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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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Surfing at sunset – Flickr pic of the day

This photograph was taken in Llandudno by our Cape Town. Live it. Love it. Flickr group by Elsette.S.

L’Omarins Queen’s Plate 2013 – Flickr pic of the day

This photograph of the 2013 L’Omarins Queen’s Plate was taken by our Cape Town. Live it. Love it. Flickr group Flickr group member Christoph Rebok. The L’Ormarins Queen’s Plate, run in January each year at the Kenilworth Racecourse, is the precursor to the biggest event on Cape Town’s racing calendar, the J&B Met.This year the J&B Met takes place on Saturday, February 2.

Adventure junkies caught in the act

The Mother City is every adventure junkie’s dream destination, offering adrenaline-pumping activities in the air, on the mountain, at sea and on land. From shark cage-diving to kitesurfing and ziplining to coasteering (a combination of kloofing, bodysurfing and cliff-jumping into the sea), Cape Town has it all.

Smiles at the beach – Flickr pic of the day

This photograph was taken at Muizenberg beach by our Cape Town. Live it. Love it. Flickr group member Michelle Walton.

Sunset from Table Mountain – Flickr pic of the day

This photograph was taken from the top of Table Mountain at sunset by our Cape Town. Live it. Love it. Flickr group Flickr group member flowcomm. Cape Town is famous for its spectacular sunsets. Says flowcomm: “I took this photo one evening as I was having dinner and a drink at the restaurant at the top with a friend. I don’t live in Cape Town, but visit fairly often and go up Table Mountain whenever I can. Just being at the top, and breathing in the mountain air and enjoying the beautiful views, is good for the soul.”

Camps Bay in photos: scenery second to none

Set against the magnificent backdrop of the Twelve Apostles mountains and Lion’s Head is Camps Bay, one of Cape Town’s largest and most beautiful beaches.

Cape Town City Hall – Flickr pic of the day

Cape Town is a city rich in architectural beauty.

Hiking up Table Mountain – Flickr pic of the day

Spectacular views from Table Mountain.

Storm at sea – Flickr pic of the day

A brooding sky is seen over the ocean near Kommetjie.

Exploring the Cape’s Winelands

There is nothing that says holiday like a lazy day in the Winelands ... sipping wines and savouring excellent cuisine, while enjoying relaxing, leafy landscapes.

Late afternoon surf at Llandudno – Flickr pic of the day

As the sun sets over Llandudno, a surfer gets ready to take advantage of the surf before dark.

J&B Met 2013 fashion: tips from designers

Let your imagination fly for this year’s J&B Met, which takes place on February 3 – but take heed of the advice of fashion gurus, who are punting dragonflies, feathers, bright and bold colours, and flowing fabrics.

Table Mountain fan – Flickr pic of the day

Waves ripple ashore with the iconic Table Mountain in the background.

Cape Town museums: where to discover South African history

As the oldest city in South Africa, spanning more than three centuries, Cape Town has a rich and diverse history.

A surfer and a sunset – Flickr pic of the day

What better way to end a perfect summer’s day than with a twilight surf?

An open apology to the Parlotones from a four-legged Capetonian

Like most Parlotones fans, I was horrified at the prospect of my favourite band relocating to LA. We will no longer see them at festivals or shows, and are losing a special talent to the US. Thus, when I saw The Parlotones featured in the Kirstenbosch Summer Sunset Concerts line-up for Sunday 13 January, 2013, I jumped at the opportunity to book tickets!

Colourful Cape minstrels – Flickr pic of the day

Tweede Nuwe Jaar (Second New Year) celebrations in the Mother City – a vibrant explosion of sound and colour.

Kitesurfing at sunset – Flickr pic of the day

Kitesurfing is one of the Mother City’s most popular water sports.

Walk on top of Table Mountain – Flickr pic of the day

Enjoying the view from the many walking paths atop Table Mountain.

Feet in the sand – Flickr pic of the day

Is there anything better than the feel of wet sand between your toes?

Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden: A paradise of plants and flowers in photos

The poet Ralph Waldo Emerson once said, “the Earth laughs in flowers”. If this is true, then the Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden must be one of the happiest places on Earth.

The Two Oceans Aquarium in pictures

The aptly named Two Oceans Aquarium displays the unique and diverse marine life that can be found in the Indian and Atlantic Oceans, which meet at the southern tip of Africa.

Hanging out – Flickr pic of the day

Beach-goers lean over a concrete barrier to get a better view of the waves crashing below them.

Visit Ceres – the ‘Eden of the Cape’

Often referred to as “the Eden of the Cape”, the town of Ceres is world famous for its exceptional deciduous fruit production. Fruit tours present a great way to appreciate the journey from tree to table, while sampling fresh fruit along the way.

Capturing Cape Point: A photo essay

For years the beauty of Cape Point, Africa’s most south-westerly tip, has captured travellers, nature lovers and adventurers.

The V&A Waterfront in pictures

The V&A Waterfront is South Africa’s most visited tourist attraction. With its combination of popular nightspots, restaurants, shops, museums and things to see and do, this is one place never to miss on even the briefest of visits to Cape Town. Take a peek at some of the sights at the Waterfront in our photo essay below, compiled from Creative Commons images taken by locals and travellers to the Mother City.

There’s more to the Cape Winelands than superb wine

What’s a visit to the Mother City worth sans a spot of wine tasting in the Cape Winelands? There are few places on the planet that offer wine lovers such a heady combination: superb wines and excellent cuisine amid stunning scenery. Renowned for their hospitality, Cape Town’s wine estates welcome visitors with cellar tours, wine tasting and on-site wine sales, while a number of world-renowned restaurants have established their credentials in the Cape Winelands.fansch

Tribute to Absa Cape Epic champion Burry Stander

Tributes are flooding in for celebrated South African mountain biker Burry Stander, who has died in a road accident while on a training ride.

Birding in the West Coast National Park

A birding holiday in South Africa would be incomplete without a visit to the 27 600-hectare West Coast National Park, where a mix of coastal strandveld, salt marshes, tidal lagoon, mudflats, reed beds, a freshwater pan, rocky and sandy shorelines and offshore islands provide sanctuary for a wide variety of endemic and exotic birds.

Cape Town caters for mind, body and soul

Beauty has become more than just skin deep, thanks to the array of alternative treatment centres and wellness spas that are available in and around Cape Town.
 
 

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