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Have a whale of a time in Cape Town

Have a whale of a time in Cape Town

May sees the start of the whale mating and calving season in South Africa when the amazing creatures swim so close to the coast it is possible to whale watch from the shore.

One of the best views in the world - Cape Town

One of the best views in the world - Cape Town

Cape Town villa holidays specialist Fleewinter is offering the chance to stay at Big Bay penthouse, a two-bedroomed apartment in the trendy district of Big Bay, Bloubergstrand for just £300 (total) – £300 off the usual price.

Makanyane Safari Lodge announces 2010 wedding packages

Makanyane Safari Lodge announces 2010 wedding packages

Makanyane Safari Lodge has announced its latest wedding packages for travel between 1st September 2011 and 30th April 2012.

Discount Easter breaks to Camps Bay, Cape Town

Discount Easter breaks to Camps Bay, Cape Town

Fleewinter has some great deals to Cape Town for those looking for a getaway over the Easter holiday period, including a week staying at the swanky Terrace Palm Suite in Camps Bay – the favoured haunt of rock stars & actors.

Forget eggs - try truffle hunting this Easter

Forget eggs - try truffle hunting this Easter

Bored with the annual traditional Easter Egg Hunt? How about a grown-up alternative - Kalahari Truffle hunting in South Africa instead?

Brides honeymoon for free at Makanyane Safari Lodge

Brides honeymoon for free at Makanyane Safari Lodge

Makanyane Safari Lodge has announced a honeymoon package for couples looking to tie the knot.

Soak up some sunshine in Cape Town

Soak up some sunshine in Cape Town

Cape Town villas specialist Fleewinter has some great deals to Cape Town including a week staying at African Sky, a spacious two-bedroomed apartment sleeping four people in the smart suburb of Hout Bay, just metres’ from the beach, bars and restaurants.

South African recession is good news for UK tourists

South African recession is good news for UK tourists

We are so wrapped in our own economic problems that we do not hear about how the global recession is affecting countries overseas – in particular South Africa.

Experience South Africa by luxury train

Experience South Africa by luxury train

A trip onboard The Blue Train is the ultimate way in which to experience South Africa's beautiful landscapes from the comfort and luxury of Africa's 'Blue Jewel', one of the country's best-known tourism icons.

New era for Fancourt, South Africa

New era for Fancourt, South Africa

Fancourt has entered the luxury boutique hotel market with the opening of an exclusive 18-suite, five-star hotel on the estate.

Turn winter into summer with a 'hot' city hotel break

Turn winter into summer with a 'hot' city hotel break

As we prepare for the coldest week of the year, with temperatures expected to drop to a frightfully cold -20°C, our friends south of the equator are donning their sunglasses and sun tan lotion as summer begins.

New luxury suites open at historic Cape Winelands farm

New luxury suites open at historic Cape Winelands farm

Babylonstoren, a 240-hectare working wine and fruit farm in the Drakenstein Valley, in the heart of the Cape Winelands, opens its doors to guests this week. It is offered through Bridge & Wickers' new Africa programme.

Qantas commences daily schedule to South Africa

Qantas has commenced its daily schedule to South Africa as it introduced its seventh weekly service between Sydney and Johannesburg on Tuesdays.

Tourists continue to visit South Africa following World Cup

Although the World Cup ended last month, the redevelopment and changes imposed on South Africa will be long lasting. But has the hype and attraction, which surrounded the world famous event, trickled down and increased the tourism in South Africa? Pure Holiday Homes says yes.

Cape Town hotel introduces in-room iPads

Iconic Cape Town Hotel Ellerman House will introduce Apple iPads to each of its eleven luxurious rooms and modernist villa over the coming months – the only hotel in South Africa to offer iPads for guests’ use.