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<title>Alan Hawkins - EzineArticles Expert Author</title>
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<title>It's Summer Time Again</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 22:51:16 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Yes, summer in South Africa, winter is past us, not that by international standards this can be called winter, but I will no doubt hit the nail on the head when I say that most of those reading this will look back and agree that the last twelve months have been an uphill grind, it's time for a holiday, whether your choice is Cape Town or Port Alfred; Poffadder or Plettenberg Bay, the time has come to cast your concerns aside and start planning. Let's just get our minds right for a second, put everything into perspective.]]></description>
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<title>Resort Condominiums International</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2009 15:29:19 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Arriving at one's destination to find it not available is probably one of every traveler's fears. This fear can obviously be eliminated or at least made highly probably with careful and disciplined planning and preparation...so one would think. Traveling in South Africa is, as has been said before, one of the worlds best kept travel secrets.]]></description>
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<title>It's Beyond Logic</title>
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<pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2009 11:48:22 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Don't you ever wonder sometimes how other people's minds work, do they have an active imagination, talk silently to themselves, what are they thinking? Take the next step and ask the question why, why did that driver actually do that, the pedestrian who suddenly crossed the main road without looking. My question right now tackles travel and tourism to South Africa, what do potential travellers and visitors think when they see Julius Malema on television, what do they think when they see the military force, the last bastion of security storming the Union Buildings where but a few years ago, they witnessed the final collapse of apartheid, and Nelson Mandela being inaugurated.]]></description>
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<title>Take a Break - You Deserve It</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2009 15:27:26 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[For most families, the past year has been pretty hectic to say the least, with any thought of a holiday confined into a blurry background. The stress of a suboptimal economy and numerous escalating costs combining into a formidable frontal attack on us mere mortals from all directions, our energy and effort seems to have gone towards survival rather than recreation.]]></description>
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<title>Eastern Cape Travel, South Africa</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2009 10:30:04 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[East London, the Eastern Cape, South Africa is one of the loveliest destinations in South Africa, aside from being a holiday destination it is also a region enjoying a wonderful commitment to growth, here is a little story that might entice you to travel to this sunny region. If you are interested of further information contact the writer at the mail address below.]]></description>
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<title>Confuse and Conquer</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2009 10:28:09 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Along the Eastern Cape Coast of South Africa, right now and during every winter the pods of sardine, in their millions, are professionally hunted by skilled predators, masters of their art working together in efficient unison. The birds herding, dolphin, shark and the lithe game fish dashing through the glistening pods as they divide the silver mass trying in vain to maintain their security in numbers.]]></description>
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<title>It's All in the Planning</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2009 13:12:51 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Camping is by far; repeat by far, the most cost efficient method of enjoying our own beautiful country and the beauty of our neighbours. Forget Hotels for the family, far too expensive, our calculations found an average saving of some R500 per night when comparing low cost Hotels with good quality camp sites. Aside form the cost, what better way to unify a family than to sleep under the stars in a wild African location, or so it seemed at the time.]]></description>
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<title>It Wasn't My Fault</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2009 13:12:45 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[An element of unscrupulous greed has crept slowly but surely into the daily society norm. Call it get rich quickly if you like where there are those who want to profiteer unreasonably to the disadvantage of others.]]></description>
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<title>To 2010 and Beyond</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2009 11:57:16 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[We live here, we know it and now the evidence has shown that the Eastern Cape is the second most popular travel destination in the Country, second only to KZN. Perhaps our region is not the best kept travel secret in the world after all.]]></description>
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<title>Don't Cancel Your Holiday</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2009 08:04:54 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Are Diesel and fuel prices getting you down? Yes, we all get a little depressed as we see our visit to the local fuel station slowly becoming our most expensive out-lay of the month!]]></description>
