Category: South Africa
Braais above Zorgvliet Wine Estate, South Africa
By Paul Johnson on Jan 26, 2006 in Africa, Events, Regions, South Africa, Special Offers & Packages, Travel Miscellany
Guests of the historic Zorgvliet Wine Estate can now indulge in one of the country’s favourite pastimes, but in an absolutely unique setting high up on the slopes of the Simonsberg mountain. Zorgvliet will host specialised monthly braais (barbecues) from January through to March 2006, with spectacular views over the wine estate and the picturesque 
Abbey Manor, Cape Town
Abbey Manor is a luxury guesthouse set high on Table Mountain overlooking Cape Town city. Here you can enjoy dramatic views from sumptuous rooms, each individually decorated. Abbey Manor was built in 1905 in the Arts-and-Crafts style, and has been fully remodelled to ensure the highest level of comfort. It is an easy hop from
The Leading Hotels of the World winter sun offers
By Paul Johnson on Jan 18, 2006 in Accommodation, Africa, Europe, Hotels, Middle East, Regions, Resorts, South Africa, Spain, Special Offers & Packages, Travel Miscellany, United Arab Emirates, Western Europe
There’s no need to shiver in chilly climates! More than 40 members of The Leading Hotels of the World across Africa, Europe and the Middle East are offering heart-warming rates through the Leading Winter Sun program. For instance, Jebel Ali Golf Resort & Spa, Dubai has rates as low as AED 987 per room, Twelve Apostles Hotel & Spa, near Cape Town, South Africa
By Paul Johnson 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
By Paul Johnson 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
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
By Paul Johnson 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
By Paul Johnson 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
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
By Paul Johnson 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 
