06 May 2018

We were invited to our annual Gold Conference in October 2017, a boat cruise from Genoa to Marseille and we decided to do a quick stopover in Paris. Paris may be the city of love and is one of the most romantic places in the world, and I’ve been having a little romance with the city itself. It turns out I LOVE Paris. We spent the day wandering among some of the main attractions, stopping for café lattes and macaroons, and we explored the ‘City of Light’ on a hop-on-hop-off bus tour! This is the BEST way to explore Paris, especially if you don’t have much time. You can choose the Paris attractions that you want to see from the Eiffel Tower, to the Champ Elysées to L’Arc de Triomphe. The Eiffel Tower night tour is definitely a must to do! While many people focus on summer time travel when they’re planning their vacations in Paris, it can be tough to find reasonable flight prices to Paris in the summer. So, for price conscious travellers, who are looking to avoid the tourist onslaught of the peak season, or anyone who prefers to experience the city when it’s not filled with as many tourists, then there’s always Paris in October. The good news is that you’ll find the prices on most travel-related items are lower than in the summer, and if you’re lucky you’ll still get some good weather. Now, as you’ll no doubt realize, there’s never a time in Paris when all the tourists have gone home. It’s a year-round tourist destination, so you can expect to see tour groups being led around by colorful flags at pretty much any time of year. But the crowds at major tourist stops like the Louvre and Eiffel Tower will be significantly less if you’re planning a visit to Paris in October than if you’re one of the many visiting in July. And of course, the lower prices are usually a hit with travellers, too.

09 November 2015

Johannesburg City Tour The tour sets off for Constitution Hill, home of South Africa’s architectural marvel, the Constitutional Court and site of Johannesburg’s Old Fort Prison (closed Sundays). You will meander through the newly renovated, quaint and quirky suburb of Melville with its vibey shops and trendy restaurants, and stop at Newtown, home of the Johannesburg Market Theatre. Museum Africa is Johannesburg’s premier cultural history museum; reminiscent of a 1950’s Shebeen or pub, and it’s here you’ll really sense the soul of the inner city. Daily between: 08h15 – 08h45 Half Day (am) Departs from Sandton & Rosebank Hotels (Valid until 31 Oct 2016) Minimum 2 passengers Currently R485 per person Currently R245 per child (Under 12 years) *************************************************************************************************************************** Soweto Tour You know the name. It’s a legend. SOWETO, acronym for South Western Township, is home to over 2 million people, who, despite living in crowded and chaotic conditions, have a tangible sense of community, one which ironically, the ordered, walled, elitist northern suburbs lack. Inside Soweto, we visit the Hector Pieterson Museum, and discover the cause of the tragic riots which led to his death; we pass Mandela House, and give you time to visit this fascinating little museum (own account). Daily between: 12h45 – 13h15 Half Day (pm) Departs from Sandton & Rosebank Hotels (Valid until 31 Oct 2016) Minimum 2 passengers Currently R580 per person Currently R290 per child (Under 12 years) *************************************************************************************************************************** Sun City & The Pilanesberg National Park Tour Wild and wonderful, that’s for sure. The day begins early with a professionally guided, closed vehicle game drive into the Big Five country: the Pilanesberg National Park. Who knows which of the Big or Little Five you’ll see? Close neighbour to this superb natural reserve, is Sun City, one of South Africa’s most popular theme resorts, and you’ll have full access to the casino for a little flutter or two. Daily between: 06h30 - 07h00 Full Day Departs from Sandton & Rosebank Hotels (Valid until 31 Oct 2016) Minimum 2 passengers Currently R1,930 per person Currently R965 per child (Under 12 years) *************************************************************************************************************************** History of Humankind & Lesedi Cultural Village Tour We’re going right back to our beginnings, to the exceptional World Heritage Site of The Cradle of Humankind. The superb Maropeng Visitor Centre is truly an exciting, world class exhibition, focusing on the development of humans and our ancestors over the past few million years. From past to present, we’ll be exploring five cultures at the Lesedi Cultural Village, heart and home to families of a range of African tribes, all living harmoniously in traditional homesteads. Mon, Wed & Fri between 07h00 – 07h30 Full Day Departs from Sandton & Rosebank hotels (Valid until 31 Oct 2016) Minimum 2 passengers Currently R1 815 per person Currently R910 per child (Under 12 years) ************************************************************************************************************************** Johannesburg City Sightseeing Hop on-Hop off Tour Discover Johannesburg in an informative, safe, convenient and fun way – aboard the big red bus! City Sightseeing's tour shows you the city like you've never seen it before and takes you to all of Jozi's hottest spots such as Carlton Centre, The Apartheid Museum, SAB World of Beer (Newtown) Braamfontein & Constitution Hill. Daily Every 30-40 minutes (Valid until 30 Sept 2016) 1 Day Pass - Original voucher presented Currently R170 per person Currently R80 per child (05 - 15 years) Children under 5 years are free ************************************************************************************************************************** Journey to Freedom Many South Africans gave much; some gave all, to achieve a truly democratic South Africa. Come with us on this full day tour which shares some of the journey, pain and struggle of those heroes; witness the places, experience the diverse museums where these momentous, tumultuous years have been so well documented. Tue, Thu, Sat & Sun between: 08h30 - 09h10 Full Day Departs from Sandton & Rosebank Hotels (Valid until 31 Oct 2016) Minimum 2 passengers Currently R1,000 per person Currently R500 per child (Under 12 years) ************************************************************************************************************************** Please note that minimum number of passengers might apply for certain tours. Children rates on request. Travel Counsellors standard terms & conditions apply. Tours depart from central points. Additional charges apply for pick up points located outside of the central points. If you would like any further information about any of these tours or if you would like to participate in any of these tours then please drop me an email or give me a call