Thursday, 4 January 2007

Wilderness Manor Hotel Review Cape Garden Route South Africa Luxury Beach Holiday Tour Accommodation Whales Dolphin Horse Riding Safari Golf Canoeing








HOTELS REVIEW –WILDERNESS MANOR CAPE GARDEN ROUTE SOUTH AFRICA Wilderness Manor is a 5-star boutique hotel situated in Wilderness on the South African Garden Route from Port Elizabeth to Cape Town. There are four luxury en-suite bedrooms, one with its own private garden. The main area has a dining room and billiard room. Guests can also enjoy the nearby beaches, whale watching in season, hiking trails, horse riding, golf, canoeing and mountain biking. What did you think?

Winchester Mansions Hotel Reviews, Sea Point Cape Town South Africa Beach Holiday Luxury Tour Accommodation Swimming Pool Spa Jazz Waterfront Shuttle



HOTELS REVIEW - WINCHESTER MANSIONS, SEA POINT BEACH CAPE TOWN
Winchester Mansions is a luxury 4-star hotel situated in Sea Point, Cape Town overlooking the Atlantic Ocean - away from the bustle of Cape Town town centre, yet very convenient for both the Waterfront (the hotel runs a free 5-min shuttle) and for the beaches of Camps Bay and Clifton. This stylish & elegant hotel offers 76 luxury bedrooms and suites, offering sea and mountain views. The hotel also has a spa, heated outdoor swimming pool, restaurant, bar and a beautiful courtyard where live jazz is performed every Sunday morning.
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Windsor Hotel Review Hermanus 3-Star Accommodation Whale Watching South Africa Tidal Pool Golf Dolphin Beach Sea View Walk Children Friendly Sailing



HOTELS REVIEW - WINDSOR HOTEL HERMANUS SOUTH AFRICA
Windsor is a 3-star hotel situated on the cliffs in Hermanus, overlooking Walker Bay. More than 30 of the Windsor’s 60 rooms face the sea. As well as whale-watching, other activties in the area include walking, diving, fishing, golf, wine tasting, birdwatching and, if you’re feeling particularly adventurous, cage-diving to see great white sharks. Facilities include twin or double beds, TV, en-suite bathroom, sleeper couch, tea and coffee. Conveniences available on request include baby-sitting, beach towels, fans or heaters, hairdryers and internet facilities (at reception). What did you think?

Westin Grand Cape Town Arabella Quays Hotel Reviews Cape Town South Africa 5-star Luxury Holiday Tour Accommodation Spa Heated Pool V&A Waterfront


HOTEL REVIEWS – WESTIN GRAND CAPE TOWN ARABLELLA QUAYS CAPE TOWN SOUTH AFRICA
The Westin Grand Cape Town Arabella Quays is situated at the entrance to the historic Victoria & Alfred Waterfront. The ideal location is within easy walking distance of Cape Town’s endless attractions, including a wide selection of restaurants, bars, nightlife, monuments, museums, shopping centres, the central business district, as well as the direct links to all the tourist highlights in and around this vibrant city.

The moment you arrive the hotel will ensure you get the most out of your stay. Customized renewal experiences will energize your mind, body, and spirit, making your stay especially memorable.
The guest rooms and suites are decorated in warm tones with modern, yet comfortable furniture. Experience the unique all-white Westin Heavenly Bed® as well as the refreshing Westin Heavenly Shower®. The 483 spacious and modern guest rooms, with their fully glazed façade, offer floor-to-ceiling views over Cape Town, the world-renowned Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, the Table Bay Harbour, and outlying mountain ranges.

Contemporary and classic décor provides the highest degree of comfort in an atmosphere of easy elegance and sophistication. Rooms are equipped with all the modern conveniences, including complimentary wireless Internet access and state-of-the-art communication technology.
The aim is for you to feel not only rested, but also renewed and enriched when you check out.
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Westville Hotel Hotel Reviews Durban Kwazulu Natal South Africa Safari Holiday Tour Accommodation Conference Child Friendly






HOTELS REVIEW - WESTVILLE HOTEL KWAZULU NATAL
The hotel is in the Durban suburb of Westville and was established in the mid-1800s as a first stop for travellers journeying from Durban to Pietermaritzburg. All rooms are en-suite, with a shower or bath, and complimentary toiletries. All rooms come with room service, selected satellite viewing, air-conditioning and telephones. Safes and hairdryers are available at reception. Nearby are uShaka Marine World theme park, the Gateway shopping mall and the Pavilion shopping mall. Durban and Umhlanga beaches are not far away and Valley of a 1000 hills, city and Zulu tour packages may be arranged. The Westville has conference facilities, one room seating 100 people cinema-style and 80 banquet-style, and a third room seating 15 in a U-shape, and 30 cinema-style. Children are welcome.
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White Elephant Lodge Hotel Reviews Durban Hluhluwe St Lucia Kwazulu Natal South Africa Holiday Tour Accommodation Tented Camp








