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January 12th, 2012Cape Town Announced as World Design Capital 2014
January 6th, 2012
Cape Town was awarded the status of official World Design Capital for 2014, winning the accolade from competing shortlisted candidates Bilbao, Spain and Dublin, Ireland. The sought-after accolade was awarded to South Africa’s Mother City in October 2011 at the International Design Alliance (IDA) Congress in Taipei.
Ellerman House Sets the Course for a Healthy New Year
January 6th, 2012
Ellerman House in Cape Town, South Africa has launched its health and lifestyle initiative, “Healthy Living.” Providing guests with a restorative resolution for 2012, the program is designed to offer a range of options to fit many goals including nutrition, culture and beauty.
New Culinary Adventure Tanzania Tour
January 6th, 2012
The Africa Adventure Company has introduced a new “Culinary Adventure Tanzania Tour”, combining unique culinary experiences with exciting safari game viewing in the Ngorongoro Crater and the Serengeti National Park. Guests inner culinary spirits will soar as they tour organic gardens, a coffee plantation, enjoy cooking classes and privately hosted dinners at various and picnics at various locations. Read the rest of this entry »
Clearwater Marine Aquarium Opens Winter’s Dolphin Tale Adventure in Clearwater, Florida
December 14th, 2011Warner Bros. recent blockbuster hit and Clearwater favorite, Dolphin Tale, will come to life with the opening of “Winter’s Dolphin Tale Adventure” today! The new attraction is located in the heart of Downtown Clearwater’s Cleveland Street District in the Harborview Center and features an authentic behind-the-scenes experience of the major motion picture about the Clearwater Marine Aquarium’s famous tailless dolphin, Winter. Read the rest of this entry »
Capetonians have a lot to Celebrate this September with My Cape Town
September 20th, 2011
During September, Cape Town is taking part in South Africa’s Tourism Month by launching a new campaign entitled “My Cape Town”. The aim of this campaign is to encourage the Mother City’s inhabitants to enjoy and re-discover their city in all its cultural aspects. A lot of exciting events will take place all across the city, and plenty of special offers will be offered by major attractions, such as Cape Town Tourism, V&A Waterfront, and Iziko Museums; as well as the City of Cape Town Tourism Department, Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) and other transportation services. Read the rest of this entry »
Castello di Vicarello
September 20th, 2011
Built in the 12th century from ancient Roman ruins, Castello di Vicarello is located in the heart of the Maremma region in Tuscany amidst beautiful rolling hills, olive groves, and vineyards. Castello di Vicarello is privately owned by Aurora and Carlo Baccheschi Berti who both had successful careers in the fashion world abroad before returning to Italy to create this magical retreat, which will soon celebrate its 900th year. The couple discovered Castello di Vicarello in 1978, after it had changed hands several times amongst noble Italian families. Aurora and Carlo eventually acquired the castle and spent more than a decade meticulously restoring Castello di Vicarello to its original splendor before opening it as a luxury retreat in 2003. Read the rest of this entry »
Great Winter Migration at Singita Grumeti Reserves
August 3rd, 2011
Year after year, the great migration takes place in East Africa.
From the end of May through mid June, Singita Grumeti Reserves was full of hundreds of thousands of wildebeests, traversing the land in search of fresh grass, scouring up to 375 miles. Read the rest of this entry »
Ubuntu Festival 2011 in Cape Town: Celebrate Madiba’s birthday
July 13th, 2011
The highly anticipated Ubuntu Festival in Cape Town , South Africa has something special to celebrate this year- Nelson Mandela’s 93rd birthday. The word Ubuntu is seen as a classical African concept, and is an ethic or humanist philosophy focusing on people’s allegiances and relations with each other: “I am what I am because of who we all are.” Read the rest of this entry »
AFI Fashion Week in Cape Town Starts July 13
July 11th, 2011
Cape Town International Convention Centre, the Cape Town City Hall and Land Bank will be transformed as fashionistas, designers, and models prepare for the 2011 AFI Fashion Week, which will be held July 13-16.
Foschini’s Fastrack Day will kick off Fashion Week, a celebration of up-and-coming designers, on July 13. Those with a passion for fashion will showcase their designs and have a chance to win a R100,000.00 Foschini Internship. Read the rest of this entry »
