Head South Lodge Boutique Hotel

Situated in the trendy suburb of Green Point, 3 minutes from downtown Cape Town and close to the famous Sea Point restaurant district, is one of the world’s best ranked boutique hotels, Head South Lodge Boutique Hotel. This waterfront accommodation offers 22 luxury double en suite rooms and various services, including a hairdresser, security, mini conference room and in house day tour service, placing it among some of the top 4-star Green Point hotels. Visit the Head South Lodge Boutique Hotel website to explore their rooms and facilities.

Online Shopping

Online Shopping is a directory of online stores which helps you find exactly what you are looking for quickly and in a safe environment. With all the products sorted into categories you no longer have to spend hours browsing through unrelated web pages. Check out the Online Shopping South Africa website and see what is on offer.

Experience the South African coast on the Blue Train

Of all the reasons to visit the southern tip of Africa, the blue train has to be one of the most magical and unique. Combining the majestic sights of the South African east coast with a mobile 5 star hotel, it offers the opportunity to experience a world of luxury, elegance and romance like nothing else. It is an all-inclusive luxury rail cruise and a fantastic getaway.

The Blue train in fact consists of two Blue Train sets.The first accommodating 74 guests in 37 suites and the second 58 guests in 29 suites. The train travels at 90km per hour, and each carries 31000 litres of water. The suites themselves are nothing short of spectacular, with each inclusive of it’s own bathroom with either shower or bath. The beds are also custom designed for the Blue train. As night falls, the suite is transformed into a romantic boudoir of soft, glowing light and fine cotton linen. There are also two lounges on each train, high tea is served each afternoon in the main lounge, while guests can relax over a post-prandial cognac in the club car.

This is truly a journey of a lifetime for those who enjoy the finer things in life. Personal service is of the highest standards in the world. As a guest, you have a dedicated butler available to you 24 hours a day for whatever needs may arise during your stay. Be it late night snacks or laundry, it’s all there waiting for you.

After picking up the award for Africa’s Leading Luxury Train at the recent World Travel Awards function held on the 7^th July, The Blue Train proved once more why it’s considered the world’s best, by achieving yet another international award. It was voted the CONDÉ NAST TRAVELLER READERS’ FAVOURITE SPECIALIST TRAIN at the 12^th Annual Readers’ Travel Awards, held at The Royal Institution of Great Britain in London.

If taking the Blue Train from Cape Town I would recommend staying a few days extra in Cape Town to experience the city. There are many options for self-catering accommodation, such as holiday apartment rentals, or you could live in luxury in one of the many 5-star hotels in the city.

Either way the splendor of the Blue Train is an invaluable experience for anyone looking for a unique and luxurious holiday.

Villa Blu Guest House

Delightful B&B guest house, Villa Blu can be your base while you explore the magnificent town of Hermanus, relax on the pristine beaches and watch whales from the cliffs. Owners Tino & Riana will ensure your stay is memorable with their friendly hospitality and unbelievably comfortable pool & garden view rooms. Explore this delightful Hermanus accommodation on the Villa Blu website.

FZP launches print campaign in travel publications

FZP, a holiday rental apartment company based in Cape Town, has embarked on an ambitious print campaign to market themselves as the country’s top self-catering accommodation booking agent. This article details their rise to the top with the assistance of established travel magazines.
FZP launches print campaign in travel publications

Cape Town Holiday Apartments

When it comes to Cape Town accommodation for either the business or leisure traveller staying in the vibrant cosmopolitan city centre is an enjoyable way to experience everything this rich city has to offer. The Icon situated at the bottom of Long Street is a landmark built in the 30’s which offers stylish, modern fully furnished Cape Town holiday apartment rentals.

Being situated on Long Street means you truly will have your finger on the pulse of this pumping city. It’s the road where all the cities happening night spots can be found and some of the best restaurants on offer can be found in the vicinity. Situated near the bottom of this busy street it is more peaceful and thus the ideal location to rest your head. Its proximity to the international convention centre makes it ideal Cape Town accommodation for the business traveller.

The balcony offers stunning views of the city and signal hill, and inside is no less appealing. The fully equipped open plan kitchen and sitting area creates the perfect setting for entertaining new friends. The bedroom, with queen size bed is separate and has an en-suite bathroom with shower. The apartment includes a large flat screen television with satellite channels and Wi-Fi internet access. The building is secure and has a 24hr concierge. The ground floor has retail space with a selection of fine restaurants in case your kitchen skills are more Jackson Pollock than Jamie Oliver.

The location of the building makes it an optimal place for a Cape Town holiday apartment rental, situated right in the heart of the CBD it is ideal for any business traveller, yet within walking distance of some of Cape Town’s top tourist attractions it is perfect for holiday makers. The waterfront is a short walk away as is the famous Greenmarket square. The waterfront offers attractions for every type of person, from shopping to boat trips as well as restaurants that will tantalise every palette. Greenmarket square is an old market square off Long Street where all manner of African curious and mementos can be bought. The often overlooked Cape Town fort is also only a short distance away and well worth a visit to learn more about Cape Town during the early days of colonial rule. A stone’s throw, literally, from the castle is the original City Hall; this beautiful old building is often ignored by tourists, although it holds no administration purpose any longer it often hosts art exhibitions and musical events.

The land on which the Icon stands is all reclaimed from the ocean as is the entire foreshore area of Cape Town. This is remarkable when you realise how many massive construction projects have been completed there in the last few decades. The Cape Town international convention centre is undoubtedly the largest.

The N1 and the N2 are both easily accessible from this side of town which means getting to or from the airport is as easy as getting onto the freeway and if arriving from out of town by car you will no doubt come in on one of these roads which means finding your Cape Town accommodation will be easy.

Shark Cage Diving in Cape Town

If you are planning a trip to South Africa any time soon then this article is not to be missed. Shark Cage Diving calls all adrenaline junkies, tourists, and animal lovers to witness Great White Sharks in their own territory. It is an incredible experience that Cape Town has to offer, one that should be taken advantage of! Follow the link to read up more on Shark Cage Diving in Cape Town. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to encounter the terrifying Great White Shark and to learn more about them.