Category: South Africa

Twelve Apostles Hotel & Spa, near Cape Town, South Africa

By on Jan 12, 2006 in Accommodation, Africa, Hotels, Regions, South Africa, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel
Video of the Twelve Apostles Hotel & Spa at Camp’s Bay near Cape Town, South Africa. I was in Camp’s Bay a few years ago now, but I understand it’s grown quite a lot in popularity more recently.
Le Franschhoek, Western Cape

Le Franschhoek, Western Cape

By on Jan 11, 2006 in Accommodation, Africa, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, Restaurants, South Africa
One of the Western Cape’s latest luxury boutique hotels, Le Franschhoek has 63 rooms, and its own Camelot Spa and Le Verger restaurant.   Capturing the essence of four star luxury, this impeccably appointed  hotel offers unparalleled views of the spectacular Franschhoek Mountains. It is easily accessible, being just 50 kms from Cape Town International
Falaza game park, South Africa

Falaza game park, South Africa

By on Jan 11, 2006 in Accommodation, Africa, Regions, Resorts, South Africa
Three hours’ drive from Durban, the four-star Falaza resort  consists of 15 luxury tents costing around R1500 per night per person. This game park is in Hluhluwe which is in the north of  KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.   This is the heart of Zululand. Tents are not locked here; the only intruders you can expert are
Wildly romantic at Bushmans Kloof

Wildly romantic at Bushmans Kloof

By on Jan 11, 2006 in Accommodation, Africa, Hotels, Regions, Resorts, South Africa, Special Offers & Packages, Travel Miscellany
Escape with your partner for a romantic 2 night getaway to the most heavenly and romantic hideaway of Bushmans Kloof, nestled and secluded in the heart of the Cederberg Mountains. Bushmans Kloof is a privately owned wilderness reserve and is world renowned for its 130 rock art sites.   In recognition of its rich cultural,
Elton John extends honeymoon

Elton John extends honeymoon

By on Jan 10, 2006 in Africa, Celebrities, Gay & Lesbian Travel, Honeymoons, Regions, South Africa, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany
One honeymoon isn’t enough for Elton John and David Furnish. They’re avoiding the British winter and leaving their Venice honeymoon for a safari in South Africa.   Rather strangely, they’re also  invisting their friend, Liz Hurley (who you think would be concentrating on her own wedding plans), along with them.   The expression “two’s company,
Wescamp Villa, Cape Town

Wescamp Villa, Cape Town

By on Jan 09, 2006 in Accommodation, Africa, Regions, South Africa, Vacation Rentals
The Bay Hotel at Camps Bay, Cape Town,  is proud to present their spectacular new villa, Wescamp. Wescamp Villa has breathtaking views of both the Atlantic Ocean beyond and the magnificent grandeur of Table Mountain. All five rooms have spectacular views of the natural wonders that make Cape Town a paradise in a class of
Grootbos

Grootbos

By on Jan 08, 2006 in Accommodation, Africa, Family Travel, Regions, South Africa, Speciality Travel, Vacation Rentals
Grootbos is a 1,200-hectare nature preserve in the Gansbaai region of South Africa. The cottages here are built of local stone overlook Walker Bay, where you can fish for giant black marlin, tuna and crayfish. Lie by the water and  watch the whales  breach in front of you: you’re in the front row of the
Win a luxury weekend in the bush

Win a luxury weekend in the bush

By on Jan 08, 2006 in Accommodation, Africa, Regions, South Africa, Vacation Rentals
Enter The Sunday Independent/Star Travel Club’s latest competition and win two nights for two sharing dinner, bed and breakfast, as well as a game drive, at River Lodge at Lion Sands Private Game Reserve. To enter, post your details, including your Star Travel Club number and physical address and your answer to the competition question,