Franschoek: One of Time Magazine’s ‘World’s Greatest Places’

This collection includes 50 destinations from around the world that Time’s correspondents and contributors nominated for exploring on the strength of the destination’s offer of “new and exciting experiences.”

Photographer: Eddie Wilson

This recent accolade arrives at a time when the need for boosting tourism levels and visitor numbers is at an all-time high, post-pandemic. With Franschhoek on the world map, this recent inclusion serves as a further reminder and validation of the incredible diversity and quality on offer within the historic valley. South Africans are encouraged to celebrate this recent news by exploring and supporting the countless epicurean, outdoor and accommodation offerings in a town that boasts immense natural beauty and caters to locals in the quieter winter months through various specials and savings.

Photographer: Eddie Wilson

CEO of Franschhoek Tourism, Ruth McCourt added: “We are immensely proud that our valley that has been recognized (once again) as one of the “greatest places” in the world to visit. We continue to strive for and celebrate the diversity of our unique village that attracts both local and international visitors. And indeed, puts the whole of South Africa on the world tourism stage.”

Franschoek World's Greatest Places
Photographer: Eddie Wilson

Read the full TIME magazine feature here: World’s Greatest Places 2022 | TIME. Winter specials and all updated partner info are available via the new Franschhoek Wine Valley website. Guests are also invited to sign up for the revived monthly newsletter: https://franschhoek.org.za/

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