http://www.free-articles-zone.com Morenos en 08/12/2009 One of the main motivators for as family holiday is to create memories for one’s children, to take them to new places and allow them to experience the excitement of a holiday atmosphere. In South Africa we are blessed with so many opportunities to do this. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=303252 2009-12-01 Yes, summer in South Africa, winter is past us, not that by international standards this can be called winter, but I will no doubt hit the nail on the head when I say that most of those reading this will look back and agree that the last twelve months have been an uphill grind, it’s time for a holiday, whether your choice is Cape Town or Port Alfred; Poffadder or Plettenberg Bay, the time has come to cast your concerns aside and start planning. Let’s just get our minds right for a second, put everything into perspective. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=298813 2009-11-09 Buzz words abound on this subject…service delivery…a service industry…service is our secret. Tourism and travel is about service, as the South African tourism industry looks forward to the 2010 Soccer World cup and hopefully toward fully booked Hotels and bed and Breakfasts, we need to strive and step forward to the plate, it is about service. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=295501 2009-10-22 Arriving at one’s destination to find it not available is probably one of every traveller’s fears. This fear can obviously be eliminated or at least made highly probably with careful and disciplined planning and preparation…so one would think. Travelling in South Africa is, as has been said before, one of the worlds best kept travel secrets. South Africa offers visitors great accommodation options to suit all tastes and also some extremely efficient and well known travel agents and accommodation portals. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=294412 2009-10-15 You’ve seen the news, read the Sunday times and it would appear we can look forward to some reduced mobile phone call rates in South Africa. About time, we need to understand the international visitor to South Africa, the holiday maker who has travelled from Europe on a long haul flight, does not want to pay more for accommodation, a beer, a pizza and last of all, for calls from his mobile phone. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=294413 2009-10-15 From Bogotá to Bangladesh, tourists are becoming aware of South Africa, mainly because of the 2010 Soccer World Cup but whatever the reason, our famous names, Cape Town, Johannesburg, the Kruger national Park are all on everyone’s minds as they consider travel to our beautiful and sunny South Africa. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=292273 2009-10-05 It wasn’t that long ago that one rushed off to the library when planning one’s travels. In South Africa, where travel and tourism is an important but an unnaturally small industry when compared to the income generated elsewhere, the library or your trusted travel agent was the place to start. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=292275 2009-10-05 For most families the past year has been pretty hectic to say the least, with any thought of a holiday confined into a blurry background. The stress of a suboptimal economy and numerous escalating costs combining into a formidable frontal attack on us mere mortals from all directions, our energy and effort seems to have gone towards survival rather than recreation. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=286980 2009-09-07 Do not be misled however, it’s not actually about 2010, a purple patch for the tourism and service industry during which time, all beds will be booked, Hotels humming and airports busy, the advantages should be leveraged into long term benefit. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=281365 2009-08-12 In the seventies and eighties in South Africa, strikes were a national pastime, more money please, less work please, fewer hours and more rights and benefits, some twenty years later, nothings changed, more money, less work, more benefits please. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=278597 2009-07-30 In South Africa, we call it winter, the temperatures in the Eastern Cape drop to a daily average of around 26 degrees c, at night around 13 with the early mornings sometimes as low as perhaps seven degrees on occasions, a friend of mine who often holidays away from his London flat says to me “and you call this winter!”…. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=277957 2009-07-28 Don’t you just wish that Nelson Mandela lived another ninety one years, don’t you just wish South Africa won the 2010 FIFA Soccer World cup, don’t you just wish that the millions of visitors on holiday in South Africa got comfortable beds, good service, found great accommodation in our Hotels and other accommodation establishments, and that Tom Watson had won the 2009 Open Championship http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=276973 2009-07-23 Living here is another story, on the surface it all looks great, deep down, at grassroots and foundation level the country, the new and wonderful home of the so called rainbow nation, the nation who helped create leaders who will go into the annuls of history, the great Nelson Mandela who we all respect and admire, O.R. Thambo, Steve Bhiko, a brave freedom fighter of an age long past, Chaka Zulu, king of the mighty Zulu tribe, Moshesh; Piet Retief; Adam Tas; Olive Schreiner; Christian Barnard, Helen Suzman, great leaders and statesmen of a different era who must either be turning in their graves or watching progress with disdain. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=272091 2009-07-02 The South African soccer team, Bafana Bafana, came fourth in the recent FIFA confederation Cup. Now before you say, big deal and belittle the goalie’s efforts to stop one or two that he perhaps should have, up to the last four minutes of normal time, the South Africa team had prevented Spain, arguably the worlds best team from kicking one ball into our goals! That for this small soccer country is a formidable performance. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=271580 2009-06-30 So you have decided to rent out your home or your holiday home? Perhaps for accommodation during the 2010 FIFA Soccer World Cup or as holiday accommodation along the coast of South Africa when you’re not using it yourself, a great idea. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=270779 2009-06-26 The press is wall to wall with coverage of the current soccer competition, our readiness to host and welcome those planning to visit our shores and travel around during the 2010 FIFA soccer world cup, seeking beds, beers, accommodation http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=270782 2009-06-26 Our family simply love it, travel in South Africa is easy for us, we live here. From our base in East London, in the Eastern Cape, we have a short hop through Port Alfred and on to Port Elizabeth http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=270137 2009-06-24 I am often asked by South African holiday home owners and those perhaps seeking to purchase a holiday house or apartment in South Africa, if this is firstly a good investment and secondly if they will be able to at least partially off set the costs by renting this to paying tenants or guests. