Travel-It-Forward

Experience Cape Town from a bird's eye view! 🚁 Atlantic Scenic Helicopter Flight - Cape Town 20min Leaving the V&A Waterfront, the first airborne view visitors get is of the City Bowl. The amphitheatre-shaped city centre is framed by Table Bay, and bordered by several of Cape Town’s most famous mountain peaks. Fly over the Cape Town Stadium, before commencing on a 360-degree circuit of iconic Table Mountain. Pass Lion’s Head, and cruise over the Atlantic Ocean, looking out for Robben Island in the distance. Continue along the coastline, past Clifton, Camps Bay which weave underneath the shadow of the Twelve Apostles. A heli flight over our beautiful Mothercity is an unforgettable experience! It also makes a great gift for the person who has everything! 🙂 Book at the link in the comments below.

We hope you had a beautiful Christmas, and that you are enjoying some time off to spend with your family. If the pandemic has highlighted anything, it’s been how important ‘togetherness’ is! Travel creates a great bonding experience when you take a vacation together. Why? Because you become a team. When at home, parents and children are always on the go – there’s work, school, sport, and other activities. A family trip breaks the routine and gives families the opportunity to spend quality time together away from the distractions of everyday life. Going out of our comfort zones to see different people, admire new natural environments and experience a variety of new activities, goes a long way in helping to reshape how we view the world. Travelling with the family is a very good way to create lasting memories that will linger and cherished for a very long time. Years later, you might stumble upon a photo album or video of your vacation and relive the wonderful memories once again. When it is time to return to your normal schedule, you all will have a clear mind and stress free start. You may not have the financial ability to afford luxurious vacations, but there are always budget-friendly vacation packages on our website. When it is time to return to your normal schedule, you all will have a clear mind and stress free start. What’s cool about our online travel registry is that you have an eWallet that you can top up at any time. This means you have a dedicated place for holiday savings, and if you decide not to take the trip, you can even gift it to someone else! (Link to buy gift cards in comments below)

🇿🇦When last have you taken the time to explore the beauty in your own backyard? Where was the last South African destination you travelled to? . . . . 🚙With the uncertainty of international trips, it just makes sense to book local and rediscover all the amazing things our country has to offer! At Travel-It-Forward you can plan an amazing road trip and experience accommodations you’ve only dreamt of! Expect superb beaches, incredible game reserves, dramatic mountains, sophisticated cities, historic battlefields, wide-open spaces and breathtaking adventure activities. ☀️Travel-It-Forward is a first-of-it's-kind Travel Registry! Simply register on our website and buy a Travel Gift Stamp which you or the recipient of the gift can top up at any time.

With international travel still so uncertain, being a backyard tourist just makes sense. Don’t give up on your summer vacation, just re-shape it with some local sites! You gain so much more perspective and appreciation for your country when you take the time to discover its lesser-known parts or even its most popular destinations. Learn and explore fantastic locations, engage with the cultural heritage of your region, and re-ignite your sense of adventure! Another beneficial aspect of traveling locally is the positive impact it has on local businesses and tourism infrastructure. The money you’re spending on a staycation at a local boutique hotel or on the menu at a hidden cosy café in the suburbs is circling back into the economy. We have an amazing selection of travel destinations and experiences to choose from such as sightseeing bus trips, boat rides, wine trams, safaris, lodges, game reserves, lux hotels, eco experiences and much, much more! What’s your favorite part of exploring new places close to home? Let us know in the comments below!

🚙Book now - enjoy later! The Cape Point & Peninsula Tour is a guided day tour to Cape Point in a luxury air-conditioned double deck coach, operated by City Sightseeing South Africa. You will explore this spectacular nature reserve (part of the Cape Floral Kingdom World Heritage Site), with a stop at Boulders Beach, home to a colony of African penguins. This day tour to the Cape of Good Hope is a must-see for visitors and locals. The Cape Point Explorer leaves Cape Town in the morning and starts with a scenic drive to Boulders Beach, through Muizenberg and Fish Hoek. Boulders Beach is home to a colony of endangered African penguins in Cape Town, so this is your once-in-a-lifetime chance to come within meters of them in a natural environment. The pristine beach surrounded by impressive granite boulders is part of Table Mountain Nature Reserve. After visiting the penguins, your next stop is Cape Point, where you can enjoy a bite to eat before exploring further. The Cape Point Nature Reserve offers some of the most breathtaking mountain and ocean scenery in the world. After a day spent exploring, you can enjoy the coastal drive back to Cape Town via Scarborough and Kommetjie, with spectacular views from the Ou Kaapse Weg mountain pass. Link to book this experience in the comments below!

YAY! 🥳The travel industry is busy rolling out Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals for those whose holiday shopping lists include experiences, reunions with friends and family, and bucket list adventures. 🧳In a survey done recently it shows that 90% of all travel-hungry people are actively looking to purchase travel on Black Friday. Of these deal hunters, 27% reported they wanted to book a family break, while 22% said they were interested in booking a solo trip. 🎁“We predict that travel might be purchased as a gift for loved ones,” says travel expert, Mark Crossey. 🛒At Travel-It-Forward this means discounted prices on selected destinations – the perfect time to get rid of pent-up wanderlust and escape for a weekend of relaxation and bliss! 👀Watch this Space!

