Drive to boost township tourism appeal 2006-05-27 17:26:16
Durban Chamber of Commerce and Industry has launched a big drive to boost the tourism potential of the townships.Full Story...
See unexpected trials as an adventure 2006-06-01 12:41:05
Nobody mentions the fact that the wait in a check-in line at the airport can be variable... that you might queue for two or three hours - or alternatively, you might go through immediately, writes Carol Lazar.Full Story...
Aussies warned for Nazi mockery at World Cup 2006-05-17 13:01:07
Australian football fans heading for the World Cup in Germany next month have been warned to avoid mocking references to the country's World War 2 Nazi history.Full Story...
See the fields of fire from your window... 2006-05-14 11:29:37
Looking for an adventure holiday with a difference? Then consider a nine-day coach tour from Johannesburg to Upington and Olifantshoek...Full Story...
Hail, the ideal traveller! 2006-05-14 11:20:54
The ideal traveller is somebody who arrives at her place of departure well on time - not too early, but not too late either. She will travel light, really light, with just a carry-on bag, no matter if she's visiting Britain, Russia, the USA or the Caribbean for three weeks, three months or three days.Full Story...
Paddle up and ride the rapids 2006-05-14 11:31:51
There are a number of opinions about what it is that makes Wilderness special. Jennifer Stern judges for herself...Full Story...
A wild time in the Karoo 2006-05-14 11:41:51
What kind of game would you go off in search of early in the morning in Outshoorn? Brent Naude-Moseley jumped into the Meerkatmobile to find out...Full Story...
Kuwait scraps visas for Gulf residents 2006-05-10 12:26:09
Foreign residents of the Gulf states can now visit Kuwait without a visa, according to the interior ministry.Full Story...
Indian street kids offer guided tours 2006-05-10 12:10:30
The lives of India's street children are being transformed by the opportunity to take curious tourists on guided tours which offer a glimpse into their poverty-stricken lives. Parul Gupta found out more...Full Story...
A troubled town in Oz called Alice Springs 2006-05-09 10:21:37
Most visitors come away from the archetypal Australian Outback town of Alice Springs with no memories of what happens after dark...Full Story...
Gay travel guide to Asia 2006-04-28 10:36:37
The editor of a new gay and lesbian travel guide to Malaysia, Singapore and Indonesia says he hopes the book will foster more acceptance of homosexuality - which is outlawed in all three conservative Southeast Asian nations.Full Story...
How about spending a weekend at Nagle Dam? 2006-04-28 10:41:25
I rarely get to spend quiet, quality time with my little family, so I jumped at the chance of a weekend away at Msinsi Nagle Dam and Game Reserve.Full Story...
Laid back in Ballito 2006-04-23 14:09:24
As a child, Minesh Bhagaloo remembers never being able to swim at Ballito's pristine beaches or visit any of its prestigious hotels. But today the town on KwaZulu-Natal's north coast is anyone's playground...Full Story...
Temporary passports to go, says home affairs 2006-04-21 10:46:40
South Africa plans to phase out temporary passports for those wanting to travel abroad, the Department of Home Affairs has announced. This follows a decision by the British government to stop recognising these passports.Full Story...
How travel agents rip us off 2006-04-16 19:48:09
An informal survey of travel agents' service fees introduced since last year provides some interesting findings.Full Story...
Coffee shops colonise the world 2006-04-13 12:11:45
A cup of coffee is just a drink. But a frappuccino is an experience. So believes Bryant Simon, a historian who is searching for the meaning of modern life amid the round tables and comfy sofas of Starbucks coffee shops.Full Story...
US tourism trying to get back on its feet 2006-04-13 12:20:55
Tougher visa requirements combined with a deteriorating image abroad have made the United States a less attractive destination for international travellers, and tourist operators expect Washington to do something about it.Full Story...
South Africans to apply for UK visas via DHL 2006-04-16 19:44:55
Anyone wishing to apply for visas to the United Kingdom must in future be lodged with transport company DHL, the British High Commission has said.Full Story...
Now's the time to travel 2006-04-12 12:53:58
Imagine seeing the Statue of Liberty with your own two eyes? Well, this idea is not too far-fetched with the rand going strong and airlines introducing special rates.Full Story...
In the steps of Huberta the hippo 2006-04-17 13:11:06
Tucked away in the lush greenbelt zone of Richards Bay, Protea Hotel Imvubu Lodge in Kwazulu-Natal offers guests all the modern conveniences with a 'back to nature' feel.Full Story...
