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Tired of life in the city? Exhausted from all the noise, traffic, pollution, and the neverending pressure at work? Then it is the best time to get away and get on that long-planned vacation you have been depriving yourself of. Nothing could be more rewarding than to be away for a moment, to temporarily free yourself from the stress of work and everyday routine. The best of it all, you get to meet new people, learn new things, see new perspectives, and spend quality time with your loved ones.

Your Choice, Your Holiday

When you plan on a getaway, choose the best option for you. Of course, this would all depend on your mood or the vacation that you would prefer. Most people would like to head on to the beach and enjoy the surf, sun, and sand. For those who could afford it, they pack up their luggage and head off to a tropical island. There are many resorts that offer packages that would suit your budget and even include activities like snorkelling, island hopping, etc. These activities would surely make your vacation memorable.

Other people would go to mountain resorts or nature parks to connect with nature. According to some frequenters of these kinds of vacation spots, being in touch with nature brings the calmness and serenity you normally don’t acquire back in the urban life. There are also a lot of activities that can be done in these kinds of trips like river trekking or river rafting. If your mountain resort of choice is on a ski slope, then, of course, there’s the ever exciting skiing and snowboarding. Ponds covered in ice would be great skating rinks, too. Just make sure that it’s declared safe to ski, board, or skate on them.

Another type of vacation getaway that is starting to rise in popularity (or rather, is now popular) is the cruise ship. There are now a lot of cruise ships sailing all over the world to specific destinations. Called floating cities, these grand ships can accommodate thousands of passengers, including the crew that maintains it.

Cruisin’

You might ask, what you could possibly do cruising the seas on a big boat? It’s simple - a lot! Cruise ships now are the hottest commodities. It has shops, bars, pools, restaurants, theatres, and even gyms and salons. The accommodation in these vessels are at par with rooms in 5-star hotel suites. It’s not bad at all!

Cruise ships stop over islands, but the fun already starts on the journey. One popular place that passengers, most especially the wealthy, go to to these ships is the casinos. Yes, cruise ships have casinos. It’s like Las Vegas - on a boat! You could enjoy watching players show what they got on the tables, and you can play, too. Free bets are given out. The free bets they hand out vary in quantity and has an equivalent value in cash. At least for a shot of luck in the gambling tables, these free bets can go a long way. If you have earned new acquaintances who are expert casino players, they might give you some of those free bets. If you’re not a natural player, you could use your free bets to add up to what a player bets on, while you just watch the game.

It’s very important to take time for yourself. Reward yourself with that well-deserved vacation. Who knows, you might end up in a cruise ship and whip up a fortune in winnings out of your free bets.

Try your luck using free casino bets and free poker bets to enjoy a worthwhile vacation. Visit Free-Online-Bets.info for more information on free bets.

Ireland is a place that is surrounded by vast seas. So if you plan on including it in your Europe vacation itinerary, don’t be surprised when almost all towns that you see have great panoramic views of the sea. But with all those bayside towns that you will be visiting, you’ll soon be yearning for the sights of mountains and slopes and hills.

In comes Limerick. Being only 15 minutes away from Shannon Airport, this city is one of Ireland’s main tourist attractions. This is due to the significant establishments built in the area. Included in the list are: King John’s Castle, St. Mary’s Cathedral, Hunt Museum and University of Limerick. Apart from these are the numerous beautiful gardens and Georgian houses, floating houses and the like. All these provide a postcard perfect view of the area.

To get about town easily a Car Hire Limerick is recommended. You can contact them before arrival at the Shannon Airport and have them meet you there, or have them meet you at the hotel where you are staying. Either way, time and effort are both conserved.

After Limerick, you should try to ‘discover’ Athlone. Just 121 km away from Limerick and centrally located in Ireland, it is a thriving town situated along the banks of River Shannon. Athlone is locally famous to be the ideal holiday get- away with its numerous shops that cater to almost every need. Because of its location, you won’t have any problem on how to get there. Using Car Rental Ireland, you can make use of the good quality road network connecting Athlone to Dublin and all other heavy weight population centers, and use the N6 since it connects the National Primary Road connects it to Dublin and Galway, while National Secondary Routes allows you to travel from north to south.

