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Namaqualand comes alive with colour as brightly coloured daisies line the roadside.
© Chris Marais

Namaqualand is known to be a semi-desert for most of the year, but from July to September each year it bursts into colour. After the spring rains millions of flowers transform the landscape into a spectcular of colour. Namaqualand is an area of striking contrasts!. The landscape is dotted with fields of brightly coloured daisies as well as quiver trees, massive granite outcrops, quartz patches and a seemingly endless blue sky. truly a spectacle. ...read more!

Just four hours drive from Johannesburg, the subtropical town of Tzaneen welcomes travellers with its long summer days and warm enjoyable winters. Perfect for a short break away from a busy city life. ...read more!

September is Whale Watching month. With some of the best whale watching opportunities in the world, often whales come very close to the shore. During September Hermanus and Witsand will both be hosting festivals to celebrate the return of these gentle giants. ...read more!

The Gautrain is here, along with its supportive network of bus routes. Which stations and bus routes are currently operational? How much does the Gautrain cost? Everything you need to know about the Gautrain! ...read more!

At a glittering awards banquet held in the Durban City Hall, the top achievers in the 2010 AA Travel Guides American Express Accommodation Awards were named and honoured. Visit the AA Accommodation Awards 2010 website to see all the results.