HOTELS REVIEW - WHITE ELEPHANT LODGE HLUHLUWE SOUTH AFRICA

The lodge is located in the Pongola Game Reserve, north-eastern KwaZulu-Natal, at the foot of the Lebombo Mountains. The lodge accommodates 16 guests in 5-star tents with en-suite bathroom, outdoor shower, veranda and bar. There is a pool and views of the surrounding bush. Activities in the area include game drives, guided bush walks and elephant tracking. Children over the age of 12 are welcome, and the area is a low risk malaria area, however guests traveling via Mpumalanga and Swaziland to Zululand are advised to take malaria tablets. Please consult your GP or pharmacist for the correct medication.
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Wild Coast Sun Hotel Reviews Durban South Coast Wild Coast Kwazulu Natal South Africa Holiday Tour Accommodation Casino









HOTELS REVIEW – WILD COAST SUN SOUTH COAST SOUTH AFRICA
The resort is located in the Eastern Cape, a kilometre from KwaZulu-Natal’s border. The resort's accommodation is large and there are several choices depending on the amount of people. There are 246 rooms, divided into different categories. There is also a casino on site which guests have free access to. The casino is extensive, and there are several different playing areas. There is also a bar, called the Calypso bar in the main area. No under 18’s are allowed in the casino area. There are two different child care areas available, a crèche for the 2-6, and the other called Kamp Kwena which arranges activities for kids. Various other entertainments are available for all other age groups.
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Woodall Country House Spa Hotel Review Addo Port Elizabeth Garden Route Cape South Africa Elephant Back Safari Horse Riding Holiday Tour Accommodation








HOTELS REVIEW - ADDO, GARDEN ROUTE SOUTH AFRICA
Woodall Country House Spa Hotel is situated in the heart of the Sundays River Valley, near the Addo Elephant Park and close to Shamwari and Schotia Game Reserves, offering excellent cuisine. Woodall offers luxury boutique accommodation in the form of private suites and luxury rooms with separate sitting and dressing areas and bathrooms with double outdoor showers. There are a number of game reserves to visit. You can walk and ride with the elephants, or enjoy horse riding amongst the game. Facilities include a spa, gym and swimming pool. Children are welcome. What did you think?

Woodbury Lodge Hotel Review Amakhala Game Reserve Port Elizabeth Garden Route Swimming Pool Elephant Horse Riding Safari Canoeing River Cruise Birds








HOTELS REVIEW – WOODBURY LODGE AMAKHALA GAME RESERVE AFRICA

Woodbury Lodge is situated in the malaria free Amakhala Game Reserve near Port Elizabeth on the Garden Route of South Africa. Guests are accommodated in 5 and thatch lodges, each with air-conditioning and en-suite bathroom. Meals are served in the central dining room, and guests can have drinks and snacks ain the bar lounge. Breakfasts are occasionally are on offer such as river cruises and canoeing. What did you think?

Hout Bay Manor Hotel Reviews Cape Town South Africa Luxury Holiday Tour Accommodation Mountains Swimming Pool Beach Whales Wine Hiking Entertainment





HOTELS REVIEW – HOUT BAY MANOR CAPE TOWN SOUTH AFRICA
Situated in the heart of Hout Bay, less than 20 minutes from Cape Town city centre. Each of the 19 en-suite hotel rooms is individually decorated, some with mountain views and others with private gardens. Facilities include a library, private swimming pool and a function venue. Massage and beauty treatments can be arranged in the privacy of your own room. All meals are served on the terrace or in the lounge. Nearby activities include beach walks, whale watching, wine tasting, hiking trails and night entertainment.
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Wednesday, 3 January 2007

Chapmans Peak Beach Hotel Hotel Reviews Hout Bay Cape Town South Africa Luxury Holiday Tour Accommodation Swimming Pool Gym Horse Riding Wine Tasting






HOTELS REVIEW - CHAPMANS PEAK BEACH HOTEL HOUT BAY CAPE TOWN SOUTH AFRICA

the Chapmans Peak Hotel at the age of 117, is situated on the foot of the Chapmans Peak Drive in the village of Hout Bay and is only 20 minutes from Cape Town City Centre. All rooms are en-suite and most of them have beach views. Facilities include a restaurant, cigar lounge, swimming pool, gym and a conference room. Activities in and around the hotel include horse riding, wine tasting, bird watching, spa treatments, evening entertainment, mountain bike trails, fishing and beach walks.
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Monday, 1 January 2007

