By Nancy Kivlen, Director of Leisure Part One Cape Town We arrived in Cape Town after a thirty six hour travel day via Qatar Airways. They have a magnificent business class (they even give you a mattress to sleep on and pajamas). After an eight hour layover in Doha where we visited the Souk market, […]
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My Trip to the Southern African Continent, Part One
Sunday, December 4th, 2016A South African Visit: Durban, Cape Town and Johannesburg (with a stop in Dubai)
Thursday, April 23rd, 2015As a guest of Emirates Airlines and the SA Gvt tourist office, it was my first time flying on Air Emirates from SFO to Dubai (15-16hr flight). Comfortable, great service, excellent inflight entertainment and a compassionate staff. We had 3 nights at the Anantara Resort on Palm Island during which time they took great care […]
Quick notes on a familiarization trip to South Africa
Friday, October 25th, 2013We flew South African Airlines. The crew was nice and attentive. The New York to Johannesburg flight took 15 hours, then a short hop to Durban. Since I left on a Monday and arrived on a Wednesday, I was tired and dragging. A short but good nap later and I’m ready to go for the […]
Have You Ever Heard a Rhinoceros Snore?
Wednesday, August 4th, 2010Lions and tigers and bears- oh my! Explore a game reserve in South Africa. Learn what it’s like to view wildlife in natural settings. There weren’t any lions but plenty of rhinos, zebras and giraffes. Read what a safari is really like.
