns like Stellenbosch and Franschhoek. With more than a dozen designated wine routes and beaucoup wineries, choosing where to go can be tough. Leave the planning to Stephen Flesch, who organizes customized tours. The former chairman of the Wine Tasters Guild of South Africa knows all the best places and hidden gems. gourmetwinetours.co.za

Where to eat This restaurant by chef Luke Dale Roberts is on everybody’s bucket list: Theatrical, with unexpected fl ourishes, TTK Fledgelings Restaurant brings a kind of moveable feast concept. From its chic, industrial architecture to the servers’ uniforms, an artsy mood prevails, foretelling the creative nature of the fare. Expect very local items, such as oryx, as well as more recognizable creations from curry to ceviche — but always with a bold twist. ttk fl edgelings.co.za

CAPE TOWN

Clockwise Chamomile ice cream, cardamom and brown butter sponge with toasted sun fl ower seeds from TTK Fledgelings Restaurant; Stellenbosch; Chapman’s Peak; The Silo Penthouse

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