Vacation Rates

You should start looking for decent World Cup 2010 packages right now because there is hardly even six months to go before the tournament gets under way. From finding out where the different stadia are located to learning how to get to South Africa there is much that you will need to learn and the sooner you get started the better. The simple truth is that tickets for the 2010 World Cup have gone on sale and are being taken at lightning fast speeds ‘ and the process of buying tickets is also quite complicated.

For those who are looking for the most exciting World Cup 2010 packages it is best to pick certain airlines that are offering good deals from various departure points. From America you can deal with Delta and with South African Airways. For those who are planning to fly from Europe the best airlines are British Airways and also Virgin Atlantic while from Holland you can try KLM; from Paris there is Air France and from Germany you can fly Lufthansa.

For those who are traveling to South Africa from Middle Eastern countries, Emirates is the best airline and Cathay Pacific will suit travelers leaving from Hong Kong. Qantas will get you from Australia to South Africa and Varig will do the same from Brazil.  Read more...

South Africa offers many ways for its tourists to travel including the most popular, hiring a driver. This option is great because it allows you the versatility to travel where and when you wish.

Long distance trains are still reasonably safe and first class is relatively comfortable. The 2nd and 3rd class carriages are however packed and very uncomfortable. Intercity short distance trains have become a dangerous option. Train conductors dont seem to have control over the vagrants and thieves that make these trains their playground.

Privately run trains such as the Outenikwa Choo-tjoe and the Magalies Express are known for being a safe and wonderful experience. The only thing is they are mainly focused on day trips, not long distance, so they do not run in certain areas and only at certain times.

South Africa also offers bus services which include Inter City and Greyhound. It is very important to stay with well known companies as there have been many fly by night companies offering cheap prices only to provide mediocore buses which caused several tragic accidents throughout the country. The prices are reasonable and most tourists give them thumbs up. Another bus line called the Baz is focused mainly on tourists and has stops at many of the hotels across the country.  Read more...