http://www.south-african-hotels.com/blog South African Hotel Accommodation Tue, 22 May 2012 08:54:11 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 http://www.south-african-hotels.com/blog/2012/05/comrades-marathon-2012.html http://www.south-african-hotels.com/blog/2012/05/comrades-marathon-2012.html#comments Tue, 22 May 2012 08:54:11 +0000 Steffi http://www.south-african-hotels.com/blog/?p=9377 The Comrades Marathon, Kwazulu Natal / South Africa Date: Sunday, 3 June 2012 Start: 05h30 in Pietermaritzburg Finish: 17h30 in Durban Distance: 89km – 56 miles Contact Information: Tel: +27(0)33 897 8650 Fax: +27(0)33 897 8660 Email: info@comrades.com The Comrades Marathon Association aims to achieve its vision through world-class race organization, administration, customer service and innovation, while acknowledging the rich heritage of the Comrades Marathon. The CMA shall at all times strive for service excellence and embrace the values of transparency, equality, integrity, diversity and mutual respect. Membership of CMA shall be open to all persons who subscribe to the primary objects of CMA and who have applied for membership. The Board shall have the right to refuse membership of Read more...]]> http://www.south-african-hotels.com/blog/2012/05/comrades-marathon-2012.html/feed 0 http://www.south-african-hotels.com/blog/2012/05/eventjeff-dunham-grand-west-cape-town-south-africa.html http://www.south-african-hotels.com/blog/2012/05/eventjeff-dunham-grand-west-cape-town-south-africa.html#comments Tue, 22 May 2012 08:43:59 +0000 Steffi http://www.south-african-hotels.com/blog/?p=9385 Jeff Dunham – Grand West, Cape Town / South Africa Event Type: On Stage, Comedy Stand up comic, television star and world-class ventriloquist Jeff Dunham returns to South Africa with his outrageous and hilarious cast of familiar and new characters from his latest Tour “Controlled Chaos”.  Dunham, hailed by Comedy Central as the Top Comedian of the Year, will introduce his latest characters to local fans with his usual politically incorrect sense of humor and multi-generational appeal. After his record-breaking sell-out tour in 2010, early booking is advised. Event:    Jeff Dunham Dates:    05 June 2012 Location:GrandWest Casino and Entertainment World, Western Cape Venue:    Grand Arena Price:      R 250.00   Should you wish to enjoy this event and wish to book accommodation in Read more...]]> http://www.south-african-hotels.com/blog/2012/05/eventjeff-dunham-grand-west-cape-town-south-africa.html/feed 0 http://www.south-african-hotels.com/blog/2012/05/rovos-rail-victoria-falls-journey.html http://www.south-african-hotels.com/blog/2012/05/rovos-rail-victoria-falls-journey.html#comments Tue, 22 May 2012 08:29:21 +0000 Steffi http://www.south-african-hotels.com/blog/?p=9350 Rovos Rail Victoria Falls Journey Experience the magnificent 1 600-kilometre Victoria Falls Journey with Rovos Rail through diverse and truly African scenery as this luxury train meanders westwards through Mafikeng into Botswana and then north towards Mahalapye, crossing the Tropic of Capricorn just after Gaborone. Once the Rovos Rail train has passed through the dry reaches of Botswana it arrives at Plumtree in the late afternoon for border formalities with Zimbabwe. Continuing in a northwesterly direction, the train passes Bulawayo heading towards Thompson’s Junction and Hwange Game Reserve where animals can be spotted from the train. The Victoria Falls and the elegant colonial-style Victoria Falls Hotel are an ideal destination for an unforgettable holiday. The surrounding areas provide travellers with many recreational Read more...]]