Travel insurance just a click away 2006-03-25 13:32:39
Having a travel insurance policy is an inexpensive means of giving you peace of mind - and you can now purchase your travel insurance online.Full Story...
Star-studded tourism only for the select few 2006-03-29 11:58:11
The latest craze in tourism for the well-heeled is to buy a tour package that lets them rub shoulders with famous sports stars, secure the best seats at major sporting events and stay at luxury accommodation owned by top sporting personalities.Full Story...
Each experience the best ever 2006-03-27 13:39:02
People always ask me which is the "best" place I have ever visited. To tell the truth, I'm not sure because everywhere I go stands out for one reason or another and it's travel "incidents" I remember rather than the actual destinations.Full Story...
Travel to the movies 2006-04-02 12:03:31
Modern-day films are boosting tourism around the world. Winnie Graham gives us some tips on where these hot-spots are and how to find them.Full Story...
Dine in style with the hominids 2006-03-30 12:12:20
Forum Homini, a meeting place, is as unique for its architecture as its service, as well as for its setting and its cuisine. Whether you decide to take out some serious bucks and stay over or opt for a special breakfast or dinner, it's the room with a view,whether the dining room or the bedroom that really counts. Diane de Beer reportsFull Story...
What really makes travel so seductive? 2006-03-18 16:41:02
The thing about travel is that wherever you go, you will experience something different. Something of interest, something educative. Perhaps this is what makes travel so seductive, writes Carol Lazar.Full Story...
Pack it in - and still be in fashion 2006-03-14 13:29:54
If you have to sit on your travel bag and strain to pull the zip around its bulging girth, here are a few tips from Caroline Hurry.Full Story...
Something for les petits passengers 2006-02-20 12:46:53
Air France is extending its Plančte Bleu services to passengers between the ages of 12 to 18.Full Story...
Sydney Opera House welcomes Asians 2006-02-14 08:58:50
The Sydney Opera House is one of the most popular buildings in the world with nearly five million visitors a year - and now, in what is a first for a major tourist attraction in Australia, the Opera House is offering guided tours in Japanese, Korean and Mandarin.Full Story...
Passport Support makes traveller's lives easy 2006-02-08 13:55:05
A new service called Passport Support, available 24/7 and accessible from anywhere in the world, which allows travellers to store secure copies of travel documents online has been launched.Full Story...
It's never too late to learn how to snowboard 2005-12-29 06:25:17
For many older people the idea of standing sideways on a snowboard and sliding down the steep face of snow-covered mountain seems like a pastime perhaps best left to youngsters... Not so, writes Carina Frey.Full Story...
Tips on spending your holiday cash wisely 2005-11-29 04:01:41
Millions of rands flow in and out of South Africa through foreign currency being exchanged between tourists, foreign workers and their families at home. Winnie Graham offers some sound advice on how to manage your money on your travels.Full Story...
Hop on board and hit the water 2005-12-02 00:08:48
Roger Godlightly offers a few cruise suggestions to tempt your holiday spirit.Full Story...
Travel souvenirs could be future treasures 2005-11-28 03:37:09
The souvenirs you buy on your cruise can be worth thousands of rands if you know where and when to shop, reports Roger Godlightly.Full Story...
Better to arrive at a holiday than to travel 2005-12-01 02:03:00
Self-confessed comfort addict Jaci Stephen will always choose luxurious hedonism and likes nothing better than to spoil herself rotten...Full Story...
Take time off to see the world 2005-12-01 01:49:39
You want to take a gap year? Good. The world out there awaits you. Carol Lazar has some suggestions to make.Full Story...
Beware China's great wall of tourists 2006-01-11 03:49:20
Beijing is gearing up for the 2008 summer Olympic Games with zest and vigour, which Peter Davies discovered on a recent visit.Full Story...
Make the going (away) easier 2005-11-05 03:56:30
It's nearly the end of the year and everyone's thinking about getting away. Star Travel Editor Carol Lazar has some tips to make your travelling life easier.Full Story...
Talking Turkey on avian flu 2005-10-22 05:49:30
Worried about travelling to the Far East or Turkey because of the danger of avian flu? Saturday Star Travel editor Carol Lazar reckons you shouldn't panic.Full Story...
Pack your bags and see the world 2005-10-03 06:10:30
You're young, you want to see the world but you have a limited budget. Then think backpacking. It's the easiest and cheapest way of seeing your own country and the rest of the world. Travel Editor Carol Lazar reports.Full Story...
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