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All inclusive Mauritius family holiday at Shandrani Resort and Spa

Here is a great feedback blog on the Shandrani Resort, from the De Waal family who recently traveled to Mauritius, where they are currently offering an irresistible fully inclusive Serenity Plus package. See below for all the details on this package and contact us to enquire about your next Mauritius break to this friendly sunny island. …

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Designing the perfect African Bicycle

The humble bicycle quietly goes cruising on into the 21st century. This simple yet effective form of transport is legendary worldwide. In South Africa it has unfortunately not been able to rise above town planning and urbanisation, thus being sidelined as a primary form of transport. I suppose one could also attribute this largely to …

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Arctic Circle Safari: polar bears, icebergs and pack ice

Now here is a safari of a different kind: my colleague Michaela has just returned to from the trip of a lifetime: 2 weeks in the Arctic Circle!! Michaela and her partner Deon won the trip of a lifetime in the Optimal Energy “don’t be a passenger” competition. They visited places that I bet none …

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Spiderman spotted at Gravity Adventure Festival 2010

We attended the Gravity Adventure Festival last weekend, held as always on the picturesque Palmiet River estuary near Kleinmond in the Western Cape. Mountains meet sea and river in this unique landscape, providing a quite special setting for all things Adventure. This year hundreds of outdoor enthusiasts (and nutters, including Spiderman and Captain America!!) were …

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The Victoria Falls Marathon makes running a pleasure

The Victoria Falls Marathon

In Southern Africa, the Zambezi River plummets 108 metres into a gorge below, forming what has been named one of the seven natural wonders of the world. The Victoria Falls draws tourists from far and wide to Zimbabwe and Zambia, who share this spectacular attraction. Once a year, however, an event gives sporty tourists even …

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Fixed Gear Critical Mass Bicycle Ride

Cycling is good for a number of reasons because it is: 1. a great form of exercise 2. a good way to take in lots of fresh air 3. a pure and sustainable form of transport 4. an excellent way to experience surrounding sounds and sights at close range 5. a sport/cult that comes in …

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