Three-minute guide to Cape Town
The top things to see and do in South Africa's creative and most beautiful city.
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Twenty Reasons to visit Cape Town
On January 1, Cape Town takes over from Helsinki as World Design Capital for 2014.
Where to see South Africa's cutest critters
Check your bags before you leave - these cute critters get in everywhere.
A luxury train journey straight out of Agatha Christie
It has the mysterious Russians, the cocktails, and the requirement to dress for dinner: the only thing missing from this luxury rail trip is Agatha Christie - and a body.
The other surfers' paradise
Cape Town's surfer suburb of Muizenberg not only has the glistening waters of False Bay but heritage sites key to the shaping of modern South Africa.
A heritage oasis in the heart of Cape Town
It also has resort-style features and superior service - what's not to love?
The unusual South African safari you've probably never heard of
It's not about seeing the Big 5, nor the Magnificent 7, and certainly not the Ugly 5 (though there are Cape dune mole-rats).
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One of the most physically beautiful cities on earth, Cape Town is dominated by the striking Table Mountain, offering incredible views of the city, ocean and surrounds. A sophisticated, modern city, Cape Town offers great dining, a fascinating culture and history (Robben Island, where Nelson Mandela was imprisoned, is a must) and some of the best beaches in South Africa.
