There are 2 words that many timeshare owners fail to understand that keeps them from getting good exchanges with RCI and Interval International.
How many times have you requested an exchange only to have them tell you that it’s “not available?”  Well, if you’re typical, then probably the majority of the time. Many people interpret “not  available” to mean that it will never be available.  So they hang up the phone thinking that the exchange process doesn’t work and the whole thing is a scam.  Their frustration stems from the fact that their salesperson made it sound like doing an exchange would be just as easy as reserving a hotel room. But it’s not!
It’s much easier getting hotel rooms because there are so many of them and they are generally only 65% occupied. More importantly, hotels know their availability in advance unlike RCI and Interval International.  
But doing a timeshare exchange isn’t the same as reserving a hotel. As timeshare owners we trade off the ease, availability and expense of reserving a hotel room to get larger more comfortable condos for our family.  And when a timeshare exchange is done right, we get to stay in really nice resorts for a fraction of what we would normally have to pay.
But neither RCI nor Interval International know the availability of any timeshare resort in advance.  They have to wait until the owners in the timeshare resorts deposit their weeks into their exchange pools before they can offer it us.  
If every timeshare owner deposited their weeks on or before Jan 1 of each year, then doing a timeshare exchange would be easier and more like making a reservation in a hotel.  But in the real world both exchange companies receive deposits throughout the entire year and not all at one time.  
That’s the reason that owners are told that their request is “not available” nearly every time they want to do a timeshare exchange.   The important thing to understand is that just because you’re request isn’t available the day you ask doesn’t mean it won’t become available at a later date.
You see “not available” in timeshare speak really means that there’s a waiting list of people who have already requested the EXACT same thing as you.  So whenever you hear “not available” you should immediately ask to be put on the waiting list.  RCI and Interval International call that doing a pending search or request.
Now, WHETHER your request becomes available will depend on WHERE you come in on that waiting list and is another very important aspect of doing a timeshare exchange.
So one of the keys to getting a good timeshare exchange is in understanding that there will ALWAYS be a waiting list for the best resorts and/or peak travel periods.  Rather than being frustrated with it, accept it and learn how to work it to your benefit.  Frankly, the more people that don’t understand what “not available” really means, the better your chances of getting what you want on exchange.

Where to Go on Easter Holiday

The Easter holiday is a splendid holiday time! You can enjoy any sort of holiday at Easter; from adventure holiday, beach holiday to cultural Easter holiday. You can choose to fly a couple hours away from the city that you are staying to another city or just drive away from your city or even spent your Easter holiday just stay in town.

There are a lot of activities can be done in Easter holiday. Easter breaks are also a good time for family outing and have some fun! On a good sunny temperature, you can go on swimming, hiking. Not only can you spend time together, but also being healthy. It will also be fun to plan your activities together.

Below are some the highlight of Easter holiday destinations:

Easter Holidays in Florida
You are so lucky to live in Florida, as it would not be hard for you to spend your Easter holiday! With all the fun attraction and excursion in Florida, combine with the sunny climate, you don’t need to plan your outing! It’s already been planned for you in Florida. Florida is a good place to have family outing; certainly your family will love it.

There are some great hotels to stay in Florida during your Easter holiday.
The popular stay is Rosen Plaza Hotel Orlando, Florida; Wet N’ Wild Water Park is less than one mile from the lobby doors, with Walt Disney World, Universal Studios, SeaWorld, and the Florida Mall all within close proximity. Shopping, dining, nightlife, and themed entertainment abound in this area.

For a more budget hotel is Rosen Centre Hotel Orlando. World class golf is just a few minutes away, and this Orlando hotel offers free quick, regular shuttle services to the exciting theme parks in the area. Walt Disney World, Wet N’ Wild Water Park, and Universal Studios are all within 6 miles of the hotel, while local shopping and dining are always within easy distance for the foot tourist.

Easter Breaks in Leichester, England
England would be a great place to spend your Easter. You can drive yourself to the countryside and spent quiet holiday away from the city hectic live. Lose yourself in country side of Leichester with all the heritage and natural attraction.

There are some great discount hotels to stay in Leichester during your Easter holiday. Hotels in Leichester are not expensive, most of the hotels below USD 100/night during the Easter Holiday. The popular stay is at Days Inn Forest East Leicester. The center of the city of Leicester is located approximately 2 miles away from the Days Inn Forest East Leicester.

