Red Carnation's Hotels in South Africa Gear up for a Busy Year with the 2010 FIFA World Cup

    LONDON, ENGLAND, January 16, 2010 /24-7PressRelease/ -- The top 50 most-searched-for destinations from UK airports for travel in 2010 have been revealed - and for the first time two South African cities, Cape Town and Johannesburg, have made the list. This is great news for Red Carnation Hotels, with three luxurious properties well placed to benefit from the increased traffic.

The surge in interest is not entirely unexpected. The current test series is obviously showcasing South Africa, it's less than 150 days before the kick off in the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa TM tournament, and the beauty of the destination draws people to this lovely part of the world.

The Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa is perfectly located for making the most of this amazing football tournament. It's conveniently close to all the excitement and action - just 15 minutes drive from Cape Town's Green Point Stadium! But it's sufficiently detached for true relaxation, peace and comfort. It has also been recently enhanced with an extensive multi-million Rand structural and interior design refurbishment. The hotel's unique and tranquil location offers guests the perfect opportunity to escape the mayhem of the city and to enjoy the awe-inspiring views of Table Mountain and the Atlantic Ocean.

Red Carnation's Bushmans Kloof Wilderness Reserve and Wellness Retreat, just 270km from Cape Town, is far enough from the matches to offer the ultimate escape from the full-on frenzy that's going to engulf the cities. Ancient landscapes of wind-sculpted sandstone and untamed bush frame this luxury retreat, voted 'Best Hotel in the World 2009' in the Travel + Leisure World's Best Awards.

The group's third property, The Oyster Box in Umhlanga Rocks, is also preparing for a busy 2010. Durban's Moses Mabhida Stadium, hosting some of the games, is a 30-minute drive down the coast. Despite being so near the action, The Oyster Box is perfectly situated for those who want a peaceful place where they can recover from all the excitement. On the ocean's edge, set in its own lush tropical gardens, it's a brief five-minute walk from Umhlanga Village Centre. It's also conveniently located for quick and easy access to Afro-chic Durban city centre, international airports and numerous stylish shopping centres.

2010 is sure to be an amazing year to visit South Africa. The timeless beauty of the breathtaking environment, and the vibrant energy of the cosmopolitan cities, are being brought together by the world's greatest sporting event - so book up now and join in the fun!

RED CARNATION is a boutique collection of five and four star family run luxury hotels.

LONDON: The Milestone Hotel near Kensington Palace;
The 41 Hotel by Buckingham Palace's Royal Mews;
The Egerton House Hotel in Knightsbridge;
The Rubens at the Palace Hotel opposite Buckingham Palace;
The Montague on the Gardens Hotel adjacent to the British Museum;
The Chesterfield Mayfair Hotel in the heart of Mayfair
DORSET:Summer Lodge Country House Hotel Restaurant & Spa, Evershot
GUERNSEY: The Old Government House Hotel & Spa Channel Islands
GENEVA: Hotel d'Angleterre, overlooking Lake Geneva, Switzerland
PALM BEACH: The Chesterfield Palm Beach Hotel Florida
SOUTH AFRICA: The Twelve Apostles Hotel & Spa, Cape Town, Bushmans Kloof Wilderness Reserve and Wellness Retreat, in the heart of the Cederberg Mountains in the Western Cape; The Oyster Box, Umhlanga Rocks, KwaZulu Natal

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