By David Young


There is no doubt, more and more people are heading towards South Africa for a holiday of a lifetime. This has become popular over the years for many different reasons. Vacations in Cape Town, in particular offer the average tourist a lot to think about because you will never run out of options.

Since hosting the World Cup soccer, things have greatly improved. The transport is also great, with buses and trains to help you get around. In saying that, you will need a car to help you get to certain areas. However, there is a great tour bus that will take you to all the major tourist spots. You can hop and hop off. This is very well organized.

There are many restaurants which offer different cuisines and affordable prices. A lot of these offer spectacular views of the mountain, the ocean as well as the vines. One can sit in the laid back atmosphere and forget about your troubles or routines which may be troublesome back at home. There is a lot of seafood, curries as well as bistro food.

The wine is excellent in this part of the world and it is also world renowned. Many people go to wine farms in the area. There are estates in the area, so you don't have to travel great distances. A place like Groot Constantia has a lot of history behind its name. There are a couple of restaurants here and you can go on a tour which is incredibly interesting.

Families will love to stroll down Sea Point promenade where they will be able to have a look at the bright blue ocean and in between they may want to have a break and visit some of the restaurants or bistros in the area. This is incredibly lively and there is always something going on. One can simply soak up the atmosphere at one of the parks nearby.

The Waterfront is also a nice place for both families as well as singles and older people. There is always some form of entertainment happening here and it is great to explore the activities that you can get involved in. You can take a boat trip to the famous Robben Island which is something to think about, and a whole new learning experience.

You will also be able to find a lot of other trails in the area which are a lot more gentle. There are many areas where you are able to find a lot of different birds. You don't have to travel far to find wildlife like this. Walks are all marked out and there are people in the area, so you don't have to worry about getting lost.

Transport is another thing to think about beforehand. You don't have to plan for this because you can organize this through the area you are staying at. There are a number of services where you can organize descent transport. However, you also need a car to get to get to various areas. Some people are able to get by way of tours, and are quite happy with that.




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