Monthly Archives: March 2012
Table Mountain, Cape Town, South Africa
On 6 April 1652 Jan Van Riebeeck’s and his three ships, the Reiger, The Drommedaris, and the Goede Hoop sailed from the Netherlands to the Cape to establish a settlement. The first thing they saw when approaching was Table Mountain. Table Mountain is Cape Town’s Icon. It is a vital part of its character and … Continue reading
OMAN – A Snap Shot
The term ‘jewel in the crown’ has been well used but never more is it so apt in describing the Kingdom of Oman, the jewel in the crown comprising of the Arab states. Oman simply is the ‘essence of Arabia’. Dominated by an interior of jagged mountains (jebels), vast desert and plains, Oman is a … Continue reading
Blue Lagoon Cruises – the ultimate Fiji experience
There is no more a relaxing, indulgent holiday experience close to home than a Fiji, Blue Lagoon Cruise of the Yasawa Islands! Within 3 hours of arrival of Nadi, we were sitting on the aft deck of the 34 cabin ‘Fijian Princess’, sipping our first cocktails as we watched the sun slowly sink down into … Continue reading