Arabella Sheraton Hotel & Spa, Cape Town

The Arabella Sheraton Grand Hotel in Cape Town offers the following Full Day Spa Packages:


Holistic Experience:

Customized Body Wrap in Capsule
Therapeutic Massage 60 min
Holistic Foot Treatment
Foot Zone Therapy
Holistic Hand Treatment
Spa Cuisine Lunch


Soul Therapy Package:

Cleopatra Body Treatment
Therapeutic Massage 60 min
AltiraSpa Facial 60 min
Ampoule Crash
Holistic Hand Treatment
Holistic Foot Treatment
Spa Cuisine Lunch


Ultimate AltiraSpa Experience:

Customized Body Wrap in Capsule
Shitao Treatment
Foot Zone Therapy
AltiraSpa Facial 60 min
Holistic Foot Treatment
Holistic Hand Treatment Spa Cuisine Lunch

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Arabella Sheraton Grand Hotel, Cape Town SOUTH AFRICA

VALENTINE’S MONTH AT THE ALTIRASPA!
Arabella Sheraton Grand Hotel

Every day will be Valentine’s Day during the month of February 2006!

Pamper yourself and your significant other….

Cleopatra Body Treatment
hydrating body wrap using lactic clay mask
Shitao Treatment – 105 minutes of pure indulgence!
full body massage including the use of hot stones and a mini-facial
Spa Manicure & Pedicure

R1300.00 per person only

Valid Mondays to Fridays only
Valid from 1st to 28th February 2006 only

gift certificates available for sale

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Hotels in Cape Town, South Africa

For your visit to Cape Town, we recommend the following hotels which are ideally located at the V&A Waterfront:

Cape Grace Hotel

Table Bay Hotel

Radisson Hotel

Commodore Hotel

Portswood Hotel

V&A Hotel

Detailed information on these and other hotels in Cape Town and throughout South Africa, can be viewed on www.south-african-hotels.com.

Hotels in Johannesburg, South Africa

Hotel accommodation in Johannesburg and surrounding areas:


Centurion Lake Hotel, Centurion

Airport Grand Hotel & Conference Centre, Kempton Park

Emperor Hotel /DOreal Grand Hotel at Caesars Gauteng

Senator Hotel / Metcourt Laurel Hotel at Caesars Gauteng

Sheraton Pretoria Hotel and Towers , Pretoria

Irene Country Lodge, centrally located between Johannesburg and Pretoria

Sunnyside Park Hotel, Rosebank

Park Hyatt Hotel, Rosebank

The Grace Hotel, Rosebank

Michelangelo Hotel, Sandton

Balalaika Hotel, Sandton

The Saxon, Sandhurst

The Westcliff Hotel, Westcliff

Should you wish to review detailed information on any of these fine hotels and receive an instant online quotation, you are welcome to visit: www.south-african-hotels.com

Bushman Sands Hotels, South Africa

The Bushman Sands Hotel, Port Elizabeth

We are delighted to announce that the Bushman Sands Hotel has been added to our online hotel accommodation portfolio found on www.south-african-hotels.com.

Located in Alicedale,Port Elizabeth, the Bushman Sands Hotel provides its guests with exciting game drive and golf opportunities.

For more detailed information on this magnificent getaway hotel, you are welcome to visit the following website:
http://south-african-hotels.com/bushman-sands/


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City Lodge Umhlanga, KwaZulu Natal SOUTH AFRICA

The City Lodge Umhlanga, KwaZulu Natal, is now part of our extentive portfolio of online hotel accommodation.

Alternative hotels in Umhlanga which we can book for you at discounted rates are:
Oyster Box Hotel,
Beverly Hills Hotel,
Teremok Lodge / Luxury Guest House,
Umhlanga Protea Hotel.

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President Hotel Protea, Cape Town SOUTH AFRICA

Protea Hotel President, Cape Town

The President Protea Hotel which is located in Bantry Bay, Cape Town, has been added to our extensive portfolio of hotels which are featured on www.south-african-hotels.com

This hotel is located close to the beaches in Clifton and Camps Bay and is only a few minutes drive away from Cape Town City and the V&A Waterfront.

Online quotations for this hotel can be received instantly on this website for your convenience.

