'Cape Town is Africa's business tourism hub' 2006-02-02 11:04:34
Business tourism in Cape Town and the Western Cape is booming, with more than half of Africa's conference business secured by the city and the province, reports A'eysha Kassiem.Full Story...
Auditor-general may consider plane probe 2006-02-02 03:07:06
The public interest regarding Deputy President Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka's holiday junket to the UAE may well lead to an urgent audit, says Auditor-general Shauket Fakie.Full Story...
Zoo Lake celebrates its 100th birthday 2006-02-01 08:31:58
One of Johannesburg's best-known landmarks - Zoo Lake - is celebrating its 100th birthday.Full Story...
Peace and tranquility in the Drakensberg 2006-02-01 08:36:27
With “therapeutic tourism” now the new buzzword to promote countries such as Egypt and Bali, it’s perhaps time that Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife started plugging the Drakensberg as the place to visit for healing.Full Story...
Peace and pleasure – above and below 2006-02-01 08:35:04
As I hang motionless, watching, with the sounds of my breathing in and out ebbing and flowing in my inner ear, the translucent silver curtain wavers and drifts towards me. Brendan Seery waxes lyrical about his trip to Rocktail Bay in northern KwaZulu-Natal.Full Story...
Art works in the ancient hills 2006-01-24 03:21:45
Hendrik Marais, of the shaven head, twinkling eyes and deep-rooted passion for the study of man, is the enthusiastic owner of Forum Homini, South Africa’s latest boutique hotel, situated in the Cradle of Humankind outside Johannesburg.Full Story...
Book wins prize for South African delicacies 2006-01-21 10:29:41
Culinary Adventures around South Africa, Gwynne Conlyn’s delightful book on her 30-month discovery of gourmet gems, has won a Gourmand World Cookbook Award for 2005.Full Story...
Lesotho mountain kingdom boasts best high 2006-01-23 13:09:37
There can’t be many South Africans by now who don’t know that the 216m Bloukrans bungy jump is the highest in the world, as recognised by The Guinness Book of Records - but there's a new record just waiting to be plumbed at the Maletsunyane Falls in Semongkong, Lesotho.Full Story...
Go for a walk of discovery in leafy Parkhurst 2006-01-21 10:26:57
Parkhurst is a familiar spot to people who live in Johannesburg's northern suburbs, but a historian promises to reveal many little-known facts about the area for those who are willing to join him on a fascinating walk.Full Story...
Sun City scoops prestigious award 2006-01-24 04:01:53
Sun City Resort has won Best Resort in Africa and Best in South Africa at the 12th annual World Travel Awards, held at the Royal Opera House in London.Full Story...
Learn to be an off-road guide 2006-01-20 09:07:25
Masazane Expeditions is an accredited trainer of off-road guides and Van Graan presents several courses.Full Story...
Marvel at the exotic locations 2006-01-20 09:08:59
Meet for dinner at Cape Agulhas on the evening of Sunday April 30. And then it's up the east coast of South Africa and into Mozambique.Full Story...
The African continent is Dave's office 2006-01-20 09:06:37
Dave van Graan isn't your normal nine-to-fiver. Instead, he is one of the continent's most respected overland off-road tour guides - and he has an office with a view...Full Story...
How green was the valley... 2006-01-19 04:15:50
KwaZulu-Natal's Valley of a Thousand Hills is experiencing a tourist boom which has created thousands of jobs. A nostalgic Mary Corrigall is not sure it's all a good thing, though...Full Story...
Pondoland must be God's country 2006-01-19 04:24:48
In Mbotyi, on the Eastern Cape Wild Coast, Greg Dardagan found a place where you can still dream.Full Story...
Sow your wild oats in Knysna 2006-01-14 05:17:10
The first Gastronomica food festival was hosted by Knsyna four months ago, and a wine club is planned by Mackintosh's Country Food owners. The deli has a café and serves great lunches.Full Story...
Back to nature on Delheim wine estate 2006-01-13 09:13:16
Do biodiversity, hiking and mountainbike trails appeal to you? Then a wine estate in Stellenbosch might be the perfect place to pay a visit, writes Tony Lourens.Full Story...
History around every corner in Joburg 2006-01-07 04:58:44
Taking a stroll through the streets of Johannesburg takes on a whole new meaning once you tune in to the poetry of street names, writes Mike Alfred.Full Story...
Treat for armchair travellers 2006-01-04 01:06:45
Missing the bush? Feeling left out of the madding crowd at Plett? A plethora of new travel and guide books will waft you outdoors without leaving the comfort of home, writes Winnie Graham.Full Story...
