Articles Tagged With "South Africa"


Media Invitation South Africa: Visit The Robertson Small Hotel, A Gourmet Hotspot In The Cape Winelands

Media Invitation South Africa: Visit The Robertson Small Hotel, A Gourmet Hotspot In The Cape Winelands

We would like to invite journalists traveling to South Africa in 2012 to come and stay at The Robertson Small Hotel (www.therobertsonsmallhotel.com ), a 5-star boutique hotel in the Cape Winelands, two hours from Cape Town.

February 8, 2012 in Promo by Kerry McCormack


Explore Tailormade Goes From Strength-To-Strength With Launch Of New Brochure

Explore Tailormade Goes From Strength-To-Strength With Launch Of New Brochure

Eight new destinations feature as part of Explore Tailormade’s latest brochure, released today. The holiday company, which specialises in making authentic tailor-made travel accessible to a wide audience, now offers South Africa; Botswana; Borneo; Laos; India; Chile; Argentina and Brazil, bringing the total number of countries offered to 21. In celebration of the launch of the new brochure, Explore Tailormade is offering a £100 saving per person on every booking over £1,000, when booked by 31st January, 2012.

January 6, 2012 in Promo by Kerry McCormack


More Champions Confirm For One Of The World’s Biggest Golfing Events At Fancourt In South Africa

More Champions Confirm For One Of The World’s Biggest Golfing Events At Fancourt In South Africa

The Garden Route will be the setting for one of the world’s biggest golfing events ever to have taken place on South African soil, when The Links at Fancourt plays host to the Volvo Golf Champions between 19 and 22 January 2012. Recognised as one of the world’s finest golfing events, locals and tourists, fans and celebrities alike will gather in George to watch the world’s top golfing talent in action.

December 15, 2011 in Promo by Kerry McCormack


Forget Mulled Wine ‘N Mince Pies – Get A “Taste Of South Africa” This Christmas!

Forget Mulled Wine ‘N Mince Pies – Get A “Taste Of South Africa” This Christmas!

With only 10 frantic shopping days left before Christmas – why not take a different approach this Christmas and book something travel-inspired? Forget the traditional mince pies and festive fayre and book Kuoni’s “Taste of South Africa” – an 8-night 5-star holiday of a lifetime that showcases some the best of South Africa’s wining and dining experiences!

December 15, 2011 in Promo by Kerry McCormack


Five New Wildlife-Rich Trips For 2012 From Reef & Rainforest Tours

Five New Wildlife-Rich Trips For 2012 From Reef & Rainforest Tours

From close encounters with killer whales in Patagonia to seeking snow leopards in Bhutan, Reef & Rainforest Tours (Tel 01803 866965 www.reefandrainforest.co.uk) has introduced five top wildlife adventures for 2012.

December 14, 2011 in Promo by Kerry McCormack


Kwandwe Private Game Reserve To Leave &Beyond And Reposition As Independent Brand

Kwandwe Private Game Reserve To Leave &Beyond And Reposition As Independent Brand

A handover of reservations and lodge operations will be completed by 13th January 2012 and from 16th January 2012 all reservations will be made directly with Kwandwe. &Beyond are very confident that this will be a seamless transition and will continue to recommend Kwandwe’s four lodges to clients as 3rd party properties. Kwandwe Reservations will be honouring all obligations, offers and agreements which are currently in place with the trade. In line with this repositioning Kwandwe’s branding has been redesigned and a new website will also be live as of Monday 12 December 2011.

December 8, 2011 in Promo by Kerry McCormack


Bantry Bay International Vacation Resort Selects Interval International Quality Vacation Exchange Network

Bantry Bay International Vacation Resort Selects Interval International Quality Vacation Exchange Network

Interval International, a prominent worldwide provider of vacation services and an operating business of Interval Leisure Group (Nasdaq: IILG), announced the affiliation of Bantry Bay International Vacation Resort, near Cape Town, South Africa.

November 17, 2011 in News, Timeshare News, Travel News by Steve Luba


The Palace Resort And Spa Receives Best Refurbishment Award

The Palace Resort And Spa Receives Best Refurbishment Award

The Palace Resort and Spa received the Best Refurbishment Award by VOASA “the vacation industry watchdog” in a ceremony held in June. Situated in a prime location along Durban’s beachfront, the resort is midway through its 5-year R20 million refurbishment programme.

