Christine S. posted an article on South Africa Travel News - Feb 10, 2012, 4:00 am
Strawberries & Champagne Love is in the air this week with Valentine’s Day on Tuesday. Valentine's Day tends to put a bit of pressure on people to come up with an idea for the perfect date so we've decided to help you out with a couple of romantic, and fun things to do this week. &...
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Christine S. posted an article on South Africa Travel News - Feb 10, 2012, 2:00 am
I ♥ Hurlingham Hi, I’m Trish from Hurlingham House in Hurlingham. Hurlingham IS BEST KNOWN FOR being a peaceful and safe suburb, yet it's only 3km from the heart of Sandton. GET YOUR PICTURE TAKEN AT the statue of Nelson Mandela in Mandela Square. THE ...
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Christine S. posted an article on South Africa Travel News - Feb 9, 2012, 2:00 am
Richmond The little town of Richmond lies in the middle of the Karoo of the Northern Cape, roughly four hours away from Bloemfontein, its slightly shaggy main street lined with period 19th century architecture, much of it restored, the upper reaches of which form a tunnel of book stores.&...
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Christine S. posted an article on South Africa Travel News - Feb 8, 2012, 4:00 am
The Town of Knysna When was the last time you were in Knysna? This ever popular Garden Route town has plenty to offer. The middle of the year is when thousands of people descend on this town for the Knsyna Oyster Festival and those who've been training take part in either the Knysna Fores...
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Christine S. posted an article on South Africa Travel News - Feb 8, 2012, 2:00 am
I ♥ Haenertsburg Hi, I’m Jady Stanford from Standford Lake Lodge in Haenertsburg in the Capricorn region of Limpopo. Haenertsburg IS BEST KNOWN FOR being the “Land of the Silver Mists” ... land of forests, lakes, waterfalls and more. GET YOUR PICTURE TAKEN AT...
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Christine S. posted an article on South Africa Travel News - Feb 7, 2012, 3:15 am
La Vita Restaurant La Vita restaurant has had a reputation as being one of the most upmarket and expensive eateries in Pietermaritzburg for a while now. Situated in the popular and well-known Invesco Centre just a few kilometres from the CBD, La Vita specialises in Italian cuisine and has...
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Christine S. posted an article on South Africa Travel News - Feb 6, 2012, 3:30 am
I ♥ Colesberg Hi, I’m Jurie from Toverberg Guest Houses and Carl Gronum from Traveller’s Joy Guest House  in Colesberg. Colesberg IS BEST KNOWN FOR being a convenient stopover between the interior and the coast. Here the N1 and the N9 meet. GET YOUR PICTURE T...
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Christine S. posted an article on South Africa Travel News - Feb 3, 2012, 4:00 am
I ♥ Britannia Bay Hi, I’m Lucille Byrnes from Dolphin B&B+S/C in Britannia Bay a suburb of the town St Helena Bay up South Africa’s Cape West Coast. Britannia Bay IS BEST KNOWN FOR long stretches of pristine beaches, “heaven” and “hell” surfer’s corners and th...
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Christine S. posted an article on South Africa Travel News - Feb 3, 2012, 2:00 am
Comrades Marathon If you are a sporting enthusiast or your New Year’s resolution is to take on the Comrades or Two Oceans this year, then we have a list of this weekend’s sporting events to help you with your training. From marathons and half marathons to swimming, we have ...
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Christine S. posted an article on South Africa Travel News - Feb 2, 2012, 7:30 am
De Kloof Luxury Estate WIN a 2 night stay in Swellendam, the heart of the Cape Overberg, at the 5-star graded De Kloof Luxury Estate. This boutique hotel is a stylish, historical masterpiece of Cape Dutch architecture and is a national monument (dated 1801) with spacious, designer garden ...
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Christine S. posted an article on South Africa Travel News - Feb 2, 2012, 5:30 am
Jozi Food Market If you live in the Greenside area of Johannesburg and are looking for somewhere a bit more novel than the local supermarket for your weekly groceries why not give the Jozi Food Market a try?  Open every Saturday from 08h30 to 13h30 and conveniently located at the Pirates...
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Christine S. posted an article on South Africa Travel News - Feb 2, 2012, 3:20 am
Lunch in De Rust We don't mean to stop in De Rust. We're on the N12 that heads off the N1 close to the Karoo National Park en route to Ladismith, our intended destination, and have just come through the incredible Meiringspoort, when De Rust appears out of nowhere. The main roa...
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Christine S. posted an article on South Africa Travel News - Feb 1, 2012, 4:00 am
I ♥ Kleinemonde Hi, I’m Marlene from House Purfikt in Kleinemonde. Kleinemonde IS BEST KNOWN FOR its fantastic white beach which stretches on forever. We also have two lagoons right next to one another … fantastic for swimming, canoe rides, fishing etc. GET YO...
