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.
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).
Modern take on traditional style
This hotel embraces the modern while celebrating the traditional, such as a nightly glass of port served in the library.
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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.
