Greetings from Cape Town,
Wowee, what a month this has been!
June / July 2010 will stand out in my memory as one of the most exciting, most demanding, most magnificent time I’ve ever experienced in my long career in Southern African tourism :-)
Its been good, its been great, its been challenging, but most of all - it has made us proud!
The Final, at Soccer City, on Sunday, 11 July 2010, will be between Spain and Holland, and all tickets have been sold out!
As the Soccer World Cup Fever reaches its pinnacle, and slowly winds down, we are very very happy to tell you all about some of the special offers and off the beaten track secrets South Africa has to offer the discerning travelers.
Romantic Winter Special in Swellendam, at a Five Star Boutique Country House, at R1 000.00 per room per night, which includes breakfast, welcome drink and cheese platter, with a 2 night or longer stays including a ‘Romantic Movie Night’ with popcorn, hot chocolate, roasted marshmallows and DVD of choice. Valid till 30 September 2010.
Contact us to find out more: info@roadtravel.co.za
Then there’s the annual whale migration which brings on the Hermanus Whale Festival in October, and daily whale watching boat trips from around the South African coast.
The boost in whale activity is not only good for the tourism and hospitality business, it also helps raise and maintain awareness and conservation efforts surrounding these gentle giants of the ocean.
We’ve got some amazing hotels, guesthouses and lodges on our portfolio where you can actually view them from your own room!
Contact us to find out more: info@roadtravel.co.za
Shamwari Private Game Reserve and One & One Cape Town have partnered together with a fabulous 6 night package “Cape Safari Getaway” valid from now until 19th December 2011 (excl. 20th Dec 2010 – 10 Jan 2011). This special is applicable for 6 nights i.e. 3 nights at either Sarili Lodge in a Luxury Room OR Eagles Crag and 3 nights at One & Only Cape Town in a Marina Room and based on 2 people sharing (excl airfares)
The package price is inclusive of all meals, selected beverages, game drives & tourism levy at Shamwari Game Reserve and breakfast in Maze by Gordon Ramsay at One & Only Cape Town.
Contact us to find out more: info@roadtravel.co.za
One of our favorite hotels, Cape Grace are offering some really lovely specials post World Cup, for example, the Weekend Treat, stay 3 nights for the price of 2 (must include a Saturday night), Valid from now until 22 December 2011, excluding 23 December 2010 until 31 March 2011.
Contact us to find out more: info@roadtravel.co.za
At Bushmans Kloof you will find peace and tranquility, and experience an unforgettable 5-star holiday in the heart of the wilderness, only 270km from Cape Town.
You can enjoy breathtaking nature drives, fascinating rock art walks, exhilarating outdoor activities and healing spa treatments with exclusive luxury accommodation, delicious gourmet meals and warm, caring service.
Choose one of the Special Packages including 2 and 3 night Winter Breaks, Wellness Getaways, Food and Wine Weekends and Stargazing events.
All special offers valid until 31 August 2010
Contact us to find out more: info@roadtravel.co.za
Finally its dry season at Jacks Camp and Camp Kalahari, with the dry season activities in full swing.
The Zebra & Wildebeest Migration are still there and they just don’t want to leave, and what’s best of all...
If you book 3 nights with us you pay for only 2!
Valid until the end of August 2010.
Contact us to find out more: info@roadtravel.co.za
We are also offering a fabulous 5 Night Special at Dugong Beach Lodge, in the Vilanculos Coastal Wildlife Sanctuary, Valid until 31 October 2011, which includes Accommodation with 3 meals per day, return flights (from OR Tambo), return boat transfers to the lodge and non-motorized water sport.
Contact us to find out more: info@roadtravel.co.za
Here’s a little bit of interesting info on something off the beaten track that might be of interest to those with a taste for ancient history.
Fossils of a new species of early human ancestors was unveiled at the Cradle of Humankind world heritage site, northwest of Johannesburg.
Two fossilized skeletons of an adult female in her late 20s and a young male aged between 10 & 13 years were discovered in late 2008 by Wits University professor Lee Berger. The skeletons, which are about 1.3m tall, were found in one of 500 caves that were previously undiscovered in the area. Berger’s nine-year-old son, Matthew, while on a dig with him, found the first piece.
It is said to be a new form of the human species in transition between the African-Ape Man and a species more human in appearance, the Homo erectus. The scientist said the species had long arms like an ape, short powerful hands, a very advanced pelvis and long legs capable of striding and possibly running like a human. They could also have climbed.
Our ancestors have lived in this area for more than Three million years.
By coming here, you are coming to the actual birthplace of humanity.
We have some stunning lodges in the area on our portfolio.
Contact us to find out more: info@roadtravel.co.za
One last thing: Road Travel is on Facebook, find us and ‘befriend’ us at:
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Wishing you all Health, Happiness, Lots of business and Lots of Fun!
Chat soon & Kind Regards
The Road Travel Team
info@roadtravel.co.za
