Time to Travel
Way to Go, Jozi!
According to the recently released MasterCard Index of Global Destination Cities, Johannesburg is the third most visited destination city in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region, and the most visited sub-Saharan city. Dubai (7.9 million) and Cairo (3.7 million) took the top two spots in the Index as the region’s most visited cities, with Johannesburg ranked third with 3 million visitors in 2011. Tunis and Beirut took the bottom two spots with just 1.7 million visitors each. Visit http://www.masterintelligence.com/ for the full report.
The Taste of India
Geet Indian Restaurant in Pretoria promises some of the finest Indian cuisine anywhere in the country, with the added bonus of a warm and welcoming setting. Geet’s culinary signature lies in the Ayurvedic use of herbs and spices, which is designed to nourish mind, body and soul, and especially the taste buds! The extensive menu includes a range of both traditional and modern dishes from North India, and the highly skilled chefs can even custom make a dish to suit your personal tastes. A wide range of superb wines, whiskeys and Bollywood mocktails compliment every meal, and the restaurant regularly hosts whiskey and wine pairing evenings. For more information, visit http://www.gettindianrestaurant.com/.
Travel Tip
Prevent luggage pilfering and tampering by popping your luggage into a Bbagzz (http://www.bbagzz.com/) the next time you fly. Each Bbagzz comes with its own unique identity code and includes complimentary baggage insurance cover.
Tempting Tapas
The 1800° Grill Room at Cape Town’s Cape Royale Luxury Hotel & Residence has recently introduced Tapas Sundays. Guests can look forward to an array of authentic Mediterranean tapas and freshly baked breads as served up by top South African chef Jonathan Gargan. Each couple will also receive a free bottle of Diemersfontein wine to enjoy with their delicious selection of hot and cold tapas. The harmonious sounds of Cape Town’s finest Jazz artists complete the laid back ambience. Tapas Sundays takes place every Sunday from 12h00 to 15h00 and costs R195 per person. Free underground parking is available upon reservation. Contact +27 21 4300506 or email info@18hundreddegrees.com for reservations.
