South Africa Travel News

Cape Town-based Icon Villas received a significant international accolade with its selection as the first Villa Rental Specialist in Southern Africa to be endorsed by Condé Nast Traveler USA. Announced in the June issue of the magazine, Icon Villas was voted one of only 49 Villa Rental Specialists across the world, and only the second in Africa, to be appointed as a Condé Nast Traveler Villa Rental Specialist for 2009.

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.

Sir Richard Branson's impressive collection of luxury retreats has recently added a new luxury lodge to its arsenal. Cliff Lodge is a dynamic lodge that joins the raw wilderness of Ulusaba, Branson's private game reserve in South Africa.

Inspired by the success of the February auction for Once in a Lifetime luxury vacations, luxury travel icon Abercrombie and Kent is once again presenting simply unbeatable offers. Throughout the month of May, discerning travelers can choose from an impressive array of offers, from luxury safaris in Botswana to private villas in Italy at up to a 70% discount.

This year for Mother’s Day, you can surprise Mom with incredible gifts that are far from the ordinary flower arrangement or jewelry. Mother’s Day is on May 10 and there’s no better time to start making plans for how best to tell your Mom that she’s the best.

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.

Samara Private Game Reserve, located in South Africa, is currently revealing extra advantages for new clients interested in creating an unforgettable luxury vacation this year. Luxury safari guests are eligible for a variety of promotions and special offers for 2009.

Virgin Limited Edition is now offering new promotions for 2009 at the luxury safari Ulusaba Private Game Reserve in Sabi Sand in South Africa. Guests can stay at the luxury safari for one free night until March 2009. Children can stay for free in 2009 at Ulusaba Private Game Reserve from Virgin Limited Edition.

Enjoy a luxury safari in South Africa at Samara Private Game Reserve with luxury accomodations in the heart of the wilderness. From giraffes to cheetahs, a luxury safari in Samara provides the ultimate experience in South Africa.