Franschhoek makes Time Magazine’s ‘World’s Greatest Places of 2022’ list

Posted by David Henning on 14 July 2022

Time Magazine dubbed Franschhoek ‘a wine lover’s dream’ on their list of the  ‘World’s Greatest Places of 2022‘, the only South African destination to make the top 50 list.

In compiling the list, Time sourced nominations from their network of international correspondents and contributors, with an ‘eye toward those offering new and exciting experiences. The list includes spots from the Great Barrier Reef, to the modern high-tech city of Seoul.

‘This is excellent news, which once again puts a Western Cape destination on the world map, at precisely the time we are looking to boost our visitor numbers far beyond their 2019 levels,’ said Mireille Wenger, the Western Cape Provincial Minister of Finance and Economic Opportunities.

‘It isn’t difficult to see where Franschhoek gets its flair,’ added the  Mayor of Stellenbosch Municipality, Gesie van Deventer. ‘This gem of a town has cemented itself not only as one of South Africa’s culinary capitals but also as a must-see for any local and international tourist. We are proud that Franschhoek has made this prestigious list.’

Other notable inclusions in the list were Zimbabwe’s Hwange National Park and the city of Nairobi.

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