If you have a plan to travel by air, then you can reach the town by landing at Dublin or Shannon Airport first, and then travel for 90 minutes by car to the town. If you want to make use of the train, then it’ll take you 90 minutes since the train is an old line. If traveling by car, it will take 90 minutes from Dublin and 50 minutes away from Galways. Getting around the town requires you to use something that is lightweight and simple. Generally, you can just walk around town since everything you need to go is within walking distance.

But to get ready for those times when you really need a car in town, then do a Car Hire Athlone for they take you around the town, and makes it easier to see as many places as you want to see. In order to save time and effort, you can call the car hire while you are still in Dublin and arrange for a pick up at Athlone. There are lots to see and do in Dublin so your trip will not be lacking in any way so please make it you next destination.

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Criminals by their very nature are cowards, and commit their crimes when they believe their chances of being seen are low. It should come as no surprise, then, that more crimes are committed at night. It also follows that the majority of defensive uses of firearms occur at night.

For citizens who carry a gun for defense, or keep one in the home, this presents a problem. Low-light conditions make it more difficult for the citizen to see the criminal and more difficult for the citizen to use the gun’s sights. Fortunately, though, there are products and techniques that enable you to identify a potential threat and, if necessary, quickly get your gun on target. Each product and technique has its advantages and disadvantages, so it’s important to find the solution that’s best for you.

Night Sights

If you keep a gun for self defense, night sights are an absolute must. In defensive shooting, shot placement is key to stopping an attack. If you can’t quickly align your sights, chances are you’ll miss.

Many companies produce glow-in-the-dark night sights for handguns and long guns. Usually these sights have dots that are filled with tritium, a radioactive gas that glows in the dark. Trijicon, Meprolight, Novak and other companies make night sights that fit most production guns with little or no modification to the gun required.

Night sights are effective when you’re able to at least see the criminal, and know with certainty that he constitutes a threat. In total or near-total darkness, though, night sights will not enable you to see your attacker or at least confirm that he is indeed a threat.

Flashlights

Using a flashlight in conjunction with your defense gun enables you to identify a potential threat. More importantly, a flashlight enables you to identify persons who are not a threat. Nothing is more tragic than mistakenly shooting an innocent person.

In a tense defensive situation, holding a gun steady is often itself difficult. Trying to hold a gun as well as a flashlight becomes even trickier. However, there are techniques you can learn that have been proven over time.

One popular flashlight/handgun hold is called the “Harries technique.” With this technique, you hold your gun in your strong hand, and the flashlight in your support hand. The wrist of your gun hand rests upon the wrist of your flashlight hand, and you bend the wrist on your flashlight arm so that the backs of the two hands are touching. This hold puts the flashlight directly parallel to the bore of the gun and provides a solid support for your gun hand. The primary disadvantage to the Harries technique is that it forces your gun hand to point the gun off to one side. If you’re right-handed, you’ll see that your gun is pointed twenty or thirty degrees to the left of your line of sight. To compensate, you’ll need to hold the gun and flashlight much farther to the right than you ordinarily would.

Another common flashlight/gun hold is the “FBI technique.” This entails holding the flashlight at arms length away from your body. The advantage to this technique is that the criminal will be inclined to shoot where he sees the light, while you’ll have him in your sights. The disadvantage to the FBI technique is that you’ll be shooting one-handed, something that requires much more practice than two-handed shooting.

A variation of the Harries technique is taught by instructors for Massad Ayoob’s Lethal Force Institute (LFI) classes. With this hold, the gun hand rests on the top of the wrist of the flashlight hand. The wrist of the flashlight hand is bent enough to aim the light at the target, and the meat of the bottom of the gun hand is forward of the wrist of the flashlight hand. Having the meat of the gun hand pressing against the wrist of the flashlight hand eliminates what is called “limp-wristing,” where there’s not enough support for the gun to properly recoil and cycle the next round. Limp-wristing can result in failures to feed in semiautomatic handguns.