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Christine S. posted an article on South Africa Travel News - Jan 31, 2012, 2:00 am
Essence Cafe Location plays a critical role in the success of any restaurant and Essence Café is most certainly well situated at Wetherlys Centre, probably the most upmarket location in the Pietermaritzburg CBD. On the day of my visit there were a number of luxury cars, including BMW’s...
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Christine S. posted an article on South Africa Travel News - Jan 30, 2012, 3:00 am
I ♥ Menlo Park Hi, I’m Anna Marie Pienaar from Cottage Guest House in Menlo Park, Pretoria. Menlo Park IS BEST KNOWN FOR being very centrally located to Shopping Centres and the University of Pretoria and the Pretoria Country Golf Club. GET YOUR PICTURE TAKEN AT...
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Christine S. posted an article on South Africa Travel News - Jan 27, 2012, 3:00 am
I ♥ Beaufort West Hi, I’m Elsolique from Old House Guesthouse in Beaufort West. Beaufort West IS BEST KNOWN FOR its unique Karoo hospitality. GET YOUR PICTURE TAKEN AT the Chris Barnard Museum; Chris Barnard was the famous heart surgeon who performed the worlds f...
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Christine S. posted an article on South Africa Travel News - Jan 27, 2012, 2:00 am
Up The Creek If you haven’t thought about what you’re going to do next week, we’ve come up with a list of some of the most exciting events that will be taking place. We will now be giving you a weekly round up of the upcoming events and festivals throughout South Africa. ...
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Christine S. posted an article on South Africa Travel News - Jan 26, 2012, 2:00 am
Obesa Cacti Nursery You either get it, or you don't. With the Obesa Cactus Nursery. Although describing it as a 'nursery' hardly does the experience justice. For a visit here, if you allow it, is far more of an experience than it is a simple trip to the nursery to pick up a cactus or two ...
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Christine S. posted an article on South Africa Travel News - Jan 25, 2012, 2:00 am
I ♥ Chartwell Hi, I’m Alan from Hoopoe Haven Guest House in Chartwell, in Sandton. Chartwell IS BEST KNOWN FOR its country atmosphere and living. All plots are from 2.5 to 10 acres in size, so it is very peaceful. The Lion Park is on the border of Chartwell West 1 km away ...
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Christine S. posted an article on South Africa Travel News - Jan 24, 2012, 2:00 am
Reinet House Stop your car on the outskirts of town on the Camdeboo Mountain Drive and below you will lie the circular shape of Graaff-Reinet, held within a generous bend of the Sundays River closest to you, and the mountains of the Sneeuberg in the background. It's a glorious setting, to...
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Christine S. posted an article on South Africa Travel News - Jan 23, 2012, 4:00 am
I ♥ Kamberg Hi, I’m Gerhard from Qambathi Mountain Lodge in Kamberg. Kamberg IS BEST KNOWN FOR its Bushman Rock Art, fly-fishing and breathtaking mountain scenery. GET YOUR PICTURE TAKEN AT Highmoor or on one of our game drives with Giant’s Castle in the backgr...
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Christine S. posted an article on South Africa Travel News - Jan 20, 2012, 2:00 am
I ♥ Mkuze Hi, I’m Nicky Kinnell from Leopard Mountain Game Lodge in Mkuze. Mkuze IS BEST KNOWN FOR Game Reserves and Conservation. The village of Mkuze is a mere 18km’s from the entrance gate to the Mkuze Reserve, in the shadow of the Ubombo Mountains. GET YOUR...
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Christine S. posted an article on South Africa Travel News - Jan 19, 2012, 2:00 am
West Coast Beach Think West Coast, think sand, heat, sea and little fresh water. And you wouldn't be far off the mark. The West Coast is arid, wild and windswept, but it does have water. And one of the major sources of water available that makes farming possible, in the arid Sa...
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Christine S. posted an article on South Africa Travel News - Jan 18, 2012, 4:00 am
I ♥ Tzaneen Hi, I’m Natalie from Tzaneen Country Lodge in Tzaneen. Tzaneen IS BEST KNOWN as the fruit basket of South Africa and famous for its tropical fruits and extraordinary scenic beauty. GET YOUR PICTURE TAKEN AT Debegeni Waterfall – meaning the place of...
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Christine S. posted an article on South Africa Travel News - Jan 18, 2012, 3:15 am
Harvest Festival If you are looking for a fantastic experience on the weekend of 17 and 18 March 2012 why not take a drive to Wellington for their annual Wellington Harvest Festival. Purchase your access pass at your first port of call or at the Wellington Tourism Office. Your pass allows...
