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The Luyt family in Hermanus had a strong entrepreneurial spirit. Their investments were successful, more often than not. The Marine and Riviera hotels were a longstanding success. P J Luyt had brought his energy and managerial talents to many other organisations in the town, for instance, the Wildflower Society (forerunner […]

Generally, the owners and managers of Hermanus hotels kept quiet establishments. Their guests were mainly middle to upper-middle-class individuals and families, not given to riotous nights. But sometimes events beyond management’s control occurred and resulted in a story that would go round the village. Then, it might be passed down […]