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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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Stranded on Clifton – A Cape Town Tourism photo essay

Capetonians have been all atwitter over the stranded Japanese longliner, the Eihatsu Maru, which ran aground on Clifton First Beach on Saturday May11, 2012. Naturally our Cape Town. Live it. Love it. Flickr group members captured it on camera.

Video: Cape Town film-maker goes to Hollywood

Twenty-six-year-old Capetonian writer/director Alan Shelley has made his first foray into Hollywood with the launch of his short film, Spirit of a Denture, this past Saturday, May 11, 2012.

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.

Cape Town 360 years on – A Cape Town Tourism photo essay

These images were taken by our Cape Town. Live it. Love it. Flickr group member Anton Le Roux. Cape Town is 360 years old this year and in that time it has developed significantly. It still, howver, has its old world charm and architecture.

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.

Next Stop: Cape Town – A Cape Town Tourism photo essay

Cape Town has an endless array of attractions for those visiting the Mother City’s shores. But there are a few places that some just have to cross off their bucket list. Our Cape Town. Live it. Love it. Flickr group member Christina Karchevskaya recently visited our city and shares some of her favourite sites wth us.

Helicopter ride – A Cape Town Tourism photo essay

Cape Town, when viewed from above, is truly awe-inspiring. It must be one of the many reasons why paragliders, abseilers and visitors to Table Mountain take to great heights. Our Cape Town. Live it. Love it. group member paulscott56 recently enjoyed a helicopter flip around Hout Bay and Cape Town and shares the experience.

The “light” side of Cape Town – A Cape Town Tourism photo essay

Our Cape Town. Live it. Love it. member whats_ur_flava2000 manages to capture the “light” side of Cape Town. He shares his images with us.

We love Cape Town – A photo essay

We asked our Facebook fans to share their Cape Town with us. We wanted to see what you get you up to when you’re in the Mother City. We were blown away by the responses we received. As you’ll see from the pictures, there are loads of Cape Town fans!

Video – Daring international illusionists break world magic record at V&A Waterfront

For more than 20 years, Cape Town’s premier shopping destination, the V&A Waterfront has seen more than its fair share of interesting events and activities. On Friday, March 2, 2012, it witnessed its most enchanting stunt yet when international illusionists Wayne and Fran Houchin broke the world magic record for the fastest upside down dual straitjacket escape!

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.

A Summer Road Trip through the Northern Suburbs

Nothing beats grabbing a few of your pals, hopping into your car and heading out on a gorgeous summer’s day. Last December, a few of my fabulous co-workers and I, all city girls, took an unexpected sightseeing drive through the Northern Suburbs and made some wonderful discoveries:

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.
 
 

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