Hermanus becomes a whale of a party in season 2005-12-31 02:46:54
So you've done the mountain, the beach, trawled the malls, and systematically worked your way through all the daily attractions in EsCape Times. What next?Full Story...
Experience a bird's-eye view of the winelands 2005-12-31 02:47:53
With more than a dozen wine routes in the Western Cape and over 100 farms and estates in the Stellenbosch region alone, sampling our wines can be a daunting undertaking.Full Story...
Rejuvenate at Boondock mountain lodge 2005-12-18 19:06:37
Do you need a break from urban angst? Then spend a few days finding sanctuary for the soul with meditation and contemplation in the Mpumalanga wilderness.Full Story...
Good Asian hospitality beneath Table Mountain 2005-12-19 04:32:00
Situated on the lush banks of the Liesbeeck River with panoramic views of Table Mountain lies the Vineyard Hotel and Spa, voted the "best value for money destination in Southern Africa" by GQ magazine.Full Story...
Experience the Western Cape's pink secrets 2005-12-12 07:06:40
Gay visitors to the Western Cape are in for a treat this festive season as The Pink Welcome Bag hits the streets, offering travellers an interesting guide to what's hot and happening in the province. Carlo Petersen reports...Full Story...
Go wild in tented luxury at Hluhluwe 2005-12-13 03:58:44
A female rhino and her calf grazed in a patch of starlight as we sat eating a four-course dinner under a thatch roof - that was our introduction to Falaza Game Park at Hluhluwe, writes Bonny Verwey.Full Story...
Cherry picking a hit for family day out 2005-12-12 06:01:46
What is it that makes cherries so appealing? This is the question Lesley Byram asked as he picked the succulent fruit straight from the tree at a farm outside Ceres.Full Story...
Take a trip with your car as your tour guide 2005-12-13 04:06:02
The tourist who prefers the autonomy and privacy of a car, but the facility of a tour guide, will have both when a global positioning system is launched in Cape Town.Full Story...
A stylish camping trip 2005-12-14 02:51:41
Zululand’s luxury Falaza game park turns cityslicker Doreen Premdev into a convert to the great outdoors.Full Story...
Where happiness is a hedonistic spa 2005-12-11 23:32:40
Sylvia Gill visits the happy hydro where the culture of gentle care emphasises de-stressing, getting in touch with nature and bringing body and soul back into balance.Full Story...
Compliments to the chef 2005-12-14 02:52:46
So, where will you find the best lunches in the Cape? Graham Howe tastes them all and reports.Full Story...
Get some prehistoric kicks 2005-12-17 11:34:35
So, you've cage-dived with sharks? Now you can cage dive with seriously prehistoric beasts: crocodiles.Full Story...
The tippler’s guide to a good time 2005-12-06 08:59:44
Those heading for the wine estates of the Cape this year should take along some tonics for their livers - because there's so many choices, so little time.Full Story...
Taking some Time Out in the Mother City 2005-12-05 10:10:55
In time for the holidays, the Time Out travel gurus have produced a new guide to Cape Town for 2006. It has all the information a visitor could ask for, from beaches to wine routes and sightseeing.Full Story...
Lift-off for Betty's Bay 2005-12-04 07:07:34
For years the little harbour in the coastal town of Betty's Bay has been an unsightly eyesore offering little to the thousands of tourists who visit this part of the Cape "Fynbos Kingdom" every year. But now it's all set to change...Full Story...
Rootin' and ramblin' in Rheenendal 2005-12-06 09:02:53
On the edge of the Knysna Forest lies a rural community. Brent Naude-Moseley finds romance of country living just off the N2.Full Story...
Hominids see the light of day at Maropeng 2005-12-06 23:57:26
Next time your six-year-old asks where we come from or you need convincing that your cousin Norman is not the missing link, a visit to Maropeng should answer at least one of these questions.Full Story...
Go where the grapevines trail 2005-12-03 05:55:38
Holiday in the Cape and you'll find yourself waking up to whales, fynbos, wines and oysters, says Graham Howe.Full Story...
Tips on spending your holiday cash wisely 2005-11-29 04:01:41
Millions of rands flow in and out of South Africa through foreign currency being exchanged between tourists, foreign workers and their families at home. Winnie Graham offers some sound advice on how to manage your money on your travels.Full Story...
Bonhomie in the old converted slave quarters 2005-11-28 04:10:52
Jan Harmsgat, a country house that lies somewhere between Bonnievale, Montagu and Swellendam, is a showpiece of the Cape's architectural heritage, writes Graham Howe.Full Story...
SA bushland waiting to be explored 2005-11-26 10:06:27
Mpumalanga is offering some stunning summer campaign specials. They are affordable - so what are you waiting for? This is a great opportunity to get to know your own country.Full Story...
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