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Christine S. posted an article on South Africa Travel News - Jan 9, 2012, 4:40 am
Dr Quinton Martins, the man behind The Cape Leopard Trust, has seen only seven ad hoc sightings of wild leopards in the Cederberg where his research takes place in eight years. Even with collars, he sees but a few each year. The Cape Leopard is a vulnerable, isolated population that occurs at low de...
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Christine S. posted an article on South Africa Travel News - Jan 4, 2012, 2:00 am
Five Bay Trail It is just as well that when first reading the email inviting us to join one of the Cape West Coast Biosphere Trails that the rather obvious fact that I was going to have to actually walk the 28 km didn't register. Or I probably would have chickened out and sent my other ha...
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Christine S. posted an article on South Africa Travel News - Dec 28, 2011, 2:00 am
Karkloof Canopy Tour The Karkloof Canopy Tour is probably the most well-known outdoor activity in the Natal Midlands, attracting people from all walks of life in search of the adventure of a lifetime. Situated amidst the beauty and greenery of the majestic Karkloof Valley, the tour involv...
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Christine S. posted an article on South Africa Travel News - Dec 23, 2011, 2:58 pm
The Cape in a side car There are a lot of things I've not done in Cape Town that the average tourist has. Exploring Cape Town through the eyes of a tourist can be as good as going on holiday elsewhere, a lot cheaper, and will earn you greenie points for saving on carbon emissions and for ...
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Christine S. posted an article on South Africa Travel News - Dec 21, 2011, 3:03 am
Rawdons Estate Situated in the heart of the Midlands Meander and only a five minute drive from the N3 highway is Rawdon’s Estate, probably one of the oldest hospitality establishments on the Midlands. The first thing that struck me about Rawdon’s was its unique, old world charm. ...
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Christine S. posted an article on South Africa Travel News - Dec 19, 2011, 4:30 am
CONGRATULATIONS to Hennie Lombard of South Africa who has won a romantic stay for 2 people in Langebaan, at The Farmhouse Hotel, ideally situ­ated over­look­ing the tran­quil Langebaan Lagoon. Includes accommodation for 2 con­sec­ut­ive nights in a Superior Room for 2 people sharing, scrumpti...
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Christine S. posted an article on South Africa Travel News - Nov 3, 2011, 5:00 am
The relatively small village of L’Agulhas is situated in the Cape Agulhas region of the Western Cape, a mere two hour drive from Cape Town and is famously known as the place where the two oceans; the Indian Ocean and the Atlantic Ocean meet.  Discovered in the 15th century by the Portuguese, Agul...
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Christine S. posted an article on South Africa Travel News - Nov 3, 2011, 3:00 am
Christmas Markets Markets in Cape Town are extremely popular. On Saturdays in particular, you have your pick of food markets and craft markets, as more and more of these  popular ways to shop emerge to satisfy our growing urge to buy local. And at Christmas, if you're anything...
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Christine S. posted an article on South Africa Travel News - Nov 2, 2011, 5:00 am
We spent the night in Elgin on Saturday and on the way home used the opportunity to pop into one of the open gardens.  For those who don’t know, gardens are opened to the public every year (this year over the weekends of October 29th and 30th and November 5th and 6th) in the Elgin, Vyeboom and Bo...
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Christine S. posted an article on South Africa Travel News - Nov 2, 2011, 3:00 am
I ♥ Wynberg Hi, I’m Shaun Lawrence from Palm House Luxury Guest House in Wynberg. Wynberg IS BEST KNOWN FOR being the oldest area in the southern suburbs with its beautiful Chelsea cottages giving you English charm in the middle of Africa.  Chelsea Village dates back to th...
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Christine S. posted an article on South Africa Travel News - Nov 1, 2011, 5:00 am
This picturesque little fishing village on the shores of Marcus Bay is also known as Waenhuiskrans (‘wagon shelter cliff’).  The name comes from a large sea-cave, which although only visible during low-tide resembles the structures used by settlers to house their wagons and cattle.  The villag...
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Christine S. posted an article on South Africa Travel News - Oct 31, 2011, 3:00 am
I ♥ Magoebaskloof Hi, I’m Shahrzad Hone from Kuhestan Farm Cottages in Magoebaskloof. Magoebaskloof IS BEST KNOWN FOR its mountains, streams, forests and exotic birds. GET YOUR PICTURE TAKEN AT Debengeni Falls, a beautiful wide waterfall flowing into the Magoeba...
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Christine S. posted an article on South Africa Travel News - Oct 28, 2011, 5:00 am
Although a bit windy on the day we visited Struisbaai and not being during ‘season’ just yet we could still get a vibe for this pretty seaside town located in the Cape Agulhas region of the Western Cape.  Colourful fishing boats bobbed in the harbour and children swam and boogie-boarded in the ...