Zambezi Sun Hotel Reviews Victoria Falls Zambia Safari Holiday Tour Accommodation Game drives White water rafting Tiger fishing River cruises








HOTEL REVIEWS - ZAMBEZI SUN VICTORIA FALLS, ZAMBIA
Zambezi Sun is a modern 4-star hotel splendidly situated on the Zambian side of Victoria Falls. The hotel features adobe-style architecture with simple finishes characterised by ethnic wall stencils, timber and plaster ceilings, Zambian artworks and accessories. It is constructed in a series of eight buildings, consisting of 212 guest rooms, a central pavilion of restaurants and a fabulous convention centre. The guest rooms acknowledge their African roots in the deep rich red earth colour of the rounded planes of its walls. In the early evening the dark outline of the hotel is set against iridescent curls of smoky vapour that dance above its roofline. With a variety of activities around, this Hotel is the perfect base to explore the “Falls” and surroundings. Activities include guided tiger fishing trips, sunset river cruises, makoro ‘ local dug out canoe’ trips amongst the islands, game drives, abseiling, white water rafting and much more.
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Zevenwacht Wine Estate Country Inn Hotel Reviews, Stellenbosch Winelands Cape Town South Africa Holiday Accommodation Spa Swimming Pool Wine Tasting



HOTELS REVIEW - ZEVENWACHT COUNTRY INN STELLENBOSCH CAPE TOWN
Zevenwacht Country Inn is a luxury 4-star hotel situated on a working wine farm. Its 3 luxuriously appointed air-conditioned suites each have a private terrace with uninterrupted view of Table Bay and False Bay. There are also 7 beautifully appointed vineyard cottages, each with 3 double en-suite bedrooms and charming lounge to share. Also a self-catering chalet with 4 en-suite bedrooms, lounge and fireplace set high on the slopes and surrounded by vineyards. Facilities include a swimming pool, tennis court, sauna, wine and cheese tasting, gourmet restaurant, African spa, quad biking, horse riding and a gift shop. There are several championship golf courses nearby.
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Zimbali, Hotel Reviews Durban Kwazulu Natal South Africa Holiday Tour Accommodation








HOTEL REVIEWS - ZIMBALI KWAZULU NATAL
Situated on the north coast of KwaZulu Natal, Zimbali consists of two separate estates, namely Zimbali Coastal Forest Estate and Zimbali Golf Course Estate.

The Forest Estate has 250 units in an indigenous coastal forest, interconnected by wooden pathways and viewing decks. Room features include views of the sea, lagoon or forest. Facilities include TV, radio, bathroom with separate shower, hairdryer, international electrical plug points, and air-conditioning. There are natural springwater lakes in the surrounds, which create a habitat for many species of birds, making this prime bird-watching territory. The forest is a reserve and has many animal species, including bushbuck, blue duiker, bush babies, mongoose and vervet monkey. There is also a 3km stretch of beach available to guests.

The Golf Course Estate overlooks the Indian Ocean and is surrounded by indigenous gardens. The lodge is five-star rated and features luxury Victorian-style bathrooms and is stocked with snacks and drinks. There are 76 rooms in total, divided into Luxury Suites, King Bedrooms, and Twin Bedrooms. Standard room features and facilities include views of the sea, lagoon or forest, 24-hour butler service, telephone with computer connection, daily newspaper delivery, satellite TV, radio, bathroom with separate shower, hairdryer, international electrical plug points, and air-conditioning. Activities include tennis, swimming, horse-riding, bird-watching, health spa and curio shopping. Conference facilities are available. Children are welcome, however, conditions apply.
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Zululand Safari Lodge, Hotel Reviews Durban Kwazulu Natal South Africa Holiday Tour Accommodation

HOTEL REVIEWS - ZULULAND SAFARI LODGE KWAZULU NATAL




Zululand Safari Lodge is the larger of the two camps within Ubizane Wildlife Reserve. Warm hospitality characterises the relaxed atmosphere of Zululand Safari Lodge, with comfortable African rondavels looking up at the sweeping valleys and hills of Ubizane Wildlife Reserve. Twelve bedrooms in this private reserve are ideal for families and small groups. Your safari experience in this superb family destination will include guided walks in a constantly changing ecosystem including a riverine fever tree forest, open grassland and Illala palm veld. Experience the freedom and beauty of the Ubizane Wildlife Reserve on horseback. Saddle up and take an early morning romantic ride or go for an evening relaxing ride through the Ubizane valley. Horse ride through unspoilt lush forests, game and open grasslands.
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