> http://www.south-african-hotels.com/blog/2012/05/rovos-rail-victoria-falls-journey.html/feed 0 http://www.south-african-hotels.com/blog/2012/05/expat-blogger-awards.html http://www.south-african-hotels.com/blog/2012/05/expat-blogger-awards.html#comments Mon, 21 May 2012 12:31:42 +0000 Steffi http://www.south-african-hotels.com/blog/?p=9299 During the research process for the foods that SA expats miss the most blog post, we came across lots of interesting blogs dedicated to expat stories. There were many from SA expats but we also came across many from all areas of the world. Interestingly lots of people have similar stories about leaving home and starting a new life for themselves and their families in a new country. On that note we thought we would dedicate a blog post to some of the best blogs we came across during our research into the expat community. See below for details of each: 2summers Create by Heather Mason, originally from Washington but now living in Johannesburg. The blog is updated regularly with Read more...]]> http://www.south-african-hotels.com/blog/2012/05/expat-blogger-awards.html/feed 0 http://www.south-african-hotels.com/blog/2012/05/rovos-rail-cape-town-journey-the-most-luxurious-train-in-the-world.html http://www.south-african-hotels.com/blog/2012/05/rovos-rail-cape-town-journey-the-most-luxurious-train-in-the-world.html#comments Mon, 21 May 2012 09:22:26 +0000 Steffi http://www.south-african-hotels.com/blog/?p=9337 Rovos Rail Cape Town Journey Pretoria to Cape Town Itinerary Day1 Depart from Rovos Rail Station in Pretoria at 15h00. Dinner and overnight on the train. (Breakfast 07h00-10h00 • Lunch 13h00 • High Tea 16h00 • Dinner 19h30) Day2 The train arrives in Kimberley at 09h45. Passengers visit the Big Hole and the Diamond Mine Museum. Depart Kimberley at 12h30 and proceed overnight via De Aar and Beaufort West to Matjiesfontein. Day3 Enjoy a visit to the historic village of Matjiesfontein at 08h15. The train departs at 10h30 and proceeds via Touws River and Worcester to Cape Town. Arrive at Cape Town Station’s Platform 24 at 18h00. Highlights include: - Pretoria – Jacaranda City - Kimberley’s Big Hole and Diamond Read more...]]> http://www.south-african-hotels.com/blog/2012/05/rovos-rail-cape-town-journey-the-most-luxurious-train-in-the-world.html/feed 0 http://www.south-african-hotels.com/blog/2012/05/radisson-blu-hotel-waterfront-2.html http://www.south-african-hotels.com/blog/2012/05/radisson-blu-hotel-waterfront-2.html#comments Mon, 21 May 2012 08:27:27 +0000 Steffi http://www.south-african-hotels.com/blog/?p=9241 Radisson Blu Hotel Waterfront : Newly refurbished Standard rooms Victoria and Alfred Waterfront, Cape Town ( Western Cape, South Africa) Here are some newly released pictures of the refurbished Standard Rooms at The Radisson Blu Hotel Waterfront in Cape Town.   The intended completion date of refurbishment for all the Standard Rooms  is set for mid August 2012. Guests who are staying at the Radisson Blu Hotel Waterfront in Cape Town, South Africa, experience a relaxed and casual ambience whilst still enjoying the luxury of a top five star hotel in regards to the exclusive hotel accommodation.  The Radisson Blu Hotel Waterfront Cape Town combines high levels of luxury with efficient service and the warmth of true South African hospitality. The magnificent oceanfront Radisson Hotel in Cape Read more...]]> http://www.south-african-hotels.com/blog/2012/05/radisson-blu-hotel-waterfront-2.html/feed 0 http://www.south-african-hotels.com/blog/2012/05/ellerman-house-le-quartier-francais-singita.html http://www.south-african-hotels.com/blog/2012/05/ellerman-house-le-quartier-francais-singita.html#comments Mon, 21 May 2012 08:05:24 +0000 Steffi http://www.south-african-hotels.com/blog/?p=9311 Stay 3 nights at each property, and recieve 50% off your third night Enjoy a fantastic and unforgettable holiday and stay at magnificent five star hotels and the luxurious Singita Ebony Lodge which is located in the game rich Sabi Sands Game Reserve adjacent to the Kruger National Park in South Africa. Property No# 1). Ellerman House, Cape Town – Best Hotel for Ambience & Design Property No# 2). La Quartier Francais, Franschoek – Best Hotel for Food Property No# 3). Singita Ebony Lodge, Sabi Sand Private Game Reserve – Best Hotel for Service Valid 31 March to 31 May 2012 Includes: - All Usual Services and Amenities - Subject to Availability & Terms and Conditions Apply Should you wish Read more...]]