Past Newsletters

February 25, 2021

This series shines a light on our incredible team and gives you an understanding of why we stand firmly upon our brand promise to deliver experiences that are way 'beyond boutique'.

February 18, 2021

We are proud of our lovely Last Word team who embody an enterprising spirit underpinned by kindness. Even now, they continue to deliver outstanding outcomes despite the adversity our industry faces.

February 11, 2021

If your plans to visit our serene sanctuaries are on pause, for now, you still have a passport to dream.

February 4, 2021

The month of love has arrived in a flurry of activity. If your head is still spinning from the rather eventful way 2021 shot out of the starting blocks, remember, February is the month of love.

January 29, 2021

It is no coincidence that our footprint extends to our Rainbow Nation's brightest beauty spots. Cape Town, Franschhoek and Greater Kruger; we have it all and it is waiting for you.

January 14, 2021

Like many good habits, optimism needs cultivating. 'Practice makes perfect', as the adage goes. If you get into the habit of training your mind toward the bright side, you will enjoy these many benefits. Here's what we found works:

January 7, 2021

As the wise old bear, Baloo of The Jungle Book fame once said, "Come fall apart in my backyard." Now, doesn't that sound like good advice? On the banks of the Klaserie is where you can reconnect; with yourself and those that matter most. Here, 'exceptional' is the rule and, 'extraordinary', our 'every day'.

December 31, 2020

Last Word Franschhoek, our 'beyond boutique' hotel's location on sought-after Huguenot Road, is mere heartbeats away from the lively centre of this charming French-inspired village.

December 24, 2020

Ever heard the saying, 'Hindsight is 2020'? I think we can all agree that to see the back of this year will give us all a sense of relief. Despite sentiments that the stroke of midnight on December 31st, 2020 will not be the silver bullet, it will see us taking a deliberate step toward containing COVID-19.

December 17, 2020

Amid all the excitement of our reimagined Last Word announcements, Nicky Coenen, our Group General Manager, carved out time for arguably the most crucial team catch up of all.