SAA expands its routing into South America: SAA has announced that it will introduce flights between Johannesburg and Buenos Aires from April 8 next year. The flights will be twice weekly on Wednesdays and Sundays using an A340-200. The flights will depart Johannesburg at 09h50, arriving in Buenos Aires at 16h30. SAA says it will [...]
Archive for November, 2008
The Ashford
November 24th, 2008
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Recently I attended the opening of this fantastic new Guesthouse in Johannesburg and wanted to share it with you: www.theashford.co.za The Ashford : A Resting Place for the Weary Traveller Nestled in the quiet tree-lined suburb of Parkwood in Johannesburg,is a fresh and sparkling new addition to the business bed and breakfast market. Conceived by [...]
The Cavern
November 23rd, 2008
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We have just come back from a couple of days in the *Berg* and have had an awesome time. I would like to share this little sleepy hollow of a great place that seems like some sort of a time warp that gives you an awesome, beautiful resort nestled in the beauty of the berg. [...]
Youth Mobility Scheme
November 17th, 2008
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THE British High Commission has put the final nail in the coffin of the ever-popular Working Holidaymaker Visa, confirming that from November 27 this visa will fall away and be replaced by the Youth Mobility Scheme (YMS), which South Africa will not be participating in. The YMS falls under the UK’s new visa regime which [...]
French Visa appointments
November 12th, 2008
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The French consulate turns to working on an appointment basis: From the 12th of November 2008, The Consulate General of France in Johannesburg is pleased to introduce a new system to meet the ever-increasing demand for French visas. It is our permanent effort to provide greater comfort and convenience to our visa applicants. From the [...]
Check in
November 7th, 2008
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Recently it has popped up that I realize that people are not aware that they need to be at the airport before flight leaves. Got an email today and I quote: “The flights leaves (For USA) at 19h05 would you advise I start check in at 18h30?” OK I can understand how this misconception can [...]
