The 25th annual Condé Nast Traveler’s Readers’ Choice Awards have been announced, and South African properties have done themselves proud.

South Africans are urged to cast a vote for Thulani Madondo, a nominee for CNN’s Hero of the Year 2012.

Fabulous wines and glorious food – it’s no wonder that Stellenbosch makes TripAdvisor’s ‘Best Wine Destinations 2012’.

The King Protea and other local wild flowers now decorate 2 of Table Mountain’s cable cars.

The image of the nation’s favourite grandfather, Nelson Mandela, will appear on South African bank notes by the end of 2012.

It was announced in Hermanus last week that South Africa now has a record number of Blue Flag beaches.

Knysna’s holiday houseboats have returned to the Knysna lagoon under the newly launched Knysna Houseboats brand.

Fancourt golf resort in the Western Cape has been ranked in the world’s 10 best golfing destinations.

Open Africa has recently launched the Segarona Heritage Experience highlighting the fascinating history of the region.