GREETINGS FROM SUNNNY CAPE TOWN:

We cannot believe that we are already going into the third month of 2013. Wow, time sure flies. We have been very hectic from the beginning of the month, new members signing up, upgrading our website (which should be ready later in the month).  As promised here is our first country town I will tell you about.

COLESBERG – Northern Cape

Ever wonder why some people rave about their town while others might not understand the hype? It is explained simply through “Pride of Place.”    The overwhelming emotion of just being able to be, while you are fully accepted for who you are without reserve. Travelling through the Karoo you will encounter many interesting small towns, such as Colesberg, where you are received warmly and easily accepted by the local community, hospitality it seems comes naturally to the locals. The town is nestled amid  a rocky outcrop, sheltered from the vast plains, and cemented by architecture that covers the history of our country. The town evokes feelings of nostalgia from a time when etiquette and good manners were the order of the day. Entrenched in history and stories of old, Colesberg has long been known as a refreshment station, and is half way between Cape Town and Johannesburg. Many of the old buildings are still standing and a few have original reed ceilings, sash windows, yellowwood beams and doors. There is a love of history in Colesberg, old and new gracefully complimenting each other. A warning to visitors, do not get too nostalgic as nostalgia is a strange emotion, it wants you to travel roads once travelled and tread in footsteps that  the winds of time have blown away, only to find that all has changed, yet stayed the same.
Accommodation: Toverberg Guest House  Tel:  +27 (0) 51 753 0422 www.toverberg.co.za   Colesberg Info Centre:  +27 (0) 51 753 0678

We are still looking for Guest Houses/Lodges in the country to join us and grow with CTC Marketing.  We thank all the lovely people who joined PlacesAndPrices last month, who you will also see more about further down our letter..

Cape Town is getting ready for the Cape Argus Cycle Tour on Sunday 10^th March.  We wish all our cycle friends all the best and safe riding, we will be watching out for you. Did you know:-

The fastest Women’s record was set by Anke Erlank-Moore in 2007; who completed the 110km course in 2:48;29;

The fastest men’s record was set by Robbie Hunter in 2008; who completed the same course in 2:29:29;

The fastest average speed of 47:48 km/h was set by Wimpie van der Merwe in 1993

Penny Krohn set the record for the highest number of consecutive wins: 25 within an age group;

The oldest man to complete the race within the allotted time of (7hours) was Japie Malan, who did the race on a single bicycle in 2010 and on a tandem in 2012. He is 92 years old;

Mary Warner is the oldest woman to complete the race within the allotted time (7hours) in 2006. She was 80 years old at the time.

Please do not forget to keep us updated with any news from you area, and any changes in your rates.  Wishing you all a wonderful month ahead  till next time.

Warm Regards and God Bless,

Events: Western Cape :
21-23 March 2013

Karoo Food Festival, Cradock  -Expect plenty of Karoo lamb and local local produce such as
prickly pear syrup, pecan nuts, pomegranates, rooster koek, sosaties, preserves, puddings pies and more. Plus baking and cooking demonstrations, talks on cook book authors, farm lunches, township cuisine and fine dining and much more.  Contact emelina@telkomsa.net   www.ruishuise.co.za

Klein Karoo Nationale Kunstefees, Oudtshoorn – 29^th March – 6 April 2013
For the 19^th time, this splendid national art festival will have Oudtshoorn pumping with a full the
theatre programme and a broad spectrum of top Afrikaans and contemporary South African music,  Plus a superb variety of food and more than 400 Arts, crafts stalls. Tel: 044 203 860
www.kknk.co.za.
Sedgefield Slow Festival, Garden Route  -  29^th – 31^st March 2013
It’s a colourful lifestyle festival during the Easter week-end  that celebrates family, fun, adventure, wholesome goodness and great food. Events include a street parade, a dog walk, Easter Egg hunt, sand sculpture competition, anything that floats, a slow market , art in the park and much more.
Cell: 072 949 3002  www.slowfestival.co.za

