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Travel
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For Your Bucket List: A Collection Of Amazing Reflected Cityscape Photographs [PICS]
24 May 2013 by Aramat Broccoly / No Comments
From Seoul to Amsterdam, the Illusion blog has collected some of the most amazing and genuine imagery of reflected cityscape photography. Click through to see them all.
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Featured Photographer: Cape Town’s Gerhard De Kock – [GALLERY]
24 May 2013 by Aramat Broccoly / No Comments
This Cape Town based photographer expresses his talent through an array of subject matter. From editorial shoots to striking portraiture, Gerhard has a knack for capturing energy filled moments and making them a thing of art. Click through to check out his amazing work.
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You Don’t Have To Be A Millionaire To Live The Holiday – Man Retires At 33
20 May 2013 by Gabi October / 1 Comment
Why wait until you’re old and can’t really enjoy what you have been saving for all your life, retirement. Is retirement wasted on the old? This 33-year-old journalist believes it is and has taken a very early retirement.
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At Just 2 Hours’ Drive – Surely ‘Grootbos’ Is The Greatest Weekend Away From Cape Town?
16 May 2013 by Evan Alexander / No Comments
The world of luxury travel is often scorned. This is usually due to a bumbling jealousy from bottom feeders, or on the flip side, by the ‘learned,’ due to the pretense and opulence that many sought-after destinations are infamous for. In short, it is a very difficult concept to get right.
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Madness: Save R31,450 On This 7-Day Cruise (Ibiza, Italy, France, Balearic Islands) Only R12,435 For Two People Incl. Meals
15 May 2013 by Aramat Broccoly / No Comments
If you have itchy feet then this amazing cruise could be just the soothing you need. Out at sea and en route to some of the most beautiful places you will ever see, this truly is a deal you can’t ignore
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You Could Be Flying In A Pilotless Plane, Sooner Than You Think
07 May 2013 by Gabi October / No Comments
The fond and familiar mumble of “this is is your captain speaking” could soon be a distant memory. New robotics could replace pilots on passenger planes within the next few years, according to experts.
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Justin Bieber False Alarm Causes Mayhem At The V&A Waterfront [Photos]
06 May 2013 by Seth Rotherham / 6 Comments
Well it’s all happening – the Biebdog is in town and every girl under the age of 13 (and their mom) is losing their face. I thought I felt something in the air tonight. I instinctively walked onto the balcony and made a heart shape with my hands..
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Solar-Powered Plane Completes The First Leg Of Its Epic Journey Across The USA [VIDEOS]
06 May 2013 by Gabi October / No Comments
The solar-powered plane named the ‘Solar Impulse’ embarked on its maiden voyage in the United States on Friday morning from Moffet Field, near San Francisco and has successfully landed in Phoenix, Arizona. This was the first leg of the plane’s journey across the United States using energy produced by the sun.
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Luxury Cederberg Adventure For Two – From R1,699 (Save R1,800)
02 May 2013 by Aramat Broccoly / No Comments
Luxury in the wilderness, anyone? Take a few days to yourselves and venture out into this game reserve nestled in the heart of the glorious Cederberg. Choose how many nights you want to stay at the Kagga Kamma Private Game Reserve, the special will still apply.
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The Winter Specials At The Mount Nelson Are Here – Try Not To Freak Out
30 Apr 2013 by Aramat Broccoly / No Comments
Given it’s classic, stately vibe, the Mount Nelson is objectively the best hotel to choose if you’re going to survive the winter in Cape Town with any shred of sanity in tact. The Nellie is beckoning us for a snuggle in her classy arms with these stunning specials.
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Radvertising: Virgin America’s New Airline Dating Service – Sir Richard Branson’s Guide To Getting Lucky [VIDEO]
24 Apr 2013 by Gabi October / 3 Comments
Virgin America has launched a seat-to-seat delivery system for thier inflight passengers on US flights. Yes, you can actually send drinks to random passengers in your cabin now. This is awesome.
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Massive Travel Industry Disruption As “Be Your Own Travel Agent” Concept Unlocks “Net Rates” For All
23 Apr 2013 by Seth Rotherham / No Comments
In the days of traditional travel agents, no-one ever knew what markup was being applied on plane tickets. But now, with online booking via airlines’ websites, customers get the cheapest rates on their own anyway. Or do they?