With advances in micro circuit technology, lasers and lamps, there are alternatives to the cumbersome flashlight/handgun combination.

Weapons-mounted lasers and lights were once used only by police SWAT teams and the military. Today, though, prices for such lights and lasers have reached the point where almost anyone can afford them. As with night sights and flashlights, weapons-mounted lasers and lights have their advantages and disadvantages.

Laser Sights

Laser sights are extremely effective in low light conditions where you can positively identify a threat to you, and need to get your gun on target quickly. By simply depressing a switch, you activate the laser. When the laser dot is on your target, you’re ready to fire if necessary.

Laser sights have become so compact that they have almost no effect on the weight or grip of the gun. Crimson Trace makes grips for most popular models of handguns that are nearly identical to the size of original factory grips. Other companies, such as LaserMax, make laser sights that are equally unobtrusive. Guns equipped with such grips and sights will generally fit any standard holster.

The disadvantage with laser sights is the same as for glow-in-the-dark night sights: if you can’t see the criminal, you don’t know where to aim your gun. Thus laser sights are best suited for low-light conditions rather than no-light conditions.

Weapons-Mounted Lights

Weapons-mounted lights provide the positive threat identification of flashlight/handgun combinations, but without the cumbersome techniques and training. A simple press of a switch illuminates the area, allowing you to identify a potential threat.

Weapons-mounted lights–also called “tactical lights”–are usually mounted on a rail just forward of the trigger guard on a handgun. Most have switches that are placed within finger’s reach for fast activation. Brightness levels on weapons lights vary from dozens of lumens to hundreds of lumens.

Many weapons lights also incorporate laser sights, giving you the ability to positively identify a threat even in total darkness, and then quickly lock on to the target with the laser sight.

Weapons-mounted lights are not without their disadvantages, though. One disadvantage is that most weapons lights require the use of holsters specifically designed for such lights. Some models even require the use of holsters designed especially for a particular light/gun combination.

Perhaps the primary disadvantage to weapons lights is that their use violates one of the four cardinal rules of gun use: never point your gun at an object you are not willing to destroy. When you’re shining your weapon light on a person, you’re pointing your gun at that person as well. Imagine hearing a suspicious noise and lighting up the area, only to find that you’re pointing your gun at your child.

You can minimize this problem by strictly adhering to another of the four cardinal rules of gun use: keep your finger off the trigger until you’re ready to fire. Also, holding the gun at a “low ready” position, with the muzzle pointed 45 degrees toward the ground, will allow you to see your environment without directly pointing your gun at someone.

Night sights, flashlights, laser sights and weapons lights all give you an advantage in nighttime defensive gun use. In the end, though, there’s no substitute for training. Lastly, there’s no substitute for the hope and prayer that you never need to use your defense gun.

Richard A. Baker is the publisher of GunShopFinder.Com. For more information by Richard A. Baker, see Insight Weapons Lights, Crimson Trace Laser Sights, and Trijicon Night Sights.

There are many good reasons for hiring a car in Sicily. Beautiful scenery is just one of them. Travelling around Sicily with a rental car allows you to see all of the beautiful places that the island’s public transport service doesn’t reach. Secret coves and pretty time forgotten villages are just some of the interesting discoveries awaiting your arrival.

Catania-Fontanarossa Airport Mini-Guide:

Catania-Fontanarossa Airport is Sicily’s busiest Airports and is served by a number of international airlines including: British Airways, Lufthansa, Alitalia and Windjet. The airport is located 20 minutes to the south of the city of Catania.

Things To See/Do in Catania

Catania is the second largest city on the island of Sicily and is situated on the east coast of the island, between Messina and Siracusa, at the foot of the active Mount Etna Volcano.

A walking tour is a good way to see what the city has to offer. Many of the city’s palaces and streets were built during the eighteenth century, but were rebuilt on several occasions due to volcanic by Mount Etna and Mount Vesuvius. Places of historical interest include: Catania Duomo, a Baroque-style cathedral, which houses the remains of Saint Agata, the patron saint of Catania. The saint is remembered in February each year, during the city’s Festival of Sant’Agata. The Piazza Duomo is located nearby and is home to the famous elephant fountain -the city’s distinctive symbol. The lava-clad elephant statue dates back to Roman times, but was rebuilt in the eighteenth century.

