SEPTEMBER 2013
LOOKING BACK ….DRAKENSBERG GETAWAY
We had a very successful group tour to the Drakensberg in April, flying from Cape Town to KZN and thenby coach to the Central ‘Berg.
Champagne Castle Hotel, in its magnificent setting,never disappoints --- luxury accommodation, plentifuldelicious meals and bracing air.
Many of the group enjoyed dailywalks, some quitestrenuous, but mainly leisurely. Outings included theDrakensberg Boys’ Choir concert, which is always ahighlight, and a Falconry Display.
This often-repeated holiday will be a feature of our2014 programme, so make sure you book your place!
NORWEGIAN FJORDS/ARCTIC CIRCLE CRUISE
6-20 JUNE
All arrangements were made for a group of clients to fly to Denmark and over-night in a Copenhagen hotel prior to boarding the cruise liner “Vision of the Seas” for an 11-night cruise to this beautiful area of Europe.
Ports of call - Alesund, Honningsvag, Tromso, Olden, Geiranger, Bergen and Copenhagen.
The Norwegian coastal scenery is magnificent --- deep-water fjords, narrow inlets, waterfalls, forests, snow-capped mountains and quaint coastal villages.
ALL JAPAN EXPLORER CRUISE
4-20 SEPTEMBER
A group of seasoned“cruisers” will be flying toBeijing where they willspend two nights in a 4-star hotel and enjoy escorted toursto the majorsights – TheForbidden City, Tianenman Square, the Great Wall, etc and taste Peking Duck – before being transferred to Tianjin port forthe cruiseonboard “Voyager of the Seas” – a floating hotel.
They will call on various Japanese ports and Busan inSouth Korea before returning to Tianjin.
Tours-4-Umade allflightandcruise bookings, arranged for the tour and transfers in China and obtained visas and travel insurance for the Cape Town clients.
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GARDEN ROUTE TOUR
13-18 NOVEMBER
The group will travel by coach to EIGHT BELLS MOUNTAIN INN at the foot of theRobinson Pass ±30km inland fromMossel Bay on the road to Oudtshoorn. The hotel will be our baseas we explore thearea, with outingsarranged to places of interest in Mossel Bay, Oudtshoorn, George and Knysna. The 5-night stay at ‘EIGHT BELLS’ – very much a home from home resort – is on a Dinner, Bed & Breakfast basis.
Price: R5395 per person sharing / R600 S/Suppl
Includes: *Coach transport *Accommodation (Dinner, Bed
& Breakfast) *Outings *Entrance Fees
Excludes: *Lunches *Items of a personal nature / MONTAGU
1 – 4 JULY
The group of 17‘young at heart’ travellers found that the best way to ward off the cold Cape winter weather is to enjoy a heart-warming ‘Christmas in Winter’ tour to Montagu. As usual, theMontagu Country Hotel came up trumps ---crackling fires in all the hearths -- the diningroom specially partitioned off for our group and decorated for Christmas --- traditional Christmas fare --- Kosie Hanekom on the piano playing Christmas songs –- it was a night to remember! All we needed was snow!
Onecan’tvisit Montaguwithout embarkingon thetractor rideup the Langeberg Mountain followed by the‘potjiekos’ lunch. The many varieties of proteawere in full bloom on the mountainside - what a magnificent sight!
Montagu and surrounding areas has much to offer thetourist and the ‘Christmas in Winter’ tour will definitelybe repeated.
GROUP TOUR TO ADDO
24-30 AUGUST
We have just returned from a wonderful trip to Addo. The well-loved 4-star ‘Eight Bells Mountain Inn’ was a welcome overnight stop before commencing the Garden Route leg of the journey. Time permitted a stop at the Boardwalk in Port Elizabeth for some of the folk to meet up with friends and relatives.
The 4-star Cosmos Cuisine Guesthouse in the Addo area of the lush Sundays River Valley was wonderful – luxury accommodation, good well-presented meals and country hospitality. While the Western Cape was being battered by storms, we were basking in temperatures of ±30°C!
The game drive in the Addo Elephant Park was one of the highlights – we saw about 150 elephants of all ages and sizes around, and in, a waterhole! We also visited a wildlife rehab centre and a cheetah breeding farm. As this was the citrus harvesting season, we were able to visit a Citrus Packhouse in Kirkwood, which was most interesting.
On the return journey we spent some time at the Knysna Waterfront and once again overnighted at ‘Eight Bells’.
The tour was conducted at a leisurely pace with plenty of stops at safe, hygienic facilities en route.
FARM GETAWAY
28 – 31 OCTOBER
When last did you visit a working farm? Join us for three nights on a dairy and citrus farm in Buffeljagsrivier, near Swellendam. You will enjoy country hospitality, excellent accommodation and home fare – not to talk of the bracing air! The area is not only scenically beautiful, but is also steeped in history; the farm itself being ofconsiderable historic significance.
Although outings include visiting a local lavender farm, a berry farm for jam and liqueur tasting and attractions in Swellendam, youmay prefer to just spend time on the farm enjoying the peace and quiet or strolling through the citrus orchards – the choice is yours.
Price: R3595 per person sharing / R400 S/Suppl
Includes: *Coach transport *Accommodation (Dinner,
Bed & Breakfast) *Outings *Entrance Fees
Excludes: *Lunches *Items of a personal nature
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MONTAGU IN FULL
BLOOM
27 – 30 NOVEMBER
Montagu again - - - - this timewhen the roses are blooming and the Montagu Country Hotel’s swimming pool is beckoning! An ever popular holiday which fills up quickly, so don’t miss the opportunity to visit this historically rich town. Local outings and the tractor ride up the mountain, followed by the ‘potjiekos’ lunch are included. The stay at the hotel is on a Dinner, Bed Breakfast basis.
Price: R3695 per person sharing / R450 S/Suppl
Includes: *Coach transport *Accommodation (Dinner, Bed
& Breakfast) *Outings *Entrance Fees
Excludes: *Lunches *Items of a personal nature
For bookings, more information and all your travel requirements contact
CLARENCE (BOET) HENDRIKSE
Tel: 021782 5901 / Cell: 083301 4978 / Fax 086524 3406 / Email:
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