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Archive for October, 2011

Founded in 1902, Real Madrid Club de Futebol has been one of the superpowers in European football since the middle of the last century. Indeed, they were awarded the honour of “Best club of the 20th century by FIFA, an award for their huge domestic success and also for their domination of Europe. Real Madrid was not always named thus and the “Real” (or “Royal”) part of the name was only added after the club received a blessing from King Alfonso XIII in 1920. The club play in a white strip and they are commonly known as “Los Merengues” (the whites). The club’s home is at the Santiago Berneb

Prior to the Internet, travelers could write, telephone or fax a hotel directly, or use a travel agent to make a hotel reservation. It used to take much time to make a reservation and receive a confirmed booking. Now everyone can log on to the internet and book travel for any destination in the world at the click of a button. It is easy to book flights, hotels, cruises, tours and much more on the internet from your computer. There has been a proliferation of travel websites in recent years that give customers all the information and booking facilities that was previously only available to travel agents.

Major hotels and hotel chains often have their own websites where customers can make online reservations. However, customers mostly prefer to use a global online reservation system to compare and shop for accommodation. It is too time consuming to compare several individual hotel booking systems for the best deal. Also individual hotels and small hotel chains often cannot afford the expense of their own system and utilise the services of the global online reservation systems.

A global online hotel reservation system offers a huge choice of hotels in any location around the world. These systems operate 24 hours a day receiving live data feeds from all the major hotels and many minor hotels in each city. Customers can ensure that they are getting the best discount hotel rooms by viewing all the pre-selected special deals on offer or searching and sorting the hotels by price, rating, availability, location and choosing the best option for their budget. The system also allows you to view photos of the hotel exterior and interior and read reviews hotel reviews from other travellers. This is invaluable information as it is impartial and independent of individual hotel promotions. Many of the reservations are confirmed online immediately which saves a lot of time. The booking is made in real-time so you know that once it has been confirmed the booking is complete. Some bookings in more exotic locations may take a day to confirm but the reservation system will email you with the confirmation. And once the booking is complete the hotel voucher is delivered to your email address and can be printed out for presentation to the hotel at check-in.

The online reservation system is a very powerful, convenient and easy way to book hotel rooms. Online hotel reservations are often helpful for making last minute travel arrangements as hotels may reduce the price of their rooms if there have not been enough reservations and they do not wish to be left with a empty hotel. However, it is recommended to book your hotel at least three or four days before check-in to ensure the booking is confirmed by the hotel especially if the hotel is located overseas or you are booking during peak season.

One great feature of an online hotel reservation system is that customers can easily change their travel arrangements online from anywhere in the world. This is invaluable if you are away from home and need to make an alteration to your hotel reservations.

Welcome to South Africa.

We want your visit to South Africa to be special and filled with great memories; and we hope that you will visit again and again.

The Republic of South Africa lies at the southern end of the vast African continent, flanked by the Indian Ocean on the east and the Atlantic on the west. It is bordered by Namibia to the north-west, Botswana and Zimbabwe to the north, and by Mozambique to the north-east. South Africa’s area is one eighth the size of the United States and more than 5 times larger than Great Britain.

The various population groups of South Africa have combined to create a society of diverse historical and cultural backgrounds, which has often been described as a fascinating ethnic mosaic. Our country has a lot to offer. From wide-open spaces to a variety of modern cities. From wildlife to tribal life.

We access the situation as follows:

* Stay clear of the center of major cities at night and should you wish to go somewhere, please get the accommodation to get a taxi.

* Do not tour the Wild Coast of Transkei on your own.

* Talk to the local people before venturing into those unknown areas on your own.

* There is a great deal of goodwill to foreigner visitors.

The following hints to make your stay enjoyable and safe.

There are a few basic precautions you should take to ensure that your stay is as pleasant and safe as possible.

You could reduce the possibility of becoming a victim of crime.

Taking the following precautions:

At The Hotel:

* Never leave your luggage unattended.

* Hand the keys in at the desk whenever you depart the hotel.

* Carry a certified copy of your passport and travel documents with you at all times.

* Keep your room locked.

* Check who it is before opening the door in the hotel.

* Store all valuables in the hotel’s safety deposit box, including cash, jewellery and cameras.

* Be observant when entering parking or unlit areas.

In The Street:

* Carry your camera in a shoulder bag.

* It’s definitely not advisable to carry large amounts of money around.

* Whenever possible, do not walk alone.

* Explore our country in groups and stay in well-lit, busy streets.

* At night, steer clear of dark, isolated areas.

* A police or traffic officer will gladly direct you if you get lost.

* If you want to call a taxi, your hotel can recommend a good reliable service.

* When walking in the street be observant and guard against snatchers, pick-pockets.

* Carry your bag close to your body.

* Keep your change in your wallet, and credit cards and notes in an inside pocket.

In The Car:

* Keep the car doors locked at all times and wind the windows up.

* Plan your route in advance, and be sure of sufficient fuel.

* Make sure your vehicle is in good mechanical order.

* Use maps, and when in doubt as to the safety of specific areas, or which route to take, ask the police.

* Do not leave packages or personal items on the seats of the car.

* Park in well-lit areas at night.

* Never pick up any hitchhiker.

General:

* Keep a list of emergency numbers close at hand in case of an emergency.

* Be alert at all times.

* When using an elevator, always make sure that you are at ease with fellow users before entering.

* Avoid displays of expensive jewellery.

* Do not show large amounts of money.

* Should you possess a firearm, hand it in at your bank for safe keeping, unless you plan on carrying it on your person the whole time.

If you see any suspect activity, or experience an emergency please call the South African police emergency number: 10111