Bellini Gardens are the perfect place to unwind in the city. The gardens spread over an area of 70,000sqm and encompass pretty avenues, squares, bridges and ornate bridges and statues.

The surrounding countryside offers a number of interesting historical attractions waiting to be explored by hire car. Piazza Armeria-an ancient Roman Villa located a short drive outside of Catania is one site worth exploring.

Eating Out/Nightlife/Accomodation in Catania:

Catania has given birth to some of Sicily’s most famous dishes. Pasta alla Norma, which is usually served as a starter, was named after local Catania composer Vincenzo Bellini’s opera ‘Norma’ and consists of pasta, fried aubergine, basil, ricotta cheese and tomato sauce. Cheap local delicacies, which are available at a low cost from delicatessens and caf

A tanning salon that didn’t work out may be your business opportunity. There is an array of reasons why that business didn’t work out for the previous owner. Your job is to evaluate what all those reasons are. Some of them such as poor customer service and poor equipment you can take care of. Others such as the location you may not be able to readily change.

People love to go to tanning salons, but they have to be convenient. This means they are easy to access. Consider the location of the tanning salon before you commit to buying it. If it is out of the way and people have to drive a ways to reach it they may not want to get services there.

One of the leading reasons why any business closes is due to the competition. You need to find out who all is offering tanning services. What are their strengths? What can you offer that they don’t? What services do they offer? How much do they charge for those services? You may want to walk in posing as a customer to see what is going on as part of their daily operations.

One reason why the tanning salon may have failed was the quality of the tanning equipment. Upkeep on them is very important. They have to be working as they should all the time. You may find that if you upgrade the equipment you will gain plenty of customers. The previous owner’s may not have understood this. They may not have had the funds or the ability to gain credit to pay for them either.

It is important to take your own finances into consideration as well. Any type of business venture has some risk associated with it. If you are up to the challenge though it could end up being a very good experience for you. Understanding what you need to complete to transform the business is important. Having a realistic idea of the cost is also something you need to be looking at.

Back to the issue of advertising - you may have the best tanning salon in town but people have to know about it. Don’t be afraid to get creative with your advertising strategies. Be proud of the business you have to offer them. People love something of value so give them a free tanning session or a discount. This will get them in and once they see how it is operating they will likely come back on their own.

It is very possible for you to turn someone’s tanning salon nightmare into your dream come true. However, you must take the time to really learn what the problems were that they experienced. This way you can decide for yourself if they are things you can easily address. Some of them may not be feasible and you will then want to walk away from the opportunity.

The good news though is that tanning salons are very popular business locations. People love to look great without having to spend a great deal of time in the sun. If you weigh the pros and cons of this type of business opportunity you just may discover it holds the key to your personal and financial freedom.

Amazingly Betty P Davis actually knows what she is talking about. If you are thinking of buying a tanning salon, and avoiding the common mistakes new owners make, you can read more at her recommended websites.

Tanning salons are more commonly frequented by females than males, but the numbers are on the rise. They want to look just as good as everyone else but they may not have the time to tan outdoors. Men are very competitive and when they are at the pool or the beach they don’t want to be embarrassed by their white skin. For this reason you need to make sure you tanning salon makes them feel comfortable.

Some men go to tan in order to please their partner. They may not be comfortable out there in public in a bathing suit. Yet they are willing to get a tan body because someone that they are comfortable with has asked them to do it. They know they will be pleasing their partner and at the same time they can have some privacy.

There are several ways you can do this and it is important for all of your staff to understand the importance. Never comment about the few men that come in for tanning as it can make them feel out of place. Try to keep the dcor neutral when it comes to gender. There are enough choices out there that this really shouldn’t be anything difficult to accomplish.

