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Posted by Theresa Anne on May 17, 2012 at 5:32 pm in South African Holidays - Permalink

The Junk Shop Route

If you love to collect junk, then this is just the thing for you. Junk shops are really a little more than just collected “junk” – they are in fact the repository for a whole chunk of South African history which is so often overlooked by the fine antique collectors brigade on the lookout for yellow wood and fine bone china.

Plan a route that would unearth a treasure-trove.

The places you simply have to visit freshly out of Cape Town are Worcester, Victoria West, Kimberley, Petrusville which is close to the Orange River, Steynsburg (near Middelburg), then Cradock, and  then back onto the R62. Try to avoid all the commercialism of the N2 and the Garden Route furniture shops – there are simply hundreds of other shops that you can browse through.

Plan your own junk shop route. The secret of your success lies in how flexible you are. Visit little guest houses along the way and strike conversations with the locals to find out a little more about places that are new to the neighbourhood. It is a treasure hunt and an exploration into small-town life, and is best done with a blank itinerary, an open mind and a huge smile plus a spirit that loves to rummage.

Worcester

In Worcester the town’s architecture is more Art Deco and has a history which is mid-century and modernistic. Worcester is perfect if you are looking to find that wonderful piece of furniture dating back to the last century – browse through Ian Gillespie’s AAA Furnishers which is at the bottom of Durban Road. The inside will enthrall, resembling a cosy cove that is akin to Aladdin’s Cave.
The shop has been there for the past 30 years and has survived through thick and thin, and has one room leading into another, offering sweet delights.

If you have the desire to be a refugee for a while from the busyness of city life, and have a yearning to see the horizon, then visiting other little spots such as Victoria West’s Anita Botes’ Kontant Winkel is the perfect place.

Plan your route and discover junk that everyone will admire. This way you will find treasures and see the horizon.
 

Cederberg

Posted by Theresa Anne on April 4, 2012 at 1:11 pm in South African Holidays
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Seek the Cederbrg For That Perfect Cold Winter Experience

Instead of splashing out on expensive air fares and accommodation to travel to a destination and seeking out a European winter, instead settle for the Cederberg. It is a known fact that the Cederberg is one of Cape Town’s best kept little secrets.

The names of the peaks and valleys articulate their own stories. Names such as Frustration Peak, Consolation Peak, and Lauri’s Hell all have a tale or two to tell.

You will be blessed with azure skies, bubbling brooks and streams and mountain peaks stretching all the way to heave clad in emerald green fynbos, and if you are really fortunate you will find a bit of white snow sprinkled here, there and everywhere like fairy dust.

The Cederberg is an idyllic fantasyland and when the weather turns the clouds play tag across the sky and the deafening sounds of silence emanates with the faint music from the cosmos.

You will need to look after yourself when the weather turns, therefore an excellent map is a must-have and it is always advisable to pair up with someone who is familiar with the trails and routes of the mountain.

Bring along a wind-proof tent and excellent quality down sleeping bag in the event that the few huts dotted along the way are fully occupied.

One of the cosy Cederberg cottages will warm the cockles of your heart next to a fire offering the ideal respite far from the madding crowd for those wanting to escape.

Sandton Hotel

Posted by Theresa Anne on September 14, 2011 at 12:30 pm in Uncategorized
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If you are looking for a Sandton Hotel you will have an incredible selection; many of these fine establishments are comparable to the best in the world.
You will also be forgiven if you thought you were in London, Sydney New York or Paris, the facilities are so sophisticated. But the best is that we now have the world-class Gautrain that will transport visitors from Sandton to and from Oliver Thambo Airport which is convenience at its best.
The Radison Blu Hotel is the epitome of sophistication that offers everything of the best of all worlds. Perfectly situate in the very heart of Sandton, this is a five star rating at its absolute best, boasting no fewer than two hundred and ninety superb rooms offering many perks, fine dining and comfort that will ensure your stay gets an encore every time. A spa, fitness and wellness centre completes this perfect picture.
In the heart of the commercial district of Sandton, then you will be able to enjoy everything of the very best at the Sandton Sun Hotel. This sumptuous hotel offers world-class facilities and is situated right on the door-step of the famous Sandton City shopping centre where you will be able to enjoy world-class shopping for the discerning traveler. Whether you are attending a conference or are relaxing in the spa; there is a little something for everyone at this fine Sandton Hotel.
Other hotels you might consider staying at in Sandton are the Sandton Hilton Hotel, The Holiday Inn Sandton, or the Hyatt Regency Hotel, to mention but a few.
You have come to the right page for valuable and pertinent information if you are looking for a Sandton Hotel; contact us to find out more about these and other wonderful hotels in Sandton.

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