The Travel Butlers Blog
The New York Times’ annual travel guide of Places to Go has named South Africa as one of it’s top destinations to visit in 2009. South Africa Holidays have been highlighted for offering “affordable luxury” with world class safaris, wineries and beaches. With the Rand down against the dollar since last year, South Africa offers a “high-end […] Read More
With sterling having slumped dramatically against the US$ and Euro over recent weeks, many UK holidaymakers have had second thoughts about travelling to the states or skiing in Europe this winter. There is some good news for anyone looking to get away from the cold this winter though: the South African Rand (ZAR) has fallen […] Read More
A new exhibition celebrating the life and times of former South African president, Nelson Mandela, has been launched at the Apartheid Museum in Johannesburg. The multimedia exhibition explores Mandela’s life and provides a fresh look at the story that is known around the world. It will run until the end of November 2009.
The autumn rugby internationals continue to provide somewhat depressing food for thought ahead on next year’s British Lions tour of South Africa. All three of the big Southern Hemisphere teams managed to post victories over the Home Nations, with only the Springboks looking in any way vulnerable. Even here, the second half comeback that saw […] Read More
It may still be over six months to the start of the 2009 British Lions Tour of South Africa (the first game is the Lions vs a Highveld XV on 30th May), however excitement is already rising with the recent unveiling of the Official Lions Jersey and, of course, the Springboks in the UK at the moment […] Read More
Last week the British Lions unveiled the 2009 version of their famous red jersey.For the fourth tour in succession, sportswear manufacturers Adidas have been responsible for the design of the shirt which will be a major seller in the shops, with an estimated 50,000 supporters heading to South Africa next June.You can see the shirt and […] Read More
British Airways’ South Africa routes are doing well despite the current global slowdown, and the airline will be adding five more flights between Johannesburg and London for 2010, says BA chairman Martin Broughton. “The immediate outlook for our South African routes is reasonably encouraging, and the 2010 World Cup should bolster demand from at least […] Read More
This week has seen the South African Rand fall close to record 5-year lows against the British pound (GBP), the US Dollar, and the Euro. This is great news for holiday makers as this makes accommodation and safaris across the region cheaper at a time when many people are looking to save money where they can, […] Read More
The Daily Mail is reporting that the FA have chosen Pezula Resort Hotel & Spa in Knysna as their preferred base for the 2010 World Cup in South Africa. Although we are only half way through the qualifying process, accommodation for the World Cup will be hard to come by closer to the time, and England’s […] Read More
South Africa is fast become one of the most popular destinations for a golfing holiday, and we are pleased to offer updated information on Golf holidays in South Africa including a selection of popular routes and golf resorts. From the courses around Cape Town and the Garden Route (including some links courses) , up to the […] Read More
