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Robben Island
Robben Island is an island located in Table Bay, seven kilometres off the coast of Cape Town, South Africa. The name is Dutch for “seal island”. A former prison island (where Nelson Mandela was famously kept), Robben Island is now a sight for tourists to see how far South Africa has come since Apartheid. The...
Read MoreThe Hyde Apartments
The Hyde Hotel in Sea Point, Cape Town is really an impressive place. They have managed to mix the sophistication and luxury of a hotel, with the convenience and flexibility of a self catering apartment. The Hyde Apartments (36 of them) each have a bedroom, kitchenette, bathroom, aircon, free internet and a flat screen TV....
Read MoreMango 50 percent off
Mango airlines (flymango) is having a “up to 50% Off” sale on the 17th February 2011. This is for travel between the 17 February and 30 April 2011. The sale will take place between 9am and 4pm, and you would need to book directly on their website. Their website is www.flymango.com Terms and conditions 1....
Read MoreSAA increases economy class baggage restrictions
SAA (South African Airways) has just announced that the new baggage allowance for passengers flying economy class will be 23kg. The baggage allowance for business class and first class has not changed. Business class is still 30kg and first class is still...
Read Morekulula New Year flight specials
kulula have just launched their 2011 New Year flight specials, and they are looking great. The specials are all one way and include all tax. The prices are only available online their website and not through their call center. Seats are limited and subject to availability when booking. The specials can be booked for travel...
Read MoreVelvet Sky Airline
UPDATE: Velvet Sky has now officially launched. Their inaugural flight was on the 22nd March from Johannesburg to Durban. Compare All other Airlines to find the Cheapest Flights OR go direct to their website We have heard from Velvet Sky and the specials they are launching with are: *one way, including all taxes Durban <->...
Read MoreFlights for Pick n Pay Argus
With the Pick n Pay Argus coming up in March, it would be best to try and book your flights as early as possible. This will allow you to not only secure a booking (which go pretty fast), but also get a better price than you would by booking last minute. One of the major...
Read MoreTop places to go whale watching in SA
A more beautiful and breathtaking sight than whale watching in South Africa is nearly impossible to find, and once a tourist sees these creatures breaching the surface of a clear blue ocean, they cannot help but agree. In early June, southern right whales leave their Antarctic feeding ground to frolic in the warmer waters of...
Read MoreJanuary Holiday Specials
Looking for Holiday Package Specials for January 2011? Well the Christmas rush is over, with most people having gone away and returned. As long as you are traveling after the 15th January, you should be able to find a pretty decent deal, as this is when the peak travel period ends. Ok, so where to...
Read Morekulula Spend and Win Campaign
kulula (www.kulula.com) is currently running a promotion called ‘Spend & Win’. Basically if you spend R10 000 on your kulula credit card between the 15th November and the 15 January 2011, you stand a chance at winning R15 000 back onto your credit card. Every R10 000 you spend gets you another entry. See the...
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