South Africa
Holiday home rentals: Cape Town scores while Dubai suffers
Holiday home rentals will continue to grow in popularity in the coming year, according to HomeAway UK. In its “HomeAway Holiday-Rentals Marketplace Report”, released today, the company reveals that 89 percent of travellers surveyed plan to stay in a rental in 2010, a significant increase from the 62 percent who said they had stayed, or plan on staying in a rental in 2009.
Fans heading to World Cup wise to keep track of currency rates
On the eve of the draw for the World Cup finals, M&S Travel Money is advising football fans heading to South Africa to keep track of currency rates rather than wait until next summer to purchase their spending money.
Discover South Africa and enjoy safari savings
Discover South Africa, Botswana and Zimbabwe in January and save £233 per person. Combining the wildlife of Chobe National Park with the spectacular scenery of Victoria Falls, visit the Khama Rhino Sanctuary and explore Okavango Delta by mokoro (dug-out canoe).
Cruise around South Africa for the 2010 World Cup
Preparations for the 2010 World Cup are in full swing with a strong focus on capacity, especially in the hospitality industry. German promoter, One Ocean Club, aims to play a part in filling this gap, offering World Cup tourists premium full-service accommodation on-board luxury cruise liners.
Say I Do with Ranch Rider
In 2010 World Marriage Day will fall on the most romantic date in the calendar, the 14th of February. To mark this special occasion, tour operator Ranch Rider will be launching its "Say I Do" campaign and featuring numerous 'fairytrail' stays on its Facebook and Twitter pages.
Thomson Sport launches new FIFA World Cup 2010 packages
The FIFA World Cup in South Africa will be the biggest sporting event of 2010. The opportunity to be involved in the experience only comes around every 4 years and there’s still time to be a part of it. Many loyal fans have guaranteed a place at the opening matches by booking their 18 night packages. Thomson Sport has now sold out of both the long stay and finals package.
Voluntourism wins out with today’s adventurers
Voluntourism is still one of the major buzzwords when it comes to holidays, but according to Acacia Africa, a softer version where charitable pursuits are juxtaposed with adventure is winning out with today’s travellers.
Saddle up for a horseback safari in Zululand
With panoramic views from its perch on Pakamisa Mountain, in the heart of Zululand in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, the exclusive Pakamisa boutique lodge is perfectly placed for game viewing over the malaria-free private game reserve below.
Jetsetting Beckham boys are flying high
As Brooklyn, Romeo and Cruz Beckham continue to lead the kiddy jetset, ebookers.com, one of Europe’s leading online travel agents, today reveals that four out of five (81%) British children under the age of three have been on at least three holidays outside of the UK since birth.
Diamond Award for Cape Town’s Azure
A long time favourite amongst local and international guests, Cape Town’s much loved Azure restaurant, at the five-star Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa, recently voted the No. 1 City Hotel and No. 1 Hotel Spa in Africa and the Middle East, has for the second year in succession been presented with a Diamond Award at the ‘2009 Diners Club Winelist Awards’. This is the highest accolade awarded and recognizes the restaurant’s superior and extensive wine list.
Exciting packages to Durban for fun seekers
Emirates Holidays is offering a range of tailor-made packages to Durban, to mark the launch of Emirates airline’s new direct flights from Dubai to the fun seekers’ capital of South Africa, which started on 1st October.
A safari with a difference
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to get really close up and personal with the wildlife of the African bush? Did you avidly follow the adventures of Emma in Vet Safari on the BBC, and wish you could trade places with her for a day? Well, now you can!
South African winery plays host to a Hollywood legend
Beau Bridges, whose illustrious career in the film industry has spanned several decades, first dropped in to the specialist wine estate, Alluvia, near Stellenbosch in South Africa looking for accommodation in February 2009, during filming for Free Willy South Africa, the latest movie in the Free Willy series.
Footie madness for fans in South Africa
After England’s 5-1 victory over Croatia at Wembley, the team and fans are looking towards the start of the FIFA World Cup in South Africa kicking off on 11th June 2010.
History lovers can take a voyage of discovery to St Helena
History lovers and intrepid travellers can celebrate the life and death of one of the most influential men in history – Napoleon Bonaparte – on a new voyage introduced by St Helena Line to the far-flung South Atlantic Island of St Helena on one of the world’s last working Royal Mail Ships – the RMS St Helena.