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National Trust holiday cottages: sleeping with the past

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We're all aware of the term "busman's holiday". But how many of us have actually been on one? (I discount those with the surname Bussman.) Well I can now say that I have. I'm a radio presenter, and recently went ...Read More »

New Paternoster guesthouse woos domestic tourism market

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Abalone House is a new five-star boutique guesthouse that opened in Paternoster along the Atlantic coast earlier this week. The property features 10 suites designed around a central courtyard. Eight of the rooms have sea views and some feature private outdoor ...Read More »

Durban’s Royal Grill gets a makeover

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The 70-year-old Royal Grill Restaurant, located in the Royal Hotel in Durban's historic city centre, has been transformed to expose opulent textures, luxurious finishes and lavish decor. All of which will be revealed to guests this month presenting diners with ...Read More »

Alaskan Splendor

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You'll be hard-pressed to find an area in Alaska that isn't scenic. Spectacular mountain ranges, sweeping marine panoramas, and mile upon mile of open tundra are possible backdrops. ·  Scenic Drives Alaska's long stretches of highway make for one amazing road trip. ·  ...Read More »

SAA terminates deal with Match

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South African Airways (SAA) announced on Monday that it will no longer proceed with an agreement with Match, the official ticketing agency of FIFA, to provide seats on the airline's aircraft for Match. The decision not to proceed with the ...Read More »

KZN gets second Alcohol Evidence Centre

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The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Transport Road Traffic Inspectorate (RTI) and the South African Breweries Limited (SAB) this week unveiled KZN's second state-of-the-art Alcohol Evidence Centre (AEC) at Umdloti RTI. Launched in conjunction with the Department of Transport Easter Holiday road safety ...Read More »

London 2012 event listings 11 August: what’s on during the Olympics

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TheatreLong Day's Journey Into Night, Apollo Theatre, W1, to 18 August, apollotheatrelondon.co.uk Final week for Anthony Page's fine production of the Eugene O'Neill classic, starring David Suchet. The Woman In Black, Fortune Theatre, WC2, to 15 Dec, fortunetheatrelondon.net A veteran of ...Read More »

Alaska’s Scenic Drives

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Besides world-class scenery, there's always the potential for wildlife encounters along Alaska's byways, so wise motorists are always on alert for something furry darting---or strolling, in the case of the regal moose---out of the roadside brush. Glenn Highway, South Central. Passing ...Read More »
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