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2ov ‘Top 100′ Club – Get A Night At The Mount Nelson For 5 Mins Of Your Time [Accepting More, 100 CPT + 100 JHB]
23 Apr 2013 by Seth Rotherham / No Comments
Look at all the 2oceansvibe partners. See how different they are from the rubbish freebies some people seem to love getting? Maybe then you’ll understand why we can only accept 100 of you to join the 2ov Top 100. This is how it works.
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Mystery South African Buys Greek Island Over The Phone
12 Apr 2013 by Aramat Broccoly / 4 Comments
An unidentified millionaire made history yesterday by being the first South African to buy a Greek island for the not insignificant price of R34 million – and they did it over the phone!
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Rare Photos Highlight The Beautiful, Unseen Face Of North Korea [GALLERY]
11 Apr 2013 by Gabi October / No Comments
Roger Shepard, a hiker from New Zealand has captured the one thing that still ties North and South Korea together, the Baekdu Daegan mountain range. Check out these incredible photos.
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R1,340 Per Night For 5 Nights At Barra Beach Club In Mozambique, Including Breakfast And Airport Transfers
09 Apr 2013 by Aramat Broccoly / No Comments
Mozambique in winter is where it’s at, friends. Jump in for R6,700 less.
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Go On A South African Ski Trip This Winter: The ALL NEW Tiffindell Is Ready And Open For The Winter Season [PICS]
08 Apr 2013 by Aramat Broccoly / No Comments
New Tiffindell Is Ready To Open For The Winter Season
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Why Does The Quality Of 5-Star Hotels In South Africa Vary So Much?
03 Apr 2013 by Seth Rotherham / No Comments
I have just settled down next to the heated pool. This after a game of tennis, some brekkie and a 10 minute steam followed by a shower. Things could be worse. How other hotels can claim to be 5-stars, I don’t know.
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Tech Report – How To Book A Hotel Online, And Always Get The Lowest Price [VIDEO]
28 Mar 2013 by silverstreak / No Comments
Last week’s episode of eNCA’s Tech Report featured our insert on Tingo.com, TripAdvisor’s latest offering in foolproof online hotel booking. More often than not, hotel’s drop their room rates after you’ve made your booking, in an effort to meet booking quotas for calendar months. The result is that you’ll be punished for being organised and [...]
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Techspert Simon Dingle Debunks The No Phones On Planes Rule
28 Mar 2013 by Gabi October / 1 Comment
“Cellphones are just another excuse for authorities to nanny us and stimulate a sense of security – like taking away old ladies’ knitting needles at security check points. There’s no good reason for it.”
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Of Course Russians Climbed To The Top Of The Giza Pyramids And Took Amazing Photos [PICS]
27 Mar 2013 by Aramat Broccoly / No Comments
Yes, it’s yet another installment of “Russia Breaks The Rules”. Last week, a group of Russian photographers climbed the Great Pyramid of Giza after closing time – a offence that apparently serves a three year sentence. Being Russian, exactly zero fucks were given for this possible outcome, and the group proceeded to snap a series of [...]
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Travel Diaries: Singapore Fling – 48 Hours In Asia’s Hottest Pot
25 Mar 2013 by Steven Whiteman / No Comments
“I really need some sleep. I have 48 hours to visit a trade fair, explore the city’s trendiest food and design stores, and review one the worlds most beloved hotels. No problem.”
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The World’s Most Expensive Holiday Is Pretty Special [PICS]
20 Mar 2013 by Aramat Broccoly / No Comments
This is basically a season of Idiot Abroad. But without the complaining, and with significantly more comfortable hotels. VeryFirstTo has out together a magical journey that visits every World Heritage site. It’s a short, sharp bucket list. And by “short”, we mean it lasts for two years. Over the course of the trip, travelers visit [...]
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Slash R5,270 (50%) Off A 2 Or 3 Night Stay For 2 At A 4 Star Luxury Lodge On The Boundary Of Kruger
20 Mar 2013 by Aramat Broccoly / No Comments
If you don’t already know this, THIS is how to do the Kruger: Stay at a luxury lodge outside of the Kruger – game drive IN the Kruger. Include breakfast, dinner, and game drives, and the result is comfort in the wild and luxury at your feet. And at 50% off, it is too tempting [...]
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