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Alexander McCall Smith on Writing in Botswana and the Caribbean

He's written some of our favorite series—No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency, ahem—set in far corners of the world, making us feel like we were solving mysteries with Mma Ramotswe. We caught up with Alexander McCall Smith himself to chat about Botswana and beyond.

Posted by Nicole Campoy on January 25, 2013 at 1:45:55 PM EST in Arts & Culture Tagged: Botswana, Books, Africa, Fodor's
South Africa Welcomes Newest Boutique Hotel

South Africa's newest boutique hotel offers a getaway for tourists and business travelers alike. Think oxygen therapy and pancakes. That's right. Read on.

Posted by Kristine Hansen on January 11, 2013 at 2:32:11 PM EST in Hotels, News Tagged: Hotels,
The Ultimate Safari Planner

A safari is a once-in-a-lifetime trip. Whether it's viewing game in Botswana, hanging with the Masai in Kenya, or gaping at the Great Migration. Here are our expert tips for planning your unforgettable safari.

Posted by Fodor's Guest Blogger on October 22, 2012 at 2:01:33 PM EDT in Trip Ideas, Outdoors Tagged: Safari, Africa, Kenya, Tanzania, Namibia, Botswana
Woodstock is Cape Town's Brooklyn

Brooklyn's hot right now, particularly if you're in the Western hemisphere. But South Africa has its own answer to the hip vibes and cool spots—Cape Town's Woodstock neighborhood.

Posted by Fodor's Guest Blogger on September 13, 2012 at 5:03:46 PM EDT in Trip Ideas, Arts & Culture Tagged: Cape Town, Restaurants
Where to Go This Fall

Fall is the time for savvy travels, with slashed prices, fewer crowds, and cooler temps. Whether its far-flung (Croatia, South Africa) or close-by (Colorado, Miami), here are our top destinations this season.

Posted by Blane Bachelor on September 10, 2012 at 3:04:43 PM EDT in Trip Ideas Tagged: Fall, Colorado, Croatia, Italy, Miami, Curacao
Road Trip of a Lifetime: South Africa's Garden Route

Beyond Cape Town, Kruger, and Franschhoek lies the Garden Route. Lush landscapes, gorgeous animals, and lazy sundowners await you on this once-in-a-lifetime road trip in South Africa.

Posted by Fodor's Guest Blogger on July 03, 2012 at 12:15:18 PM EDT in Trip Ideas Tagged: Car Travel, Car Rental
Author Jay McInerney's Top Picks for Wine Travel

Fodors.com caught up with renowned author Jay McInerney on the heels of his latest book launch to get his picks for the best wine regions to travel to right now.

Posted by Erica Duecy on May 25, 2012 at 12:43:05 PM EDT in Trip Ideas, Wine & Cocktails Tagged: Wine, Winery, Literary, Sonoma, Santa Barbara
Dispatch from Cape Town: The Season’s Hottest Restaurants, Hotels, and Art Exhibits

It's summer in South Africa's city by the sea. Cape Town's new openings and innovative offerings rival those of the most cutting-edge Northern Hemisphere cities—but at a relative discount. Here’s the inside scoop on Cape Town’s buzziest boutique hotels, hottest restaurants, and most happening art shows this season.

Posted by Fodor's Guest Blogger on January 20, 2012 at 12:24:06 PM EST in Trip Ideas, Restaurants, Hotels Tagged: Cape Town, Restaurants, Hotels, Museums, Art
Check your passport before traveling to South Africa

Certain countries, such as South Africa, won't let you enter with a passport that will expire less than 30 days after your planned departure from the country; also, you need two blank pages in your passport to enter South Africa.

Posted by Fodor's Editors on September 17, 2011 at 1:00:00 AM EDT in Travel Tips Tagged: Africa,
Itinerary: 48 Hours in South Africa's Western Cape Vineyards

With six of the country's top ten restaurants and its most famous wine estates just a 45-minute drive from Cape Town, the Western Cape vineyards makes a dream vacation for those with a love of fine food and the grape. Here are some ideas to plan a packed three-night tour to keep your days full and your palette peaked.

Posted by Fodor's Guest Blogger on April 04, 2011 at 2:46:15 PM EDT in Trip Ideas Tagged: Restaurants, Hotels