Cape Town is a fairly major international hub, with direct flights operating from London, Singapore and Dubai, as well as numerous regional airports such as Windhoek and Nairobi. In addition, there are several inter-city routes which allow to you travel to Cape Town by train, both daytime and overnight, including Johannesburg and East London.

Cape Town is awash with a huge selection of places to stay, whether it be in the buzzing city centre, along the beautiful Camp’s Bay or dotted amongst the vineyards of Stellenbosch or Constantia. If you’re looking for good value rooms in the city centre, look no further than the wonderful Cape Heritage Hotel, with traditionally designed rooms and a delicious breakfast. For a touch of luxury, the iconic Belmond Mount Nelson, with its pink-washed walls is a great choice.

Whilst not traditionally a well know name in the world food scene, Cape Town’s array of foodie delights is definitely worth exploring during your stay. Whether you’re looking for fine dining, with the likes of the famous Test Kitchen or the wine focussed La Colombe; a touch of Asian heritage in the city’s Malaysian or Indian communities; or a classic steak house overlooking the V&A Waterfront, there’s a great selection for all.

The roots of the area run deep into the vineyards which surround the city, in the areas of Stellenbosch, Constantia and Franschhoek. For any wine-lover an indulgence into some of the regions best wines are a must; from the classic Bordeaux-style red blends to a crisp Chenin Blanc there’s many a bottle to try. If vino is not first on your list to conquer, Cape Town also has a growing craft beer scene and a large number of small batch gin distilleries to quench your thirst.

There are so many sights in and around Cape Town that you won’t know where to start! The famous spots of Table Mountain and Robben Island are a must for any newbie to the city, as well as the colourful city centre area of Bo-Kaap and the buzzing Waterfront. After you’ve explored everything from the city, explore the outer suburbs, taking a journey down to the Cape of Good Hope, a vineyard tour in Stellenbosch or frolicking with the penguins on Boulders Beach.