Chances are your tanning salon offers many of products including bronzers and accelerators. There are certain brands that are geared specifically towards man. Have some on display so they will feel like they can reasonably buy such items. Knowing they are available will help them to realize that it is acceptable for them to be at the tanning salon.

Men many not find their way into your tanning salon though unless they know exactly what you are about. In order for this to happen you will need to reach out to them. Develop effective marketing strategies that let them know they can gain from coming in. If you can offer them a way to save money as well they will likely be willing to give it a shot.

Men can be encouraged to go to the tanning salon by females as well. They may want their man to have a great color too. They many just want him to feel better about himself and to relax. You can offer a couples discount that can make it more affordable for both of them to enjoy tanning. You can also encourage women to buy tanning sessions for the men in their lives.

More men are also tanning for various medical reasons. They may have been diagnosed by a dermatologist with acne problems or skin problems. Both can often be helped by exposure to UV rays. They may have mental health problems and find they do better emotionally when they have spend some time relaxing and benefiting from the sun each day.

It is estimated that the number of men tanning at salons will increase by 15% in the next three years. As the owner of such a business this is important information to be paying attention to. These men are going to choose a facility out there and you should be doing all you can to make sure it is yours.

Betty P Davis writes about the ins and outs of the tanning salon business. You can avoid the rookie mistakes many new operators make when they open up a tanning salon

Nature lovers need look no further than Knysna for a lush, picturesque vacation spot. Knysna is often described as a paradise and once you have laid eyes on the lush forests, golden beaches and tranquil lakes you will easily understand why it is often considered to be one of the crowning jewels of the Western Cape.

Knysna can be found right in the heart of the Garden Route, nestled along the banks of a lagoon. Here, visitors can soak up the beauty of sweeping mountains, sparkling lakes and warm beaches as well as a veritable array of outdoor adventure activities.

In town, there are numerous flea-markets, craft shops and lovely cafes, waiting to be explored and all offering the same small town hospitality and charm for which Knysna has come to be known. The accommodations in the local area are known to be visitor focused and provide all of the amenities you could want in a perfect vacation destination.

Visitors will find that Knysna is home to a number of unique and wonderful natural attractions. The only forest elephant in all of South Africa can be found in Knysna as well as the Pansy shell and a unique seahorse. In addition, there are large populations of forest birds, waterfowl, whales and dolphins, so be sure to bring along your camera and binoculars.

While in Knysna visitors are able to take advantage of a number of different attractions and activities. The Outeniqua Choo-Tjoe, the last steam passenger train in operation in Southern Africa, departs from Knysna each morning; transporting passengers through some of the most beautiful scenery in South Africa as the train travels to George and back to Knysna. This is the perfect way to spend a relaxing day as well as glimpse some of the beautiful local scenery.

The Addo Elephant Park is an attraction which certainly should not be missed. The original park was begun in 1931 during a time when less than one dozen elephants remained in the local area. Today, the conversation of the sanctuary has resulted in the park providing a home to some 450 elephants as well as nearly 300 Cape buffalo as well as numerous other animals. Be sure to bring along comfortable walking shoes, a camera and binoculars to make the most of your time in this lovely and unique park, which offers hiking trails as well as guided game viewing tours.

While you are in the Knysna area, you may also wish to stop by Cango Caves, one of the greatest natural wonders in the world. These massive caverns and unique limestone formations will certainly provide plenty of delight. Visitors can take advantage of guided tours which are offered on a daily basis.

The first Marine National Park in South Africa, Tsitsikamma National Park, offers an unspoiled glimpse into the beauty of the local area. Here, ancient rivers find their way into the breakers of the Indian Ocean and the high forest forms a veritable carpet to the seashore.

The temperate climate, fine array of restaurants, accommodations and pleasurable activities make Knysna the ideal vacation destination.

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Oudtshoorn is known as the ostrich capital of the world due to the large number of ostriches which make their home in this region. A number of ostrich farms are situated in Oudtshoorn, producing feathers of extremely fine quality that are sought after around the world. The ostriches are just one of the many attractions in the area; however.

