Travelling with kids

Ask any parent... travelling with kids is a challenge. Unfortunately you can't pack them in a suitcase and stuff them in the trunk so you have to think of ways to keep them occupied and happyily out of you and their siblings' hair.

So before you leave, make yourself a checklist of things you need to remember for the trip.

Pack items such as medication, a damp cloth in a plastic bag (or wetwipes), a bottle of water, first aid kit, etc.

Make a CD with a variety of sing-a-long songs for both the adults and the kids before you leave. Audio books are also a good idea. This can be bought at most bookstores.

Kids love surprises... so make up little "lucky packets" with a variety of snacks and small toys. Keep the sugar intake to a minimal and pack healthier options such as nuts, dried fruits, cheese sticks, biscuits. Drinks should be in smaller bottles with resealable lids. Keep a plastic bag handy to put rubbish in and join in the cause and don't litter next to the road.

Stop about every 2 hours or so to take a break. Pack a ball or frisbee and if it's possible and safe, let the kids play with it for a few minutes to stretch their legs and get rid of excess energy.

Apollo serves!!

Yes, this is surely the best in Randburg Hotels, Hotel Apollo.

Accommodating up to 180 guests with the most exquisite foods and a beautiful view over Sandton, the Africa Restaurant is a good way to enjoy a lovely meal and network with some business associates and future potential business opportunities.

Hotel Apollo will make sure of it that you enjoy a fantastic breakfast. lunch or dinner with some great company, catering for your specific wants and needs.

So, if you are planning on a conference in Randburg, there's only one place you can be sure to contact that will satisfy you and your guests, Hotel Apollo.

You can even escape t the airport really quick if you want out or ticked off the wrong guy, the option's always there!;)

So, enjoy a business conference next time, and choose the right venue with some huge entertainment surrounding it!

Noble vineyards...

One of the most beautiful places in South Africa, would probably be the Cape winelands, combining astonishing backdrops of the mountains with the huge vineyards.

Now, if you're a little boy, this is as boring as it gets for you. So, pull your sister's hair, young one, some day you'll love this...

And the same goes for people who never tasted dry red wine before. Please get a taste for it before going into a cellar? Otherwise the dry red's gonna end up on the person;s face standing right in front of you... Then you'll be asked to leave the premisses in an orderly fashion:)

It's crazy how some of the people can give you a whole book full of useless information just by tasting a wine. They can even tell you the horse's name who's sweat they're tasting! Amazing... But that's just me.

So, if you want to experience some wine culture and take some beautiful pictures with it, be sure to check out the Winelands Country Tour that NetFlorist offers. Maybe you'll pick something up on reading the past with your tongue? That could prove useful;)

Three-in-one!

When someone asks you,"What would be the top three things you like to consume?", your answer would be chocolate(if you're a girl), or wine(if you think you're classy), or maybe even cheese(if you're a mouse). But how about combining them...?

NetFlorist offers you the opportunity to combine them! A Cheese Wine and Chocolate Tour through Cape Town!

The tour offers a cheese tasting, a wine tasting and a chocolate tasting, thus making you girly, classy and mousy!! Haha

So, treat yourself! Take someone with you on this experience, have really nice time and come back home with some culture! Haha

Cruizing in style!!

Looking for a romantic getaway? You're looking at it!

NetFlorist offers you this amazing opportunity to take that special person in your life for a romantic private dinner cruize in Cape Town! What more do you want?

Probably every single one of us passed a thought of going on a romantic cruize with the one your heart belongs to, some of us are still struggling to find out who that special person is;), but for the rest of you lucky people who are happily in love, this could prove to be a dream come true.

The cruize departs from the V&A Waterfront and takes you and your loved one on an experience of a lifetime, giving you a seaview of Table Mountain, Lions Head and Signal Hill just to name a few.

So, now that you know where you're going to spend your next R8 000, it's time to be creative...

