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Getting Back to Nature in South Africa

Nowadays, it’s all too easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of a busy life and forget that sometimes the most valuable times are those when you can relax, smell the roses and experience a rejuvenating brush with nature. A holiday to South Africa is a wonderful opportunity to get out into […]

5 Things You Didn’t Know About South Africa

Much has been written about the many and varied charms of a holiday to South Africa. There is something for everyone; be it a bungee jump for the backpackers, a history tour for the boffin, a beautiful beach for a bikini-babe and much, much more besides. But apart from everything you’ve read, South Africa can […]

3 Unusual Sports You Might See in South Africa

What with the 2010 World Cup taking place in South Africa, the sporting status of the country has undoubtedly risen. However, it’s not all football, rugby and cricket in the rainbow nation. There is a whole range of sports, which are as diverse as the people of South Africa themselves – read on to find […]

The Islands Around South Africa

Full of diversity and distraction, South Africa is truly one of the most exciting places you will visit in an entire lifetime of travel. However, it’s important not to stick too closely to the mainland or you might just miss out on some of the spectacular sights that surround the country – also known as, […]

Cocktails in Cape Town

Sometimes there’s nothing more relaxing on holiday then sitting back and sipping on a nice cool cocktail, as you watch the bustling city life pass you by. This past-time is even more enjoyable in the laid-back South African capital of Cape Town and whether you want to flash the cash or enjoy a secret sun-downer […]

The a to C of Active Pursuits in Cape Town

Cape Town is a great place to get outdoors and try your hand at some active pursuits. From skydiving to sand-boarding there are so many activities that we decided to just cover the first three letters of the alphabet – so here is the A to C of active pursuits in and around Cape Town: […]

Water Sports in Cape Town

Although dominated by the mighty Table Mountain, Cape Town also offers a number of fantastic beaches. An entire holiday can be spent lying on the golden sands and basking in the sun, but for anyone looking for a bit more adventure, there are plenty of water sports to enjoy, ranging from relaxing pursuits to extreme […]

5 Things to Do on Table Mountain in Cape Town

Table Mountain – the symbol of Cape Town. Wonderful to look at it may be, but do you want to get more out of it during your trip to this amazing city? There are loads of ways that you can experience the mountain, some of which are certainly not for the faint hearted. Here are […]

Cape Town – a Unique Holiday Destination

Why consider Cape Town as a Holiday Destination? A Different World We take overseas holidays for many reasons. For some, it’s perhaps a question of getting guaranteed sunshine. For others it may be more to do with beaches, pools and tanning etc. Yet some people take their holidays primarily because they’d like to have a […]

Cape Town a Destination For All

Cape Town is arguably the most iconic location in South Africa. Few people can have failed to see at least one picture of this beautiful town nestling in the shadow of the world-famous table mountain. If you’ve ever thought, “I must get there one day” – then why not act now and indulge yourself with […]