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BREATHTAKING
SCENERY
A WORLD OF
ROMANCE
IF YOU’RE LIKE MOST NEWLYWEDS
TO BE, YOU’LL SPEND THREE TIMES
AS MUCH ON YOUR HONEYMOON
AS A REGULAR VACATION. BUT
EVEN IF YOU’RE JUST LOOKING
FOR A FANTASTIC COUPLE’S
GETAWAY, SOUTH AFRICA DELIVERS
BANG FOR THE BUCK – AND
UNSURPASSED ROMANTIC ALLURE.
A romantic afternoon massage in Franschhoek, Cape Town
SAYING “I DO” IN
SOUTH AFRICA
THE SEARCH FOR
A BREATHTAKING
WEDDING DESTINATION
ENDS HERE.
South Africa offers a
stunning backdrop for
weddings of all kinds,
and there are many
tour operators who can
assist you in making
your special day even
more spectacular.
Love is in the air
You’d be hard pressed to find a more
memorable, or exhilarating place to celebrate
your relationship. Here are the top 10 reasons
why South Africa is the ultimate romantic escape:
1
Want beaches? In Cape Town you can swim
in one ocean on one day and a different one
the next. Durban is another beach hotspot,
with three miles of inviting sand in its famous
“Golden Mile”.
2
You can give your loved one the world’s largest
uncut diamond (well, a good long look at it,
anyway) at the Kimberley Mine Museum. A
stop on the romantic Blue Train route, the city
of Kimberley also has other museums and art
galleries to browse through hand-in-hand.
3
Enjoy a romantic alfresco dinner at Cape Town’s
scenic V&A Waterfront, with magnificent Table
Mountain as a backdrop.
4
You can have a June wedding and still go skiing
on your honeymoon. That’s right, the seasons
are reversed in South Africa, and Tiffindell’s
on-slope and Après-ski facilities rival those of
leading U.S. and European resorts.
5
You can spend the morning tracking exotic
animals through landscapes far removed from
civilization, the afternoon enjoying a highlycivilized
spa session, and the evening dining
on fine cuisine under a panorama of southern
hemisphere stars. How’s that for a date?
6
There’s a reason The Bachelor was filmed in
South Africa – it’s the perfect staging ground
for an unforgettable date, or ten. From safari
game drives to heart-pounding cage dives
with Great Whites to a scenic helicopter tour
of Blyde River Canyon, the opportunities for
unique two-person escapades are endless.
7
Ready for a night on the town? From the
dance clubs of Newtown to the casinos and
entertainment venues of Sun City, South Africa
has everything a pair of night owls could ask for.
8
For those couples seeking an even deeper and
more memorable experience, stirring cultural
sightseeing opportunities abound.
9
Small towns such as Stellenbosch, Paarl and
Franschhoek along the Cape’s famous Wine
Route offer romantic vistas, outstanding cuisine
and, of course, world-class wines for toasting
your life together.
10
Maybe oysters are an aphrodisiac, maybe they
aren’t! Regardless, couples will be enchanted
by Knysna, one of the Western Cape’s bestknown
holiday destinations. Succulent oysters
are always on the menu here, and an annual
Oyster Festival comes through town in July.
LGBT TRAVEL IN SOUTH AFRICA
South Africa is a liberal country
with a progressive constitution,
where LGBT travelers are more
than welcome.
A number of tour operators – many
of them affiliated with IGLTA
(International Gay and Lesbian
Travel Association) – are available for
custom itineraries, from adventure
and luxury romance to safari. Cape
Town, dubbed the “LGBT capital of
Africa,” is a favored destination, with
its proximity to the Winelands region,
iconic tourist attractions, vibrant
nightlife and a thriving LGBT scene.
THE MINI ITINERARY
DAY 1: Board the Cape Town-bound
Blue Train in Pretoria, an hour north of
Johannesburg, and stop to check out the
world’s largest uncut diamond, at the
Kimberley Mine Museum.
DAY 2: Arrive in Cape Town midday,
and unwind with a spa treatment at
The Twelve Apostles Hotel & Spa.
DAY 3: Drive to Franschhoek, an hour
outside of Cape Town, and choose from
20 wineries to toast your relationship.
HOT DEALS
Keep an eye out for discounted
romance and honeymoon packages at
www.southafrica.net/deals
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