Leisure Bay Luxury Suites, Cape Town SOUTH AFRICA

Leisure Bay Luxury Suites Hotel
Milnerton, Cape Town ( South Africa)

We are excited to announce that The Leisure Bay Luxury Suites Hotel is now part of our online hotel accommodation portfolio featured on www.south-african-hotels.com

The Leisure Bay Luxury Suites Hotel is located in close driving distance to Cape Town while providing its guests with a magnificent beach setting on the ocean. From the comfort of the spacious and family friendly rooms, guests can enjoy magnifient sea views as well as of Table Mountain.

For more detailed information on this beach resort, we invite you to visit:
http://south-african-hotels.com/leisure-bay-hotel/

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Lagoon Beach Hotel, Milnerton / Cape Town SOUTH AFRICA

The Lagoon Beach Hotel, Cape Town

We are excited to announce the addition of the newly opened Lagoon Beach Hotel to our website www.south-african-hotels.com .

Ideally located in close driving distance to Cape Town, the V&A Waterfront and Camps Bay, the Lagoon Beach Hotel provides direct access to a sandy beach providing magnificent views over Cape Town and Table Mountain.

For more detailed information, you are welcome to visit : http://south-african-hotels.com/lagoon-beach-hotel/

Western Cape Hotel & Spa, Hermanus South Africa

The Western Cape Hotel & Spa
Arabella Golf Estate
Hermanus/Kleinmond, South Africa

Refurbishment of the Health and Beauty Spa:

In order to maintain the extremely high standards the hotel will be doing some extensive and exciting renovations to the AltiraSpa during May 2006.

The hotel will try as hard as possible to minimise disruption guests.

We’re very confident that, once you see the new Spa, you’ll think its all been worth while but, in the meantime, we want to make sure you know exactly what is happening and when. Here is the timetable -

1 May The Spa ‘wet section’ closes, treatment rooms remain open. At this stage we prepare the wet section for the demolishing of the brine pool, jacuzzi and plunge pool.

8-11 May Entire Hotel and Spa closed, the wet section of the Spa demolished. Work will continue round the clock. The general winter ‘rooms care’ programme will also take place during this time.

12 May Hotel reopens but the Spa remains closed while rebuilding of the wet section continues. The Spa reception area also receives a face-lift now.

29 May Spa treatment rooms and the hydro pool reopens. Final touches are given to the facelift.

16 June Spa wet section reopens.

The Grace Hotel, Rosebank Johannesburg SOUTH AFRICA

The Grace Hotel, Rosebank Johannesburg SOUTH AFRICA

Recipe from Raymond’s Kitchen

Nothing tops a good salad in Summer – the perfect way to erase those hunger cravings on a hot Summers day.Raymond has given us the recipe to his Brilliant Bacon and Goats Cheese Salad so enjoy...

Ingredients:
2 rolls plain goats cheese (about 250g each)1
00 grams mixed nuts – chopped finely
50ml Virgin Olive Oil
1 French Loaf
12 Rashers BaconToothpicks
1 Yellow and
1 Red Pepper – oven roasted. – peeled, and sliced.
Mixed Salad leaves100ml Olive Oil combined with 100ml Balsamic Vinegar for dressing

Method:
Cut goats cheese into 1 cm rounds, dip into olive oil, and coat with ground nuts.Cut French Loaf into rounds and place goats cheese on top.Roll bacon and secure with toothpicks.Fry bacon in a little olive oil (keep warm).Place goats cheese in pre heated oven (180 celsius), for 6 to 8 minutes, or until cheese has just started melting.Arrange Salad leaves onto a plate and place goats cheese croutons and bacon on the plate and drizzle with dressing.

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Fancourt Golf Hotel, Garden Route SOUTH AFRICA

FANCOURT GOLF & SPA ESTATE, George

Nine greens at Outeniqua to be resurfaced


The management of Fancourt Hotel and Golf Estate have announced that they will be closing holes 3 to 11 on one of their premier parkland courses, Outeniqua, for resurfacing of the greens.

The nine affected holes will be closed to golfers from 18 April, with the scheduled reopening due on 28 September 2006.

Director of Golf at Outeniqua and Montagu Jason Totos explained the rationale behind the closure: "We have felt for some time now that the greens on Outeniqua are no longer in keeping with the high standards of Fancourt and that we would need to take this radical step to return them to their former glory. While they are still certainly playable, we felt that the time was right to improve them substantially before they deteriorated to an unacceptable level."

