Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden has received a TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Best of the Best award for 2022. This prestigious award places the popular Cape Town-based Garden attraction in the top 1% of ‘things to do’ worldwide.
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Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAKTDA) launches RAKation, a new summer campaign inviting visitors to explore the nature-based Emirate and discover an endless list of activities and experiences.
Running from 15 June – 15 September 2022, RAKation offers guests booking a stay of three nights or more at participating three-, four- and five-star hotels in Ras Al Khaimah, two free tickets for the Jais Sledder. The latest thrilling experience to open on Jebel Jais, the country’s highest peak, Jais Sledder is the region’s longest toboggan ride, covering 1,840 exhilarating metres of hairpin curves and undulating waves. Guests can choose to share the experience with a loved one or go solo, with the ride reaching up to 40 kilometres per hour as you swerve through the mountain – a fun-filled way to soak up the stunning views of the Northern Emirate.
Guests on RAKation will enjoy free return bus transportation from key locations across Ras Al Khaimah to Jebel Jais, plus a 30% discount on other mountain activities including the Jais Flight, the longest zipline in the world, the Jais Sky Tour (six consecutive ziplines) and dining at 1484 by Puro, the highest restaurant in the UAE offering breath-taking mountain views.
A haven for photographers and content creators alike, visitors can capture their perfect Ras Al Khaimah moments via a social media competition. Anyone who posts a photo or video on their public Instagram profile with #RAKation will automatically be entered into a special draw to win one of six, three-night stays in the Emirate.
Book your RAKation this summer and receive two tickets for the Jais Sledder and a 30% discount on other Jebel Jais activities. Plus, tag your adventures on Instagram for a chance to win a three-night stay in the Emirate.
From rock climbing, mountain biking and hiking to relaxing spas, expansive pristine beaches, lush mangroves and over 7,000 years of fascinating history to be explored, Ras Al Khaimah is the perfect getaway destination for families, friends and couples seeking to escape the city and take a break from the mundane.
For more details of Ras Al Khaimah’s RAKation and for the incredible experiences on offer check out visitrasalkhaimah.com or visit the Emirate’s social platforms Instagram, YouTube and Facebook.
About Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAKTDA)
The Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAKTDA) was established in May 2011 under the government of Ras Al Khaimah. RAKTDA aims to develop the Emirate’s tourism infrastructure and establish Ras Al Khaimah as a world-class destination for leisure and business travel, creating sustainable investment opportunities and enhancing the quality of life for its residents. In order to achieve its goals, the Authority has a government mandate to license, regulate and monitor the Emirate’s tourism and hospitality industry.
* Content and visuals supplied by Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAKTDA) and LSCPR.
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Wining and dining at my favourite Knysna hotel, The Turbine Boutique Hotel and Spa, is always a culinary delight. And now, Thursdays feature the Chef’s Table Food and Wine Pairing (three courses paired with recommended in-house wines at R295 per person). It sounds utterly delicious and really well priced. Read about my fabulous stay at this iconic and unique boutique hotel and find out more about the food and wine pairings taking place once a month from June to October 2022.
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