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Minister of Tourism details probe into hotel prices

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There will be an official and thorough probe of tourist accommodation prices in South Africa. The investigation will be conducted by Grant Thornton, one of the leading business consultancies in South Africa. The details were announced yesterday by the Minister of ...Read More »

Pontremoli, Italy

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Where: Pontremoli, Italy, lies in the Apennine Mountains along the old Via Francigena (road to France) in northern Tuscany's Lunigiana region. Why: Pontremoli was an important stop on the pilgrim route from Canterbury to Rome, and it retains its look from ...Read More »

SA wines impress visiting TV presenter

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TV presenter, wine expert and British newspaper columnist Olly Smith was bowled over by the quality of South African wines when he visited recently. In his weekly column Live for Wine in The Mail on Sunday, Smith named the five wines ...Read More »

See you at Hostex Cape next week, from 8 to 10 March at the CTICC

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Hostex Cape starts next week, running from Monday to Wednesday at the Cape Town International Convention Centre. This year promises a full agenda, including 220 exhibitors spread across one hall. It is a one-stop shop for the latest hospitality solutions, ...Read More »

SAB’s BEE deal approved

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Staff of South African Breweries and retailers of the company's products who hold valid liquor licences issued by the various provincial liquor boards are likely to be better off soon now that the High Court of Justice in England and ...Read More »

UK cottages: the Lakes and Yorkshire

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THE LAKES Lakelovers has more than 400 properties on its books in honeypot locations, such as Bowness on Windermere, Ambleside and Grasmere. There are some gorgeous places if you're going with a gang, including Grade II-listed mansion The West Wing, a ...Read More »

Paralympic Games 2012: Top 10 accessible days out in London

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The Paralympic Games are almost upon us as London gets set to welcome disabled visitors from all over the globe. London has so many attractions offering a great inclusive experience, but I've selected some of my personal favourites. You'll need ...Read More »

Wellington brings two Smits together

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Bloemfontein resident Johan Smit enjoyed a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity when his name was drawn as the winner of the Wellington VO Brandy Win A Braai With Springbok Captain John Smit competition. Johan Smit has been a staunch Wellington Brandy supporter since 1996. ...Read More »
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