Cape Town

Cape Town pairs exceptional natural beauty with a genuinely year-round appeal, and it rarely takes visitors long to fall for it. Table Mountain looms over the city, with hiking trails leading up through its slopes, while beaches, national parks and some of South Africa’s best shopping and restaurants all sit within easy reach. The variety here is the real draw: a morning on the mountain can easily be followed by an afternoon on the sand and dinner in a buzzing city restaurant. Few cities offer such range within so short a drive.