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.

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.

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.

Cape Town is one of the most striking cities in the world. The contrast between the paradise-like beaches and the towering silhouette of Table Mountain, surrounded by exuberant natural vegetation, is a feast for the eyes.

Last year, travellers chose Cape Town as one of the best tourist destinations in the world. One of the many reasons that make this city a great to place to visit for some unforgettable holidays are its stunning landscapes and great wealth of plants and animals. Therefore, going on Safari is something that you must put on your to-do list during your stay in Cape Town.

Unlike what most of us are used to, Christmas falls in the middle of the Cape Town summer thus visitors can spend Christmas and the festive season basking under the sun on some of the city’s most beautiful beaches. The Capetonians celebrate Advent and Christmas Day, however they have their own traditions and festive Christmas celebrations unique to them which you can find about here.

Now that we have presented our new destination, Cape Town, we are anxious to tell you lots of things about this great city and show the incredible apartments that we have on offer there. It was difficult to choose which one, however we finally decided on the Bali apartment.

Cape Town, the Great White skark capital of the world. In Gansbaai, a region located to the Western side of the Cape, they offer you the chance to take a dip in shark infested waters with their Great White Shark Cage Diving Experience.