It was the middle of winter and the temperature reached almost 30 degrees. I was at the top end of the Northern Territory in Darwin looking longingly at the ocean wishing I could cool down, but the mere thought of accidentally bumping into a box jellyfish kept my toes well...
From the golden beaches of Durbs and Cape Town to the excitement and wonder of the Kruger, our rainbow nation has so many great places to visit and experience. While we're all aware of these hotspots, there is a part of SA that remains an untapped visitor's paradise for many.
Cape Town: Green Point Stadium. The Mother City, the little Europe of South Africa is one of the world's top holiday spots and for good reason.
Port Elizather: Nelson Mandela Bay Stadum Known nationally as the friendly city, tourists can expect exceptional service from PE.
Durban: Moses Mabidha Stadium. Undoubtedly one of South Africa's tourist hot spots, thanks to the humid climate and entertaining beaches. Durban was also voted one of the world's top ten family beach holiday destinations in the latest edition of Lonely Planet's Travel With Children.
South Africa has launched a new system, capable of scanning 65 security features in a passport in less than 15 seconds, to facilitate quicker, safer passage of tourists in and out of the country.
Johannesburg: Ellis Park Stadium and newly built Soccer City Johannesburg was born in a crazy rush. From the discovery of gold to World Cups in other sporting disciplines, the city is used to people flooding it and comes well prepared.
Pretoria/Tshwane: Loftus Versfeld Stadium The executive capital of South Africa has more than enough to see and do whether you're staying for a weekend or the whole World Cup.
Rustenburg: Royal Bafokeng Stadium Once a simple platinum mining town now soon to be the base camp for the England national squad, Rustenburg has had a major facelift for this year's World Cup and so have surrounding attractions.
Nelspruit: Mbombela Stadium Hiring a car and meandering along the many mountain passes is the cheapest way to appreciate this gorgeous part of the country. Nelspruit serves as the perfect base from which to visit Mozambique and the Kruger National Park.
Polokwane - Peter Mokaba Stadium Away from the more congested parts of South Africa, Polokwane offers visitors an excellent chance to experience more traditional ways of life in southern Africa. Use Polokwane as an excellent base from which to visit Botswana and Zimbabwe, both two and a half hours by...
As it is the first time that an African country is hosting the Soccer World Cup, we round up some travel ideas about the five other African nations taking part in the 2010 World Cup in case you decide to stop over at any of these countries on your way...
Whether you're a frequent flyer or an occasional globe trotter, it's more than likely that you've thought about securing your luggage against theft. And it's probably something many travellers will be thinking about as the World Cup kick off beckons, less than 50-days away.
The Wild Coast is one of South Africa's most remote stretches of shoreline. Stretching from East London in the Eastern Cape all the way north to Port Edward and the southern border of KwaZulu-Natal, the region is home to some of the most beautiful coastal scenery in the world.
With the Easter holidays ahead as we celebrate family day, the Garden Route along the coast of South Africa is the ideal destination for families, with its magical forests, unspoilt beaches and captivating wildlife. Mossel Bay, Wilderness and Knysna offer child friendly activities and fun filled days for the whole...
walked along the green and brown grassy plains, the wind wrapping around me. The view in front of me was magnificent, navy blue and aquamarine foamy waves constantly crashing into the rugged coastline.
The Rezidor Group, responsible for the International Radisson hotel chain, have firmly set their sights on the African continent, with South Africa at the forefront. The World Cup is not the draw however, it's Antarctica. Unlike the Soccer World Cup, this is a long term project with long term positive...
Website: www.sanparks.org South African National Parks offer diversity of wildlife and nature, with sights and sounds that will leave footprints on your soul. It is through visiting these official conservation areas that the children of tomorrow can appreciate South Africa's natural heritage.
Very few events capture the attention of people around the world, as does a particular Irish festival on the 17 March. Parades take place across the globe - USA, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, Dubai, the Far East, South Africa and Canada.
Whether romance is on your mind more than usual this month or if you're planning an amorous holiday, SA PROMO rounded up five romantic getaways around Gauteng.
Mozambique is a ribbon-like country, the coastline lapped by the warm waters of the Indian Ocean. So it's hardly surprising that when most people think of Mozambique, the first image that springs to mind is of sandy, palm-fringed beaches.
Of a six month journey around the world, one of the biggest highlights was an island in Belize called Caye Caulker. This is a glorious part of the world, hidden off the beaten track.
You could smell the carrion before you saw it. It filled your nostrils and engulfed your senses. The lions, exhausted from the hunt, had gorged themselves to satisfaction. They would spend the remainder of the day lying in the carcass as you would in a lover's arms. The vultures swooped...
Blimin’ freezing, but beautiful in Bulgaria Standing on the pavement outside of Letishta Sofia, the only airport in the Bulgarian capital city of Sofia, I realise that this is going to be like no Christmas I have ever experienced before. Already past midday, the temperature has just peaked at -10oC....
'Un, dos, tres...quatro, cinco, seis...' rotates through my mind intermingled with rhythmic Latin beats. I was in a bar in Cartagena, Colombia being taught by the Colombian locals on how to salsa.
France to Croatia on a car rally The trip began on a bank holiday Monday with a visit to B&Q – a typical way to spend a bank holiday in the UK some would say. While it was paint that we were buying, home décor was not the deed of...
Football fever hots up the UK this month as England plays its final qualifying match for the FIFA 2010 World Cup, having already qualified. Whatever the outcome, we all know that South Africa is the real winner.
Our trip was conceptualised more than a year ago, four South Africans in London tired of the monotony of day to day work and ready to unplug from the system and go on a bit of an adventure.
One of my good friend's birthdays falls around the May Bank holiday weekend - and it has become a tradition that a group of us always go camping. Good weather in the UK is never a sure bet, but the tents and barbeques come out in anticipation!
Despite having family in Harare with whom I'm in regular contact, I did not quite know what to expect when I arrived at the Harare International Airport on Monday 30 March 2009 from London after a 72-hour stop-over in Johannesburg. It had been five years since I last visited.
Revitalising the body and relaxing is an extremely important part of life and can be easily forgotten when living in the hustle and bustle of a big city.