Easter Family Holidays in Cairo
Want a bit of mummy and Cleopatra taste for your holiday? Go set yourself to the wonderful land of Egypt. It is the combination of ancient wonders and beach culture!

There are some hotel deals to stay in Egypt during your Easter holiday.

For hotel deals during Easter that has good review would be Novotel Cairo 6Th Of October Hotel. The Hotel is located in October City, only 25 kilometers from the center of Cairo. Attractions such as the great pyramids can be easily reached from this hotel.

A good on-budget hotel would be Pharaohs Palace Hostel Cairo. The hotel provides you with free information and advice to save money while planning your sightseeing tours. With the hostel as an ideal base, go along with the Desert Safari Adventures or for something more leisurely, visit the Egyptian Museum or the Islamic Art Museum. Enjoy a shopping spree in the shopping area Khan Al Khalili or watch a performance in the Cairo Opera House. After a busy day, your room provides you with a restful place to have a good night’s sleep

Easter Breaks in Madrid and Barcelona
Who would not love Spain? It is one of the most joyful countries in the world! If you love Easter, you will love Spain. It has a good atmosphere, good food and activities! Between Madrid and Barcelona, it’s hard to choose between those 2.

There are some great hotels to stay in Madrid and Barcelona during your Easter holiday.

Good 5 star hotel deals for this Easter in Madrid would be Mirasierra Suites Hotel & Spa Madrid. Set outside of the city, the Mirasierra Suites Hotel & Spa Madrid is a luxury facility convenient to the very best that Madrid has to offer. A visitor is only a few miles from such neighborhoods and attractions as the Gran Via, business district, Bernabeu Stadium, El Retiro, and the Castellana district.

Hotel deals this Easter for Barcelona hotel is Best Western Alfa Aeropuerto Hotel.
The Best Western Alfa Aeropuerto Hotel Barcelona is situated close to the El Prat Airport, and is only seven miles from downtown Barcelona. Nearby the hotel are the Olympic area, the Gothic Quarter, and the marina. The hotel is five miles from Sagrada Familia. Amenities within the hotel include room service, babysitting, laundry, meeting rooms, free parking, and a free shuttle to and from the airport

Holiday in Rome
Easter is a big day in Italy, especially in Vatican City. Join and experience the Easter Vigil and Easter Holy Mass, and lastly do not forget to have the Easter feast.

The hotel near the Vatican City is mostly fully book during Easter. Have to be quick.
Hotel Alimandi Vaticano Rome will be a good choice. Hotel Alimandi Viale Vaticano is located in one of the most elegant area of Rome, in front of the entrance of Vatican Museum. Open on July 2004, Hotel Alimandi was originally a Police department office, today is a luxurious 4-star hotel

Holiday with the Ghan in Australia
The So-called Kangaroo country has a lot of places to see on Easter holiday. Enjoy yourself or with your family in get a ride with the famous the Ghan train. You can experience the wildlife and unique Australia with the Ghan, travelling through the rugged outback of Australia, through to its tropical north.

Even though it would be expensive to travel on Easter, but do not forget, there are a lot of last minute deal online! Do your research online for hotel deals, cheap hotels, flight and destination deals

For traveller on budget, you can save cost of calling back to your home country by using calling card or phone card. Happy travelling!

The great thing about most Asian countries is that the food is delicious and cheap, and Malaysia is no different. Of course you can find McDonalds and Burger King if you are so inclined, but for a real good feed that is dirt cheap, head to the local hawkers. I haven’t really seen a western equivalent, but I guess it is like the restaurants we get in food courts, only they stand alone and don’t have entry door. Most are sheltered though with roofs and an open air door. You’ll know them when you see them, and they are everywhere. Most sell the same type of things but with slight differences depending on where the owner comes from, e.g. Halal, Chinese, Malaysian, Indian etc (halal won’t serve pork).

As a general tip, go to the ones that are packed with locals, however, certain stalls are ‘famous’ for certain foods. There is one in KK that is famous for boiled eggs. It is ALWAYS packed, but only serves bread, boiled eggs and drinks, and the eggs aren’t anything special (they’re just boiled eggs!) Apparently it has been running like this for over 40 years!

Now most of the ‘waitresses’ in these Hawkers don’t speak too much English so you will need to know how to order. Also, as I found out, you should specify exactly what you want otherwise you may get a few surprises. If the place your at is famous for their Birds Nest Soup, then that is what you’ll get in your soup unless you say ‘No Birds Nest Please” Below are a few useful words when ordering. I’m not to sure about the spelling so Ive spelled it phonetically, which is generally how things are spelled in Malay anyway.

