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Cape Town’s beautiful Twelve Apostles has announced a series of refurbishments aimed at enhancing the facilities and aesthetics of the property as well as the overall guest experience.

Rooms

A number of rooms of the hotel will undergo soft decor refurbishments, offering guests even more comfort and luxury. All rooms will be completed per floor or block, thus ensuring guests are allocated accommodations well away from the work in progress. In addition, all guest bathrooms will also be upgraded complimenting the newly refurbished rooms.

The Cafe

The Cafe will be undergoing extensive refurbishments in June and July. As a result of this work the Cafe will be closed for the months of June and July. Guests will be accommodated for breakfast, lunch and dinner in the fine-dining Azure Restaurant, which boasts panoramic Atlantic views, faultless service and elegant style. Alternatively, guests can unwind at the stunningly refurbished Leopard Room Bar and Lounge and enjoy light snacks, salads and sandwiches.

Sanctuary Spa Refurbishment and Closure

The award winning Sanctuary Spa will be closed for a week from the 29th of June 2009 to the 5th of July 2009 inclusive for a soft refurbishment and annual maintenance. Hotel guests can still have treatments in their room and in the outdoor gazebos during the scheduled closure and the list of treatments is available on request. We apologise for the inconvenience however the closure is required to maintain the pristine condition and service standards for which the Sanctuary Spa is known.

We’re excited to share with you this breathtaking new property situated in Hout Bay, a mere 30 minutes outside of Cape Town, South Africa. Norman Pieters, chairman of Karell Travel says:

I’m excited about this lodge as it speaks to so many needs that a certain type of traveler has.  We get so many requests from guests who do not want a large hotel or even a city hotel. On the other hand they don’t want a B&B.  They would like to be outside the city but do not wish to have a car and driver, nor do they wish to self drive. I believe this lodge caters to these guests.

Tintswalo also operates Safari lodges and this caters so well to guests who have just traveled on safari or who may be heading out on safari and don’t want the whole “city”  experience.

10 Reasons We Love Tintswalo Atlantic:

• 10 ocean front rooms. 1 two bedroom Presidential Suite
• Complimentary round trip transfers to and from airport.
• Includes all house drinks
• Full Breakfast & high tea included.
• Restaurant serves 3 meals a day. The executive chef will tailor your meals to your requirements.
• The lodge is situated in the Table Mountain National Park and boasts full time naturalist guide on staff.
• Wireless Internet Access
• Complimentary transfers to and from restaurants as well as the Waterfront in Cape Town.
• During the whale season ( Jun – Sep) guests just might see the whales from their balcony.
• Unparalleled ocean views throughout the property

For more information contact Karell’s African Dream Vacations at 1 800 327 0373 or email info@karell.com

Airlines continue to adapt to a precarious economy in which travelers simply cannot afford to pay premium prices for airfares. The result has been a slew of unprecedented high season sales and offerings on a variety of airlines. Take for example these great offerings for both the summer high season as well as the December holidays. Just a year ago you may have paid well over $2,000 for one of these flights!

Availability is limited, so please contact your Karell Air Agent today at 800 327 0373

Or visit www.karellair.com to search and book your flights via our convenient booking engine.

*Subject to availability, terms and conditions apply. Taxes subject to change at airlines’ discretion.

Karell Holidays is currently offering another trio of superbly priced package options, available through September 2009.

Sun International Hotels and MalaMala Game Reserve have teamed up to offer three options including the  Table Bay Hotel in Cape Town,  MalaMala Main Camp in MalaMala Private Game Reserve , and the Royal Livingstone Hotel in Livingstone, Zambia.

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Karell Holidays has just announced another great deal for those in search of a well rounded South African experience at a reasonable price.

Spend four nights in the Sabi Sand at Sabi Sabi Private Game Reserve’s Bush Lodge. Famed for its warmth, vibrancy and legendary hospitality, this luxurious safari escape sits in the heart of the African Wilderness, overlooking a waterhole and open plain.

Conclude with 2 relaxing nights in South Africa’s most vibrant city, Cape Town. You’ll have your choice between 3 lovely properties: Mandela Rhodes Place, Twelve Apostles, or the Table Bay hotel. You’ll also enjoy a half day tour of the Stellenbosch Winelands during your stay.

Prices start at just $1452.00 per person (exclusive of airfare) for travel between May 1, 2009 and July 31, 2009.

Call 1-800-327-0373 or email info@karell.com for further details.

April 3 marks the return of the Cape Town International Jazz Festival, now celebrating its 10th anniversary. Since its inception in 2000, this festival has grown steadily in popularity, drawing over 30,000 people each year and in 2008 Melodytrip.com ranked it the 4th best jazz festival on the planet as well as #30 on its list of the top 100 festivals in the world.

This year’s event is set to feature performances by an array of international and local artists including Al Foster, Arturo Liedo, Dianne Reeves, Emily Bruce and many more. The festival also hosts a variety of musical and training workshops open to the public, providing an even more enriched experience.

So if you’re a music lover looking to plan a trip around a special event, the Cape Town International Jazz Festival provides the perfect opportunity to do so. Read more about the event at their official website, http://www.capetownjazzfest.com/