Obviously, the girls won't go as far as planning this, so guys, it's up to you. Some pointers, know your enem... I mean your better half! Is she the one who tells you that she hates surprises and actually love them(sneaky...), or does she milk every little bit of information out of you? In that case, just tell her what you're planning and don't take no for an answer!!

On the other hand, surprises are most welcome to those who like to live life to the fullest and seizing the day(no, control freak, that's not you!). So, tell her you're taking her to Cape Town for a weekend, just to get away from all the noise and spending some "quality time" with her. Few will refuse that offer!

And for those of you living in Cape Town, just take her to the V&A Waterfront and put her on the boat! As easy as that:)

Mana Pools - Africa in it's wildest form

Mana Pools National Park is situated in the Lower Zambezi and is one of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

Mana means "four" in Shona refers to the four permanent pools that is formed in the Zambezi River.

This park consists of 2'500 square kilometres of river frontage, sandbanks, islands, and pools, is one of the least developed parks in Southern Africa and is ideal for those who want to rough it...

With no fences or borders you get the chance to get up close and personal with the wildlife (including the Big 5). The game rangers are well trained and their knowledge of the animals and their habits and habitats are very impressive.

It's also a very good fishing destination with tiger fishing as main attraction.

For more information and great packages visit AfriZim or Zambezi Safari & Travel Ltd Co .

Apollo accomodates!

Looking for a place to host a conference of a business meeting? Look no further...

Situated in Randburg, close to OR Tambu and Lanseria airports, Hotel Apollo offers accomodation for conferences, business meetings, and launch events! Thus, being the best option should your clients or business partners need to fly in to get to you.

Hotel Apollo also can assist the visitor in arranging tours and some sightseeing for a couple of interesting places nearby, such as The Cradle of Humankind, the Johannesburg Zoo and Gold Reef City.

Come and enjoy the Acropolis bar as well for a relaxing, fun time. Enjoy it all, here at Hotel Apollo!

Adventure seiling!!

Nothing like the great outdoors...

Most of us are seeking to get away, just want to leave this place and enjoy some time on our own. Some of us like to hide behind our desks the whole day and just say no to every event invitation you're getting on Facebook.

But I say, why not live a little? Get off that comfy office chair and leave the assistant's coffee on your desk, go out there and have a blast!!

Luckily, you don't have to go far to combine abseiling with an outdoor adventure trail. Yes, you sitting in the big apple, which would be Johannesburg, you can have the time of your life just around the corner!

Prices start at R385, so it's affordable!! Be sure to check out this amazing offer and don't miss out on the adventure that lies on the horizon(the one past all the office buildings when you stare out of your office window, mr. Corporate!)

Hell freezes over...

Hotel California? Maybe...

Maybe you can check out any time you want, but you never want to leave? Who knows? Looking at the pictures of the place, I sure wouldn't mind visiting it some time, apart from the neverending cold.

There's one big plus point to this hotel just North of the Arctic Circle, your drinks will always be chilled and your ice will never melt! It also boasts an ice bar, as you can see in the picture, and some wonderfully done lighting effects. You can get lost in all those features and colours!

One thing I do wonder, in the Ice Hotel, what's your bed made of? Because if there's one thing that needs to be warm, it's the bed. And are you allowed to order coffee? Because if you spill it, the hot coffee will melt the ice. And then of course, the whole bathroom thing. I don't think youll have a nice bath if your bath tub melts away and you'll find yourself lying on the floor halfway through it.

But I guess that's just me... Have you been to the Ice Hotel?

Experiences through adventure!!

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Be sure to check out the amazing packages NetFlorist offers you for a great experience and amazing adventures!

My abs want to seil!

What can be more adventurous than tying a rope around your abs and going down on a mountain?

NetFlorist offers you the best abseiling experience of a lifetime, taking you to Cape Town for an amazing time on the mountains.

At least you wouldn't look like Danny Da Vito going down on a wall and burning your hands through the gloves, you're going to abseil in style!

With prices starting at R575, this offer can not be turned down! So, pack up all your goodies, visit NetFlorist, get yourself into gear, and go experience abseiling like you've never did before!