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Day Trips on the New Cape Country Meander Ideal for Easter Weekend

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 (2 years ago)

This Easter, Western Cape based families have a new tourism route to explore with loads of family friendly activities, ideal for day trips - introducing the Cape Country Meander.

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Posted in Secret Destinations in SA | Family Travel | SA Art and Culture

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And Now - Portfolio Collection Gift Vouchers

Thu, 26 Aug 2010 (3 years ago)

Great news! Portfolio Collection is now offering gift vouchers – a wonderful idea for a unique Engagement, Wedding or Anniversary present or Corporate incentive.

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Posted in Secret Destinations in SA | Most Romantic Getaways | Portfolio News

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Arniston, Place of Charm and Peril

Mon, 19 Apr 2010 (3 years ago)

Guest blogger "Tarsius" tells of shipwrecks, kayaking and shark encounters in Arniston, a fishing village on the beautiful Overberg coastline.

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Posted in South African Travels | Secret Destinations in SA | SA History | True Traveller's Tales

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2010 Results out now - 29 South African beaches get the Blue Flag status!

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 (4 years ago)

Great news for South Africa and for the tourism industry - 29 of our beautiful beaches have been awarded the sought after Blue Flag status for 2010.

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Romantic Getaway Special in KZN at Karkloof Spa

Thu, 8 Oct 2009 (4 years ago)

Karkloof Spa is offering an extra-special Romantic Getaway for couples looking for a love-nest in KwaZulu Natal.

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Posted in Secret Destinations in SA | Most Romantic Getaways | Portfolio News

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Romantic Getaways in South Africa

Thu, 1 Oct 2009 (4 years ago)

Love is in the air... Starting this October, the Portfolio Travel Blog will be featuring Romantic Getaway Specials in some of our finest establishments throughout South Africa.

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Posted in Secret Destinations in SA | Most Romantic Getaways | Portfolio News

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10 Things To Do in Swellendam

Mon, 6 Jul 2009 (4 years ago)

I've just come back from a wonderful, romantic weekend in the Overberg town of Swellendam. My partner Graeme and I had a brilliant time and I thought I’d share some of the unique experiences we had as well as the more widely known activities in this list of 10 Things to Do in Swellendam.

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Mermaids in the Karoo

Wed, 1 Apr 2009 (4 years ago)

Stories of fishtailed maidens have been told throughout the ages, with sailors, and people living in coastal villages,reporting sightings of these beauties that lure men to watery graves. Fair enough. But mermaids in the Karoo? Pull the other one...

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Posted in South African Travels | Secret Destinations in SA | SA Books | SA Bits and Bobs | SA History

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All Aboard the Hexpas Express

Thu, 26 Mar 2009 (4 years ago)

South Africa in January is a great prospect when compared with the freezing and often miserable conditions in U.K. We have family in Jo'burg, which is verdant in summer since the generally sunny days are often brought to a premature end by thunderstorms, which can be dramatic in scale.

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Posted in Secret Destinations in SA | Family Travel | SA History | True Traveller's Tales