Alpha Tours International

13/04/2018

Travel with us and experience wine culture in a very personal way. Meet winemakers, taste award winning wines and capture the beauty of one of the world's most beautiful wine regions.

13/03/2018

Join us in this . Cook in the most beautiful rural settings of South Africa. Meet people, take photos and learn new skills, like baking farm bread and making venison sausage. Experience South Africa in its raw, natural beauty. Book today. Copyright

11/02/2018

Join us on photographic safaris, connecting with nature like never before, experiencing new cultures and explore the beauty of Southern Africa in autumn.

02/02/2018

Via Onomo Hotels comes to SA

Onomo Hotel Cape Town - Inn on the Square. (Image Supplied)With the acquisition of the Inn on the Square in Cape Town, the Signature Lux Hotel and brand in Sandton, and a newly constructed Onomo Hotel in Durban due to open in March this year, Onomo Hotels has officially entered the South African hotel market.Read more... | Send to a friend

01/02/2018

Via Jamms meeting on supporting the tourism industry during the drought

©dolgachov via [[www.123rF.com 123RF]]The Western Cape Government and Wesgro have commended the Joint Association Members Meetings Sessions (Jamms) - a strategic partnership between Cape Town Tourism, FEDHASA Cape, SAACI Western Cape and SATSA Western Cape - on their numerous initiatives taken to assist the tourism industry during the drought.Read more... | Send to a friend

01/02/2018

Cape Town has culture! Of one of the many cultural tours, that's on offer in the Mother City, Craft Beer Tours is on tap!!
Book a tasting tour.

31/01/2018

Cape Town is in it's worst drought ever. If you visiting please use water sparingly. You only allowed only 50l per day, per person. Thank You.

30/01/2018

When to Apply for Your South African Passport Renewal?
Most countries require that travellers have at least 6 months availability on their passport beyond the date of departure. Therefore, you are advised to renew your passport before it expires within the time frame of your travels.

Passport Costs
First Application for Tourist Passport R 400
Re-apply must bring old passport copy R 400

Home Affairs: https://ehome.dha.gov.za/eChannel/

29/01/2018

via How to Travel Switzerland on a Budget

Follow these simple money-saving tips when planning your trip to Switzerland and you’ll see how it really is possible to travel Switzerland on a budget!
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Follow these simple money-saving tips when planning your trip to Switzerland and you’ll see how it really is possible to travel Switzerland on a budget!

29/01/2018

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26/01/2018

Via A South African's guide to moving to and making it in Malta: The Valletta effect

The Triton Fountain outside the entrance to Valletta | Mark LeachBecause of my public relations background, I flagged a recent story in The Business Observer headed 'A great PR opportunity for the city and for Malta'. Of course, it was about the Valletta European Capital of Culture 2018 (V18) which just launched here this past weekend.Read more... | Send to a friend

26/01/2018

Plan your adventure to the most beautiful City on the African Continent, Cape Town.

25/01/2018

A zipline ride in the company of soaring eagles, surrounded by breath-taking Cape fynbos panoramas and mountainscapes only an hour’s drive from Cape Town by car.
Cape Town's hottest new tourism experiences. It has been described by Lonely Planet as “vertigo-tinged fun” and “an exciting aerial perspective”. Book a zipline -swish - [email protected]

24/01/2018

Via Paarl Tourism, Paarl Wine Route merges into one brand

©92784714 via [[www.123rF.com 123RF]]Paarl Tourism and Paarl Wine Route have amalgamated to operate under one umbrella, with effect from January 2018. The decision, made during Paarl Wine Route's annual general meeting, will see a unified destination offering as one brand - Paarl Wine Valley.Read more... | Send to a friend

24/01/2018

via Instagram vs Reality: Behind The Scenes Of My Best Travel Photos

It's a well-known fact that what we see on Instagram is not an accurate picture of real life. Our perfectly curated Instagram feed doesn't always tell the full story -- especially when it comes to travel.
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It's a well-known fact that what we see on Instagram is not an accurate picture of real life. Our perfectly curated Instagram feed doesn't always tell the full story -- especially when it comes to travel.

