Wednesday, March 17, 2010

Map of Somerset West

Map of Somerset West

A map of Somerset West for your info. On arrival at the best accommodation in Somerset West we will provide you with all the local information that you will need


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Helicopter Tours in Winelands

The best way to see the Cape is from the air and the preference of most visitors is va Helicopter. These versatile air transports can take you for a joy ride over the Cape , for a luncheon at selected wine farms or thrill you with athrilling ride over the mountains and sea in the area.
The Winelands helicopter experience is a must. Contact  us to arrange a flight for you

Visit a range of top wine farms for a Cape Winelands Aerial Helicopter Tour and drop in for lunch and a wine tasting. An exceptional memory ! The wine estates that allow chopper landings on site are:

Bilton Wines , Hotel Lanzerac, Tokara and Boschendal, La Petit Firme and Haute Cabriere in Franschoek, Constantia and Hotel Grande Roche.

The Cape Winelands

Cape Winelands




The Cape Winelands located around Somerset West, Stellenbosch and Franschoek are home to werll over 250 wine cellars producing some of the finest wines in South Africa. The Western Cape Province is home to a further 400 wine estates and is commonly referred to as the winelands and the reason is obvious. Any visitor to the area is spoiled for taste
The Somerset West area alone is home to over 65 estates ranging from small cellars hosted by hobbiest to some of the larger and more well known estates such as Vergelegen, Morgenster and Lourensford . All of which are within 5 minutes drive of Topsy Turvy Guest House in Somerset West

For the more discerning taste a quick 15 min drive will take you to the heart of the winnelands around Stellenbosch and the likes of Spier,Zewenwacht, Zorgvliet, Backsberg, Blaauwklippen and Nedeburg

All cultivars from sauvignon blanc's to fruity merlots are catered for on the Wine Route. Mix and match to suite your pallet and foodstyle. Vergenoegd has a great selection including Portuguese style Ports.

Flüge Südafrika

Sie wollen in Ihrem Urlaub, eine faszinierende Kultur, herrliches Wetter, wunderschöne Landschaften und viele spannende Erlebnisse zu entspannen? Dann eine Reise nach Südafrika genau das Richtige! Hier können Sie entweder am Strand entspannen und sich von wilden Safari und erleben Sie den Kontrast zwischen der modernen Städte und traditionelle Dörfer.
Müde des kalten Winters und Northern austauschen wollen, dass für einige Aufregung, gutes Leben, edle Weine und Safari-Abenteuer in einer modernen Umgebung dann eine Reise nach Südafrika die Antwort s. Ob Sie die erstklassige Auswahl an südafrikanischen Weinen in Kapstadt, Somerset West und Stellenbosch genießen Gebieten oder die Aufregung der Extremsportarten wie Fallschirmspringen, Gleitschirmfliegen, Hai-Käfig Tauchen oder Moto-x South Africa dann hat sie alle
Nicht zu vergessen die Safari-und Wildtiere, die in Hülle und Fülle mit moderner Infrastruktur gekoppelt ist zu erwähnen, die schöne Landschaft Straßen in sehr gutem Zustand, Mobil-und Mobilfunknetzen, dass der modernsten auf dem afrikanischen Kontinent sind. Kapstadt, die Stadt und Mutter 1 von den Hauptstädten von Südafrika bietet für jeden Geschmack
Vor allem die großen Fluggesellschaften haben direkte Flüge aus Großbritannien, den USA, Irland und den meisten europäischen Städten. Direkte Flüge zur Verfügung stehen Kapstadt und mehr zur Verfügung stehen OR Tambo in Johannesburg, der größte Flughafen auf dem afrikanischen Kontinent. Direkte Links von Johannesburg nach allen größeren Städten zur Verfügung stehen jeden Tag und mehrere Flüge können für die wichtigsten Ländern hatte ist national und international.