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<title>South Africans Robbed</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2009 07:55:56 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[It's simply not possible that a wine that is freely available on most supermarket shelves for around R25 can be the cheapest wine on a restaurants wine list at R100.00.  What happened to the wine since is was bought from the supermarket, did the restaurateur decant it, lie it on new French Oak for two years and convert it in some way into a Wine magazine five star or a Cape wine masters Choice?  I don't think so.]]></description>
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<title>Winter Rains</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2009 22:29:09 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[In South Africa, we call it winter, the temperatures in the Eastern Cape drop to a daily average of around 26 degrees c, at night around 13 with the early mornings sometimes as low as perhaps seven degrees on occasions, a friend of mine who often holidays away from his London flat says to me "and you call this winter!"....]]></description>
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<title>Tourism Trouble</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2009 15:49:42 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[How on earth can service delivery possibly effect tourism, a municipal water supply issue, a street overflowing with sewerage, perhaps in Bloemfontein or Kokstad, how can it effect tourism in Cape Town, why should the waterfront Hotel care, after all, their beds are full, their restaurants busy. Travellers seem to flock on from exotic international places to enjoy what we have to offer.]]></description>
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<title>Don't You Wish?</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2009 13:24:41 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Don't you just wish that Nelson Mandela lived another ninety one years? Don't you just wish South Africa won the 2010 FIFA Soccer World cup, don't you just wish that the millions of visitors on holiday in South Africa got comfortable beds, good service, found great accommodation in our Hotels and other accommodation establishments, and that Tom Watson had won the 2009 Open Championship?]]></description>
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<title>South Africa, Try Living Here!</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2009 08:45:38 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[If you are visiting South Africa, no problem, it's a great holiday destination.  If you are traveling within South Africa, that's also great, we have superb holiday destinations, comparable to the best in the world. So if you are reading this article, perhaps for information on the 2010 FIFA Soccer world cup, don't be alarmed, carry on with your plans, you will be safe and will have a wonderful holiday.]]></description>
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<title>Travel the Garden Route South Africa</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2009 10:51:53 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Tsitsikamma Nature Reserve is home to the Storms River Mouth area, camping, chalets and very well positioned along the rugged and exciting coastline. Storms River offers visitors nature walks, some exciting adventures such as tubing on the Storms River, scuba diving in the reserve, abseiling and quad biking for the young at heart.]]></description>
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<title>Winter Travel Warmers</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2009 10:17:23 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[It's winter in South Africa, the day time average temperature is around 22 deg. C and the evenings are chilly by African standards with most areas between three and twelve degrees centigrade. Here is a quick aside, South Africans always drink cold lager, normally out of a 2-4 deg fridge, even in the coldest of weather, unlike the European beer drinkers where the beers, except perhaps in summer, are normally served at room temperature]]></description>
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<title>Camping - A Form of Accommodation</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2009 09:58:04 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[That was actually the easy part, the decision that is. Being an experienced business person and an "old soldier" who has spent many a night under the stars, dear Dad was fully aware that the more effort put into planning, the more enjoyable the experience would be for everyone.]]></description>
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<title>My Slice of the Cake</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 01 Sep 2008 11:55:47 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[During the middle of a small building project, the builder informed me that his price, submitted by written quotation, signed by all parties, had to escalate by some 14%!    But we had an agreement I argued...yes, but he was faced with some exorbitant and unplanned increases to his input cost, including but not restricted to fuel; cement and the price of the roof tiles.]]></description>
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<title>Poverty - The Scourge of Africa</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 01 Sep 2008 11:52:55 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The most probable reason poverty exists, is insufficient work opportunities in combination with a lack of basic education and skills training, or is it?   In Africa, drought is labeled as the most common cause of poverty, assisted often by a war here and there, a touch of genocide or the self enrichment of a political dictator and his merry men. Poverty is the scourge of Africa, it knows no boundaries and to quote Mr Jacob Zuma, it knows no colour.]]></description>
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<title>Oh No, They're Coming Again</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 11 Jul 2008 10:52:41 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[My mother always used to say that friends coming to stay can be compared to having fish in the house...on the first day it's great, fresh, tasty and exciting. The second day, no problems yet, still quite acceptable. On the third day the fish starts to stiffen a little and should be cooked...by day four it's a little off-colour and should be thrown away...the fifth day!