The greens will be completely resurfaced with the same strain of Bent grass (A1A4) that has been used very successfully on the new greens complexes of the redesigned Montagu course. There are no plans to do any major reshaping work on the closed nine holes, however, since the opportunity presents itself, there will be general maintenance and renovation work carried out where necessary.

Fancourt prides itself in the wide variety of golfing choice available to its visitors and members. With this in mind, rather than losing an entire 18-hole course during the winter months, management has decided to keep the remaining holes open for play, giving golfers a choice of 27 holes if one includes the Montagu course - in effect Montagu and two composite18-hole courses.

Resort General Manager of Fancourt, Ingrid Diesel commented: "Obviously it is never ideal to have to close any part of a course, but we feel that this is the best way to return the course to pristine condition. Fancourt is known world-wide for its high-quality golf courses and we have a duty to our members and guests to ensure that they have the very best playing experience at all times."

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Irene Country Lodge: Directions / SOUTH AFRICA

Directions To The Irene Country Lodge


DIRECTIONS FROM JOHANNESBURG INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT:

· Take the R21 from Johannesburg International Airport towards Pretoria.
· Take the M31 Off-ramp onto Nellmapius Drive, Irene.
· At the stop street, turn left onto Nellmapius Drive.
· Carry on with Nellmapius Drive, under a bridge to a 4-way Stop Street.
· Go over the Stop Street and carry on towards a traffic circle, Irene Dairy will be on your left-hand side.
· Carry on straight; Irene Country Lodge is approximately 50m on the right hand side after the traffic circle.


DIRECTIONS FROM JOHANNESBURG

· Take the Ben Schoeman Highway (N1) from Johannesburg towards Pretoria.
· Take the Pietersburg Highway split.
· Take the first Off-ramp, John Vorster Drive.
· At the end of the Off-ramp, turn right.
· Carry on with John Vorster Drive over 4 Robots towards Irene.
· At the T-Junction, turn left. There will be a golf course on the left-hand side.
· Irene Country Lodge is situated approximately 200m on the left hand side.

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Irene Country Lodge, Hotels in Johannesburg/Pretoria

IRENE COUNTRY LODGE

Pretoria / Johannesburg Hotel accommodation

STANDARD ROOM FEATURES
· All rooms with en-suite bathroom facilities.
· Sitting area and private patio.
· Air conditioning in rooms.
· Telephone & TV in rooms.
· Guestlink

SUITE ROOM FEATURES
· King size bed, dining room, lounge area and private patio/balcony.
· Air conditioning in rooms.
· Telephone & TV in rooms.
· Guestlink

RESTAURANTS AND BARS
· The Meadow Green Restaurant
Boasts exquisite culinary creations carefully prepared by some of the country’s finest chefs.
· The Oak Bar
· Room Service available until 11:00pm

FACILITIES & SERVICES
· 24 hour Reception services.
· Currency exchange facilities.
· Major credit cards accepted.
· Ample free car parking.
· Shuttle Service to/from Airport & CBD (needs to be booked in advance).
· Disabled facilities.
· Baby-sitting facilities.
· Swimming pool with sun deck.
· 24-hour security.
· Laundry Service.

Irene Country Lodge, Johannesburg SOUTH AFRICA

Irene Country Lodge, Pretoria

ACCOMMODATION

· All rooms are en-suite bedrooms including 3 luxury Suites.
· 15 Standard Twin rooms.
· 30 Standard Double Rooms.
· 1 Standard Twin Room catering for the disabled.
· Cots are available on request.

GENERAL INFORMATION ON ALL ROOMS

· Air Conditioning in all rooms.
· Complimentary tea and coffee making facilities.
· Remote Control Television in all rooms.
· Direct dial telephones.
· Hairdryers in all rooms.
· Room safes in all rooms.
· Guestlink in all the rooms. This includes : Infra red Internet access, Pay movies and international channels

CHILDREN’S POLICY

Irene Country Lodge is child friendly, children sharing with parents - rates available on request.

