The South African government has been plunging millions of pounds into encouraging tourism to Cape Town in recent years having caught on to the city's incredible 'tourist-heartthrob' potential, perhaps in a similar vain to two other multicultural, buzzing cities- London and New York. However, Cape Town occupies a unique and exquisite geographical position which makes it entirely incomparable to both the Big Smoke and the Big Apple, and it is precisely this that makes it such a spectacular and memorable place. Where else can one explore a thriving and growing city, whilst surrounded by either the breathtaking beauty of Table Mountain and the wine country or the clear blue tropical ocean glittering under a blazing sun. Of course, if that's not enough Cape Town offers visitors the chance to see a menagerie of animals normally reserved for the imagination at the various game reserves, and that's not to mention the world-famous, heart-melting penguins at the
Boulders. With enough activity to take your breath away, finding a relaxing
Cape Town hotel (more info) is a must, and the city offers a selection of hotels of varying price and style.
For unadulterated luxury the hotels on the renowned V&A Waterfront are welcome relief from the excitement of Cape Town. With prices around £200 per night, these hotels include the 5-star Commodore V&A Waterfront, the Victoria and Albert Hotel, and the Portswood V&A waterfront, all of which promise absolute decadence, and a view of Table Mountain to remember.
If swimming with the fishes is precisely what you are looking for, the
London Aquarium might prove a disappointment as a replacement. Nonetheless, Cape Town's sister-city London might not have a lot of animals, but it certainly has a 'wild-life' like no other. If you are visiting London, where the transport and the drinking runs for 24-hours, locate yourself in one of the party areas such as Shoreditch or Camden. For more information on
London hotels check out
Expedia or other reputable travel booking agent.
