Bal Harbour

Spring 2026

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G U T T E R C R E D I T T E E K AY THE STOPOVER: SOUTH AFRICA L'Ormarins, Franschhoek A visit to the wine country made private: The beauty of the L'Ormarins estate sets the tone with rarefied access beyond the usual tasting room experience. Franschhoek Motor Museum With specialist Leonardo as your guide, explore the impressive collection—from Nelson Mandela's BMW to the surprising stories behind design details to the quirky origins of automotive language, like why it's called a "dashboard." Drakenstein Stud Farm A behind-the-scenes visit to one of South Africa's premier thoroughbred farms reveals gleaming stallions, mares with foals, and the artistry of breeding at the highest level. Lion's Head at Golden Hour One of Cape Town's most iconic climbs, Lion's Head in Table Mountain National Park is equal parts exhilaration and awe at sunset. Cape Town's Culinary Soul End your journey with the city's flavors and cultural layers. Take a walking tour capped by a stop at Seven Colours Eatery, where the continent's influences come together in one unforgettable dish. —DEBORAH FRANK 1 2 3 4 5 LA PRAIRIE ARRIVES AT THE ST. REGIS BAL HARBOUR WITH AN EXCLUSIVE POP-UP SPA, OPEN THROUGH MAY 2026. BUILDING ON ITS RECENT ASPEN PRESENCE, THE SWISS SKINCARE HOUSE BRINGS QUIET PRECISION TO ONE OF MIAMI'S MOST POLISHED BEACHFRONT ADDRESSES. TWO TREATMENT ROOMS HAVE BEEN REIMAGINED AS CALM, MINIMALIST RETREATS, OFFERING A FOCUSED MENU OF FACIAL SERVICES. —D. F. 2 DAYS, 5 WAYS In Franschhoek and Cape Town, luxury African specialist ROAR AFRICA delivers rare access to vintage cars, underground cellars, and the kind of guiding care that defines true splendor. CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT Drakenstein Stud Farm, one of South Africa's premier thoroughbred farms; a view across the Bo-Kaap with Lion's Head in the background; horses at Drakenstein; a dish at Seven Colours Eatery; the Franschhoek Motor Museum; the bright facades of the Bo-Kaap neighborhood in Cape Town C O U R T E S Y R OA R A F R I C A ; P H OTO BY S AG E S T E P H E N S ( B O - K A A P ) ; P H OTO BY N AT H A N E D WA R D S (S E V E N C O LO U R S E AT E R Y ) BALHAR B O U RSH O P S .CO M

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