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Irene Country Lodge, Pretoria South Africa

IRENE COUNTRY LODGE

LOCATION
Irene Country Lodge is located in the heart of the historic Irene village. Irene Country Lodge is centrally situated between Johannesburg and Pretoria and just 20 minutes from the Johannesburg International Airport. A haven of peace and tranquillity in the hub of South Africa’s economic heartland, Irene Country Lodge offers superior accommodation. Each room opens onto a private patio overlooking the green meadows of an adjoining farm and the crystal blue swimming pool.

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Fancourt Hotel & Country Club Estate, Garden Route South Africa

Fancourt Hotel & Country Club Estate
George, Garden Route South Africa


Fancourt is situated in the heart of the Garden Route, and close to the country’s largest remaining indigenous forest, the Tsitsikamma. The Garden Route is one of South Africa’s most enchanting areas with sheet cliffs plunging into the Indian Ocean, glittering white beaches and the majestic Outeniqua Mountains.

Accommodation in Fancourt’s 151 bedrooms is enjoyed in a combination of Olde Worlde charm and contemporary luxury, from superior rooms in the historic Manor House to the stately Studios and one and two bedroom Garden Suites.

With five restaurants, four halfway houses and three bars the estate offers a wide variety of culinary experiences of the highest quality. Other facilities include a Health Spa offering treatments including hydrotherapy, aromatherapy and reflexology, housing a fully equipped gym, Roman Bath and jacuzzi. Four tennis courts, volley ball, outdoor swimming pools , billiard room and supervised Kids Club further cater for the non golfer. Fancourt also has three pro shops with a wide variety of golfing merchandise and fitment options.

Golf:
Four 18-hole, Gary Player designed, golf courses form part of the Estate.
The Montagu and Outeniqua parkland Golf courses offer well-manicured fairways and superb bent grass greens. These are for exclusive use by hotel guests and Estate Members. The third course The Links is the epitome of the Scottish Links concept and has played host to the Presidents’ Cup in 2003 , the Womens’ World Cup of Golf in 2005 and most recently the 2006 SAA Open. The newest of the courses Bramble Hill is a public course which is a blend of parkland and links features.

The Fancourt Golf Academy is a further world-class offering by Fancourt. Golf professionals are available for private tuition and golf enhancement coaching. The latest addition to the facility is the Taylormade High Performance Lab equipped with the first complete Motion Analysis Technology by Taylormade , outside of San Diego, US.

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Fancourt Hotel, Spa, Golf Estate SOUTH AFRICA

South African Golf Summit 27-28 March 2006
FANCOURT HOTEL & COUNTRY CLUB ESTATE

With the business of Golf growing exponentially in South Africa a platform to encourage dialogue between key Golf Industry stakeholders has become imperative.

Fancourt Hotel and Country Estate together with its distinguished partner PriceWaterhouse Coopers will be hosting the Inaugural Golf Business Summit at Fancourt on the 27 and 28 March 2006.

Vineyard Hotel & Spa, Cape Town SOUTH AFRICA

The Vineyard Hotel & Spa, Cape Town

We are excited to announce that Cape Town’s Vineyard Hotel & Spa, in Newlands, Cape Town, has recently completed a series of building projects that have ensured the hotel is at the top of its game within the South African tourism arena.

The Vineyard Hotel and Spa has successfully created a seamless amalgamation of contemporary design and historic charm, combined with convenient technology and ideally located near the city centre yet a unique tranquil setting below the forested slopes of Table Mountain.

Radisson Hotel, Cape Town SOUTH AFRICA

Celebrate Valentines at the Radisson Hotel in Cape Town

On 14. February 2006 the Tobega's Restaurant at the Radisson Hotel in Cape Town offers a romantic and delicious dinner.

R 285.00 per person

Twelve Apostles Hotel, Cape Town/Camps Bay SOUTH AFRICA

Twelve Apostles Hotel, Camps Bay

Valentines Dinner Menu February 14,2006
7 Course Set Menu

1st Begin the seduction with the fabulous flavours of chopped Prawn and Crayfish cuddled in an embrace of Mille Fuille with a love song of Crème Fraiche and seductive Mayonnaise.

2nd A tempting trio of Wild Brown Mushrooms, bite size Button and Oyster Mushrooms caressed by Creamy Garlic and Parsley Sauce, brushed by a faint kiss of Sweet Cherry Liqueur.

3rd Dreamy, Honey, Raspberry and Pink Champagne Sorbet. Cupid’s favorite refresher.