Mee – Noodles
Mee Hoon – Thin Noodles
Mee Goreng – Fried Noodles
Mee Hoon Sup – Thin Noodle Soup
Daging Babi – Pork (Daging means meat)
Nasi – Rice
Ayam – Chicken
Nasi Ayam – Chicken Rice (A popular ‘take-away’ style meal)
Nasi Lemak – Another type of rice dish
Ikan – Fish
Perut – Stomach (Tripe)
Tidak – No
Sila – Please
Dilarang – Don’t
Saya Mao – I want
Saya tidak mao perut – I don’t want stomach
Sayur – Vegetables
Tandas – Toilet
Roti Canai – A pankake type bread dish usually served with some type of curry
Minum – Drink
Makan – Eat, Food
Minum Air – Drinking Water (Make sure it is bottled)
Kopi – Coffee
Gorang Manis – Less Sweet (Malays like sugar in their hot drinks, probably more than you are used to)
Te – Tea
Kopi Ping – Iced Coffee
Bir – Beer
ABC Special – A desert or snack type food usually consisting of jelly cubes, ice cream, mung beans and fruit, Try it if you see it on a menu

There isn’t too many words above but when it comes to food that’s about as much as I know. Everything else is just point at the menu and try your luck!

One more word that is not food related, and may not even be Malay (possibly Cadasan) is Aramati — It means ‘I FEEL GOOD!’

Bon Appetite!

P.S. Go visit Labuan, it is a small tax free island off KK. VB is cheaper there than it is in Australia! (VB is an Australian brand of beer)

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If you’re going to find yourself in New Zealand soon, whether on vacation or business, you’ll require car hire services. Cheap car hire at airports across New Zealand is available. You need to keep in mind a few things before deciding on which car hire service you’d like to use. Each service has different features, prices, and packages, but many services offer discounts for booking your car hire service early. Some services such as Budget, offer a 10% discount for those who book six weeks in advance and also prepay. For your convenience, many of these services can take your reservation online, or by phone.
Avis and Hertz also operate in New Zealand, providing their quality services to airports across New Zealand. Their cars are top of the line and have many important features which will improve your comfort while you travel. Hertz’s NeverLost GPS navigation system helps you find your way when you may not be sure of where to go. They also offer services like child booster seats, satellite radio, DVD players, luggage racks, and even ski racks are available for avid skiers who visit New Zealand. In addition to these services, both Avis and Hertz offer pick up and drop off services at all major airports in New Zealand, so you’re never left without the transportation you need. Also, if you’re an avid traveler and often find yourself reserving car hire services with either of these companies, they both offer gold member services, which provide you with top notch care and security in case you are ever in trouble with your rental. This service is great for a constant traveler. If you’re looking for cheap car hire service, there are other options available to you.
Budget, as mentioned above, gives you a discount for prepaying early. They only carry the latest model cars, from small compact cars to larger SUVs. Budget also offers many two wheeled vehicles for those who prefer to be in the open air as they travel around the country. They also offer a collision damage waiver, as well as theft protection so you have peace of mind as you travel New Zealand. All of these features and more are available for a great low price from Budget car hire.
If you’re unsure of the type of car you need, or how long you’ll need the car hire service for, you should compare car hire in New Zealand with Avis, Budget, Dollar, Economy and Hertz. Each of these companies is a major operator throughout New Zealand and can custom tailor a car hire service to suit your needs, so your journey across New Zealand is as smooth and sound as possible.

The World Health. Organization (W.H.O.) recommends that all travellers who visit any area of Egypt, should be vaccinated against.

1 DIPHTHERIA.

2 TETANUS.

3 MEASLES.

4 MUMPS.

5 RUBELLA.

6 POLIO.

7 HEPATITIS B.

The consequences of these diseases can be life threatening, and outbreaks do occur in the Middle East area.

So you have decided to visit Egypt this year. And because you do not want you or your family to fall ill on holiday. You have decided to get your vaccinations. But you do not know where to start. You want to know
WHY, WHERE, WHEN , HOW, and HOW MUCH will it all cost.

WHY. Because if you do not have a vaccination, you or one of your family could fall ill or even die.

WHERE. There are two different places you can get your jabs. One is a private medical centre that specialise in travel vaccinations. these specialist centres are very expensive. and unless you need your vaccination urgently or immediately,they should be avoided. because there are less expensive alternatives. Here is a price list of some of the vaccinations. from my nearest local private travel clinic.