🚙Book now – enjoy later! South Africa is a wildlife paradise and what better way to get up close and personal with these fascinating creatures than on a game drive! We have many beautiful destinations that offer unforgettable safaris and a true connection with nature. Here are just a few of our favorites: 🐆INYATI GAME LODGE (Mpumalanga) Set on the lush banks of the Sand River, Inyati Game Lodge offers the ultimate safari experience combining diverse wildlife with authentic African hospitality. The reserve has a dense concentration of wildlife and is home to the Big 5 – elephant, lion, rhino, leopard and buffalo. 🦒MAKAKATANA BAY LODGE (KwaZulu Natal) Dip your feet in the warm Indian Ocean at one of the most pristine coastlines in South Africa. Our beach safari includes a game drive from the western shores through to the eastern shores. Where else could you spot a breaching whale, a pod of dolphins, rhino and buffalo on one trip? 🐘LEOPARD MOUNTAIN (KwaZulu Natal) Take a Big 5 game drive to get up close and personal with some of Africa's endangered species such as the Black Rhino, Cheetah, Brown Hyaena and Wild Dog. Enjoy sundowners amidst the lush Zululand bush veld. 🦛MOUNT CAMDEBOO PRIVATE GAME RESERVE (Eastern Cape) On this tranquil reserve, guests can see Cheetah, White Rhino, Cape Buffalo, Giraffe, Mountain Zebra, wild cats, Sable, a host of antelope birds of prey and a unique collection of fauna and flora. 🦓NKOMAZI GAME RESERVE (Mpumalanga) Enjoy traditional sundowners (or a freshly brewed morning coffee) during 4x4 game drives led by expert rangers. Expect to see giraffes, impalas, gnus, zebra, jackals, and warthogs, all amid the vast sprawling mountains and the Komati River that runs through the reserve. Move alongside nature on interactive bush walks. Try a specialised birding safari or cast out a line in the Komati River. See our website for more (link in comments below)

We're counting down to Christmas which means finding that PERECT GIFT for friends and family 🎁 Well, look no further, because we have it! After this crazy pandemic we all deserve some relaxing time away 🚗 Whether it's for a blissful weekend in the bush or a day-trip in the winelands - we offer beautiful destinations and exciting experiences that you can purchase in just a few easy steps. 💎Travel-It-Forward is a first-of-it's-kind Travel Registry! Simply register on our website and buy a Travel Gift Stamp which you or the recipient of the gift can top up at any time. Weblink in comments below.

🚙Book now - travel later Don’t be stuck inside this festive season watching the same Christmas movies you’ve seen a hundred times. 🎄 Instead, get outside, embrace summer, and fall back in love with the natural beauty of South Africa!🌞 Whether it’s a road trip with the family, a romantic escape with your sweetheart, or a weekend away with your besties … GIFT YOURSELF something special to look forward to! With its wonderful array of wildlife, beautiful beaches, divine vineyards, and magnificent mountains, there are no limits to finding the perfect getaway. 🎉We have tons of festive offers – here are just a few to inspire you! 1. Wine Tasting 2. Hot Air Balloon Flights 3. Star Gazing 4. Hiking 5. Bushman Rock Art 6. Candlelight Dining in the Bush 7. Safari 8. Laze on a Hammock 9. Beach 10. Pool 11. Lagoon 12. Houseboat 13. Boat cruise 14. Helicopter Flight 15. Sunset Bus 🎁TOP TIP: Purchase a TRAVEL GIFT STAMP as a unique Christmas present for a family member or friend! LINK IN COMMENTS BELOW.

🐠Book now - enjoy later! The southern tip of the African continent is the meeting place of two mighty and bountiful oceans, the Indian and the Atlantic. 🐧The Two Oceans Aquarium on the V&A Waterfront, Cape Town is ideally positioned to showcase the incredible diversity of marine life found in these two oceans. 🦈The Aquarium is one of the top tourist attractions in Cape Town and over 3000 animals, including sharks, fishes, turtles, penguins and frogs can be seen in this world-class facility. TOP TIP: For the person who has everything: give the gift of a travel experience! Register online and get friends and family to contribute to a Gift Stamp for an Aquarium visit or one of our other Waterfront adventures! Link in comments below!🐟

Have you seen all of the the Big 5 in the wild? 🐆🐘🦏🐃🦁 . . . 🔥Check out our gorgeous game reserves - the perfect getaway to experience the incredible wildlife our country has to offer!

Have you ever been on a solo travel adventure? Tell us more if you have! What was your experience? We offer some beautiful destinations and exciting experiences to explore in your own time, at your own pace, and with absolute freedom to do what you want. Visit our website and pick a getaway that suits your individuality!