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It’s time to make your travel dreams come true

We’ve set out to make your travel dreams come true by helping you to see the world, one fantastic destination at a time.

Here are some of our top ultimate dreamy destinations…

Explore Romantic Réunion Island

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Picture this: you’re floating along crystal clear waters, with brightly coloured fish and beautiful fields of coral occasionally breaking up the clean white sands beneath your glass-bottomed kayak. On the shore behind you, endless spotless beaches stretch as far as the eye can see before giving way to vibrant cities, then lush tropical jungles, and finally epic mountains and an awe-inspiring volcano. As you gently bring your kayak back to shore, a group of sea turtles swims lazily through the waters past you, and you slowly walk over the beach to your awaiting sun lounger to enjoy a well-deserved Bourbon ‘Dodo’ beer while you watch another magnificent sunset directly over the Indian Ocean in front of you…

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Image Credit: The O’Connells

Image Credit: The O’Connells

Does relaxing on the beaches of Réunion Island sound like your idea of a travel dream come come true? South Africans can visit Réunion Island visa-free!

Take in Magnificent Morocco

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Picture this: you’re ambling through the bustling streets of Marrakech, mopeds zipping past and multicoloured cats weaving their way past your ankles. You turn into a small, cobbled street, with tropical plants spilling out of windows along the infamous red walls of the old city, before emerging into the dazzling sensual overload of the country’s largest souk. Taking your time to explore the vibrant stalls, you pick up a soft Pashmina shawl, a hand-painted earthenware tajine, some local argan oil, and finally a delicately woven rug to always remember your adventure by. Content, you settle down with some freshly squeezed orange juice in the city square to listen to the calls to square echoing across the Moroccan landscape, before venturing back into the electric crowds to search for some delicious Moroccan dinner…

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Image Credit: The O’Connells

Does navigating the Marrakech souks sound like a daydream? Stop dreaming and start travelling! South Africans can visit Morocco with a visa obtained through the Embassy of Morocco in Pretoria. Get a free visa assessment now.

Fall in love with in Magical Mozambique

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Picture this: you’re cruising along the sand dunes in a trusty, bright blue 4-wheeler, the light of the afternoon sun’s rays dying the sand red in front of your wheels. Small, bustling villages zip past you, quietly appearing from between towering palm trees and bougainvillea bushes that stretch up to cover simple huts with their incredible colours. The wind on your face providing a welcome cool to the heat of the day’s sun, you turn your open-air vehicle to climb one final dune, coming to rest at its breath-taking peak and settling down in the warm sand to watch the sun going down over the tropical paradise behind you…

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Image Credit: The O’Connells

Does exploring the wonders of Mozambique sound like your idea of an ultimate travel experience? South Africans can visit Mozambique for a holiday without a visa! Make your travel dream come true and consider booking a Mozambique holiday.

Trek through Noteworthy Nepal

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Picture this: you’re walking past a lush rice paddy, with never-ending fields stretching behind you, marking your epic journey so far. Hands wrapped firmly around a steaming mug of delicious Nepali Masala Chai Tea, the morning light begins to hit the smooth roof of the cosy tea house where you enjoyed a well-earned dal baht meal before slipping into a contented sleep the night before. Ahead of you, the suns eager rays finally hit the tips of the majestic Himalayan mountains, their snow-capped summits standing boldly contrasted against the bright blue sky, lighting your path ahead and illuminating your epic final destination…

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Image Credit: The O’Connells

Does trekking through Nepal sound like your idea of a dream come true? South Africans can visit Nepal with a visa obtained either in advance from the Embassy of Nepal in Pretoria, or on arrival with a valid passport. It’s time to discover this beautiful mountain dreamland, book cheap flights to Nepal.

Make memories in Terrific Thailand

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Picture this: you’re running along the damp, white sand, a harness firmly attaching you to the boat a short way into the beautiful blue waters ahead of you. Just before your feet can connect with the still, warm ocean, the boat’s acceleration lifts you swiftly up into the air, pulling you away from land and up, up, up into the clear blue skies over the water. Legs dangling freely, you stare out over the horizon, the parasail behind you a bright spot of colour against the sunny afternoon sky. As the boat does a gentle turn in the balmy seas, the land appears before you once again, with pristine beaches and luscious green tropical forests welcoming you back to shore.

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Image Credit: The O’Connells

Does parasailing off the coast in Phuket sound like your idea of an ultimately dreamy experience? South Africans can visit Thailand visa-free for a maximum of 30 days with a valid passport. Book cheap flights to this beach-side wonderland.

Experience the bustle of Brilliant Britain

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Picture this: you’re walking down the carpeted marble stairs of a brightly-lit theatre on Shaftesbury Avenue, a glossy programme gripped firmly in your hand. Your cheeks ache a little – a result of two hours spent laughing, and in the corners of your eyes, the tell-tale remnants of tears glisten a little – a result of an expertly written emotional ending to the story you just watched, performed by expert thespians on The West End. The mid-summer sun only just beginning to set over London’s hustle and bustle, you make your way over to a nearby pub, ordering an ice-cold pint of lager and then slipping back out to sit at a pavement table, and then happily pulling out your Tube map to plan your route back to the hotel.

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Image Credit: The O’Connells

Does visiting the theatre in London sound like your idea of a dream experience? South Africans can visit the UK with a visa obtained through the British Embassy in Pretoria or Cape Town. Get a free visa quote and evaluation now then you can already book cheap flights to this iconic cultural hub!

Are you done daydreaming about some of the most beautiful destinations the world has to offer? Then get ready to start travelling! 

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