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<title>Finally It's Happening</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 16 May 2008 16:13:19 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Let's face it; South Africa is a stunning destination, offering attractions for each and every need, at a price more than half of any other destinations. But, and here's the rub, it's all about marketing the promise and more importantly, delivering on that promise.]]></description>
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<title>Traveling With Friends</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 14 May 2008 08:36:01 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Planning was fun with us enjoying many a meeting gathered around maps on the table, lists detailing packing methods, food and equipment, list upon list developed and added to around eventful evenings sharing good food and fruits of the vine. What for I call a friend, we have known each other for many years, shared fun and laughter and know each others good and bad points, personality failings and deepest secrets, that kind of friend is who I refer to in this context.]]></description>
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<title>It Won't Happen To You - Or Will It?</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 12 May 2008 16:56:29 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[That's exactly how quick it was, as quick as a flash, before I know what had happened, it had happened... only to discover a few hours later, on the last day of a wonderful holiday on the idyllic Seychelles islands, every photo taken, every attempt at recording a memory lust to a lowly beach criminal.]]></description>
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<title>Pay to List</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 30 Apr 2008 11:31:14 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Advertisers are quite happy to pay huge prices per column centimetre to be in a magazine; to feature in the "wall paper" section at the back of a travel magazine. There was one leading player in the industry some years ago, there are now many, often more than one publication in the same stable or publishing house. No doubt using their best efforts to persuade you that their publication will bring you more bookings or will fill your empty beds.]]></description>
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<title>Internet Travel</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 30 Apr 2008 11:28:06 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[By using a search engine and typing in your accommodation query, you will be amazed at how easy internet travel really is. You will be invited to visit sites with holiday homes to rent; and B&B and guest house accommodation catering for your every need or desire.]]></description>
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<title>Destinations Not To Be Missed</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 27 Feb 2008 09:52:55 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Being tasked with selecting the top ten travel destinations in Southern Africa might sound easy. This is however simply not the case. Innumerable questions come to mind, a readers home location might make the trip too expensive; an adventure trail or 4x4 trail would limit accessibility by perhaps age, physical fitness or the availability of a suitable vehicle and numerous other factors that influence the subjectivity of the selection. The top ten travel destinations range from Cape Town and the Garden route to Kwazulu Natal and the Drakensberg.]]></description>
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<title>Tips For Top Travel</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 26 Feb 2008 11:08:06 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Have you ever experienced a serious disaster whilst on holiday. If not, it's merely a matter of time. It has been said there are two kinds of travelers, those that have experienced a problem holiday and those that are still going to. What an absolute blessing to be able to spend quality time in a holiday destination with those you love, with no problems. ]]></description>
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<title>Yes, It Does Rain</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 26 Feb 2008 11:07:36 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The whole family are looking forward to a well deserved and excitingly anticipated break, the weather however doesn't always play the part. One sometimes forgets that most of our coastal areas, certainly as regards the Eastern and South Eastern holiday destinations along the South African coast, are summer rainfall areas. Holidays are all about planning, take a little time on your planning and preparation and you will be one up on El Nino and the weather man. ]]></description>
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<title>Get There Safely</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 26 Feb 2008 11:06:59 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[As parents we've all heard the question "Are we there yet, Dad..." usually as one passes your favourite fuel station within 10 minutes from home at the beginning of a long car trip! Who can blame the children in the back, over stimulated by all the excitement and the anticipation of a holiday. Our most important tip for travel at any time and in particular this December holiday is road safety. Travel long distance during day light hours only and obey every single rule of the road, most importantly stay within the speed limit and do not drink and drive. ]]></description>
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