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Cape Town, South Africa; 44-1628-771171 in England; www.thepinnacle.co.za. The Pinnacle, a two-bedroom unit that includes a living room, kitchen, and study, is $325.
Step out onto the balcony and broaden your view of Cape Town's historic Bo-Kaap district, just west of the city center, whose cobblestoned lanes creep toward Signal Hill, seen rising in the background. From your room, you'll hear a gun being fired precisely at noon each day, echoing the cannon that used to herald incoming ships. Most of Bo-Kapp's residents, called Cape Malays, are descendants of the Indonesians, Indians, Madagascans, and Malaysians brought to the region as slaves by the Dutch East India Company in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries. This vibrant neighborhood is largely Muslim, with minarets punctuating the low skyline of Cape Dutch and Georgian architecture. In recent years, chic loft apartments have sprouted up amid the pastel houses. The Pinnacle, a two-bedroom gem complete with a butler, is a standout that donates a portion of its profits to a foundation dedicated to educating local children.
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