4thTantalize your taste buds with a succulent Loin of Venison, accompanied by a spicy yet delicate Creamy Peppadew and Corn Risotto, passionately united with a Roasted Vegetable Skewer and Home-Made Apricot Chutney.OREntice your palette with our provocative Pink Salmon, complimented by a duo of sassy Sweet Potato and Parsnip Mash, hugged with oriental Greens and pinnacled by a romantic sauce of Rosé.

5thCheese for Two served with flavoursome Fig Preserve, Celery Sticks and tantalizing toasted Cherry-Walnut Bread.

6thAlluring Passion Fruit Pavlova teased with adoring Berry Coulis.

7thCloud Nine Coffee and Petite Fours (Baby Chocolate Éclairs, Chocolate Dipped Gooseberries, Baby Carabierras)

R495 per person

Twelve Apostles Hotel, Camps Bay / South Africa

Twelve Apostles Hotel, Cape Town

Recipe of the Month: February 2006

Spicy Crayfish and Fennel Bisque

Ingredients:

1 Medium sized Crayfish (or Lobster)about 500gm
30gm Butter
1 Onion
Finely chopped20gm
Fennel50ml D
ry white wine80ml
Medium cream sherry
1.5lt Fish stock
40gm Tomatoe paste
100ml Cream
5gm Cayenne pepper
5gm Black pepper
ground
10ml Lemon juice

MethodCut crayfish in half and wash out under cold running water.Remove the flesh from the shells and set aside. Place the shells on an oven pan and roast them in a moderate oven till they have a bright red colour.Place the shells in a pan and crush them into pieces with a wooden spoon. Pour the stock over the broken shells and bring it to the boil. As soon as the stock starts to boil, turn the heat down and allow the stock to simmer for 20 minutes.Remove the stock from the heat and strain it through a fine sieve. Discard the shells and set the stock aside.Heat butter in a large saucepan. Add carrots and Fennel and sauté for five minutes. Add the crayfish meat and cook for a further 5 minutes. Add wine, sherry and 250ml stock and simmer for five minutes.1. Strain the soup and put the onion, crayfish and fennel in a food processor and blend until smooth.2. place the stock and blended crayfish in the saucepan again, add the remaining stock and allow the soup to simmer until it has reduced by a third.3. Stir in the tomatoe paste, cream, pepper & lemon juice and simmer for 5 minutes before serving. Serves 4

Cellars Hohenort Hotel, Cape Town

Spoil yourself this Valentines at the Cellars Hohenort Hotel.

Valentines Dinner at The Cape Malay:

Captivate the magic of Valentines Day at The Cape Malay
Set menu @R275 per head

Cellars Hohenort Hotel: Valentines Dinner / South Africa

The exclusive and beautifully located Cellars Hohenort Hotel, Cape Town, provides a romantice Valentines Dinner at The Greenhouse.

Captivate the magic of Valentines Day at The Greenhouse!

* Set menu @R425 per head
* Live Band

Cellars Hohenort Hotel, Cape Town ( South Africa)

The Cellars Hohenort Hotel, Cape Town
Relais & Chateaux

The romantic Valentines Day Special Package at the Cellars Hohenort Hotel Includes:

Accommodation in a double room, complimentary upgrade subject to availability.
Secure 24 hour parking.
Welcome glass of sparkling wine on arrival.
Welcome by Duty Manager.
Massages in twin treatment room at our Carchele Spa.
Romantic Valentines 7-course dinner for two in The Greenhouse.
Romantic turndown in your bedroom with pamper box.
Full English breakfast served in the romantic comfort of your own room with delivery of local papers.

Late departure subject to availability.

To secure your reservation, please contact us at 021 689 2221 or per e-mail africa@golfing-safaris.com

Fancourt Hotel & Country Club Estate, Garden Route / South Africa

Fancourt Hotel & Country Club Estate

Open-Air Opera Princess Magogo will take place on Saturday, 4 March 2006 at the Fancourt Hotel & Golf Estate which is located in George at the Garden Route, South Africa.

Tickets for the Open-Air Opera are available at the George Tourism Bureau at R120 per person.

For enquiries contact 044 8019295 or email info@georgetourism.co.za.

You are welcome to bring along your Picnic Baskets, Blankets and Chairs.