I must get at least fifty travel press releases a day about destinations and places to spend $$$. I rarely use space on the Blog to pass them on. When something as special as this come along, well I had to. South Africa is one of my all time best places to see. I haven’t been there since 2003 but I solemnly pledge to return and soon. I was there for a few weeks and it happens to be my record for number of articles printed about anyplace I have ventured. I have so much more I wanted to see and write about and new cameras to click with. This is a deal:

Visit Southern Africa has a wonderful New Year offer: Round Trip Air on S.A.A., from New York or Washington, D.C., PLUS two nights at Jackalberry Lodge, in the Thornybush Private Game Reserve, one of the world’s premier big five.The offer includes:Flights to Jackalberry Lodge Two nights at Jackalberry Lodge, a private five-star resortThe offer is based on two persons travelling together, double occupancyUSD $1599 per person plus taxesValid for departures from January 15 through February15, 2007Jackalberry Lodge is within the Thornybush Private Game Reserve, and is one of the world’s premier big-five game-viewing areas. The majestic Drakensberg Mountains provide a spectacular backdrop for this intimate camp, with its magnificent views, understated luxury and restful, ethnic ambience that blends harmoniously with nature.The lodge is named after the beautiful Jackalberry tree that occurs widely in the bushveld. The bush around the lodge is teeming with game. More than 60 species of wildlife can be found in the immediate vicinity including lion, leopard, buffalo, rhino, elephant, hyena and cheetah. Jackalberry is also a paradise for bird watchers. Visit www.jackalberrylodge.co.zaFor more information call: 1888 722 4872SAA operates the only nonstop service to South Africa. Daily wide-body flights depart from Washington, D.C. and New York to Johannesburg, the gateway to Southern Africa. Wherever you live in the U.S.A. or Canada, in association with SAA’s Star Alliance partners, Southern Africa is only a day away.South African Airways has selected Lion World Tours to design and operate the “Visit Southern Africa” vacation package program from North America. Together, the companies offer a complete range of luxury itineraries, as well as many value-added programs, to each of the six Southern African countries. The collection includes small group departures; independent packages, and “mix and match modules” programs that appeal to both the upscale experienced traveler and the first-time vacationer. Itineraries, product information and package prices will be available on the new website: www.VisitSAonSAA.com
Contact info: South African Airways515 E. Las Olas Blvd, 16th FloorFort Lauderdale, Florida 33301954-769-5001
Lion World Tours33 Kern RdToronto, Ontario, Canada, M3B 1S9Tel (416) 920 54661-800- 387 -2706Fax (416) 920 9560