July 23, 2011 in Featured News, News, Travel News by Steve Luba


Around the World…

Around the World…

Here’s just a sampling of some noteworthy – and sometimes offbeat – happenings across the globe over the next couple of months.

May 19, 2011 in Featured, Travel by Susan Knox


Club Privé at Cape Royale Luxury Hotel and Residence in South Africa Chooses Preferred Residences

Club Privé at Cape Royale Luxury Hotel and Residence in South Africa Chooses Preferred Residences

Preferred Residences®, a hospitality-branded membership and exchange programme for luxury shared ownership resorts offered by an operating business of Interval Leisure Group (Nasdaq: IILG), announced today that Club Privé at Cape Royale Luxury Hotel and Residence has joined its network. Located in Cape Town, South Africa, Club Privé is a new shared ownership offering within this stately hotel.

April 9, 2011 in News, Timeshare News, Travel News by Steve Luba


South Africa Resorts Benefit from Onsite Spa Facilities

South Africa Resorts Benefit from Onsite Spa Facilities

First Resorts is one of the largest resort management companies in South Africa and, following global travel trends in the hospitality industry, have partnered with Cellu-Beauty, one of the largest chains of luxury spas in the country.

April 9, 2011 in Lifestyle News, News, Travel News by Steve Luba


Hilton Hotels and Resorts Opens First Property in Cape Town

Hilton Hotels and Resorts Opens First Property in Cape Town

137-room Hilton Cape Town City Centre welcomes guests.

April 6, 2011 in News, Travel News by Steve Luba


Fairways From Heaven – “The Ultimate Golf Lifestyle”

Fairways From Heaven – “The Ultimate Golf Lifestyle”

Club Leisure Group’s stable of specialised vacation clubs provides accommodation in hotels, self-catering apartments, chalets, game parks and luxury cruising…and golf.

March 11, 2011 in Club Leisure Group, Featured, Timeshare by Susan Knox


Around the World

Around the World

Here’s just a sampling of some noteworthy – and sometimes offbeat – happenings across the globe over the next couple of months.

March 9, 2011 in Featured, Travel by Susan Knox


Hilton Worldwide Announces Entry into Cape Town, South Africa

Hilton Worldwide Announces Entry into Cape Town, South Africa

137-room Hilton Cape Town Scheduled to Open in One of the World’s Most Beautiful Cities in April 2011.

March 8, 2011 in News, Travel News by Steve Luba


South African Airways Strengthens Partnership With JetBlue Airways By Announcing Code Share Agreement

South African Airways Strengthens Partnership With JetBlue Airways By Announcing Code Share Agreement

EXPANDED PARTNERSHIP MEANS EVEN MORE CONVENIENT BOOKINGS AND CONNECTIONS FOR CUSTOMERS TRAVELING BETWEEN THE U.S. AND AFRICA.

March 1, 2011 in News, Travel News by Steve Luba


South Africa Takes the Spotlight on ABC’s Hit Romance Reality Series The Bachelor

South Africa Takes the Spotlight on ABC’s Hit Romance Reality Series The Bachelor

Destination Showcased in Episode 9, Airing Monday, February 28.

February 23, 2011 in Lifestyle News, News by Steve Luba


Christel House Shows That Poverty Does Not Have to Stand in the Way of Success

Christel House Shows That Poverty Does Not Have to Stand in the Way of Success

Christel House is showing others how it should be done, with its 2010 matriculants achieving a one hundred percent pass rate, an increase from their 97.8 percent pass rate in 2009. A remarkable feat given that most children from similar backgrounds never reach matric at all.

January 25, 2011 in Lifestyle News, News by Steve Luba


Dial An Exchange Launches Enhanced Gold Advantage Program

Dial An Exchange Launches Enhanced Gold Advantage Program

Dial An Exchange (DAE), one of the world’s largest independent timeshare exchange organizations, has recently launched a new expansion of benefits for DAE’s Gold Advantage members. Gold Advantage is the premium membership offered by Dial An Exchange, (www.daelive.com), while a free membership is also available.

January 11, 2011 in Lifestyle News, News, Timeshare News, Travel News by Steve Luba


Snow Place Like Home

Snow Place Like Home

Cheaper flights and new routes are just two reasons the ski season’s becoming a permanent fixture on the family holiday calendar.

December 3, 2010 in Featured, Fractional Property Ownership, Timeshare by Susan Knox