http://www.cape-town-family-holiday-magic.com/cape-town-blog.html This Cape Town Travel Blog is all about our life and travel around Cape Town and the Garden Route. And it tells you about the latest additions and updates I&#39;ve made to my site! en-us cape town Wed, 25 Jan 2012 16:05:22 GMT Wed, 25 Jan 2012 16:05:22 GMT cape-town-family-holiday-magic.com http://www.cape-town-family-holiday-magic.com/cape-town-blog.html#Self-catering-accommodation-in-Cape-Town I have updated this page with some amazing new finds - from Big Bay to Kommetjie, Simonstown to Newlands... :) <a href="http://www.cape-town-family-holiday-magic.com/self-catering-accommodation-cape-town.html">Click here to take a closer look...</a> Wed, 25 Jan 2012 16:05:21 GMT http://www.cape-town-family-holiday-magic.com/cape-town-winelands-maps.html Arm yourself with Cape Town Winelands maps and you are ready to join us for some outstanding day trips from Cape Town. Or choose to stay in the Winelands... Wed, 18 Jan 2012 10:24:10 GMT http://www.cape-town-family-holiday-magic.com/accommodation-in-hermanus.html Finding accommodation in Hermanus is easy, there are lots of options. Choosing the right spot for your stay is a bit trickier, as the choices seem endless. Here is my advice... Sat, 31 Dec 2011 13:32:06 GMT http://www.cape-town-family-holiday-magic.com/cape-town-blog.html#Last-minute-December-accommodation-in-Cape-Town I had an email this morning asking for last minute recommendations for accommodation over New Year. The problem with this can be that many places are already booked and you spend frustrating hours on the phone and email. Here is the perfect solution: <b>Roomfinder technology</b>. Spell out what you want and the accommodation owners will find you.<br/> Just choose your area/s in Cape Town...<br/> Mon, 05 Dec 2011 14:03:15 GMT http://www.cape-town-family-holiday-magic.com/cape-town-villa-best.html Why is a Cape Town holiday villa my idea of paradise as well as a good deal? Fidn out here... Tue, 25 Oct 2011 10:24:21 GMT http://www.cape-town-family-holiday-magic.com/cape-town-events-october-2011.html Cape Town October Events 2011 Wed, 05 Oct 2011 20:57:38 GMT http://www.cape-town-family-holiday-magic.com/clanwilliam-west-coast.html Clanwilliam West Coast is actually about 70km inland. But come Spring, its right on the South Africa R27 Namaqualand Flower Route. Tue, 06 Sep 2011 11:16:23 GMT http://www.cape-town-family-holiday-magic.com/west-coast-national-park-langebaan.html Where do you go to find the West Coast wild flowers nearest Cape Town? West Coast National Park Langebaan (just past Yzerfontein) Tue, 06 Sep 2011 11:07:27 GMT http://www.cape-town-family-holiday-magic.com/namaqualand-flowers.html The Namaqualand flowers were putting on an awesome display this particular year. We drove to Clanwilliam from Cape Town and saw it all for ourselves. See our photos!. Tue, 06 Sep 2011 10:57:22 GMT http://www.cape-town-family-holiday-magic.com/flower-route.html Do you know the best way to drive the Flower Route up the West Coast of South Africa from Cape Town? Backwards! Here the reason why... Mon, 05 Sep 2011 11:18:59 GMT http://www.cape-town-family-holiday-magic.com/cape-town-events-september-2011.html Cape Town September Events 2011 Mon, 05 Sep 2011 10:06:52 GMT http://www.cape-town-family-holiday-magic.com/cape-town-blog.html#Self-catering-in-Muizenberg This flat is seriously good value for a family - and convenient for Muizenberg beach too! Walks along the Catwalk to StJames, breakfast at Knead, close to Surfers Corner - it's a hit with clients... <a href="http://www.safarinow.com/go/CaradoconSea/?skin=634">Click here to see Caradoc on Sea</a> Fri, 02 Sep 2011 19:32:13 GMT http://www.cape-town-family-holiday-magic.com/cape-town-blog.html#Seriously-*fun*-accommodation-in-Mossel-Bay! For the fun-loving family, what could be better than staying in a train carriage right beside an amazing beach on the Garden Route? Take a look at the <a href="http://www.safarinow.com/go/SantosExpress/?skin=634">beach train in Mossel Bay</a> It ticks all the boxes for me - fun and unusual, kybudget friendly, incredible location and happy guest reviews :) Sat, 13 Aug 2011 18:42:57 GMT http://www.cape-town-family-holiday-magic.com/flower-chapter-request.html Namaqualand Flower Guide - how to plan your road trip to South Africa's West Coast Spring flower route. Sat, 30 Jul 2011 18:48:40 GMT http://www.cape-town-family-holiday-magic.com/hermanus-south-africa.html Hermanus South Africa has a life