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Posted by helen on February 3rd, 2012
Continuing our West Coast journey from Cape Town along the Atlantic coastline, we are venturing along the path taken by Vasco De Gama back in 1497 and following in his footsteps to discover the beauty of Paternoster. Heading north from our overnight stop at The Farmhouse Hotel, Langebaan, we follow the road out of town past the Fossil Park and on towards Vredenburg, a town which is rather more of a business hub for the area than of any particular interest for us traveller’s. Instead of heading directly to Paternoster, take time to visit the Cape Columbine nature reserve, lying south west of the fishing village, where you will discover the breath-taking beauty and wildness that makes up this rocky …
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Posted by helen on January 26th, 2012
If you are looking to explore the greater Cape Town area a little more, one secret destination that the locals like to keep to themselves is the West Coast region. It can rightfully be said to be the perfect getaway from it all destination, being only a short journey out of Cape Town and a world away from the cosmopolitan delights of city living. Having said that, you will not want for creature comforts. Exchange the large, rather impersonal hotels, for small, intimate boutique style hospitality along with the delightful colours and light reminiscent of Impressionist artists. So, where to head for and what to see on your journey up the West Coast? Take the R304 road heading out beyond …
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Posted by helen on January 19th, 2012
Well, the hot summer sun is getting well into its stride this week here in Cape Town, so I thought that I would tell you about some wonderful places to visit, keep cool and still see the very best that the Western Cape has to offer. The beaches around the coast of the Cape Peninsula need no introduction. Their soft white sand and blue waters spring instantly to mind as a place to relax and enjoy, but which are the best to visit? Many paragraphs have been devoted to the Camps Bay and Clifton beaches … and rightly so. For family friendly, safe bathing you can’t go far wrong, especially if you are looking for plenty of cafes and restaurants …
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Posted by helen on January 13th, 2012
Most times when people consider Cape Town for a holiday destination, they don’t immediately think of the lovely Mother City being a safari location. It’s true to say that most people visit for the beauty of the white sand beaches, the coastline vistas, the vibrant green of the vineyards and of course the iconic Table Mountain and historic Robben Island. But, holidays are finite in time and South Africa is a huge country. You don’t want to be spending your precious time off from work feeling as frazzled as you do travelling to work each day. So why not consider a magnificent combination of a beachside, sun, sea and sand holiday with that ultimate experience of a wildlife safari, all …
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Posted by helen on January 5th, 2012
Your holiday in Cape Town awaits you! But you haven’t yet fixed that special place to call home whilst you are on your South African travels and time is running out … And where to begin? There are so many places to research. Let me be your guide, ensuring that you have the holiday you always wanted without the hassle. Cape Town really is the jewel in the crown of South Africa’s holiday destinations. Stunning scenery, turquoise blue waters, soft white sand beaches, safari animals and history; at every turn something to new to see, to discover, to wonder at. Overseeing everything, like a benign uncle, is the magnificence of Table Mountain. One of my favourite spots, tucked into the …
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