> http://www.south-african-hotels.com/blog/2012/05/ellerman-house-le-quartier-francais-singita.html/feed 0 http://www.south-african-hotels.com/blog/2012/05/gondwana-game-reserve-3.html http://www.south-african-hotels.com/blog/2012/05/gondwana-game-reserve-3.html#comments Mon, 21 May 2012 07:29:19 +0000 Steffi http://www.south-african-hotels.com/blog/?p=9159 Gondwana Game Reserve’s Black Rhino anti-poaching & conservation initiative Garden Route, Western Cape / South Africa The magnificent Gondwana Game Reserve which is located along the Garden Route of South Africa proudly invites guests to experience an exclusive and critically important Black Rhino anti-poaching & conservation initiative.  Given the endangered status of the Desert Black Rhino and the dramatic rise of Rhino poaching, it is important to keep an active tracking device in the horn of all Rhinos. These need to be replaced every few years. The Gondwana Game Reserve would like to allow a small group of people to share this thrilling experience to help raise funds to further the Black Rhino Conservation Program. This will include the following: - Participation Read more...]]> http://www.south-african-hotels.com/blog/2012/05/gondwana-game-reserve-3.html/feed 0 http://www.south-african-hotels.com/blog/2012/05/criminal-justice-in-tourism.html http://www.south-african-hotels.com/blog/2012/05/criminal-justice-in-tourism.html#comments Sat, 19 May 2012 09:45:40 +0000 Steffi http://www.south-african-hotels.com/blog/?p=9303 Criminal Justice in Tourism:  Keeping War Criminals Out of South Africa With spring well underway and summer quickly approaching, South Africa could be a prime vacation spot to while away the sun-soaked days. That is, as long as you’re not a war criminal. Unfortunately for those with war crime convictions, those with a criminal justice degree will be targeting them, and keeping them out of South Africa due to a ruling on Tuesday in the North Gauteng High Court. The government must investigate allegations that Zimbabwe officials currently “vacationing” in South Africa committed crimes against humanity; including the use of torture against opposition figures in 2007 under the regime of President Mugabe. This is a blow to many Zimbabwe officials Read more...]]> http://www.south-african-hotels.com/blog/2012/05/criminal-justice-in-tourism.html/feed 0 http://www.south-african-hotels.com/blog/2012/05/madulo-guest-house-polokwane.html http://www.south-african-hotels.com/blog/2012/05/madulo-guest-house-polokwane.html#comments Sat, 19 May 2012 08:39:49 +0000 Steffi http://www.south-african-hotels.com/blog/?p=9293 We are pleased to inform you that we have added the four star Madulo Guest House in Polokwane, Limpopo, to our online porfolio of hotels. The Madulo Guest House is located in the lush green Flora Park suburb in the city of Polokwane, Limpopo Province of South Africa.  The Madulo Guest House is about a five minutes drive away from the Polokwane city centre.  In close proximity to the Guest House, one can find various up market restaurants. The welcoming Madulo Guest House provides leisure and corporate guests comfortable accommodation in a friendly, quite and peaceful environment.  From this Guest House in Polokwane, it is about 3 km to the two main soccer stadia of which one was used during the Read more...]]> http://www.south-african-hotels.com/blog/2012/05/madulo-guest-house-polokwane.html/feed 0