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=270138 2009-06-24 The decision to purchase a holiday home in South Africa for personal enjoyment and investment was covered extensively from a purely investment viewpoint in my last article http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=270139 2009-06-24 South Africa, a holiday in winter, you’ve got to be kidding. Are you aware that the 2010 soccer world cup, the largest sport event in the world will bring thousands of travel visitors to South Africa to watch this even slap bang in the middle of winter. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=268903 2009-06-19 South Africa, host country to the 2010 soccer world cup. Football, soccer, accommodation, full hotels, crowded roads, no hotel beds, chaos, visitors, tourism, what does this all mean to South Africa. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=268906 2009-06-19 South Africans always drink cold lager, normally out of a 2-4 deg. Fridge, even in the coldest of weather, unlike the European beer drinkers where the beers, except perhaps in summer, are normally served at room temperature. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=266696 2009-06-11 Our family simply love it, travel in South Africa is easy for us, we live here. From our base in East London, in the Eastern Cape, we have a short hop through Port Alfred and on to Port Elizabeth. The start (or end) of the Garden Route, it depends which way you’re coming from. For this travel article we’ll take you from Cape Town toward Port Elizabeth and try and give new visitors to the area an insight into this beautiful part of South Africa. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=266699 2009-06-11 That was actually the easy part, the decision that is. Being an experienced business person and an “old soldier” who has spent many a night under the stars, dear Dad was fully aware that the more effort put into planning, the more enjoyable the experience would be for everyone. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=266701 2009-06-11 A “crooner” many years ago had an album, yes, a ling playing record, remember those, this was tiled “Stop the World, I want to get off” – if we apply this to the purpose of this article, let’s stop the madness and squeeze in some holiday and travel time. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=263196 2009-05-29 Travellers beware, whether your holiday or travel plans include, South Africa, England or Egypt, the onus is on you to check and re-check all your plans, your air tickets, the dates and agreed rates, the whole lot. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=263199 2009-05-29 Poverty relief through improvements in the education infrastructure is not someone else’s problem, it is ours as responsible persons who supposedly care for the future of Africa, consider this next time you elect the person to represent your ward. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=173277 2008-08-28 Consumerism, defined as activities that protect or defend the rights of consumers, appears almost non existent in South Africa, very few consumer bodies seem to exist or are unfortunately extremely quite. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=173279 2008-08-28 Do not despair, renting someone else’s holiday home for your own family holiday offers a bargain of a lifetime. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=173281 2008-08-28 When staying with friends and family, ensure you are great guests, and ensure your hosts would welcome the call next time you come calling. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=163080 2008-07-16 Most owners of holiday homes are unable to utilise these all the time and an opportunity exists to earn an income whilst these homes are not in use, this income is usually sufficient to cover the annual costs of ownership. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=163085 2008-07-16 Travel wise, street wise, call it what you like but you’ve worked hard for your money…like the old adage says “a fool and his money are soon parted” http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=163093 2008-07-16 Guys, get it together, stop putting it off, once you take the time and trouble to do it….you will enjoy huge benefit from touring in the wonderful country of ours. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=163095 2008-07-16 A wise friend once suggested I should make a list of the top twenty things I would like to do before I die and plan when and how I was going to do these. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=163100 2008-07-16 Let’s face it; South Africa is a stunning destination, offering attractions for each and every need, at a price more than half of any other destinations. But, and here’s the rub, it’s all about marketing the promise and more importantly, delivering on that promise. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=144725 2008-05-16 Whether you are being fleeced by a ticket tout at a West End theatre in London, buying a top seat for a top dollar and finding out you are sitting on the roof, or having an item stolen, be aware and be wary. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=142932 2008-05-12 My mother used to say visitors were like fresh fish, great for the first two days, OK for the next day but that they start getting a little hard to bear on day four and onwards. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=142936 2008-05-12 Being tasked with selecting the top ten travel destinations in Southern Africa might sound easy. This is however simply not the case. The destinations range from Cape Town and the Garden Route, to KwaZulu Natal and the Drakensberg. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=122426 2008-03-03 As parents we’ve all heard the question “Are we there yet, Dad…” usually as one passes your favourite fuel station within 10 minutes from home at the beginning of a long car trip! Who can blame the children in the back, over stimulated by all the excitement and the anticipation of a holiday. The most important tip for travel at any time is road safety. Travel long distance during day light hours only and obey every single rule of the road, most importantly stay within the speed limit. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=122427 2008-03-03 The whole family are looking forward to a well deserved and excitingly anticipated break, the weather however doesn’t always play the part. One sometimes forgets that most of our coastal areas, certainly as regards the Eastern and South Eastern holiday destinations along the South African coast, are summer rainfall areas. Holidays are all about planning, take a little time on your planning and preparation and you will be one up on El Niño and the weather man. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=122430 2008-03-03 Have you ever experienced a serious disaster whilst on holiday? If not, it’s merely a matter of time. It has been said there are two kinds of travellers, those that have experienced a problem holiday and those that are still going to. What an absolute blessing to be able to spend quality time in a holiday destination with those you love, with no problems. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=122431 2008-03-03