The Portfolio Collection

Seasons Greetings to All

Thu, 24 Dec 2009 (2 years ago)

Founder and head of Portfolio Collection, Liz Westby-Nunn sends warm wishes to all Portfolio guests (past, present & future) establishments and Travel Blog readers.

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Posted in Portfolio News

From Concrete Pit to Wide African Skies-A Happy Christmas for a Rescued Lion

Thu, 24 Dec 2009 (2 years ago)

A rescued lion that arrived in South Africa this week will be spending Christmas, and the rest of his life, in relative freedom and safety in South Africa.

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Posted in December 2009 | SA Wildlife

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Animal Sightings at Pumba Last Week

Wed, 23 Dec 2009 (2 years ago)

Another round up of the week's animal sightings at Pumba in the Eastern Cape, and an excerpt from the Ranger's Diary - with some exciting news!

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Posted in SA Safari Stories | Portfolio News | SA Photographs | SA Wildlife

What Makes Jo'burg Great?

Wed, 23 Dec 2009 (2 years ago)

The world loves Cape Town and SA's Mother City is, quite rightly, forever in the spotlight. One Jo'burg-based agency decided it was time to blow their city's vuvuzela, loud & proud...

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Posted in December 2009

Unique New Year Party in Riebeek Kasteel

Wed, 23 Dec 2009 (2 years ago)

Looking for a fun and different New Years Eve party out of Cape Town? We've got just the thing up the West Coast...

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Posted in SA Events

Penguin Parents Needed

Wed, 23 Dec 2009 (2 years ago)

Looking for an ideal gift for a bird-lover, but don't want to have to actually share your home with a feathery friend? We have the answer...

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Posted in Avitourism | Avitourism | SA Eco Tourism | SA Bits and Bobs

The 2010 FIFA World Cup Stadiums

Tue, 22 Dec 2009 (2 years ago)

The 2010 FIFA Football World Cup will be played out in 10 newly built or upgraded stadiums, in nine South African cities.

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Posted in FIFA 2010 World Cup

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SA Listed as a Must-Visit Destination for 2010 by Lonely Planet

Mon, 21 Dec 2009 (2 years ago)

Lonely Planet has compiled a great list of 9 Amazing Travel Destinations for the coming year, and South Africa is featured – of course – for the 2010 FIFA World Cup.

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Posted in December 2009 | FIFA 2010 World Cup

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Art Galleries in South Africa

Mon, 21 Dec 2009 (2 years ago)

Looking for some kulcha this holiday? South Africa's many art galleries offer oodles of amazing art showcasing local and international artists' works.

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Posted in SA Art and Culture