Cholera (Dukoral, price for full course) ?59
Combined Diphtheria, Tetanus and Polio ?31.50
Combined Hepatitis A + B ?65
Combined Hepatitis A + Typhoid ?84
Hepatitis A ?48.50
Hepatitis B ?40
Japanese Encephalitis ?47
Combined Junior Hepatitis A + B ?47
Junior Hepatitis B ?25.75
Meningitis ACWY ?55
Polio (inactivated) ?25
Rabies IM Route ?47
Tick Encephalitis ?63
Tick Encephalitis (Junior) ?63
Typhoid ?27.50
Yellow Fever ?53.50

Or you can book an appointment with your local G.P. Often he will delegate this task to a nurse.

Inform the doctor about the country that you wish to visit. The doctor then looks up what jabs you need, and then writes you out a prescription for the vaccinations you need.
Sometimes you will have to pick the medicine up yourself from the chemist, but some doctors will order them for you,and have them ready for you, when you arrive at the surgery. Then you just roll up your sleeve. Needle in. Hey presto, your done.
Afterwards my nurse gave me a small pocket booklet (which they recommend you keep with your passport) , which records what jabs you have had, the date you received them,and when you need your next jab or booster.

HOW MUCH WILL IT COST, This all depends on your doctor. A friend of mine had all his travel jabs done for free.

I just had to pay the prescription charges. One charge for each vaccination, Although some vaccinations are combined.

WHEN. Give yourself plenty of time,four to six weeks at least,before your departure date. Do not leave it to the last minute to phone your doctor for an appointment. As your holiday jabs will be classed as none urgent.

Another fact to remember is that some smaller chemists may not stock every vaccination. And you will need to wait for all the prescriptions to arrive.

Once your chemist receives all of your vaccination shots. Collect them from the chemist. And dont forget to ask if they need to be stored in a fridge until your appointment.Then book your appointment.

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Adventure travel is a great treat to those who are keen on traveling and exploring a lot. It is all about one’s passion for travel. Today, it is not all about just packing your backpacks and setting out on a tour. An adventure travel company will help you arrange and prepare for the whole trip. You do not have to worry about anything from starting to the end. This is great. This way, you can enjoy your trip without any tension.

You would also need to take help of an adventure travel company because you may have to face a number of situations or settings that you are not at all familiar.

An adventure travel company will help you in providing superb quality equipment, personal and knowledge on the kind of situations you may have to face while traveling to a foreign place.

The best thing about choosing an adventure travel company is that it will provide you many details that are an integral part of visiting to the most remote regions of any foreign nations.

An adventure travel company is one that works towards selling good package excursions to clients and enable them to reach out the most remote regions of foreign places. They make sure that the clients enjoy the trip and take part in many activities while on the trip without any difficulty. Some Adventure travel companies also provide guides or personal to their clients in order to provide nothing but the best.

When choosing a good adventure travel company, there are many things that you require to keep in mind.

Here are some tips on choosing the right adventure travel company:

a) Find a company:

You can find an adventure travel company from various sources. You can browse the world wide web, travel magazines or visit any of the local adventure travel company.

b) Research:

It is very important to make a research on adventure travel companies prior to opting for one. This will let you know how many adventure travel companies are there, the kinds of services they provide and how one is better than the other is.

c) Compare:

Compare various adventure travel companies, the services they provide, the price they provide their services at and the place they would offer you to visit.

d) Contact personally:

It is very important to establish a contact personally via email, phone conversation or meeting in person.

e) Make a list:

It is natural to have many queries when deciding on adventure travel company to set out on a trip. Hence, it is very important to jot down all your questions on a paper.

When talking to an adventure travel company executive, make sure you get answers to all your questions. Try to ask the company about the means of transportation, accommodations offered, camping opportunities, providence of equipment medical precautions required, help provision during a medical ailment, the political situation of the company you would be traveling, cancellation policy, insurance and a lot more.

Wildlife has been one of the top favourite destinations to go these days. Family holiday to Africa is a perfect choice for all the member of family to enjoy. It would be the most enjoyable for children as they can see “Lion King” on their own naked eyes. It is different from zoo where most of the animals are in cage, you and your family can view the wildlife in Africa in their own natural habitat and also educational for your children.

Do check the hotel deals before you book for your Africa hotel.

