Travel Tips

Romantic Rendezvous & Honeymoon Retreat

It’s always the perfect time of year to fall in love or to honeymoon in Cape Town. We invite you to fall in love with your partner again and bring your sweetheart to retreat in one of our beautiful and romantic guesthouses. The smell of salt in the air, the feel of sand between your toes and the sight of a shimmering ocean in the moonlight all inspire romance. Boasting heavenly views of rugged mountains and sea, sunrises and moonrises over the bay, twinkling lights in the valley, candle-lit bubble baths and long and leisurely breakfasts.

You will be indulged with strawberries and cream upon arrival and J C Le Roux’s La Fleurette Rosé sparkling wine and Lindt chocolate on your private balcony beneath the stars. Throw in freshly scattered rose petals on your bed, a bunch of red and pink roses for your loved one, sparkling tea lights about your bath and a surprise sweet treat upon your pillow, and you have the ingredients for romance.

Rate includes delicious home-cooked breakfasts, warm hospitality, tranquility, impeccable and beautifully appointed rooms, breathtaking views of the valley, sea and mountains.

Optional Activities

Horse riding on the white stretches of the beautiful Noordhoek beach. Kayaking. Hiking Trails.
Browse in Kalkbay. Water Taxi from Kalkbay to Simonstown.
Daytrip to Boulders Beach and or Cape Point.

Golf on any of the 4 Golf courses in the area.

Cycle in Cape Point Nature Reserve.

Relax or walk on the beach.

Let us arrange this for you. We are waiting for your call. J

Cape Town skyline changed forever

On 22 August 2010, Cape Town saw the demolition of the well known Athlone Cooling Towers, also known as the "Salt and Pepper Pot" which formed part of the Cape Town skyline for almost 50 years.

The event caused great excitement and drew record crowds on a dreary winters day.

To watch this click on:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tL2WlEWSIxg&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z3FynELx46Q&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=495nIEp0ruY&feature=related

West Coast of South Africa

Wild Flowers on the West Coast

August is the time to see flowers … we've already spotted some beautiful blooms along the West Coast. Plan a day outing when the sun is out and make your way to our wildflower parks.

To enjoy the splendour of flowers in the mean time click on:

http://www.google.co.za/images?hl=en&q=namakwaland+flowers&rlz=1R2ADSA_enZA374&um=1&ie=UTF-8&source=univ&ei=bJBWTLiPJcT38AbHqtmgBA&sa=X&oi=image_result_group&ct=title&resnum=1&ved=0CCYQsAQwAA

If you want to see where to go during a spesific time, click on: http://south-north.co.za/flowers/

I am ready to help you plan your holiday! :-)

Whale breach on to private yacht in South Africa

To see more: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ptvpwF9r4mM

"He was just in the wrong place at the wrong time. The whale probably had no idea the yacht was there. When we go out to study whales and they come close we run the engines and they can hear us, but that was a sail boat, so perhaps the whale didn't hear it at all," she said.

Wcisel said southern right whales don't use sonar as they feed on krill, but they have good hearing. The accident may relate to visibility.

"Possibility the water may have been too dark for the whale to see the boat, but I've never heard of this happening in South Africa," she said.

Come see the Whales in SA! I am ready to assist you to plan your Whale watching vacation! :-)

Whale Watching in South Africa

The best time for whale watching in South African waters is from June to November along the Cape south coast. Peak calving season is July and August, but whales can be seen through September and October.

South Africa is one of the best destinations worldwide for watching marine mammals, whether from land or from boats, with spectacular annual visits from southern right and humpback whales and enormous pods of dolphins year-round.

Every year, southern right whales migrate from their icy feeding grounds off Antarctica to warmer climates, reaching South Africa in June. The country's coastal waters teem with the giant animals, mating, calving and rearing their young - and giving whale-watchers spectacular displays of raw power and elegant water acrobatics.

The southern right's breeding ground is the sheltered bays of the Western Cape coast, with the majestic animals spending up to five months a year here. They pass their time playing, courting, and nursing their newborn calves, providing spectacular land-based viewing.

I am ready to plan your South African dream vacation :)

South African wildlife

We wander for distraction but we travel for fulfillment. Come and see the wonderful wildlife South Africa offers

The Eastern Cape offers wild life in a malaria free environment.

Soccer World Cup

Table Mountain with stadium


Photo of Cape Town stadium and Table Mountain shortly after the start of the 1st game: http://wp.me/pwoGa-qE 10 days ago

MYCITI bus loop route in Cape Town: http://wp.me/pwoGa-qC 13 days ago

Very handy tool for all game info for the soccer: http://wp.me/pwoGa-qx 18 days ago

Soccer World Cup 2010 - Transport Cape Town

Photo by Craig Damonze

Public Transport to and from the Green Point Soccer Stadium in Cape Town is widely available with the following options during the 2010 Soccer World Cup:

From City Centre:

There is a 1.8km scenic Cape Town Fan Walk which connects the Stadium to the Grand Parade in the City Centre.

The Bus Rapid Transport System (BRT) will connect some central suburbs with the Cape Town Stadium.

If you want to use the taxis in Cape Town as a foreigner, please be advised only to choose reliable companies who have taxis with meters. The standard fare is currently R10 per km, but prices may increase during the World Cup in 2010 in the Mother City.

From Southern Suburbs
The Metro Railway from False Bay comes to the City Centre via the Southern Suburbs.

From Northern Suburbs
There are Metro Trains coming from Bellville and the Northern Suburbs as well as the BRT Line from Blaauwberg along the R27.

Transport Map click here:

Gautrain Operational

GOOD NEWS: GAUTRAIN OPERATIONAL

The system will open with two train services between OR Tambo International Airport and Sandton. All airport trains go via Sandton station. The "Commuter Service" links all the stations with the exception of the airport.

Gautrain's Ticket Fares are:

The "Airport Service" is R100 for a single train trip to the airport.
Single train trip costs
Sandton to Marlboro will cost R16.50,
Sandton to Rhodesfield R21.00; and from
Marlboro to Rhodesfield R18.50.

For more information here

NAMIBIA

Nambia is a popular hunting destination during the winter months for many South-Africans and people from abroad. However, this winter they are faced with the possibility of Rift Valley fever. Strict rules are in places to control the situation. This affects the plans of many hunters because it might not be feasible for non-trophy hunters to visit Namibia for hunting.

Some background information about Rift Valley Fever and the current regulations:

Humans can be infected with Rift Valley if they come into close contact with sick animals, aborted fetuses, blood and other body fluids especially during handling, slaughtering, butchering and milking. The disease can also be transmitted to humans by mosquitoes and biting flies.

It is recommended that meat intended for human consumption (from healthy animals) must be chilled and matured at +2°C for a minimum period of 24 hours which will inactivate the virus.

Meat for personal consumption will be allowed into South Africa with a veterinary health certification:

(i) Processed hides, skins, horns, bones and trophies
(ii) Break dried biltong and droëwors with an allowance of 10kg per passenger vehicle without a South African Import permit and 200kg with a SA Import permit

To view full press release and to get update info click here

Rift Valley fever is no reason not to visit Nambia for non-hunters it remains a wonderful holiday destination especially during the winter months.

I am ready to plan your Namibian dream vacation :)

Annie

CAPE TOWN

BEAUTIFULL PICTURE OF CAPE TOWN BY UNKNOWN PHOTOGRAPHER