A Case for a Spring esCape 

 

The Romantic composer, Gustav Mahler once said, “Spring won't let me stay in this house any longer! I must get out and breathe the air deeply again.”

 

A century or so later, the amazing Robin Williams quipped “Spring is nature’s way of saying, ‘Let’s party.” 

 

We couldn’t agree more! Spring is the season to shed the winter blues, pack a travel bag and reawaken the Wunderlust in you. 

 

Here are 4 blooming beautiful Cape destinations, guaranteed to put a spring in your step and supercharge your creative spirit – with luggage suggestions that are as light and bright as the locations. 

 

Darling, Western Cape

 

“Mother Nature laughs in flowers and during spring, the fields and reserves in and around Darling explode with colour and brag with brightly-coloured petals in all shapes and sizes. Year after year the Darling Wildflower Show celebrates the species of the Cape Fynbos Kingdom (Renosterveld, Rietveld, Sandveld and Strandveld) as the West Coast becomes one big floral bouquet.” https://www.westcoastway.co.za/10-things-darling/

But that’s not where it ends – from its art, accommodation and boutique cellars to beer, food and festivals, Daring is a Spring must-see!

And here are some darling luggage options for the occasion:

Cellini Cruze

Cellini Qwest

 

Wildflowers in Namaqualand, Northern Cape

If you’re wild about flowers, The Namaqua National Park is bound to fill you with delight. You’ll be transported into a floral wonderland in the Skilpad Wildflower Reserve -  a reserve, dedicated to the flora, in the area. The range of accommodation and activities is as colourful and varied as the scenery. Whether you’re a 4x4 trail or fly-fishing fan or a lover of mountain biking and walking trails, Namaqualand won’t disappoint.

Neither will our range of  Cellini Safetech luggage to match the beauty of the experience

West Coast National Park

There’s a quote that goes, my favourite weather is bird chirping weather. And if this is the case, you couldn’t do better than springing into the West Coast National Park. Only an hour away from Cape Town, not only is this an awe-inspiring place to see flowers in bloom but it’s a haven for birdlife, and small game and you could even spot a whale or two frolicking in the bay. The Postberg Flower Reserve is open to the public during the spring months only - so hop, skip and jump at this colourful opportunity.

 

(Here are some equally colourful colour partners to match: Cellini)

 

The Cape Winelands

 

Spring in the Winelands is not only the perfect season to stop and smell the flowers, it’s the best time for picking berries, stomping on grapes and, of course, wine tasting. “Drive just an hour east of Cape Town and you reach vine-woven valleys slotted between great knuckle-like mountains. This is South Africa’s Winelands region, one of the first areas of the country settled by Europeans and a hub for all things food and drink. 

The region’s three main towns — Franschhoek, Stellenbosch and Paarl — form a triangle that you can easily visit all in one trip…” https://www.audleytravel.com/south-africa/places-to-go/the-winelands

These historic small towns -  with their century-old architecture, framed by blossoming vines and blue skies, are picture-perfect for celebrating the joys of spring.

 

(The joys of beautiful, practical luggage should also never be underestimated! Show Cellini… Show Cellini)

 

(Select the luggage to match this great spring esCape)