Expert Author: Lavana James | Category: Gifts Fed up with the usual selection of gifts like flowers and chocolates that are here today, gone tomorrow? Well, don’t despair - here is an exciting array of unconventional gift ideas that are sure to knock the socks off their delighted recipients!
Travelling in big groups has both its advantages and disadvantages but the most compelling tip for an intrepid group traveller is to be as flexible as possible, or an authentic African safari could very well turn into an authentic safari nightmare.
Although South Africa is still considered a developing country, it does have an excellent and extensive road network and there are not many dedicated South African road signs that do not follow the international norm set in 1968 in Europe. As South Africa is a former British colony, the rules of the road closely follow that of the UK but there are exceptions. If you are considering car rental whilst visiting Cape Town, the bush or the Garden Route, it is recommended that you brush up on the general information of the different road sign categories.
Expert Author: Lavana James | Category: Air Travel Although statistics prove otherwise, flying is still considered by many to be a risky option. But once you delve a little deeper into these interesting flying facts, you might start to believe that it is one of the safer means of transportation in today’s global village. Statistically, it is far more likely that one might be killed prematurely by a dog bite, a bee sting or a bolt of lightning from above than to die in a fatal plane accident. Commercial aviation is clearly one of the safer options of travel and there are a number of reasons why.
Cape Town is effectively a tale of two cities – the cosmopolitan city centre with its cluster of luxury villas that dot the Atlantic Seaboard and embrace the mountain, and the informal settlements that stretch as far as the eye can see. Visitors to the Cape are initially struck by the vast areas of ‘shack land’ that spread along both sides of the highways that lead into the city but few venture into these bustling, vibrant settlements - and are much the poorer for it.
Glowing tributes are paid daily to the new kid of the international community but possibly the one adage that seems to fit the bill perfectly is ‘a world in one country’, and this is indeed an apt description of the sights and sounds awaiting even the most seasoned of trekkers who opt to holiday in South Africa.
Golf estates have become the leading real estate phenomenon of the 21st Century in South Africa. And there is good reason for their growing popularity – they offer peaceful, protected luxury living for you and your family, whether ardent golfer or not.
All businesses, whether a bakery, a motor vehicle dealership or a kid’s playschool, demand high standards of cleanliness and business owners are faced with a choice – do we outsource our cleaning requirements or do we simply bite the bullet and invest in our own dedicated cleaning machines?
Not only does an East African safari offer unique glimpses into the annual migrations of animals, superb sightings of the elusive Big 5, and close encounters with the colourful Maasai and Sambura peoples but also introduces visitors to some of the most distinctive and rare mammal species in the world today...
Expert Author: Lavana James | Category: Golf Entire business sectors have been set up to delve into the hidden mysteries of this simplest of games and advanced technology, particular Doppler-radar technology, has revealed some of the sport’s secrets. Golf engenders passion from both the players themselves and the legions of fans that support the sport in ever growing numbers but is apparently also a past time that can quite literally shorten your life simply because of the stress involved in the performance.
Expert Author: Lavana James | Category: Legal For far too long, drunk driving in South Africa has largely been ignored by the authorities and has claimed literally thousands of lives of both drivers and pedestrians over the years. This season, however, the powers-to-be have beefed up their presence on the roads with positively resounding results – the casualties on South African roads have virtually halved.
Expert Author: Lavana James | Category: Insurance Some of the different kinds of insurance, amongst others, available to South Africans, including short term insurance, business and corporate insurance, construction insurance, credit insurance, fire insurance and liability insurance amongst others.
Although the global economic environment has had one of the most destructive hidings of the modern epoch, there is always a silver lining for the flush investor out there. Many property owners and other investors are reeling after the worst market crash in recent history that also witnessed interest rates spike to untenable levels. Banks had little option but to repossess the properties from bond defaulters and try and re-coup some of the losses. This in turn has led to property prices dropping to all time lows – supply has simply outstripped demand.
Situated at the tip of Africa, Cape Town is one of the world’s most beautiful gems and holds many still-undiscovered location opportunities for up-and-coming photographers - even for experienced photographers out there who think they’ve seen it all.
Cape Town has several scenic drives that will allow visitors to enjoy the full Cape experience, from the richly vegetated mountains to the heady cliffs of Cape Point. These spectacular sojourns should be enjoyed at your leisure, so head for the nearest quality car rental company, pick your preferred model and take to the road.
Although public transport is not as effective in Cape Town as it is in other 1st world countries, there are several ways of getting around the city and surrounds that are safe, relatively cheap and reliable...
By its very nature, a Southern African safari is likely to keep your kids on the edge of their seats...for a period of time in any event. Up close and personal encounters with the weird and wonderful wild animals they have learnt about in books and on TV programmes will keep them intrigued initially but what happens if the novelty wears off?
As with most sports, NASCAR has joined the long list of casualties of the recent economic meltdown. Sponsorships have begun to fade away with unenviable speed and some of the single drive teams have even been forced to throw in the towel.
Expert Author: Lavana James | Category: Golf Golf is one of the fastest growing sports in the world with an estimated 50 million people around the globe enslaved by the little white ball. International golf course designers are arguably more sought after today than ever before and virtually any land not developed is being turned into a golf course with startling alacrity.
A prime location is quite simply a position that is first in excellence, quality and value. Every astute property buyer is aware that the key to a great property investment is location, location, location. There are the obvious prime locations - Cape Town’s Atlantic Seaboard springs to mind. It offers unsurpassed views of both mountain and sea, access to a number of leading beaches and top area-specific schools, but is close enough to the central business district to make commuting to work a pleasure rather than a daily trial.
