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Cape Town, Blue Train & Safari: South Africa Holiday
Experience the very best that South Africa has to offer with this fantastic South Africa holiday combining the chic sophistication of Cape Town and its world class hotels, restaurants and phenomenal attractions, the sheer elegance and style of the Blue Train and its gourmet cuisine, the luxury of the Sheraton Pretoria and the ultimate Safari getaway at Jocks Safari Lodge, Kruger National Park! Enjoy: 3 nights The Constantia (Cape Town) – including breakfast Transfers from The Constantia … Read entire article »
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Cape Malay Flair at the Conservatory, Table Bay Hotel
With their soft, caramel skins and wide smiles, the Cape Malay people are a proud element of our South African culture. Arriving in Cape Town, originally as slaves from Java, in the late 1600’s, not only did this proud and attractive people bring with them the Moslem faith and fine architecture, they also brought with them a unique cookery style, introducing exciting mixtures of pungent spices that has had a heady influence on traditional South African … Read entire article »
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Gondwana Game Reserve a Unique Cape Fynbos Safari Experience
Gondwana Game Reserve is a fantastic 5 star “Big Five” game reserve situated near Mossel Bay along the Garden Route in the malaria free Western Cape! Gondwana Game Reserve’s Fynbos Camp´s Kwena Huts and main lodge are the newest addition to Gondwana’s luxury accommodations and are due to start welcoming guests in June 2010! Fourteen luxuriously appointed private suites feature skylight ceilings and 180-degree views of a breathtaking valley dwarfed by the dramatic Langeberg Mountains. The … Read entire article »
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Cape Town City Tour & Shopping!
If you want to get a good understanding of this vibrant city, Cape Town, then this is the perfect tour. It focuses on those aspects that form the foundation of the Cape’s colourful history – Table Mountain, the Malay culture, precious stones and gold! Begin your day with a visit to Table Mountain. The level but rocky summit provides breathtaking views over the City with Table Bay spread out below. From those early seafaring days, the City of Cape Town … Read entire article »
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Top Cape Town Restaurant: La Colombe at Constantia Uitsig
This is one of my all time favourite restaurants! Tucked away beneath huge oak and leafy palm trees, with the rustic sound of running water in the background, La Colombe looks out onto a quaint secluded cobbled courtyard. Here is pure simple elegance on a working wine farm in the Constantia Valley! La Colombe is located a mere 20 minutes drive from Cape Town, 25 minutes from the airport, it is scenically situated en route to … Read entire article »
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Beach Weddings South Africa: on a budget!
South Africa is a fantastic destination to have a truly romantic Beach Wedding at credit crunch prices! With all the allure of wild untamed Africa, and the appeal of a cosmopolitan city, Cape Town is fast becoming a popular wedding destination. South Africa offers an amazing variety of ways to express your love. If you want to say “I do” in a unique and truly unforgettable way then this is the perfect place to consider! South Africa … Read entire article »
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Wellington Winelands Trail
Nestling at the foot of the Groenberg, the historic town of Wellington lies in a picturesque valley on the banks of the Kromme River with the majestic Slanghoek – Hawequa Mountains towering over its eastern border. Wellington is 75 km from Cape Town, and is located in the heart of the Boland. It is a wonderful area to enjoy the Winelands and scenery of the Western Cape in South Africa. It is a true surprise for … Read entire article »
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Getting Around Cape Town 2010
South Africa is gearing up for the 2010 FIFA World Cup! Excitement is mounting and everyone is rushing around like mad things trying to get everything ready for the Games in June 2010. Enthusiasm was buoyed when FIFA announced that Cape Town Stadium is “Perfect” and is confident that the city will be 100% ready to host the games by June 11. Public transport has always been a concern in South Africa, but Cape Town has … Read entire article »
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South Africa Family Holiday – Beach & Bush in KwaZulu Natal
South Africa is a great place to visit for a relaxing holiday! Why not try and combine a “Beach & Bush” holiday to enjoy a truly relaxing vacation. When people think of South Africa, they generally think of Cape Town and the Kruger National Park. They tend to forget about South Africa’s sub tropical gem… KwaZulu Natal. We feel that this is the perfect destination to offer a wonderfully relaxing “Beach and Bush” experience. With so much … Read entire article »
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South Africa Family Holiday – Addo Elephant National Park, The Garden Route & Cape Town
Looking for a perfect relaxed family holiday? Something that has everyone covered? With plenty to amuse the children? Well, look no further! South Africa Family Holiday – Addo Elephant National Park, The Garden Route & Cape Town This is an ideal holiday as it starts with exploring the Addo Elephant National Park (which is home to the Big 7 – Lions Leopards, Buffalo, Rhino and Elephants and also the Great White Shark and Southern Right Whales), then … Read entire article »
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