24/01/2018

In need of an adrenalin-rush. Go Shark-cage diving with us. Get-up close and personal with a Great-White shark. Did you know that 80% of National Geographic documentaries are filmed the Western Cape?Email: [email protected]

23/01/2018

Via Eight hotel trends in sub-Saharan Africa to look out for in 2018

©40413002 via [[www.123rf.com 123RF]]Following a subdued performance in 2017, hotels in sub-Saharan Africa are expected to improve its performance in 2018 with budget and midmarket segments showing strong demand fundamentals. According to Xander Nijnens, head of hotels and hospitality group for sub-Saharan Africa at JLL: "Global investor interest is likely to increase, with a search for yield in a long global real estate cycle, as well as demand for platform investments in sub-Saharan Africa. Despite high global debt liquidity, we expect financial leveraging to remain challenging in the region, while transaction volumes are forecast to continue their upward momentum."Read more... | Send to a friend

23/01/2018

via The Best Photography Locations in California

For travelers who are looking to get amazing shots with a camera, a drone or even just enjoy documenting their trip with their smartphone, the great Californian outdoors consists of some of the most sought after photo opportunities in the world.
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For travelers who are looking to get amazing shots with a camera, a drone or even just enjoy documenting their trip with their smartphone, the great Californian outdoors consists of some of the most sought after photo opportunities in the world.

23/01/2018

Hot air adventure Ballooning over the Western Cape! Early morning balloon rigging, a near silent flight and champagne breakfast all form part of this special package! Hot air balloon flights in Africa usually take place at sunrise before the thermal activity starts. Before you come out to the meeting point, we check the weather conditions and give you a wake-up-call. Hot Air Balloon flying is very weather dependent, as we cannot safely fly with fog, strong wind, too hot weather or rain. Email: [email protected]

22/01/2018

Via Mango increases flights to Zanzibar

©4758892 via [[www.pixabay.com Pixabay]]As of 8 March 2017, Mango Airlines will be increasing its flights to the island of Zanzibar. Travellers can expect the addition of a Thursday 10am flight to the existing Tuesday and Saturday departures from OR Tambo International Airport - this will enable seamless connections from other South African cities such as Cape Town and Durban.Read more... | Send to a friend

As of 8 March 2017, Mango Airlines will be increasing its flights to the island of Zanzibar. This will enable seamless connections from other South African cities such as Cape Town and Durban...

22/01/2018

Cape Town Tourism is up by 11%. When are visiting destination #1 on the African continent? www.alphatourimint.com

21/01/2018

Via : Hotels embrace the personalisation trend in 2018

©Gergely Zsolnai via [[www.123RF.com 123RF]]When the popular 1980s American TV programme, Cheers, used to reign the airwaves, its signature "...where everybody knows your name" conjured up thoughts of a relaxed, convivial environment - a home-away-from-home haven where the bartender knew what drink you were going to order, where you were going to sit and which days you were likely to visit. As a result, you would get the personal attention that made you feel special and kept you coming back to the place where everybody knew your name.Read more... | Send to a friend

19/01/2018

Alpha Tours International, #1 for adventure adrenalin. Book a kayaking safari tour. Email: [email protected]

18/01/2018

Via The competitive edge: Why an effective PR strategy is a must for the hospitality industry

©Sergey Skripnikov via [[www.123rF.com 123RF]]The hotel industry is a highly competitive field, so it is no surprise that an effective public relations (PR) strategy is paramount to enabling long-term, sustained messaging to keep your establishment top of mind.Read more... | Send to a friend

18/01/2018

via Island Hopping in the Sea of Cortez, Mexico

The Sea of Cortez is Baja California's own little slice of paradise, known for its crystal-clear waters, unique coastal landscapes, and exclusive -- even interactive -- sea life!
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The Sea of Cortez is Baja California's own little slice of paradise, known for its crystal-clear waters, unique coastal landscapes, and exclusive -- even interactive -- sea life!

18/01/2018

Want to be close to nature, but don't to rough it? Glamping is the new African craze. Humans are wired for the outdoors. Want to know more? Email: [email protected]

17/01/2018

Via City Lodge Hotel opens at Two Rivers Mall in Nairobi

City Lodge Hotel Group's third hotel in Nairobi and 59th hotel in Southern and East AfricaRead more... | Send to a friend

The 171-room City Lodge Hotel at Two Rivers Mall in Nairobi has opened its first phase of rooms and expects to be fully open by the end of February...

17/01/2018

Wines to wow you! A patchwork of green vineyards surrounded by mountain ranges, the wine regions are home to historical towns including; Paarl, Stellenbosch and Franschhoek. Cape Town’s Winelands are the perfect setting to learn more about wine, grape varieties and explore unique wine tastings, accompanied by an expert guide on a well-organised half day or full day tour.

15/01/2018

Via : What does the travel store of the future look like?

Did you know that most travellers between the ages of 20 and 30 years have never set foot in a physical travel agency before? But if you think this means the end of the travel agent, think again...Read more... | Send to a friend

The travel agency of tomorrow will blend a personal and human touch with digital technologies. Instead of travel agents, we'll see the emergence of...