Tag: South Africa

Top International Spots for February

Posted on by Nicole Benedetta

Tromso, Norway

northern lights, norway
Photo by Claudia Regina

The downside in Tromso, Norway at this time of year is that the temperature is approximately 21 degrees every day. BUT if you always wanted the chance to view the glorious northern lights in an ice dome, winter is the best time for doing so. Tourists also love snow shoe hiking, polar boat cruises, and stopping by the Library of Tromso or the Arctic Cathedral.

Colombo, Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka
Photo by Sergei Gussev

82 degrees along with low chance of rain is a wonderful climate to experience during the second month of the year. Here in Colombo, Sri Lanka, you will enjoy that while exploring the beaches along the coast, the tropical rainforests, the ancient ruins at Sigiriya The Ancient Rock Fortress, the colonial-style buildings, Pettah Floating Market, Fort Colombo, and Beira Lake!

St. Barts, Caribbean

Villa MAG Villa Rental St Barts
Photo by Robert Brown

You may wanna go to this beautiful Caribbean island during dry season, aka in February. The white sand beaches, water sports, high end shops and boutiques, the nature reserve, and hiking spots are just some of the activities that St. Barts has to offer!

Rotorua, New Zealand

Steaming 'Champagne Pool', New Zealand
Photo by Arran Bee

The weather during this month in Rotorua, New Zealand, is in the 60’s and 70’s, making it a marvelous time to swing by here. This city’s hot springs and bubbling mud pools mixed with the magical forests, mountainous settings, waterfalls, world-class mountain biking trails, and wildlife parks, as well as the Maori culture make it a unique destination!

Cape Town, South Africa

Cape Town, South Africa
Photo by Brent Newhall

With an average temperature of 73 degrees, why would you NOT want to go to Cape Town, South Africa? It is especially appealing if you’re looking for an array of mountains, shopping markets, beaches, and wilderness. All kinds of tours are available there for purchase too, like the Cape Winelands Bikes and Wines Tour, Cape Winelands Photographic Tour, and the Cape Malay Cooking and Bo-Kaap Tour, to name a few.

Which one would you be the most interested in going to? Let me know in the comments!

Thanks for the read.

-xo, Nicole (:

The Beauties of South Africa

Posted on by Nicole Benedetta

The country of South Africa is filled with landscapes that are just beautiful. Let’s take a look at them!

  • Durban

This South African city lies in the east, right off the coast of the Indian Ocean. Not only is it the perfect temperature all year long, rarely dropping below 64 degrees Fahrenheit, it also has gorgeous beaches. On the North Beach, you will find what is called the Golden Mile. It is a large area of white sand, a boardwalk, casino, and piers. Right along the Golden Mile is the luxurious Beverly Hills Hotel, where you can catch amazing sunsets on the coastline. 

  • Garden Route

The Garden Route is a stretch along the bottom tip of South Africa. It goes on for 190 miles. On it, you can view rivers, towns, mountains, forests, beaches, and lagoons. You may even have the chance to go on a whale/dolphin-watching tour in Knysna.

You may also be interested in exploring at Tsitsikamma National Park. The Suspension Bridge & Lookout Trail is an easy walk, passing by the Strandloper Cave. The Waterfall Trail is tougher, yet shorter. As for hotels, the Plettenberg, Simola Country Club, and The Mount Knysna are rated as some of the best value hotels along this route.

  • Panorama Route

This is a scenic route in the north-eastern part of the country. Along are notable sights, including Blyde River Canyon, Bourke’s Luck Potholes, Lisbon Falls, God’s Window, and Sudwala Caves. Ukuthula Bush Lodge, Sheppard Boutique Guest House, and Safari Moon Luxury Bush Hotel make for excellent accommodations on the way.

  • Cape Town

Cape Town, found on the south-western shore, is home to pristine beaches and marvelous landmarks. Around this town, you will see Table Mountain, Clifton Beach, and Signal Hill. Popular places to stay are Lagoon Beach, Ellerman House, and POD Camps Bay.

  • Kruger National Park

Located at the very top of South Africa is this giant game reserve. All of the big five game animals, the lion, cheetah, leopard, rhinoceros, and elephant can all be found at the park. So, be sure to go on a safari there when you visit!

If you’re ready to book your vacation to South Africa, please reach out to me.

Thanks for reading my post!

-xo, Nicole