Villa rentals on the outskirts of Cape Town are situated in the sumptuous South African landscape and offer memorable locations.  These self-service villas are elegant and stylish homes, set in gorgeous surroundings with swimming pools, easy access to the town centre and tourist locations and plenty of sunny weather in this southern hemisphere equivalent of a Mediterranean climate.

Cape Town has spectacular views of its iconic Table Mountain and the Twelve Apostles Peaks. The modern multicultural city centre has a wealth of sites to visit; the V & A waterfront is a dynamic and energetic place full of trendy bars, tasty restaurants and interesting curio and craft shops.

In the centre of the bay is Robben Island made famous for holding Nelson Mandela during his many years in prison. Nearby there is also the diverse natural landscape of Cape Hope with its nature reserve, seal pups and vast collection of bird life and plants, while the Camps Bay area has some of the country’s most popular beaches and surf.

Visitors can take informative tours inland to the Dutch styled town of Stellenbosch, the second town founded in South Africa and the centre of the country’s wine making industry. You can also travel eastwards along the wonderful green landscape of the Garden Route, which starts not far away in Mossel Bay. This is an area of beauty and tranquillity in the shadow of the Outeniqua Mountains and the shores of the Indian Ocean.

The Alps have many top name ski resorts, beautiful villages and amazing views, and there is something in the Alps to suit all levels of skier. Ski deals to resorts in the Alps should be easy to find as there is so much choice. Searching the internet will produce many good results, or alternatively requesting help and advice from a travel agent, who can also advise on last minutes bargains, may be an ideal way to find an affordable ski holiday in the French Alps.

Possibly the most famous of the ski resorts in the French Alps is Val d’Isere. This will most likely not be a suitable resort for those on a budget as it is one of the most expensive in the whole of Europe. The Val d’Isere resort can cater for all levels of expertise and has many activities for the non-skier.

Chamonix is another extremely popular place for skiing holidays in France. Chamonix lies at the foot of the highest peak in the Alps, Mont Blanc, and again is a very expensive resort to visit.

Lesser known resorts such as Aussois or Serre Chevalier are smaller and therefore much more affordable places to holiday for those with families or who are just looking for cheap ski deals.

One of the largest resorts in the Alps is L’Alpe d’Huez. It is thought to be one of the best for family based skiing holidays and has a relaxed but lively atmosphere. Again, there are options for all levels of skier and some beautiful off-piste trails for the more advanced skier to try.