Cape Epic, Wellington – 21^st March – 22 March 2013
This promises nail-biting adventure and top-notch adrenalin entertainment. More than 1,200 local and international cyclists make up 600 teams tht will be ripping through wellington for the 10^th leg of the ABSA Cape Epic, the world’s largest full service mountain bike stage race. There’ll also be top local entertainers, cuisine and wine, and non-stop festival atmosphere.
Tel: 021 864 2479  info@wellington.co.za     www.wellington.co.za.
Wakkerstroom Music Festival, Mpumalanga   21^st – 23^rd March 2013
The 3^rd Wakkerstroom Music Festival showcases mainly classical musicians form around South Africa, but jazz, and other local talent also feature on the programme. More than  30 recitals at South African and international artists will take place in unique venues in the village. A special
concert to celebrate the 200^th anniversary of Verdi’s birth, and a final concert in the magnificent century-old sandstone church around which the quaint village has grown. Cell: 078 578 7518
Genevieve.jonathan@gmail.com   www.wakkerstroom.co.za

Events:  GAUTENG

      HOSTED BY THE FAIRWAY HOTEL & GOLF RESORT
Representing all Guvon Hotels & Spas properties including:
Kloofzicht Lodge & Spa • Glenburn Lodge & Chicama Spa
Askari Game Lodge & Spa • Bush Willow Tented Camp and Umbhaba Lodge

Sunday 24th March 2013
10h00 - 15h00
R50 per person for pre-bookings
R70 per person at the door
RSVP date: Monday 15th March
banqueting3@thefairway.co.za
Inquiries/bookings call 011 478 8000

Enjoy a relaxing Sunday at Fairway Hotel & Golf Resort where we will be showcasing top
wedding suppliers while providing snacks and drinks.

West Chapel - Registration, Guvon gift, bridal wear display
Windsor Ballroom - Exhibitor's area, cake tasting, hair, make-up and bridal wear display
Vista Deck - Relaxation and snack area
Fairway Spa - A special treat

Sunday Lunch available at Balata Restaurant at R165 per person
(pre-booking essential to avoid disappointment)

CTC MARKETING RECOMMENDS THESE ACCOMMODATIONS

   info@groenfontein.com     www.groenfontein.com

NAMIBIA:

KWA-ZULU NATAL:

Save a WHOPPING R1750 with a PlacesAndPrices voucher when you stay at the stunning Nxala Ranch in Kwazulu-Natal.
Indulge every sense in our beautiful surroundings whilst sitting on our spacious stoep, where meals can be taken. Watch the weaver birds at work and try spotting the resident likkewaan in the dam adjoining Nxala Ranch. We provide guests with lovely views across the plain where game and bird life abound. You have a choice of activities, from game viewing, fishing and hiking to the waterfall, to visiting ancient San rock art. Our sunset game viewing is an exciting part of your stay with Nxala Ranch. For more info:

And De Denne Country Guest House? A charming Victorian homestead on a farm in Oudtshoorn, Western Cape …..  Klein Karoo

The Toverberg Guest Houses are beautiful restored Karoo Townhouses in Colesberg, a traveller's oasis on the routes to the interior or the coast. And especially for the traveller going north or south, Toverberg Guest Houses also offers the opportunity to book 1 night for 2 people with a 25% discount with a PlacesAndPrices Voucher.  
And your normal discount rate, when you book for 2 people, is only R560 instead of the standard price of R1120!

Maybe Kurisa Moya Nature Lodge – amazingly beautiful, a  haven in the Northern Drakensberg.

Today, you can Save a humongous R1030 with a PlacesAndPrices voucher when you stay at the stunning The New Tulbagh Hotel in Cape Town.
Located in the beautiful city of Cape Town, this hotel is within walking distance from the famous V&A Waterfront and the City Centre. The New Tulbagh Hotel offers stylish and modern accommodation in warm welcoming shades of red and the finest amenities to ensure a comfortable stay. The New Tulbagh Hotel Restaurant offers fine dining with a street cafe flair, as well as in-house dining.          

Contact: contact@PlacesAndPrices.co.za   www.PlacesAndPrices.co.za

KLEIN KAROO - OUDTSHOORN

   Langenhoven Street, Oudtshoorn   Tel: +27 (0) 44 279 2236  langenhoven@absamail.co.za

        Myself and Susi having a break from our Tourist Guide Studies visiting Oom Sammie se Winkel                  in Dorp Street, Stellenbosch -  plus visiting all the interesting  museums  and other places to see.

     At Haute Cabriere in Franschhoek  -  Home of Pierre Jourdan :     www.cabriere.co.za

Corbett Tourism Consulting & Marketing

Cape Town, South Africa.

Tel/Fax: +27 (0) 21 557 2291

Mobile: +27 (0) 73 1409 700 / 0747 092 502

elainecorbett@ctcmarketing.co.za

www.ctcmarketing.co.za

www.PlacesAndPrices.co.za

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