South Africa
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
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
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
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
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.
England fans seek solace in safaris
England might be out of the World Cup, but it’s no great disappointment to Acacia Africa, the tour operator seeing a surge in bookings since the “Three Lions'” defeat.
Thomson Sport gives back to South Africa
With the FIFA World Cup now in full swing, Thomson Sport is busy giving something back to the local community in South Africa. As one of the official agents for the FIFA World Cup, Thomson Sport is committed to aiding sustainable development and always tries to minimise its environmental impact, respect the culture and people of destinations they visit and offer.
See another side to South Africa
With South African tourism reaching fever pitch, Leger Holidays is offering adventure seekers an alternative view of South Africa with a specialist Battlefield holiday exploring the history of the Zulu battles and Anglo Boer War.
New Travelex card keeps WAGs on a budget in South Africa
Foreign exchange specialist Travelex has developed a special WAG application for Cash Passport, its prepaid currency card.
World Cup glory could prove costly for English fans
English football fans dream of following the national team to the World Cup Final. This could be a costly dream though as supporting the team all the way in South Africa this year, should they make it, could set them back over £9,000 - and that's before the cost of any match day tickets!
England fans warned not to score own goal with travel money
With seven million Brits saying they'd be prepared to head to South Africa should England reach the World Cup semi finals or finals without a match ticket purely to experience the atmosphere and, potentially, witness history in the making, it's crucial football travellers don't score an own goal with their travel money.
Roadpilot helps fans avoid further costs during World Cup
Football fans travelling to South Africa for the 2010 FIFA World Cup this summer are being urged to take one vital item of kit with them – their mobile phones, so that they can pinpoint the country’s more than 500 fixed speed camera locations.