One of the top destinations for wildlife spotting in Africa is in East Africa, Kenya. In fact, Kenya is said to be ” the Jewel of East Africa”. After you and your family has decided to go to Kenya, you must experience the national reserve.

 I have chosen 3 of the famous National reserve in Kenya; Masai Mara National Reserve, Samburu National Reserve and Amboseli National Park. Masai Mara has been the more desirable destination of wildlife reserve in Kenya. It has many of the famous wildlife such as lions, crocodiles, wildebeest, buffalo, leopard, elephants, cheetah, hyena and many more. One day in Masai Mara is not enough to see it all and in fact, the reserve might attract you and your family to keep going back again. If you are lucky, you can spot thousand of animals during your visit. If you want to see the whole Masai Mara and explore futher, there is other option; taking balloon safari. Samburu Reserve and Amboseli national park is top choice for East Africa family outing too.

If you were to visit South Africa, Kruger National Park is the most famous attraction. Kruger National Park has hundreds of different spicies of birds, mammals, amphibians, reptiles and fish. See all the top 5 animals of Kruger National Park; elephant, lion, buffalo, rhino and leopard.

 You and your family can also drive yourself in the park. Your family is sure to be all busying spotting animals during the trip. Other than the Kruger National Park, South Africa also offer a lot other fun activities for family holiday.

 Golden Reef city is where you can find all the entertainment for families; casino, theme park which also offer one of the thrillers ride in the world, and unique Apartheid museum, that is a must see. Visit also Table mountains, Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, Sun City (which is famous for massive Valley of Waves waterparks), Cape Pint, V & A Waterfront, Robben island (where Nelson Mandela is held in prison), view African penguins at Boulders beach, Two Oceans aquarium. Visit Africa to have amazing experience that you might only experience together with your family once in a lifetime. Africa is one of the best destinations for perfect, memorable family holiday with the remarkable wildlife, beautiful scenery and fantastic family friendly resort or hotel. Do not forget to bring your camcorder and your camera during your travel to East Africa or South Africa.

During your travel, you might want to make a call and share your travel experience. Use phone card or calling card to save on the calls.

It is always difficult to plan a holiday very successfully. Anything can happen when people plan their holiday, but a good preparation and well planned trip will ensure a pain free journey. Below are some useful tips if you want to make your holiday a success. It’s better if you can keep these handy tips in mind.

1 – Plan your trip
Plan everything properly. Find out the destination you are going to travel which suits you best. Find out details of the flights, such as number of baggage allowed and the weight you can carry, find out information about connecting flights etc. Always keep your family and friends updated and handover your travel plan to them as well. If you know anybody in the destination you plan to travel inform them early about your arrival including the flight details, date and time.

List down all the items you plan to take with you and make certain that you didn’t miss any.

2 – Medical Insurance
When you are traveling you may fall sick or critically injured during the stay in other destination. At that point getting medical care can be very expensive. Make sure you get the medical insurance before you travel from any local health company or other state organizations.

3 – Travelers Cheques
Travlers cheques are the safest way to protect the money when you travel. Almost most of the merchants, financial institutions around the globe accept traveler’s cheque and also offered in variety of currencies. If you missed your cheque during your holiday, it can be replaced with just a phone call usually within 24 hours.

4 – Medical Tips
It is very important to make required precautious actions regarding health and safety when you travel. Make sure you have your own medical help with your family doctor advice. Prepare a list of all medicines you need to carry and ensure you take those with you. Try to carry enough pills, dosages, and emergency medicines. In most of the countries without proper doctor prescriptions, no one will give you the medicine.

It is also advisable if you do a thorough check up before you travel. You have to make sure your body condition is healthy for traveling. If you are a person restricted in foods then carry fruits and some non perishable food items advised by your doctor.

5 – Common tips
Select hotels and flights based on your budget. Double check everything before you leave. If the destination you plan to travel is totally new for you, try to learn some basic and important language spoken in those countries. Carry a travel guide respective to the destination. Before you get on the flight learn about the culture of the country / destination you are visiting. Try avoiding larger amount of liquid cash, instead of that opt for travelers checks which can be replaced if lost or stolen. Stay alert always.

Anyone considering a summer holiday this year may be put off by the thought of a crowded beach on a Spanish Costa or the over familiarity of resorts packed with British tourists. However, there are areas of Spain that are not over-populated by tourists and offer beaches unspoilt by the masses.

