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18th May 2009
So you have been given the green light to arrange your next exciting overseas travel adventure. You have chosen South Africa is the travel destination but in your planning process, you’re at a loss to know what best to include on your itinerary. You’v... Read >
Author: Claire13th March 2009
Cape Town has long been the preferred destination of gastronomic gurus the world over and it is not hard to see why. Situated in the heart of the Cape Winelands, with some of the most prolific fresh fruit, vegetable and cheese farms close by, the city has... Read >
Author: Kayla Reid03rd March 2009
Franschhoek accommodation attracts visitors from far and wide. Situated at the very heart of the Cape Winelands, this verdant region is known as one of South Africa’s most important wine production areas and home to a great many historic estates. Imagin... Read >
Author: Marshall25th February 2009
Cape Town is one of the premier travel destinations in the world and offers a wide array of choice as far as travel highlights are concerned. If, however, you really want to embrace the city and her people, it is best to do it slowly and independently.
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Author: Kayla Reid25th February 2009
Cape Town joins an elite group of world cities synonymous with romance, boasting fabulous weather, totally unique wedding locations and concepts that are unrivalled the world over. More and more, lovers from all over the planet are choosing Cape Town as t... Read >
Author: Kayla Reid19th December 2008
Cape Town is ranked among the top locations in the world for photo shoots and tourist holidays, world-renowned for its beautiful landscapes and scenery. From historical wine farms filled with culture and stunning settings to awe-inspiring beaches and c... Read >
Author: Kayla Reid03rd December 2008
The beautiful Cape Winelands boasts quilt-like vineyards that spread into the slopes of the dramatic surrounding mountains. Known for producing award-winning wines, the Cape Winelands' three major areas are: Stellenbosch, Franschhoek and Paarl. Each with ... Read >
Author: Lulie Swanepoel27th November 2008
The historic city of Stellenbosch is located about 50km east of Cape Town in the Western Cape. It's an important centre of the Cape Winelands and is the second oldest city in South Africa. The name Stellenbosch means Stel’s Forest – this is the colloq... Read >
Author: Mairead Foley27th November 2008
South Africa is known the world over for its fine new world wines and these wines are produced in the Cape Winelands. Read on for more...
The Winelands are the largest wine producing region in South Africa and it produces some of the finest New World W... Read >
Author: Mairead Foley27th November 2008
South Africa is the richest country in Africa and is one of the top destinations on the continent, with so much to offer the adventurous tourist. Here is a list of 10 must see attractions when you holiday in South Africa.
1: Kruger National Park
Thi... Read >
Author: Mairead Foley27th November 2008
The game of golf is over 500 years old having been invented in Scotland. Since then golf has enjoyed much success with golf courses becoming popular tourist attractions in almost every country in the world. South Africa is no different and is home to many... Read >
Author: Mairead Foley27th October 2008
If it's true, as the idiom goes, that "old friends and old wine are best", then it comes as no surprise that the Cape Winelands feature prominently on every visitor's to-do list. A utopia of fertile valleys, rolling vineyards, magnificent Cape Dutch gable... Read >
Author: Lulie Swanepoel29th September 2008
Whether it's whale season, flower time or family-holiday interlude, the Western Cape beckons loudly. With the mother city of Cape Town and legendary Table Mountain at its portal, this is one of South Africa's most enticing regions. Among its drawcards are... Read >
Author: Lulie Swanepoel05th September 2008
With close to 2 million visitors a year, South Africa's capital city, Cape Town, is fast becoming one of the largest tourist hotspots in the world. The country's great exchange rate offers a great value holiday for your money, and coupled with the fact th... Read >
Author: Adam Singleton21st August 2008
Coast to Coast
Following the Garden Route in South Africa you will experience high mountains, beautiful beaches, taste the best wines… all within a week
Day 1: Arrive at Port Elizabeth. PE is the ideal beginnin... Read >
Author: jagi17th July 2008
Last weekend, Doreen a friend of mine, and I whisked ourselves off to the winelands to experience some cape hospitality, enjoy some fine wines and take in the breathtaking mountainous views of the area, oh and of course to inspect some accommodation estab... Read >
Author: Claire20th May 2008
For the next twenty days, it was me, three of my closest friends and the open road. As a birthday gift, they had planned a safari through South Africa, from Cape Town to Namibia, behind the wheel of a luxurious Volkswagen minivan that we had rented.
T... Read >
Author: Lulie Swanepoel02nd April 2008
It was time of the year when people flock to the Cape Winelands in abundance for one single event: the renowned South African Cheese Festival. This is one event of the year that you not only have to go to, but cannot for the world miss. So with my two clo... Read >
Author: Lulie Swanepoel02nd April 2008
There comes a time when you just have to spoil yourself, and what better way to that then to book yourself into one of the most beautiful wine estates of the Cape Winelands for a whole week of spa treatments.
Alluvia
So early morning, my dear old frie... Read >
Author: Lulie Swanepoel19th March 2008
Western Cape and Garden Route Golf Tour
It is a common misconception in today’s society that golf is a sport for the rich and successful. Although rich and successful people do play golf, the sport is fast becoming widespread and popular with everyone... Read >
Author: Toureagle08th November 2007
We traveled in a Luxury 30 Seater Coach with a toilet and air-conditioning we had a professional tour guide and stayed in 3 star hotels.With the tour we got picnic everyday and a very good Western Cape guide book and maps.See this website for more informa... Read >
Author: Gerald Crawford South Africa22nd October 2007
This is the fertile ground is where the French first made wine in South Africa 300 years ago.Today, that noble tradition is carried forward by the members of the Vignerons de Franschhoek. Franschhoek has 42 wine farms, including some of South Africa's mos... Read >
Author: Gerald Crawford South Africa03rd September 2007
It was six o’clock in the morning, the air crisp and there was a slight cool breeze billowing from the mountain side. I was standing on the veranda, sipping on my freshly brewed cup of coffee and looking over the Cape Winelands. I was ready for my tranq... Read >
Author: Lulie Swanepoel02nd September 2007
There’s something distinct about the fresh country air that reminds me of home. Probably because I grew up on a wine farm and as a child I spent countless hours following my grand-dad at the crack of dawn every day, watching with an intrigued expression... Read >
Author: Lulie Swanepoel24th July 2007
There are over 32 000 golf courses around the world and the number is growing every day.
We all know that golf is the business world’s unofficial sport and that a golf courses’ outline is pretty much designed with luscious green fields, putting gree... Read >
Author: Lulie Swanepoel18th April 2007
An hour from Cape Town, South Africa, our luxury resort invites you to exhale deeply in a leisure environment celebrated for its natural beauty, outstanding hotel accommodation and unfaltering service.
In this sublime natural setting, the championshi... Read >
Author: Golferswild South Africa25th January 2007
The city of Cape Town is one of the largest cities of South Africa. The city lies at the foot of Table Mt., and on the shore of Table Bay.
Located in the Western Cape Province, a port on the Atlantic Ocean, in the south-west corner of the country near... Read >
Author: Orson Johnson03rd May 2006
Nestled on the shores of False Bay and scenically wedged between the majestic Hottentots Holland mountains and the golden, sun kissed beaches, is the "Jewel of False Bay", Gordon's Bay, just 40 minutes drive from central Cape Town and 25 minutes from th... Read >
Author: Adrienne Boxhall
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