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Where is everyone going on holiday these days?

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Thanks to the team at Travelstart, who gave us some rather cool insider info about travel trends and popular spots around the world and South Africa. We find it intriguing as to where people love to travel to, and why. Their analysis was done between January 2017 and June 2018 and used over 800 000 bookings to show the most popular air routes, and declining and breakout destinations. South African’s Top 5 International Destinations 2018 1. Harare (Zimbabwe) 2. London (UK) 3. Windhoek (Namibia) 4. Mauritius 5. New York City (U.S.A.) Harare’s breakout growth this year, and outranking London and New York, which have always been really popular spots may be a result of the changing political climate in Zimbabwe. South Africans Top 5 Domestic Destinations 2018 1. Cape Town 2. Johannesburg (O.R. Tambo Airport) 3. Durban 4. Johannesburg (Lanseria Airport) 5. Port Elizabeth Since 2014, there has been little…

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Romantic Getaways Out of Joburg

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With Valentine’s Day around the corner, why not spoil your loved one with a trip to one of these destinations located just outside of Joburg – it’s close by and offers romance and privacy at its finest. Valley Lodge & Spa, Hekpoort Valley, Magaliesberg Escape the city chaos at the Valley Lodge & Spa in Magaliesberg. Not only will you wake up to stunning views of the countryside, but you can also indulge in other pleasures like their enormous resort-style pool and fabulous spa (with a heated mineral pool, Jacuzzi and saunas). There is also an inviting pub, large tennis court and babysitting facilities on offer as well as a few dining options that include wood-fired pizzas delivered to your room. Cost: Luxury rooms from R2 330 for two people sharing B&B, under 6’s stay for free. Check online for specials including spa treatments. Contact: www.valleylodge.co.za Quiet Mountain Country…

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