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[10 Things I Love About]...The Garden Route

Kurland Hotel's Peter Behr has made the Garden Route journey to his Plettenberg Bay Hotel more times than he can remember. Brian Berkman asked him for his 10 Things I Love About... The Garden Route.

By Brian Berkman: contributing editor, travel

10 May 2012

10 Things I love About The Garden Route

By Peter Behr, Kurland Hotel

1. The beautiful drive along the Garden Route is incomparable.
2. Due to the climate it's the perfect destination all year around.
3. There is something for all the family of all age groups - history, nature, sports, beach, and bush.
4. A plethora of culinary options to discover: An amazing amount of talented cooks and chefs along the Garden Route from organic farm stalls to 5-star hotels and certainly something to please anyone's palette. For example try Kurland Hotel and Katarina's - contact details: +27 (0) 44 534 8082.
5. It is the gateway to the Eastern Cape.
6. It is a firm favourite for local South Africans.
7. Repeat visitors to Cape Town, we've seen have started to include the Garden Route in their vacation.
8. It is becoming more popular as a wedding and honeymoon destination.
9. The emphasis on it becoming a sports destination is becoming popular: Kayaking, motor cycling, cycling, golf, canoeing, horse riding, bungee jumping and beach activities.
10. It allows visitors to get back to nature and discover true country side hospitality.