Cape Town is on the 6th number in the list of the top 10 travel destinations for the New Year in 2007 as per the Travel Weekly. It is one of the most beautiful areas of the world and draws thousands of tourists from all over the world every year. The city of Cape Town is Western Cape’s provincial capital and is renowned for its excellent harbour and stunning natural beauty. It is beautifully set amidst plentiful nature in the floral kingdom of Cape and includes the remarkable landmarks like the Cape Point and Table Mountain. The city is a fascinating blend of varied cultures like the French, British, Dutch, German and Indonesian settlers along with the native and local tribes of the Hottentot, Bushman and Bantu. The tourists can have Cape Town as a perfect venue for a leisure trip, holiday, business or event tourism.
The tourists of all budgets can get the best bargain in Cape Town by way of 5 star luxurious hotels, guest houses, self catering accommodations or economy bed and breakfast. Cape Town’s glorious history and rich heritage is reflected in its culture, architecture, art, dance, music and cuisine. It has a lot to offer the tourists in the form of a perfect sunny weather in summers and temperate climate during winters along with the warm hospitality of friendly locals, Cape Town is a perfect tourist destination all year round. It is a reasonably priced and affordable option for all types of tourists. The tourists can be entertained by a host of activities like the outdoors, adventures and bustling nightlife. The shopaholics can haggle for the local handicrafts and other items at the flea market at the Greenmarket Square or go in for a sophisticated shopping experience at the stylish malls.
The dining experience in Cape Town is also one of its kinds, reflected in the diverse restaurants of multicultural cuisines that cater to everyone’s taste buds, from casual fast food outlets to the very chic and elegant restaurants. The places of tourist interest in Cape Town include Table Mountain, V& A Waterfront, Cape Point, Robben Island, Kristenbosch National Botanical Gardens, Boulders Beach Penguin Colony, Chapman’s Peak, Bloubergstrand, Castle of Good Hope, Two Oceans Aquarium, District Six Museum, Company Gardens, Cango Caves, Ostrich Farms, Cape Agulhas, Karoo National Park, Knysna Lagoon, Mission Stations and Beaufort West Museum.
Table Mountain is the greatest landmark of South Africa and is at a height of 1,086m above Cape Town City; you can take a ride to the top in a revolving cable car and enjoy spectacular views of the city. The nature lovers will be delighted to see the richly diverse flora of the mountain. The V&A Waterfront houses many retail shops, cafes, restaurants, craft markets and cinemas and is a popular hang out for the visitors. You can enjoy exhilarating drives through the scenic landscapes in rental cars, take a cycle tour of pick n pay type, visit the wineries, see the spectacular spring flower shows, watch whales, go bungee jumping, take a ride in the steam train, go tree topping and enjoy many other such activities.
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