Monthly Archives: August 2012

Best Accommodation in South Africa Awarded

The winners per accommodation category in the 2012 AA Travel Guides Accommodation Awards are:

Bed & Breakfast (B&B)
The Hideaway (Swellendam, Western Cape) offers exceptional value and understated luxury. Each spacious, deluxe, air-conditioned suite opens onto the large private garden.… Continue reading

Bloubergstrand for the outdoor lover

Bloubergstrand is a quiet residential suburb about 30 minutes’ drive from the Cape Town city centre and about 30 minutes from Cape Town’s International Airport. Its main attraction lies in the white sandy beaches from which the view of… Continue reading

Durban’s Indian Quarter

Durban is home to the largest Indian population outside India. Glimpses of India are visible in the sights, smells and sounds of the city; often referred to by South Africans as ‘Little India’.

A visit to Durban’s Indian district… Continue reading

Where to find Nelson Mandela attractions

Visitors are sometimes not sure where to find attractions specifically relating to Nelson Mandela. There are, however, a number of opportunities to learn more about his life and struggles by visiting destinations in various provinces which are connected with the… Continue reading

The Great Johannesburg Outdoors

Johannesburg is know for its urban character, high-rise buildings and shopping malls, but there is another side of the city. Nature is never far away and the city is renowned for a wide range of natural treasures just waiting… Continue reading