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Old October 12th, 2004, 11:54 PM
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There is a city tour you can take. they take your around Cape Town and it
includes a penguins tour. Can't remember the name. Hotel can help

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"Evelyn Usher" wrote in message
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Hi there

Booked a holiday for Xmas and New Year to Cape Town.We will be staying
at the Cape Garden Hotel near lions head. Anyone stayed there?

Any must sees, shopping , prices etc.? Much appreciated.

Have ordered a guide book but have not received it yet.

How safe is it to go out at night? Is it a good bet to hire a car?
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Evelyn in Scotland




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Old October 13th, 2004, 06:56 PM
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"Toronto Newf" wrote in message
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There is a city tour you can take. they take your around Cape Town and it
includes a penguins tour. Can't remember the name. Hotel can help

Just got back from Capetown, and we did a week without a car. There are
tours by three companies - Springbok Atlas, Hylton Ross and another. We did
a tour that went to Hout Bay for the Seals, Simonstown for the Penguins,
Cape of Good Hope and Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, and with a good
guide/driver this seemed better than driving as I was also able to see the
scenery. We also did Whale Watching at Hermanus and the Wine Route Tour.
Worked out about £75-80 for the two of us for each tour. Pick up from your
hotel.

Best value is the open top bus for £9 each which allows you to hop on and
off . We took this on the last day, and Table Mountain was open after being
closed for a few days due to weather. The queues were horrendous, luckily we
had gone up on our first day.with no queue.. There is a trip that picks you
up from the hotel and drops you early at the Cableway station, and then
allows you to return via the open top bus for the rest of the day. This
would seem to be a good way without a car.

Tips - Go up Table Mountain as soon as you can, as there were many people
staying in our hotel who were leaving without going up because of the
weather.
If you want to do Robben Island, book early
If it's a clear day, do a sunset cruise on one of the yachts from the
Waterfront (like Esperance - magic!!)

Have a great time - we did!

John



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Old October 19th, 2004, 06:03 PM
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"Evelyn Usher" wrote in message
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Hi there

Booked a holiday for Xmas and New Year to Cape Town.We will be staying
at the Cape Garden Hotel near lions head. Anyone stayed there?

Any must sees, shopping , prices etc.? Much appreciated.

Have ordered a guide book but have not received it yet.

How safe is it to go out at night? Is it a good bet to hire a car?
--
Evelyn in Scotland


Reply from Alan (also from Scotland)

I lived in SA in the late 80s and now have a holiday home out there. You
will have a wonderful time and yes you do need a car to fully enjoy the
area. The wine route is a must (unless you detest wine of course). Driving
is very easy and the roads and signs are good.

Have a good time.


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Old October 19th, 2004, 06:03 PM
AlanG
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"Evelyn Usher" wrote in message
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Hi there

Booked a holiday for Xmas and New Year to Cape Town.We will be staying
at the Cape Garden Hotel near lions head. Anyone stayed there?

Any must sees, shopping , prices etc.? Much appreciated.

Have ordered a guide book but have not received it yet.

How safe is it to go out at night? Is it a good bet to hire a car?
--
Evelyn in Scotland


Reply from Alan (also from Scotland)

I lived in SA in the late 80s and now have a holiday home out there. You
will have a wonderful time and yes you do need a car to fully enjoy the
area. The wine route is a must (unless you detest wine of course). Driving
is very easy and the roads and signs are good.

Have a good time.


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Old October 20th, 2004, 08:22 PM
Evelyn Usher
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Hi Alan,

Thanks I am really looking forward to it. Should be nice to get away
for Xmas and NY.
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Evelyn


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Old October 20th, 2004, 08:22 PM
Evelyn Usher
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Hi Alan,

Thanks I am really looking forward to it. Should be nice to get away
for Xmas and NY.
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Evelyn


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Old October 23rd, 2004, 04:15 PM
Evelyn Usher
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Hi Allan,

Can you or anyone else tell me how cheap things are in Cape Town.

I mean a packet of cigs a bottle own brand gin or beer. Also is the
clothes reasonable?

Thanks.
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Evelyn


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Old October 23rd, 2004, 04:15 PM
Evelyn Usher
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Hi Allan,

Can you or anyone else tell me how cheap things are in Cape Town.

I mean a packet of cigs a bottle own brand gin or beer. Also is the
clothes reasonable?

Thanks.
--
Evelyn


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Old October 25th, 2004, 05:13 AM
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"Evelyn Usher" wrote in message
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Hi Allan,

Can you or anyone else tell me how cheap things are in Cape Town.

I mean a packet of cigs a bottle own brand gin or beer. Also is the
clothes reasonable?

Ciggs about $2,2 US a pack there are cheaper brands available
A bottle of beer in a bar $1,2 to $2 US
Cape Town is the most expensive place in SA

Thanks.
--
Evelyn




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Old October 25th, 2004, 04:04 PM
Evelyn Usher
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Hi there,

Thanks for the prices. Still a lot cheaper than the U.K. Which is good
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Evelyn


 




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