Cape Town is the second most desirable travel destination in the world! US based Travel and Leisure magazine’s readers voted for Cape Town over other cities such as Rome, New York and Sydney.
So what makes Cape Town the Mother of all cities? We have put together the ultimate luxury 4-day travel, tour, and accommodation package. Enjoy a decadent fling on our sunny shores while we do all the work.
Now sit back, relax, and enjoy the trip!
One & Only, Cape Town, V & A Waterfront
Day 1: Arriving at heaven’s door. We have arranged for a slinky limousine to collect you from the Cape Town International airport. You can enjoy sipping on a local bubbly as you are driven to Sol Kerzner’s six star hotel, The One&Only, at the world-famous V&A Waterfront. You are booked into an island suite with a private balcony and you have the discreet services of your own butler. Shake off the jet-lag with an indulgent treatment at their world class spa. It’s time for cocktails and watching the sun set over the majestic Table Mountain before you are spirited away for a gourmet dinner prepared by Michelin-starred chef, Gordon Ramsay. [Read more →]
Winter is still in full swing in South Africa. We have had some great winter rain in the Western Cape that has seen to an early arrival of spring flowers in areas such as the Cederberg. And whilst the flowers are blooming at the foot of the mountain, the mountain tops are still dusted with snow. While we may not be knee-deep in the white stuff, there’s still some places worth visiting to catch a glimpse of snow, or build a snowman.
Tenahead Mountain Reserve, photo courtesey of River Hotels, Eastern Cape
For snow you can visit:
The Drakensberg - is very well known for its snow in the winter months. If you are in the area make your way there for the ultimate driving adventure combining spectacular mountain views with some of the highest passes in South Africa. Or visit our one-and-only ski-resort, Tiffendell. Here you can have an action packed holiday, or chill out in the beautiful cabins with some Gluh Wine and a good book.
Ceres - It snows in Ceres every year. Situated at the base of the Skurweberg Mountains, Ceres is about an hour and a half’s drive from Cape Town. The snow makes for an interesting contrast to its usual rolling green pastures and orchards.
Lesotho - Lesotho is remote but beautiful and snow may be expected this year. Sutherland - Every year the dusty Karoo town is turned into a winter wonderland. Snow of up to 30cm deep has been recorded here. The Eastern Cape - And in particular Rhodes, also receives good snowfall in winter.
Get out there and enjoy the snow - while it lasts! And let us put together the ultimate snow holiday package for you!
Cape Town, South Africa (May 08, 2009) – Diya Travel Consultants is going global with the launch of their bi-monthly newsletter and travel blog featuring information on premium Southern African accommodation, safaris, and tours.
Travellers across the globe can subscribe to the newsletter which will be packed with information on luxury holiday destinations, magnificent game parks, the best safaris and tours, and the must-do seasonal activities in Southern Africa.
On Diya’s travel blog, a team of veteran travellers, writers, and photographers will advise prospective visitors on where to find the finest gourmet restaurants, hottest beaches, and the coolest places where the locals eat, play and stay all year round. Apart from luxury accommodations, the blog will also feature adventure tours such as diving with Great White sharks and paragliding down Table Mountain.
Grant du Toit, CEO of Diya Travel Consultants, says, “Effective online communication is vital to the health of the tourism industry today. What better way for visitors to get to know us, and our fantastic country, than through an up-to-date blog and newsletter? Our team of seasoned, local travellers are standing by to share their expertise and knowledge with a global audience.”
With the Confederation Cup just around the corner, South Africans are gearing up to welcome visitors from across the globe, eager to showcase the natural beauty and hospitality of the locals. Thousands of visitors are expected to attend the Confederations Cup and local tourist facilities will benefit most from this welcome shot in the arm. Diya Travel Consultants says they are more than ready for this warm-up to the 2010 FIFA World Cup. “We are more than capable of managing the influx of tourists during the Confederation Cup,” says Grant. “We are now, more than ever, able to keep the global tourist informed and up to date on the latest events and hottest destinations in Southern Africa through our blog and newsletters.”
Diya Travel Consultants arranges luxury accommodation, makes reliable transfers and searches for exclusive safaris and tours, by offering the traveller an all inclusive custom-made package.
Visitors to the website can look at luxury accommodations on offer, browse through the options, and then get an automated, localised itinerary planned online. The well researched options offer only the finest 4 and 5 star hotels and lodges, as well as premium safaris and tour packages which have been hand-picked by Diya’s professional and experienced team.
Welcome to the official Diya Travel Consultants blog
- Here you will find snippets on great things to eat, drink, see and do - in and around Southern Africa - and the best time of year to do it in.
From the craziest bungee jumping and the coolest scuba diving spots - to a luxury picnic with elephants - and slurping oysters - while watching the whales play in our aquamarine water.
We dive with Great White Sharks, and paraglide down Table Mountain. We talk about premier wines, gourmet foods, and unique ways to travel in style around the country. We stay over at exclusive boutique hotels, get African mud scrubs and visit some of the most magnificent game lodges and national parks: and we go on wild safaris.
And sometimes we sleep under the stars, with the big African sky as a blanket, and a choir of crickets as live entertainment. Leave your comments, and share your experiences, or just kick back, and enjoy the trip… This is all just for you!
If you want to know more about Diya Travel Consultants, take a trip through our website, or subscribe to our bi-monthly newsletter, which will give you the latest info on what’s hot in Southern Africa.
Image courtesy of Skeleton Coast Safaris, Namibia.