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Christine S. posted an article on South Africa Travel News - Oct 28, 2011, 5:00 am
I ♥ Pietermaritzburg Hi, I’m Sharon Clarke from Gecko Hill in Pietermaritzburg. Pietermaritzburg IS BEST KNOWN FOR its vibrant culture, natural beauty and historical Victorian architecture. GET YOUR PICTURE TAKEN AT the Rosehurst Café, because of its quaint, ma...
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Christine S. posted an article on South Africa Travel News - Oct 27, 2011, 4:00 am
Kamers vol Geskenke If there is one event you attend for all your Christmas gift shopping, then make it Kamers vol Geskenke at Lourensford wine estate in Somerset West, happening now: until 29 October, 9am to 6pm daily. I'm just back from three hours of soaking up the ambiance ...
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Christine S. posted an article on South Africa Travel News - Oct 27, 2011, 3:00 am
John Dory’s Founded with the intent of making fresh fish and seafood available to the public at affordable prices, the first John Dory’s Fish and Grill opened its doors in Durban in 1996 and quickly mushroomed into a national brand with 26 stores in eight provinces. That sort of growt...
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Christine S. posted an article on South Africa Travel News - Oct 26, 2011, 9:00 am
The Farmhouse Hotel WIN a 2 night stay in Langebaan and experience West Coast hospitality at The Farmhouse Hotel, ideally situated overlooking the tranquil Langebaan Lagoon. Alluring to nature lovers, Langebaan offers vivid shows of spring flowers, birdlife and an untamed coastline. Explo...
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Christine S. posted an article on South Africa Travel News - Oct 26, 2011, 5:00 am
I ♥ Constantia Hi, I’m Olga Backberg from Wild Peach Cottage in Constantia. Constantia IS BEST KNOWN FOR its stunning natural beauty and as the birthplace of the wine farming industry in South Africa. GET YOUR PICTURE TAKEN AT Groot Constantia, the oldest and pro...
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Christine S. posted an article on South Africa Travel News - Oct 25, 2011, 5:00 am
We had the opportunity to visit the town of Bredasdorp when we took part in the Voet van Afrika Marathon this past weekend.  The town is situated in the Cape Agulhas region of the Western Cape and claims to be the first town or dorp to be established in South Africa.  Apart from being a big produc...
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Christine S. posted an article on South Africa Travel News - Oct 24, 2011, 5:49 am
CONGRATULATIONS to Dawie Degenaar of South Africa who has won a week­end away with friends or fam­ily (6 people) at Idwala Boutique Guest House, a lux­uri­ous and com­fort­able haven set in tran­quil indi­gen­ous gar­dens, in the leafy green sub­urb of Darrenwood in Johannesburg. Includes...
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Christine S. posted an article on South Africa Travel News - Oct 24, 2011, 3:00 am
I ♥ Biedouw Valley Hi, I’m Andrea from Enjo Nature Farm in the Biedouw Valley, Cederberg. Biedouw Valley IS BEST KNOWN FOR its incredible landscape and spring flowers. GET YOUR PICTURE TAKEN on Hoek se Berg, with impressive mountain formation. THE BEST...
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Christine S. posted an article on South Africa Travel News - Oct 21, 2011, 5:00 am
I ♥ Rondebosch Hi, I’m Vanessa Wium from Sandown Lodge in Rondebosch. Rondebosch IS BEST KNOWN FOR its history as the place where the first Dutch settlers where given land to farm along the banks of the Liesbeek River, where Cecil John Rhodes rebuilt the Groote Schuur Estat...
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Christine S. posted an article on South Africa Travel News - Oct 20, 2011, 5:30 am
Langa, Cape Flats For those of us whities who live in Cape Town, the townships of Khayelitsha, Gugs (Gugelethu) and Langa are places one seldom visits. Most of us give them a rather wide berth, if truth be told, their association with crime, gangsterism, poverty, Aids and anti-white senti...
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Christine S. posted an article on South Africa Travel News - Oct 20, 2011, 3:00 am
I have to admit, I haven't been to Ratanga Junction in years — I remember when I was at school it was all the rage to spend as many weekends as possible at Ratanga. Going on every ride until we were delirious with adrenaline and excitement. So when a friend suggested this for her birthday I jumped...
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Christine S. posted an article on South Africa Travel News - Oct 19, 2011, 3:00 am
I ♥ Pennington Hi, I’m Susanne Hallett from Botha House in Pennington on the South Coast of KwaZulu Natal. Pennington IS BEST KNOWN FOR beautiful endless beaches, peace and tranquillity, surfing, fishing, bird watching and of course the Umdoni Park Golf Course and Selborne ...
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