Better Deals with a battered Rand
The global credit crunch is biting into the holiday kitty and many of us may be wondering whether self-catering in Margate is not a better option than skiing in Livigno, despite its tax-free status. But despite a battered Rand and a meltdown in the global economy, South Africans are still going on holiday. Flights are chocker block from mid December to mid January and Mauritius & Phuket are bursting at the seams. But Mombasa and Zanzibar are offering availability in stunning resorts at bargain basement prices.
Honeymoons… a time when newlyweds want to spend intimate moments together in the privacy and seclusion of a perfect Eden. Where the senses are fuelled with a heady blend of textures, tastes, smells, sights and sounds heightening the passion and deep love of the couple embarking on a combined journey of great consequence. So planning this all-important event requires advanced planning and consultation with experts who understand the dreams and desires of a couple who want the ultimate honeymoon at a price that will suit their budget.
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Island Paradise is just four hours away from Cape Town and two if you live in Johannesburg. Benguerra Island, in the Bazaruto archipelago is the smaller island south of the better-known Bazaruto Island. This is where you will find serene peace, crystal clear water and resorts that blend into the environment if out of respect to nature’s extreme beauty. Benguerra remains untouched by greedy developers and this is why it is almost as it was 50 years ago. The island is tiny measuring 14 by 5 kilometres long and wide with about 2000 locals, mostly fisherman, living on the island intermittently. This is where investors will have to seriously consider impact on the environment and community building initiatives, but as the Mozambican government strongly supports conversation and is seriously committed to local tourism investment, paradise may be around for a little bit longer! This is where heaven is in your seductive private villa in a king-size bed swathed in soft white mosquito netting, the definitive setting for honeymooners. Imagine dinner on your own private porch surrounded by a dreamy glow of numerous candles with the ocean softly lapping at your bar feet. This is where you will find a diversity of fish, over 1200 species, snorkeling is a fantasy on its own and the odd dolphin may just pass you by as you flipper around the exotic coral reefs colonised by the cutest most brightly coloured fish you have ever seen. This is an era gone by where the gifts of the ocean are daily fare and a charming butler panders inconspicuously to your every need.
For the discerning traveller South America delivers on all fronts. Flying Malaysia Airlines from Cape Town to Buenos Aires one arrives in one of the hippest city’s on the globe. A 7 night package to this vibrant, cosmopolitan capital of bustling streets, grand avenues, old-time cafes and stylish restaurants is enough to feed the soul of any traveller looking for a rewarding holiday. Wander the cobbled streets, in awe of the faded architectural glories and colourfully painted metal houses; dance the tango at one of the many schools in the Le Boca area, chat up a storm at one of the many atmospheric old cafes and shop till you drop in the Florida Street area where there are bargain galores!
Or spend just a couple of nights in the Paris of the South and then fly north to Peru and experience the famous Inca Ruins, Machu Pachu, a life altering experience. Spend a night or two in the fascinating small city of Cuzco situated in the southern Sierras and capital to the Incan Empire. Today Cuzco is known for it s indigenous population – often seen on the streets in traditional clothing and a substantial tourist-driven night-life.
In less than an hour from the modern city of Chile’s capital, Santiago, the traveller is rewarded with world-class ski resorts, famous beaches and the breathtaking Andes Mountains. It is from Santiago that you can travel south to Puerto Montt and Puerto Aranas and experience the haunting beauty of the Chilean Fiords. Embark on a 4 night cruise on the Mare Australis from Punta Arenas to Ushuaia navigating the Magellan straight and exploring one of the most beautiful virgin areas in the world, Patagonia and Tierra del Fuego.
If you are a wine lover and looking for a cultural experience then visit Mendoza where the grapes are making Argentine wines famous. Take the breathtaking 400 kilometer drive from Santiago through the Andes. At each stage the landscape is unique contrasting with the fertile vineyards of Mendoza. This is an interesting 3 to 5 day excursion where you will be pleasantly surprised.
The Rio Carnival runs from 20 to 25 February 2009 and we will focus on all things Brazilian next time from nights of madness at the Carnival in Rio to the cruises up the mighty Amazon and visits to the Iguazzu Falls.
Travel the globe in the comfort of your armchair by browsing through the hundreds of enticing holiday packages you will find on our website, then call us or submit your chosen package and our travel experts will turn your dream holiday into a reality at competitive prices, as one client commented:
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Lindsay Quail