Having just returned from three glorious weeks in sunny South Africa, I can hardly wait to get back to work so that we can share our new properties, new routes, and new adventures with our fellow world travellers. A magnificent country that never fails to impress, South Africa supersedes our expectations every time we visit,…
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We’re Not the Only Cape Argus Virgins – Sir Richard Branson will be Cycling Cape Town Too!
With just under 3-weeks to go until the world’s largest individually timed cycle race, The Cape Argus Pick n Pay Cycle Tour, we have been upping our hours at the gym in an attempt to get as fit as possible for this mega 109km event around the Western Cape. Image source – Cape Town Cycle…
Oscar the World’s Most Travelled Dog sadly comes to the end of his World Woof Tour
If, like me, you love South Africa, you love to Travel and you love Dogs, you may well have heard about one very special character – Oscar the dog. Sitting on ‘death row’ at the SPCA in Cape Town, South Africa, Oscar the dog (a delightful mix of Alsatian, Corgi, Cocker Spaniel and Basset Hound)…
It’s Wine Time in the Western Cape!
If you enjoy a glass of chilled Sauvignon Blanc or a rich and robust Shiraz, you will be pleased to know that it is almost harvest time in the Western Cape of South Africa! The blue skies have arrived, the need for factor 50 sun cream is almost upon us, and while the summer harvest…
5 Hot September Holiday Destinations
September has finally arrived, it is time for the kids to go back to school, and if you find yourself worn out and exhausted after a summer juggling work commitments, family holidays and bored children, it might be time to reward yourself with a relaxing break in the sun. Holiday prices drop significantly during the…
Snow in South Africa – Now that doesn’t Happen Every Day!
With warm summers and mild winters, South Africa is a popular year-round holiday destination that attracts travellers from across the globe, but if you are heading down below the equator anytime soon, you might want to pack an extra layer! With headlines including “Much of SA covered in a blanket of snow” and “Snow havoc…
Winter Cruises – Now is the perfect time to book!
If, like us, you are enjoying a rather pleasant 28 degrees today, then we are pretty sure that your winter holiday couldn’t be further from your mind. However… if you want to grab yourself a bargain Christmas cruise, now is the perfect time to shop! We may have only just reached August, but many cruise…
Spring in South Africa
If your idea of a dream holiday includes vibrant cities, rural wine lands, wild animal encounters, and learning about new flora and fauna, the magnificent country of South Africa should be at the top of your bucket list. A country drenched in history, traditions and culture, South Africa is a wonderfully diverse destination for those…
Escorted Tours – Combining an Adventure Trip with a Luxury Holiday
If you would like to spend your 2013 holidays doing something a little bit different, a multi-destination escorted tour might be just the holiday you are looking for. Combing a thrill seeking adventure with a indulgent beach break, a luxury escorted tour really does offer ‘the best of both worlds’, and as you have a…
Rub Shoulders with the Rich & Famous in our Top 5 Celebrity Holiday Destinations
We might be fighting our way through an economic crisis, but there are a certain group of well-to-do individuals that can afford to holiday wherever they like in 2012 – and that is the celebrity crowd of movie, pop, and soap stars. Often hiring entire floors in 5 star hotels, renting luxurious villas by the…
The Other Side of Cape Town – A City Full of Surprises
If you are thinking of travelling to the Mother City of Cape Town anytime soon, you most probably have a list of things to see and do including Table Mountain, Robben Island, the Cape of Good Hope, and maybe a day safari to one of the many privately owned game reserves found in the Western…
Destination Review – Cape Town, South Africa
Big, beautiful, bold, and breathtaking are just some of the words I would use to describe the magnificent city of Cape Town, a bustling metropolis with a small town feel. One of those travel destinations that gets under your skin, Cape Town is a place where one immediately feels welcome, and once you start to…
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