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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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  • Where Would You Rather Be Wednesdays: top foodie spots with fireplaces in Cape Town
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Into the light – Flickr pic of the day

This photo of a stunning day out at Misty Cliffs, near Cape Point was captured by our Cape Town. Live it. Love it. Flickr group member Gabriela Slegrova.

#LoveCapeTown City Breaks: what to do in Cape Town in 48 hours

The chilly season might be upon us but things are only getting hotter in Cape Town, the inspirational Mother City. So throw aside the bedcovers, stop staring at your boring four walls, and come and experience 48 unforgettable hours in our bustling hometown, with our #LoveCapeTown City Breaks.

Before night falls – Flickr pic of the day

This photo of a picturesque golden sunset at Clifton beach was captured by our Cape Town. Live it. Love it. Flickr group member Flavio, aka whats_ur_flava2000.

A classic view – Flickr pic of the day

This picturesque view of the famous Table Mountain was captured by our Cape Town. Live it. Love it. Flickr group member Jose Romeu de Abreu, aka Jose Romeu.

Mother City lights – Flickr pic of the day

This lovely photo of an evening view of the Cape Town City Bowl was captured by our Cape Town. Live it. Love it. Flickr group member Yiwen Chen, aka Y Chen1984.

Long Beach sunset – Flickr pic of the day

This beautiful photo of a sunset at Long Beach, Kommetjie, was captured by our Cape Town. Live it. Love it. Flickr group member Keith Lyle.

Watching the sunset – Flickr pic of the day

This gorgeous Table Bay sunset was captured by our Cape Town. Live it. Love it. Flickr group member Ian Barbour, aka barbourians.

Beautiful Camps Bay – Flickr pic of the day

This picture-perfect view of a Camps Bay beach was captured by our Cape Town. Live it. Love it. Flickr group member Antonella, aka Antophotasia Cape Town.

Paternoster boats – Flickr pic of the day

This image of boats on a beach at Paternoster, just a short drive out of beautiful Cape Town, was captured by our Cape Town. Live it. Love it. Flickr group member Ben Osborne.

Rietvlei sunset – Flickr pic of the day

This image of Table Mountain at sunset as seen from Rietvlei was captured by our Cape Town. Live it. Love it. Flickr group member Clarissa de Wet, aka clarism_4.

Big Bay vista – Flickr pic of the day

This image of Table Mountain as seen from Big Bay was captured by our Cape Town. Live it. Love it. Flickr group member Mark Vee Photography.

Kalk Bay splash – Flickr pic of the day

This image of children playing on a breakwater wall in Kalk Bay was captured by our Cape Town. Live it. Love it. Flickr group member Hassner Pepler, aka hassner.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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…
 
 

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