No trip to Cape Town is complete without a visit to the Winelands. The Dutch planted the first vines in the Constantia area in the 17th Century and as the settlers moved further inland, they took their vines with them. But for the casual visitor, the obvious place to visit is Stellenbosch, just a 40-minute […]
Then it’s off towards Cape Point, through the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve, where you will usually see ostriches and families of baboons which frequently hang out along the main road. But don’t be tempted to get out of the car. On the way down you will spot a small white cross off to […]
A “must do” tour for all visitors to Cape Town is a trip around the Cape Peninsula. You can head off in either direction, you can take a tour or hire a car, which gives you absolute freedom to do as you please. We hired a car and decided to go in a clockwise direction, ie […]
Robben Island is where Nelson Mandela was incarcerated for 18 years of his life, along with so many other important figures in South Africa’s recent history. Now a World Heritage Site, the name “Robben” comes from the Dutch word for seal, after the large seal population on the Island when the first settlers arrived. Over […]
Kirstenbosch – Now for a relaxing day trip round the back of Table Mountain. Take the M3 out of Cape Town and you’ll soon pick up the brown signs announcing the Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens. You turn right soon after passing abeam Newlands, just by a Shell Petrol station. Be prepared to spend as much time as […]
V&A Waterfront – If the weather isn’t good enough to go to the top of Table Mountain, then a visit to the Victoria and Alfred Waterfront is probably the next best thing to do. Developed from now redundant docklands, this area boasts the best of just about everything Cape Town has to offer, including hotels, shopping, dining […]
Whether it is covered in a blanket of moody clouds or showing off against a crisp cloudless blue sky, Table Mountain is always a spectacular sight. It dominates the Cape Town skyline from almost every angle and with good reason, was voted one of the New Seven Wonders of the World in 2011. The City takes its […]
Cape Town has it all … exquisite beaches, breath-taking scenery and wildlife, world-renowned gastronomy and a buzzing night-life. Here are our top picks for what to do! Table Mountain: A must for everyone. Most visitors will take the Arial Cableway where the views from the top are spectacular. But it is always popular and you […]
The East Algarve enjoys a remarkable climate, with sunshine throughout the year, mild winters and summers that are not too hot. It is much less developed than the rest of the Algarve, mainly due to the system of “barrier” islands that stretches all the way from Faro to Altura with limited access from the land […]
Our Top 10 list of things to do in Paris1. Palaces of Versailles: One of the largest and most opulent palaces in the world. This stunning historic building with its beautiful architecture and gardens, and deep history is a must-visit sight on a trip to Paris. 2. The Seine: A river cruise is a great […]