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Cape Town, South Africa

Established as a supply depot in 1625 by the Dutch East India Company, Sir Francis Drake called it "the fairest cape in the whole circumference of the world." It now includes coastal communities, sheltered beaches, middle class suburbs and a premier wine growing region.

Cellars Hohenort Hotel

93 Brommersvlei Rd.
Constantia, South Africa
T: +27-21 794 2137. 55 rooms. US$ 225 ­
www.cellars-hohenort.com
A l7th century hotel set in a suburb of Cape Town, in the center of the wine country.

Ellerman House
180 Kloof Road, Bantry Bay
Cape Town, South Aftrica
T: +27-21 439 9182. 11 rooms. US$ 650-
www.ellerman.co.za
An historic landmark high above Bantry Bay, with luxurious Regency style decor.

Roggeland Country House
Roggeland Rd., Dal Josaphat Valley
Northern Paarl, South Africa
T: +27-21 868 2501. 15 rooms; US$ 200-
www.roggeland.com.za
One of the oldest farms in the country, an 18th century Cape Dutch classic with thatched roof, wood-paneled walls, wide plank floors, and noteworthy kitchen. Located in the wine country.

Mount Nelson Hotel
76 Orange St.
Cape Town, South Africa
T: +27-21 794 7601. 220 rooms. US$ 465-
www.mountnelson.co.za
If you wanted to make a film about the colonial era, you couldn't come up with a better set. Stands on 7 acres of parkland at foot of Table Mountain.

Hunter's Country House
Plettenberg Bay
Cape Province, South Africa
T: +27 44 532 7818. 23 rooms. US$ 212-
www.hunterhotels.com
English country look with dark wooden furniture, gold fleur-de-lis stencils on the wall and a baronial dining room. Stay in thatched cottages shaded by oaks, palms and yellowwoods.