Cape Town Travel News

Big Five Tours & Expeditions, the leading purveyor of luxurious travel of all kinds across every corner of the globe, will be introducing a new series of journeys called the Speed Collection debuting in November for 2010. Moving forward with an initial introduction in South Africa, the Big Five Speed Collection allows travelers a rare chance to experience adrenaline-pumping adventure like never before with an odyssey in speed of all kinds.

AuthentEscapes, a new concept in luxury travel that pairs iconic hosts with the world's most exotic destinations, announced Journey Through the Flavors of South Africa with Bon Appétit, an 11-day tour that will introduce guests to the country's extraordinary food and wine.

Travel + Leisure magazine recently revealed the winners of the annual World's Best Awards. Surveying discerning travelers worldwide, Travel+Leisure's top winners reveal the favorite luxury vacation spots for 2009, from exciting cities to relaxing beaches, intimate boutique hotels to extravagant luxury resorts, the World's Best Awards covers every angle.

It's about that time again, football fans are looking forward to one of the world's top sporting events, the World Cup. Next year South Africa will host the top teams and legions of fans in stadiums across the country. From Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth to Cape Town and everywhere in between, South Africa will be illuminated with excitement and undeniable energy. As the world descends on South Africa, it's time to start thinking about the options of villa rentals for the perfect World Cup vacation.

Vacation rentals: enjoy a home away from home with lavish amenities in prime locations. According to many industry insiders, the vacation rental market is on the rise. Lodging industry expert Glenn Haussman recently reported on the “explosive growth” of vacation rentals in recent years.

Orient-Express Hotels has created a number of stellar experiences and heavenly offers in celebration of the constellations, including exclusive use of the pool at the Villa San Michele for a midnight swim beneath the stars.

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