There is something incredibly endearing about penguins. Whatever the reason for their appeal, we love them. Now as penguin lovers we need to tell you about a place where you get to see them up close and personal and even get to swim with them, Boulders Beach near Cape Town.

As a parent I really hate planning a family holiday. Whilst I am happy sitting around reading a book, exploring museums and visiting the dark and dodgy corners of the city, my children will be rolling their eyes, dragging their feet and uttering those words all parents loathe, I’m bored. To avoid this problem requires proper planning and in planning my family trip to Cape Town I found there were hundreds of kid’s activities in Cape Town.

The first vines in Cape Town arrived with the Dutch settlers in the 17th century. They were cuttings brought from Europe and planted with the idea of reducing the cases of scurvy amongst sailors. Since then, the vines have been treated with the utmost care giving rise to an excellent range of wines whose fame has spread and converted South Africa into the world’s 8th largest wine producer.

Holidays are all about relaxing, stepping away from the day to day to do something different, unwind and experience life at a different pace. While some people go on holiday there are a special group of people who go on fishing holidays, they are called fishermen. So whilst some people come to South Africa and Cape Town in particular to see and experience the culture, food, people and sights others come to fish. This small guide to fishing around Cape Town is directed at them.

Now into its seventh year, Afrikaburn is a gathering of self-reliant, expressive people who create themed camps, mutant vehicles, colourful costumes and fantastic music, a place where freedom of expression reigns supreme.Afrikaburn 2013 occurring from the 1st to the 6th of May.

Cape Town is blessed with an enviable lifestyle, great weather, attractive people and some very fine restaurants offering modern South African cuisine using only the freshest South African produce in some spectacular locations. Listed below are just a few of Cape Town’s finest restuarants.

As well as the standard tourist attractions (wine routes, golf, beaches, safaris, vivid landscapes, picturesque streets…), during spring in Cape Town you can find numerous activities to enjoy. The International Kite Festival is a great date for families, whereas those looking for something a little stronger can try the Horrorfest film festival and the Whisky Live Festival.

Love her or hate her (and it’s pretty unlikely you’ll feel anything in between), Lady Gaga is one of the most influential pop artists of our times. Fans of the crazy singer, then, will be glad to know that Gaga’s 2012/2013 world tour to date has been a roaring success.

Get ready to bring and braai! On the 24th September, Cape Town celebrates the South African custom of National Braai Day. No idea what National Braai Day (in Cape Town or anywhere else in South Africa) involves? Read on, and all will be revealed…

While over here the summer heat is already picking up, Cape Town is getting prepared to bring in the winter, a calm time of year with mild temperatures that encourage you to recharge your batteries and enjoy diverse activities on the open air.