With its unparalleled scenic beauty, modern infrastructure, upmarket shops and endless adventure options, it’s little wonder that Hermanus has grown in size and popularity during the last decade.

The flowers of the West Coast and Namaqualand are one of the wonders of the natural world.  Visitors gather every spring to gasp in awe at the solid carpets of flowers.  As far as the eye can see, the earth is ablaze with colour.

 There is good reason why eleven million adults and one million children opt for cruising holidays every year. With a hefty number of attractive cruise liners to choose from, it is quite possible to see every corner of the globe in a matter of months.

Just a few hours’ drive from Cape Town lies South Africa’s world-famous Garden Route, a sunny stretch of southern Cape coastline featuring a wonderful mix of wide beaches, dappled forests, peaceful lagoons and buzzing seaside towns.

The fervour for markets in South Africa’s Cape Town has a long history, but the city’s market scene has experienced a renaissance in recent years, with artisan foods, craft beers and designer goods drawing early-morning crowds across the ‘Mother City’.

From snow-capped mountains to the Bushveld, and from sub-tropical beaches to the Kalahari, South Africa is a mind-bogglingly diverse country.