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<< previous page 1 2 3 4 next page>> written by Alan Hawkins 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. written by Alan Hawkins 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. written by groshan fabiola Customer service representatives around South Africa are starting to prepare for the fast approaching 2010 Soccer World Cup. Many experts say that preparing front line employees with the correct knowledge package is absolutely essential to creating a long lasting and powerful impression to the coming visitors and tourists written by Alan Hawkins 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. written by Alan Hawkins 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!”…. written by Alan Hawkins 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 written by Alan Hawkins 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.
written by Alan Hawkins 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.
written by Alan Hawkins
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.
written by Alan Hawkins 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 written by Alan Hawkins 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.
written by Alan Hawkins 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 written by Alan Hawkins 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. written by Alan Hawkins 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. written by Vanshika Pradhan Don’t have the time to rush to the field to catch your favorite players at work? Don’t find any suitable excuse to bunk the office to watch the live telecast of the most crucial match of the tournament? Doesn’t matter as long as you have your computer and the internet connection----cricket websites bring you the live cricket score, the best online coverage of international as well as domestic cricket. written by Veshma Bhimsingh Despite battling half centuries from Captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni and Harbhajan Singh, India chances of winning the fourth and final test of the Border/ Gavaskar series were dented, setting the Aussies a getable target of 382 on the final day. written by Veshma Bhimsingh Australia’s hope of leveling the series rose when debutant Jason Krejza hauled a record equalling eight-wickets which triggered a dramatic Indian collapse on the second afternoon of the fourth Test.Australia held the advantage when Simon Katich followed up the sensational debut of Krejza with a brilliant unbeated knock of 92 as he along with Michael Hussy put on an unbroken 115-run third wicket stand finishing the day on 189 for two. written by Veshma Bhimsingh Well the fourth and final Test has begun between India and Australia, and the Aussies need to win this one to level the series. The Indians, however, are challenging them in their quest as they amassed 311 for 5 at the close on day one. written by Veshma Bhimsingh “Old fashioned cricket” still works and India proved this when they crushed the Australian’s by 320 runs at Mohali.Ricky Ponting stated before the start of the series that the Aussies were going to play a brand of cricket - “aggressive and new age”. Now at the halfway mark with the series standing at 1 - 0 to India, Ponting might have to eat his words. written by Ivaylo Yordanov Many football fans are already witnessing the qualifications for the indisputably most significant sporting event of 2010 - the World Cup, which will be hosted by South Africa. Those who will visit South Africa and watch the matches in 2010 will also have the opportunity to enjoy some great tourist attractions of this unique continent. written by Veshma Bhimsingh After the first-over dismissal of Matthew Hayden for a duck, Ricky Ponting and Simon Katich foughtback on day one of the first Test. Ponting ended his drought on Indian soil with a superb 123 to steer the tourists to a comfortable 254 - 4 by stump on the opening day at the Chinnaswammy stadium.. written by Rahul Rungta Introducing virtual football- see what is on offer at football1x2. One example of the newer generation of gambling games is Virtual Sport Betting: based on the idea of virtual leagues mirroring the real life leagues from around the world. written by Claudia Beckford The German team seems to be very confident for the Euro 2008 despite they haven’t won any European Championship since 1996. Since the 2006 World Cup the team is still very optimistic due to all the euphoria and excitement received. Up to this point the Germans have defeated the two Euro co-host Austria and Switzerland and expect to continue their winning streak. written by Claudia Beckford The American highest rated colt Curlin has lately made another impressive win at the world’s richest race in Dubai. The young offspring which was sired by Smart Strike and female Sherriff’s Deputy; both of Canadian descent was foaled in March 2004. This four-year old colt is property of the Midnight Cry Stables, Stonestreet Farm. written by Ella wilson Cricket forum is an interesting way to discuss your viewpoints on cricket. written by Ella wilson Make your room and your life more colorful with cricket wallpapers. written by Ella wilson The live cricket score is the most important information of any ongoing cricket match. written by Marcia Henin Rugby is considered to be one of the most violent sports activities. Rugby traumas and injuries can sometimes be very serious, since this game demands a high amount of physical energy. written by Ella wilson Get instant, updated cricket score on websites dedicated to the game and even on your mobile handsets if required. written by Claudia Beckford One of American’s finest thoroughbreds - Curlin – last year’s Breeder’s Cup winner will make his first start of 2008 in the Nad Al Sheba Racecourse Dubai Cup on March 29th, stated his majority owner Jess Jackson. << previous page 1 2 3 4 next page>> |