way beyond whale watching season. Let me tell you why this Overberg town is a weekend home to many. It has been a great CApe Town getaway spot for as long as I can remember. Sat, 30 Jul 2011 18:48:39 GMT http://www.cape-town-family-holiday-magic.com/cape-town-events-august-2011.html Cape Town August Events 2011 Sat, 30 Jul 2011 18:34:34 GMT http://www.cape-town-family-holiday-magic.com/cape-town-events-2011.html Cape Town events for 2011. Here's my list of family friendly days out, events and happenings in and near Cape Town South Africa. Feel free to contact me to add new ones! Sat, 30 Jul 2011 18:34:34 GMT http://www.cape-town-family-holiday-magic.com/august-weather-in-cape-town.html What can you expect from the August weather in Cape Town? Following on from July, even more spectacular storms... interspersed with glorious calm days. Even a day or two on the beach sometimes Sat, 30 Jul 2011 18:34:33 GMT http://www.cape-town-family-holiday-magic.com/cape-town-guest-house.html This is our favourite Cape Town guest house. As a Cape Town lodging option, it cannot be beat. Beach house decor, right on the sand, this guesthouse Capetown is far more personal than a hotel. Sat, 30 Jul 2011 18:34:33 GMT http://www.cape-town-family-holiday-magic.com/weatherincapetown.html Cape Town weather. Be prepared whatever the weather in CapeTown using my local knowledge of the Cape Town climate. Sat, 30 Jul 2011 18:34:33 GMT http://www.cape-town-family-holiday-magic.com/boulders-beach-cape-town.html Boulders Beach Cape Town. Let me help you Find local colour (the monochromatic African Penguin variety) with a visit. Sat, 30 Jul 2011 18:28:46 GMT http://www.cape-town-family-holiday-magic.com/cape-point-in-cape-town.html Cape Point in Cape Town - no, it's NOT the southern-most tip of Africa! Cape Point National Park Sat, 30 Jul 2011 18:28:46 GMT http://www.cape-town-family-holiday-magic.com/simonstown.html Our family loves Simons Town! Check out its quaint streets, soak up some naval history, enjoy the best whalewatching Cape Town can offer (in my opinion :-) Sat, 30 Jul 2011 18:28:45 GMT http://www.cape-town-family-holiday-magic.com/hermanus-southern-right.html In Hermanus Southern Right whales are our most commonly spotted species. We also see Humpback whales as they pass by heading for Madagascar, as are kiiler whales (orcas), and other smaller species. Sat, 30 Jul 2011 18:28:45 GMT http://www.cape-town-family-holiday-magic.com/capetownbeaches.html Cape Town beaches -- we've tried them all! Benefit from our family experiences and find YOUR favourite Capetown beach. Sat, 30 Jul 2011 18:28:44 GMT http://www.cape-town-family-holiday-magic.com/cape-town-villa.html We think a Cape Town villa or holiday home offers the best value for money deal and we are happy to tell you why! Sat, 30 Jul 2011 18:28:44 GMT http://www.cape-town-family-holiday-magic.com/capetownwhalewatching.html Cape Town whale watching offers incredible rewards for remarkably little effort - sometimes it seems as though there are whales playing in ponderous pods wherever you look! In the right season that is... Sat, 30 Jul 2011 18:28:44 GMT http://www.cape-town-family-holiday-magic.com/addo-accommodation.html We did some research on Addo accommodation for our visit there. Guess what we found out? Sat, 30 Jul 2011 18:28:43 GMT http://www.cape-town-family-holiday-magic.com/flower-chapter-request-confirm.html Namaqualand Flower Guide - how to plan your road trip to South Africa's West Coast Spring flower route. Sat, 30 Jul 2011 15:18:50 GMT http://www.cape-town-family-holiday-magic.com/cape-town-family-attractions.html Our list of Cape Town family attractions shares the must-see places that our kids have thoroughly enjoyed. Do your Capetown sight seeing without kid stress! Sun, 17 Jul 2011 17:12:09 GMT http://www.cape-town-family-holiday-magic.com/cape-town-events.html Cape Town events for March 2010. Here's mylist of familyfriendly days out, events and happenings in and near Cape town South Africa. Feel free to contact me to add new ones! Sun, 17 Jul 2011 17:12:09 GMT http://www.cape-town-family-holiday-magic.com/cape-town-climate.html What importance does Cape Town climate have for you, the traveler? Yes it is 'Mediterranean' - yada, yada - but so WHAT? Let me give you the skinny... Sun, 17 Jul 2011 17:12:09 GMT http://www.cape-town-family-holiday-magic.com/south-african-public-holidays.html Do NOT get caught wasting your South African public holidays! 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