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Wednesday, 29 October 2008

Ceres – it’s not just about the Fruit

Ceres, in the Western Cape, is named for the Roman goddess of the harvest and plenty. Living up to this name, the town has a reputation as one of the best fruit growing areas in South Africa, and accounts for a large amount of the production of deciduous and other fruit in the Cape.
The fruit [...]

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Article by: SA Travel News Editor
Tuesday, 28 October 2008

Long Beach in Noordhoek

There is a beach that will always take my breath away, no matter how many times I’ve seen it. Long Beach, in Noordhoek, located on the Southern Peninsula of Cape Town, en route to Cape Point, is named as such for its great expanse and stretch, right through to Kommetjie. The beach is not only [...]

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Article by: SA Travel News Editor
Tuesday, 28 October 2008

The KwaZulu Natal South Coast

It is easy, when driving through most of the South Coast area of KwaZulu Natal, to imagine that you have been transported to a tropical island. Roads are edged with lush green vegetation, or the ubiquitous sugar cane and banana plantations. Towns such as Umkomaas, renowned for its angling, as well as a top class [...]

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Article by: SA Travel News Editor
Monday, 20 October 2008

Glorious Gordons Bay

The area known today as Gordon’s Bay was named after Captain Robert James Gordon, an officer in the Dutch East India Company, who explored the area in 1778, however, for many years before that, the area was known as Fish Hoek – the same name as another town on the opposite side of False Bay. [...]

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Article by: SA Travel News Editor
Friday, 17 October 2008

Neighbourgoods Market in Cape Town

The Neighbourgoods Market based at ‘The Old Biscuit Mill’ in Woodstock, is Cape Town’s answer to world renowned markets such as Portobello Market in the U.K. It has a dedicated following of fashionistas, families, chefs, singeltons, hippies, yuppies and just about any other person who appreciates great food and atmosphere and something truly unique to [...]

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Article by: SA Activities Editor
Thursday, 16 October 2008

Heads we take the N1, Tails the N2

One sunny morning, two national highways that lead you to Franschhoek and three reasons to visit; in order of appearance scenery, wine and food. Be warned though what starts as a happy breakfast will evolve into an even happier lunch and a borderline ecstatic dinner …

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Article by: Cape Town Editor
Wednesday, 15 October 2008

Back from Rocking the Daisies

Starting just three years ago, the folk and rock festival, “Rocking the Daisies,” has fast become one of the best music festivals in South Africa. It takes place on a farm in Darling, on the West Coast, and is one hours drive from Cape Town, making it a pleasure to attend for most locals. Combining [...]

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Article by: SA Events Editor
Tuesday, 14 October 2008

Festivals in the Cape

The amazing variety of festivals in and around the Western Cape is evidence of the fact that Capetonians like to celebrate. Having recently experienced the epic, eco-friendly Rocking the Daisies music festival in Darling, I can attest to the fact Cape Town’s party spirit is alive and well.
Capetonians don’t just rock ‘n roll however. From [...]

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Article by: SA Events Editor
Thursday, 2 October 2008

Majestic Muizenberg

With the faded opulence of its grand old manor houses lining the seafront, its retro children’s playgrounds and vintage soft drink advertisements that have been bleached by the sun, Muizenberg wears its past on its sleeve and seems akin to stumbling upon a Mad Hatter’s Tea Party!
One can easily imagine the sight of sun worshippers [...]

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Article by: SA Travel News Editor
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