 
Zur Zeit, Johannesburg, SAA, British Airways, KLM, Lufthansa, Swissair, Iberia, Emirates und Air France-Flüge. Wenn Sie sich für Flüge nach Südafrika bringen Sie direkt nach Kapstadt fliegen Sie von München und Düsseldorf mit LTU oder aus Richtung Frankfurt mit SAA (South African Airways).
In Südafrika gibt es mehrere nationale Fluggesellschaften, die für ein umfassendes Streckennetz innerhalb des Landes und bieten mindestens einmal täglich zu allen wichtigen Flughäfen in Südafrika Flüge bieten. Dabei handelt es sich SAA Kulula, Cooper und Nationwide.
Fast alle von Südafrika Flüge sind Nachtflüge. Das heißt, an einem Abend, das Fliegen in Deutschland und kommen am nächsten Tag früh. Die Fluggesellschaft British Airways, bietet aber auch Tage Flügen. Von Europa, Flüge aus Südafrika zuletzt in der Regel 10 bis 12 Stunden. Der Zeitunterschied in Südafrika ist nur eine Stunde, so dass Sie hier bleiben nach so einem langen Flug von der berühmten Jet Lag verschont.
Aktuelle Flüge nach Südafrika reichen von 550 Euro zurück inklusive aller Steuern und Gebühren Mit solchen Preisen und Tarifen und moderne Unterkunft in Kapstadt und Somerset West, ein sehr beliebter Teil der westlichen Kap und in den Herzen der Winelands Sie wäre nicht übel, dieses Abenteuer vor der südafrikanischen Winter beginnt zu versuchen.
Denken Sie an die FIFA Woerld Tasse ist darauf zurückzuführen, in Südafrika Mitte Mai 2010 beginnen und jede Reise jetzt getroffen werden likey teurer sein als normal, da die Nachfrage
Direkte Flüge nach Südafrika sind die Antwort. Erkundigen Sie sich bei KLM und Lufthansa nach den aktuellen Preisen

Living in Somerset West

Falsebay with Strand, Gordons bay and Somerset West was voted one of the top areas in the world to live in 2009. From its pristine beaches just 6 km from Somerset West and it's mediteranean climate Somerset West is the ideal place to live.



Accommodation in Somerset West is luxurious and ranges from modest bed and breakfasts or B&B's as they are known here to upmarket 7 star boutique hotels catering to the jetsetters from all over the world.

The car registration in Somerset West is CFM or known by the locals as "City for Millionaires" and it is aptly named as Somerset West represents some of the highest income per capita in South Africa. Sumptious homes grace the foothills of the Helderberg ranging in price from the early millions to properties worth in excess of 30 million.

While the money is certainly in the city the lifestyle reflects it but the cost of living is not that excessive although home prices have ranged up to 25% over market value in recent years. Somerset West is popular with the international and European set with many northern hemisphere groups owning homes here for use in the summer months.

Popular with the German, Dutch,British, belgian and Irish folks Somerset West is fast becoming the place to be. Somerset West Hotels  compete with beautifully appointed private guest houses and bed and breakfasts in the Somerset West city and outlying arreas.

From a sleepy little town without modern banking facilities in the late 80's to the growing city in the 21st century with its high speed business connecvtivity, financial centers, high class infrastructure and location Somerset West is set boom well into the next 2 decades.
Dreamworld studios close by will attract many more international visitors and Somerset West and environs is sure to swell to bursting during the Fifa 2010 World Cup due to launch in Cape Town in Mid may

Beauty abounds in Somerset West and it is a magnificent city to live in. Rolling green hills, winelands and wine estates abound, ample water , lakes and sea everywhere, stunning flora and fauna of the biospheres, long summer days, great weather patterns, lush greens watered by winter rains, pristine beaches nearby - what more could a visitor want ?

From snow capped mountains in winter and cool -3 deg celsius temperatures to warm upper 30's in summer Somerset West is well located and sheltered at the Helderberg reserve foothills. Surrounded by wine estates and winelands , some 65 within its own municipality to a further 600 or more within easy driving distance.


The Erinvale Golf Course built to PGA standards and used for the annual SAA tournament each year is representative of the luxury and oppulence of the area

Tuesday, March 16, 2010

Accommodation Somerset West

Somerset West which is located in the Helderberg in the foothills of the Hottentots Holland mountains and at the base of the Helderberg Reserve on False bay has some of the most luxurious cape accommodation available. From humble but well appointed informal bed & breakfasts to topline boutique hotels catering to the rich and famous, the accommodation in Somerset West is of the best.

Why book into a Somerset West hotel when the local guesthouse accommodation in Somerset West offers so much more for so much less. Pick from luxurious finishes and exquisitely appointed rooms, superb service and personal touches, decor and architecture. Topsy Turvy 4 Star Guesthouse in Somerset West has it all

Sip one of the world famous Cape Wines while relaxing in the cool of the mediteranean setting with its beautiful views to the mountains or dip in the sparkling pool while enjoying the embience and luxury.

Somerset West was voted one of the top 17 places in the world to live in 2009. For climate, position, economy and lifestyle. Located at the foot of the Helderberg and flanked by the Starnd and Gordon's bay Somerset West has it all.