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Cape Town is an incredible city with all kinds of experiences on offer. Whether you’re into fine dining, being pampered at spas, getting up close and personal with nature, or thrill-seeking adventures, the Mother City has it all. We’ve compiled a list of Cape Town’s top 10 experiences.  1. Dining experiences Cape Town offers many […]

Cape Town’s foremost language school is making the safety of students its top priority in the COVID era. We cannot compromise, says English Plus Academy head Barry Abrahamse. “COVID-19 has left a mark on our industry. We rely on international students, and want them to know that we’ve created a safe and secure learning environment,” […]

The City of Cape Town has announced an important innovation aimed at helping diners feel safer, and to help local restaurants through this summer. Starting on 18 December 2021, Cape Town will close certain streets to vehicles and open them for pedestrians and diners only, so allowing restaurants to use the street space for more […]

With international travel bans following the emergence of the new Covid-19 variant, Cape Town has pivoted quickly to an innovative domestic tourism campaign to help our tourism industry this festive season. “Our launch is testament to the quick-thinking creativity of our tourism teams, and is testament to our City’s commitment to doing what we can […]

Cape Town is a melting pot of cultures and with that comes an eclectic, yet delicious mixture of traditional food experiences. The country’s rich heritage is evident when families gather to share their favourite meals together. From township-style shisanyama barbeques to Cape Malay bobotie and the Afrikaner sweet treat, koeksisters, Cape Town has the best […]

Direct United Airlines flights to Cape Town from New York resumed yesterday as the first plane in more than 20 months from the airline touched down at Cape Town International Airport. “I am so pleased that we could be here to welcome the resumption of these flights,” said Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis. The city first welcomed […]

Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis this week switched on the city’s popular festive lights in the CBD. Every December, the city centre comes to life with hundreds of festive lights. You can go and check out the lights any night during the festive season. Speaking at the official ‘switch on’ this week, Mayor Hill-Lewis reminisced […]

This is the perfect time of year to visit Cape Town. Summer starts in November and lasts until February, bringing with it clear skies, long days and warm evenings.  The Mother City, with its beautiful scenery, has something for everyone. Locals, tourists and families can hike, visit iconic tourist attractions, swim and tan on the […]

With the type and variety of views that Cape Town has to offer, it’s no wonder that the city sports many rooftop bars and restaurants. From sophisticated, poolside hotel bars to trendy, hipster restaurants, Cape Town offers several memorable rooftop experiences.  The Rooftop Sky Bar at Grand Daddy Hotel in Long Street is the classiest […]

The V&A Waterfront has clinched the global award at the highly contested World Responsible Tourism Awards in London. The Waterfront was one of a handful of winners at a ceremony in London on Monday, 1 November 2021 (award levels go from One to Watch, Silver, Gold then Global). The awards, which forms part of the […]