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    Cape Town makes TripAdvisor’s Top 25 Travelers’ Choice list

    TripAdvisor has listed Cape Town as one of its Top 25 Travelers’ Choice World Destinations, as part of its 2013 Travelers’ Choice Destinations Awards.

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    Germany’s top Instagrammers visit Cape Town

    With almost half-a-million followers between them, Germany’s top two Instgrammers, Thomas Kakareko and Sylvia Matzkowiak, are racking up the “likes” as they Instagram their way through Cape Town.

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    Where Would You Rather Be Wednesdays: top foodie spots with fireplaces in Cape Town

    Fazielah Williams

    There is just something about the cooler weather in inspirational Cape Town that makes me wish I was at one of her top foodie spots, enjoying the warmth of a fireplace this Wednesday. Several delectable establishments where I’d rather be indulging my Hump Day cravings come to mind, but if I absolutely had to choose I’d pick these ones.

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    Top places to be in Observatory

    Fazielah Williams

    Quirky Observatory is the bohemian soul of Cape Town … it is here where you will find some of the Mother City’s most interesting residents and visitors enjoying the sights, sounds and tastes of this whimsical suburb’s numerous cafés, theatres and bars.

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Cape Town winter restaurant specials 2013

The cooler weather we’ve been enjoying in inspirational Cape Town lately conjures up images of snuggling up before roaring fires, and feasting on the scrumptious affordable meals at the Mother City’s most delicious restaurants.

V&A mermaid – Flickr pic of the day

This beautiful image of a stained-glass mermaid at the V&A Waterfront was captured by our Cape Town. Live it. Love it. Flickr group member Anna Phillips.

Sailing by – Flickr pic of the day

This image of yachts sailing in Table Bay, as seen from Milnerton, was captured by our Cape Town. Live it. Love it. Flickr group member Mervyn Hector.

The Slangkop Lighthouse – Flickr pic of the day

This image of the Slangkop Lighthouse was captured by our Cape Town. Live it. Love it. Flickr group member Lyn, aka Dreamcatcher photos.

World of shadows – Flickr pic of the day

This image of a picture-perfect sunset at Signal Hill was captured by our Cape Town. Live it. Love it. Flickr group member Mujahid ur Rehman, aka Mujahid’s Photography.

Little sail boats – Flickr pic of the day

This image of children learning how to sail in Hout Bay harbour was captured by our Cape Town. Live it. Love it. Flickr group member Trevor Exposed.

Cape Town coffee shops pay it forward with suspended coffees

Cape Town, the responsible Mother City, is always looking for bigger, more creative ways of giving back to the community and now two of its sizzling coffee shops, Haas Coffee Collective and Bolo’bolo Coffee House, have found a heart- and body-warming way to do so – with suspended coffees.

Where Would You Rather Be Wednesdays in Cape Town: views to love

It’s a chilly Wednesday in beautiful Cape Town today and I’m asking you once again, Mother City lovers, Where Would You Rather Be today?

Jump – Flickr pic of the day

This image of a man jumping down the dunes at Hout Bay was captured by our Cape Town. Live it. Love it. Flickr group member Gabriela Slegrova.

Taste of Cape Town 2013: Photos and video

“Delicious” is too mundane a word to describe the 2013 Taste of Cape Town festival. So is “scrumptious”. Because this year’s event was simply DIVINE! Now in its sixth year, the Taste of Cape Town was held at the chic Green Point Cricket Club from Thursday April 11 to Sunday 14 April, 2013, with some spectacular upgrades and additions that added to its phenomenal success.

Foggy day out – Flickr pic of the day

This photo of a foggy day at the V&A Waterfront was captured by our Cape Town. Live it. Love it. Flickr group member Antonella, aka Antophotasia.

Seaside dreams – Flickr pic of the day

This dreamy photo of Table Mountain, as seen from Bloubergstrand, was captured by our Cape Town. Live it. Love it. Flickr group member Nadine Swart.