The Costa de la Luz (Coast of Light) on the sandy shores of the Atlantic in the South Western corner of Spain promises an alternative to the commercialised Mediterranean resorts. Stretching from Tarifa near Gibraltar to the border of the Algarve, The Costa de la Luz is a particular favourite with the Spanish. In fact you may find yourself longing for company as you stroll along the near deserted and tranquil beaches.

With restrictions on development meaning many of the beaches remain unspoilt, Costa de la Luz holidays enjoy a notably Andalucian atmosphere with a strong flamenco tradition and extraordinary carnivals and religious processions. Holidays on the Costa de la Luz feature superb Andalucian cuisine with tapas bars and superior fish and seafood far outweighing more predictable tourist menus.

The combination of sandy beaches, friendly locals and great food make Costa de la Luz holidays a wonderful experience and one yet to be exposed on a large scale. However this is not to say it does attract a number of discerning holidaymakers with the insight to appreciate what is on offer, namely the near perfect windsurfing conditions and the world class surfing.

Although the attractive beaches are vast and often seem deserted, they are also within reach of some of Europe’s most fascinating cities meaning you can be in touch with the best of both worlds. This particular area of Andalucia is populated by historic cities rich in culture and tradition such as Cadiz, Seville and Jerez, or beautiful hilltop towns like Vejer and Arcos. One minute you can be strolling along a deserted beach, the next you can be exploring the charismatic Andalucian cities. An excellent example, Tarifa boasts a labyrinth of boutiques, surf shops, terraced cafes and restaurants dotted around the streets which wind up towards the late-Gothic 15th century church of San Mateo and a great castle overlooking the town. Tarifa also boasts an impressive nightlife with its many bars and clubs encouraging a growing reputation as the ‘new Ibiza’ or the ‘Malibu of Europe’.

Other holidaymakers are drawn by the more relaxing pursuits of walking, bird watching and horse riding or simply soaking up the Spanish sun. In fact, the Costa de la Luz is a magnet for birdwatchers. Between Cadiz and Southern Portugal is Europe’s largest wildlife sanctuary, the Coto Donanan National Park, which is home to an unprecedented number of bird species. This corner of Spain is also one of the most historic, ranging from the 2nd century BC Roman site of Baela Claudia, about 9 miles north of Tarifa, hosting numerous temples and a restored theatre carved out of the side of a hilltop. Another nearby picturesque town, Vejer de la Fontera, sits high upon the hills with a 16 century church and a delightful Spanish plaza incorporating spectacular views.

For those tired of commercialised Spanish holidays, the Costa de la Luz literally gives an insight into traditional Spain and has an array of attractions to match rival holiday resorts within the other Costas. The only difference is that for now, it is left relatively untouched, also meaning there are chances to find cheaper deals. directline-holidays.co.uk combine an efficient search facility using all the major tour operators with the ease to book online or over the phone to find a perfect Costa de la Luz holiday. Other recommended resorts in the Costa de la Luz include Chipiona which is close to Jerez and popular with discerning locals from Cadiz and Seville. For holidays closer to the Cadiz region, directline-holidays.co.uk offer Nova Sancti Petri holidays, a secluded beach resort with excellent golf and water sports facilities.

1. You can drink our tap water.
2. You can see Lions, Leopards, Elephants, Giraffe, Rhino and Crocodile in the wild.
3. South Africa has the longest wine route in the world, the R62 wine route
4. The Tugela Falls is the second highest waterfall in the world, where the water tumbles down 850 metres. First place goes to the Angel Falls in Venezuela at 979 metres.
5. Blyde River Canyon is the third largest canyon in the world – and the largest green one. The Grand Canyon in the US is the biggest, and the Fish River Canyon in Namibia the second.
6. South Africa has some of the best reefs in the world for scuba diving.
7. We have really good weather.
8. Pretoria has the second largest number of embassies in the world after Washington, D.C.
9. The only street in the world to house two Nobel Peace prize winners is in Soweto. Nelson Mandela and Archbishop Desmond Tutu both have houses in Vilakazi Street in Soweto.
10. South Africa Houses one of the three largest telescopes in the world at Sutherland in the Karoo.

With the 2010 World Cup Soccer being hosted in South Africa the world will be focused on us. If you do decide to visit South Africa during or after the world cup and you are looking for accommodation, transport, transfers, mobile phones, SIM card or airtime be sure to visit Football Nights.

There is a lot to explore, Table mountain, wine routes, wild coast, Kruger park, Drakensberg and lazy fishing villages to mention but a few.