British travellers are turning to South Africa for an exciting long-haul holiday. Following on from a very successful 2010, the number of Brits booking flights to South Africa is set to rise again, according to a travel expert. Travel Association ABTA represents over 6,000 travel agencies and 850 tour operators, and a spokeswoman for the organisation said that there has been « Continue Reading »
A major wine show is returning to Johannesburg next month for its second year running. The South African city of Johannesburg will be hosting its annual Wine Show next month, offering a taste of more than 130 of the Rainbow Nation’s finest estates. Discerning Brits on flights to South Africa can taste and buy various East Cape region wines, as well « Continue Reading »
A major food festival is due to get underway in the Cape region of South Africa this weekend. More than 30,000 foodies are expected to descend on Sandringham Farm in Stellenbosch for the annual South African Cheese Festival, which starts tomorrow (April 29th). This four-day event will see thousands of visitors devour over 17 tons of cheese, including various new « Continue Reading »
A comprehensive city guide app has been launched, including useful information on two major South African destinations. Travel guide series Hg2 has launched a comprehensive iPhone app, with top tips for visits to 42 worldwide cities, including two major South African destinations. Frequent fliers catching flights to South Africa are advised to check out the new app, which features hotel and « Continue Reading »
Le Quartier Francais has been named the best restaurant in Africa and the Middle East. Travellers have been given another incentive to book flights to South Africa when Le Quartier Francais was named the best restaurant in Africa and the Middle East as part of the San Pellegrino World’s Best Restaurants. Helmed by the Dutch-born chef Margot Janse, the restaurant made « Continue Reading »
The Cape Town tourist board has picked out a range of family-friendly events and activities for the Easter period. The South African city of Cape Town is expecting a seasonal rise in visitors during the coming weeks, with a range of family-friendly activities being laid on. Mariette du Toit-Helmbold, chief executive officer of the local tourist board, said: “Easter in « Continue Reading »
Golfers looking to enjoy a good round in South Africa have been given some top tips by Ernie Els. PGA pro golfer Ernie Els has given his top five reasons why golf fans should book flights to South Africa by describing his favourite fairways in the rainbow nation. Speaking to the Daily Telegraph, Els was full of high praise for Fancourt « Continue Reading »