SA a tourism hotspot says New York Times comment count

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• January 21, 2010 ∥
• By Juliet King

The V&A Waterfront, photo courtesy slack12

South Africa has been listed as one of “The 31 Places to Go in 2010” by the New York Times for the second consecutive year.

The list – which features other global hotspots such as Istanbul, Copenhagen and Sri Lanka – provides compelling reasons for visiting the country. 

The article focuses on Cape Town – the picturesque cosmopolitan metropolis at the tip of Africa.

Highlighted are the city’s unparalleled natural beauty, hotel development and, of course, the fact that the city will play host to a number of 2010 FIFA World Cup™ fixtures.

Taking place later this year, the 2010 FIFA World Cup™ will act as a major draw card for international tourists. Thousands of soccer fans are expected to descend upon the city, which will host eight matches during the World Cup.

The 2010 FIFA World Cup™ and a recommendation from the New York Times are bound to ensure that Cape Town will be a popular tourist destination this year.