Sunset – Flickr pic of the day

This photo of clouds over Table Mountain, as seen from Sunset Beach near Milnerton, was captured by our Cape Town. Live it. Love it. Flickr group member Ian Barbour, aka barbourians.

View from Philippi – Flickr pic of the day

This photo of a distant view of Table Mountain, as seen from Philippi, was captured by our Cape Town. Live it. Love it. Flickr group member Bruce, aka smee.bruce.

On the way up – Flickr pic of the day

This breathtaking fisheye panorama, taken from a little overhang while hiking Table Mountain, was captured by our Cape Town. Live it. Love it. Flickr group member Eric Palmer.

Cape Town’s best wine, beer and whisky tours

Cape Town has long been renowned for its beautiful winelands and award-winning wines. But more recently, beer and spirits have become a part of its quaff culture.

Your Cape Town weekend: foodie things to do from Friday 12 to Sunday 14 April, 2013

We’re just hours away from a scrumptious weekend in Cape Town, the delicious Mother City. So gear up for 48 hours of incredible smells, tastes and sights. Whether you’re a fine-dining lover, a fresh-goods fanatic or a food and wine aficionado, there is something for everyone in our delectable town this weekend.

Golf course vista – Flickr pic of the day

This image of the Cape Town Stadium, as seen from the Metropolitan Golf Club, was captured by our Cape Town. Live it. Love it. Flickr group member Graham Bartholomew, aka graham_bart.

Where Would You Rather Be Wednesdays in Cape Town: sights to see

It’s Wednesday, Cape Town lovers, and that means I am once again asking you Where You’d Rather Be in the Mother City today.

The Infecting the City arts festival: a review

On Friday 15 March 2013 Cape Town Tourism’s Tourism Services team made their way down to Cape Town Station to experience the public arts festival, Infecting the City. The event is held annually in public spaces across the city centre, and is free and accessible to the public.

A dip at Boulders – Flickr pic of the day

This image of a family enjoying a leisurely swim at Boulders Beach was captured by our Cape Town. Live it. Love it. Flickr group member Hugo, aka The dead Oak.

Cape Point hiking path – Flickr pic of the day

This image of the picturesque Cape Point was captured by our Cape Town. Live it. Love it. Flickr group member Cathy Withers-Clarke.

Surfers’ spot – Flickr pic of the day

This stunning image of surfers at Blouberg beach was captured by our Cape Town. Live it. Love it. Flickr group member Natalie Shuttleworth, aka snapclicktripod.

Durbanville vineyard splendour – Flickr pic of the day

This image of the Meerendal Wine Estate vineyards in Durbanville was captured by our Cape Town. Live it. Love it. Flickr group member Jose Romeu de Abreu, aka Jose Romeu.

Stunning Stellenbosch – Flickr pic of the day

This breathtaking Stellenbosch vista was captured by our Cape Town. Live it. Love it. Flickr group member Stephan van Vuuren, aka Stephan 1953.

My home – Flickr pic of the day

This moody view of the iconic and majestic Table Mountain was captured by our Cape Town. Live it. Love it. Flickr group member Antonella Erre, aka Anthophotasia.

The 2013 Cape Town International Jazz Festival free concert: photos

We want more! We want more! This was the refrain of the crowd at the Cape Town International Jazz Festival free concert on Wednesday 3 April, 2013.

Table Mountain splendour – Flickr pic of the day

This image of a lovely view as seen from atop Table Mountain, was captured by our Cape Town. Live it. Love it. Flickr group member Robin Denton.

Cape Town’s top five heritage sites

The rich diversity of Cape Town’s natural and cultural heritage is part of the city’s appeal. For those on limited holiday time, here are some top heritage sites to take in…

Where Would You Rather Be Wednesdays: best beaches to visit

It’s my favourite day of the week, Mother City lovers, and that means I want to know Where You Would Rather Be in gorgeous Cape Town this Wednesday.
 
 

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