News and Updates
There is rumour that South African Airlines will be introducing an additional 4 daily flights between South America and Johannesburg. The aim is to have 2 daily flights from São Paulo, one daily flight from Buenos Aires and another daily flight from Rio de Janeiro. It is believed that these new flights are in response […] Read More
Avis Rent a Car – South Africa have achieved CarbonNeutral® accreditation for the offset of their measured internal fuel and energy usage CO2 emissions. Avis is well-known for their already strong heritage of CSI initiatives, transformation and investment. This prestigious accolade is another step towards their continued commitment and responsibility to the people, environment and […] Read More
The vibrant Protea Hotel Fire & Ice in Cape Town has announced that as from the beginning of next month (October 2009), guests will be able to choose from a selection of rooms, including 79 new Superior Rooms. These spacious chic rooms will have extra-length kingsize beds, an open plan en-suite bathroom with large shower […] Read More
England cliched qualification for the 2010 World Cup in South Africa with an emphatic 5-1 win over Croatia at Wembley. The full list of currently qualified teams is: HOSTS: South Africa AFRICA QUALIFYING: Ghana ASIA QUALIFYING: Japan, Australia, South Korea, North Korea EUROPE QUALIFYING: Netherlands, England SOUTH AMERICA QUALIFYING: Brazil There is still plenty of […] Read More
The Pezula Resort Hotel & Spa, in Knysna, has won yet another top international accolade. It has been named Best Overseas Hotel Spa by Condé Nast Traveller magazine, and the award was given out at the annual Readers’ Travel Awards ceremony held in London on Tuesday 2 September 2009. The awards are viewed as one […] Read More
An upcoming event in KwaZulu-Natal is the International Orchid Show that will be held in Durban from 24th – 27th September 2009. The show will feature rare and exotic blooms, and is guaranteed to be a show full of colour for anyone, even if you are not an avid gardener ! There are also 4 […] Read More
Situated overlooking the historic, famous landmark that is the Umhlanga lighthouse, The Oyster Box Hotel, which originally opened in 1954, has long been one of South Africa’s best-loved and most distinguished hotels. The 1st October 2009 will see this luxury boutique hotel reopen its doors to guests following a lengthy restoration project under The Red […] Read More
Durban has been listed as one of the top 10 family beach holiday cities in the world by travel publishing heavyweight Lonely Planet. It shares the prestigious list with the likes of Kauai in Hawaii, Cottlesloe in Australia, Karon Beach in Thailand, Portugal’s Tavira, Mexico’s Sayulita and Bali’s Sanur in the latest edition of Lonely […] Read More
Emirates’ connectivity will soon span 3 major FIFA 2010 World Cup host cities, as of 1 October 2009, when they introduce daily direct flights, both inbound and outbound, between Dubai and Durban International Airport and later the new King Shaka Airport. An A330-200 will service the route with 27 business-class and 251 economy-class seats. The […] Read More
The city of Durban has wasted no time, effort or expense to ensure it is ready for the 2010 World Cup in June next year. The various projects are progressing full-steam ahead at an estimated cost of over R5 billion. THE STADIUM: Taking its design inspiration from the South African flag, this impressive new structure […] Read More
