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Cape Town in summer – no better place to be

Cape Town is one of the most beautiful places on Earth and there is no better place to be this summer.

Waterfront singers – Flickr pic of the day

Talented singers entertain shoppers and passersby at the V&A Waterfront.

#LoveCapeTown Photo Competition: And the winner is…

The #LoveCapeTown Photo Competition winner is Naude Heunis for his photo titled “Our own seventh wonder”.

Video: Sample Cape Town’s best

One of the most popular cities in Africa and the world, Cape Town is a joy to visit, live and play in. Known for its crisp, white, sandy beaches, active nightlife, gourmet food and drink and breathtaking scenery, the city is not only the playground of the locals but also international tourists.

Lady Gaga concert in Cape Town – video and ticket information

Thousands of monsters have gone gaga at the announcement that five-time Grammy Award-winning artist, Lady Gaga, will end her South African leg of her Born This Way Ball at Cape Town Stadium on December 3, 2012.

The face of fun in Cape Town – Video

Student Simon Leigh filmed this footage during his 2012 Easter holiday in Cape Town, and he turned the fun levels to 11. Take an inside look at backstage work at the Two Oceans Aquarium (where you too can scuba with sharks, stingrays, yellowtail, turtles ...), his hike up our New7Wonder of Nature Table Mountain, a ride in the cable car, a splash into the chilly Atlantic Ocean at Clifton Fourth beach (respect!), and general can’t-match-that Cape Town experiences.

Winter wonderland – A Cape Town Tourism photo essay

The sun may linger behind the clouds a bit more often but winter is the perfect time for surfing and adrenalin pursuits like paragliding, abseiling, helicopter flips and sky-diving. Winter in Cape Town is not likely to be spent under the duvet.

Surfers’ paradise – A Cape Town Tourism photo essay

Less than an hour from the city centre, on the west coast of the Cape Peninsula, lies the peaceful and picturesque village of Kommetjie. The town is well known for its natural beauty, fishing, wildlife and surfing. It’s one of the best spots to breathe in the salty sea air and ride a perfect wave.

Funky street art – A Cape Town Tourism photo essay

Cape Town is one of the world’s most creative cities, boasting a variety of artwork. The city has been chosen as the 2014 World Design Capital and regularly hosts international creative events.

Two Oceans 2012 photos

The Old Mutual Two Oceans Marathon was held in Cape Town on April 7. See some photos of the event, taken by Deon Gurling.

Sporty Cape Town – A Cape Town Tourism photo essay

Some may call it “slaapstad” (sleepy city) but Cape Town has an active community, conscious of its health and wellness. Our Cape Town. Live it. Love it. group member Chris Hitchcock shares his views with us.

View from Signal Hill – A Cape Town Tourism photo essay

Signal Hill offers panaromic views of some of the major attractions of Cape Town. From here one can truly appreciate Cape Town’s dynamic mix of urban landscape and nature.

Strand Summer – A Cape Town Tourism photo essay

Sunsets, skylines and summer romance… Our Cape Town. Live it. Love it. group member Dawie Malan shares his images of a Strand summer with us.

Cape Town Named as One of TripAdvisor’s 15 Destinations on the Rise

Inspirational Cape Town continues to garner accolades from around the world. This time the city has been named one of TripAdvisor’s 15 Destinations on the Rise, an honour that follows hot on the heels of Cape Town’s Villa Zest Boutique Hotel topping the TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice 2012 Top 25 Trendiest Hotels in the World Awards. In the Tripadvisor 2012 Top 25 Hotels in the World Awards, Derwent House Boutique Hotel in Cape Town came fifth.

Sunset flight – A Cape Town Tourism photo essay

Our Cape Town. Live it. Love it. group member jtresfon took a sunset flight and shares his images with us.

Beyond Cape Town this summer – A Cape Town Tourism photo essay

Cape Town. Live it. Love it. group member Dawie Malan spent some time beyond Cape Town this summer and shares his images.

J&B Met photos: Fashion at its finest

The 2012 J&B Met at Kenilworth Racecourse on Saturday attracted an array of fashion fundis and creative outfits.

Sea Point sunset – A Cape Town Tourism photo essay

Cape Town. Live it. Love it. group member flowcomm captured these images as the sun went down over Sea Point.

J&B Met 2012 challenging convention through fashion

As thousands descend on Kenilworth Racecourse on Saturday January 28 for the largest annual outdoor social event in Cape Town, some will be looking at more than just the racehorses. In this instance the show ponies on display will be the fashionistas.

Colourful, cultural Bo-Kaap – A Cape Town Tourism photo essay

The Bo-Kaap is an area in Cape Town filled with brightly coloured houses and narrowed cobbled streets located at the foot of Signal Hill. But for all the its cheerful achitecture and facade the suburb has a rich histry, with it’s people being integral to it.

Trek Fishing – A Cape Town Tourism photo essay

Cape Town. Live it. Love it. group member Gale McAll spent her holiday in Smitswinkel Bay near Cape Point.

Cape Minstrel Carnival 2012 – A Cape Town Tourism photo essay

The Cape Minstrel Carnival also known as Tweede Nuwe Jaar (“Second New Year”) is a colourful celebration of Cape history and sees minstrels, dancers and marching bands performing on the streets of Cape Town. Our Cape Town. Live it. Love it. group members coda and snapclicktripod attended the carnival.

Top ten Flickr pics of 2011 – A Cape Town Tourism photo essay

Cape Town’s beauty is endless, from rolling hills and valleys to the both calming and sometimes tumultuous oceans, from urban landscapes to our very own wonder of nature, which dominates the city. Cape Town. Live it. Love it. group members captured it all and shared their images with us through out the year. We feature the most-viewed photographs of 2011.

St George’s Cathedral – A Cape Town Tourism photo essay

Our Cape Town. Live it. Love it. group member Stewart Harris paid a visit to St. George’s Cathedral recently. He managed to get some of the iconic and captivating stained glass windows on camera.

Awesome aviation – A Cape Town Tourism photo essay

Our Cape Town. Live it. Love it. Flickr group member Mallix attended the Yesterplaat Airshow and aught these steel birds in action.

Sardine run – A Cape Town Tourism photo essay

Shoals of sardines were recently trapped along the Atlantic coast. They moved into Hout Bay and surrounding areas causing a frenzy of activity for fishermen, seals and dolphins. Our Cape Town. Live it. Love it. Flickr group member captured these awesome images.

Cycling Cape Town – A Cape Town Tourism photo essay

Cape Town is host to a number of cycle races but is also suited to both amatuer and professional cyclists with an array of routes from which to choose. This weekend why not explore Cape Town on two wheels and take in both its natural beauty and diversity.

Wonderful Waterfront – A Cape Town Tourism photo essay

Our Cape Town. Live it. Love it. Flickr group member adiedonoghue shares his experiences of a recent visit to the V&A Waterfront.

Life’s a beach – A Cape Town Tourism photo essay

Cape Town is gearing up for a hot summer with temperatures steadily increasing over the past few days. Summer is all about sun, sea and sand demonstrating that sometimes life treally is a beach. And it seems it not just for us humans, our Cape Town. Live it. Love it. Flickr group member paulscott56 captures all the happy inhabitiants of one of Cape Town’s many shores.

Discover Cape Town Weekends – A Cape Town Tourism photo essay

These photographs were taken by our Cape Town. Live it. Love it. group member mallix. Cape Town has much to explore and new hidden gems to discover for both international and local tourists alike. Be a tourist in your own city this weekend and try something or some place new.
 
 

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