Oudtshoorn is situated in a unique position as the commercial center of an ancient plain between the Swartberg and Outeniqua Mountains, the Klein Karoo. As a result of this unique position, every road emerging into the region passes through some of the most picturesque scenery in the area.

While you are in Outdtshooorn, you will certainly want to stop by one of the prize winning show ostrich farms; Safari, Highgage, Congo and Oudtshoorn; where demonstrations and daily tours provide visitors with an opportunity to learn more about ostriches. Be sure to stop by one of the many shops located on the farms; many of which specialize in fine ostrich feather and leather products.

If you happen to be in the region in April, you will be treated to a veritable feast of South African music, culture and cuisine during the Klein Karoo Nasionale Kunstefees; the Small Karoo National Arts Festival. During this nine day festival there numerous opportunities to enjoy art galleries and craft markets as well as to see a variety of international and local acts from dozens of different venues. During this time is an excellent opportunity to soak up local culture at many of the local pubs and restaurants as well as temporary venues that open just for the festival.

Experience a bit of local history with a visit to Cango Caves; the oldest and most popular sight in Klein Karoo. There, you will find three systems of fabulous limestone caverns. The longeest cavern, Cango Three, spans approximately 1600 m. Inside the cavern you will be treated to spectacular sights including stalagmites, stalactites and helictites. Visitors may choose from two different tour options, including a 90 minute Adventure tour that follows a route that passes directly through the mountain.

Throughout Outdtshoorn, you will find a number of outdoor recreational activities and attractions including birding, mountain biking and walking trails. If you happen to be a 4×4 enthusiast, you will certainly delight in Klein Karoo’s rugged terrain.

For a more laid-back and relaxing day, be sure to visit one of the wine estates in the local area. Some of the finest wines in the region are produced here. In fact, Outdtshoorn, along with the Klein Karoo Wine Route, actually form part of the longest wine route in the world, Route 62. More than a dozen wineries are open for purchases and tastings. You will find that the wines of Klein Karoo offer a somewhat distinctive character, especially some of the fine dessert wines which are produced in the region.

With a wide variety of outdoor recreational activities, astounding natural beauty, interesting and unique curio shops and fine accommodations and restaurants, Oudtshoorn is the perfect destination for travelers of all budgets and tastes.

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Once you have set eyes on the spectacular beauty of Plettenberg Bay, you will certainly never forget it. The breathtaking beauty is nothing short of astonishing, set against a majestic backdrop of spectacular mountains that span from one horizon to the next. The actual town is nestled against one side of the bay, against deep rich forests and separated from the indigo blue of the Indian Ocean by never ending stretches of sandy white beaches. You may just feel as though you have stepped into a postcard.

Plettenberg Bay is truly a paradise for tourists with weather that is continually warm and pleasant. In the waters of the bay you will be able to discover a rich marine life. As the warm and cold waters of the currents of the Indian Ocean blend, a biodiversity that is unparalleled is created. The Bay is home to a wide array of common dolphins, which happen to be quite playful, as well as the endangered Bottle-nosed dolphins and even some rather shy Humpback dolphins as well. In addition, local residents include Byrde’s whales and Orca whales. Southern Right whales can also be found splashing in the bay as well. In fact, the biodiversity of the bay is so rich that it is literally the only place in the entire world where the rare Tropical Beaked whale has been witnessed.

There are a number of elevated lookout points that offer fabulous whale watching opportunities as well as many marine safaris and boat whale watching tours. For an even more personal encounter with these gentle giants, consider enjoying the opportunity for fabulous scuba diving or taking a guided snorkeling trail.

You will also find there are many different natural wonders here as well, including more than a doze public and private nature reserves. The spectacular flora and fauna which stretches through the reserves are like no other anywhere in the world and are just waiting to be explored. The Robberg Nature reserve somewhat dominates the bay, offering panoramic views, fabulous birding, excellent dolphin and whale watching and three great hiking routes. The Nelson Bay Cave is also located nearby. It is in this archeological site that evidence of human residence dates back more than 120,000 years has been discovered.

If you are after big adventure, you may wish to join a guided hike or drive that will take you through the Buffalo Hills Private Game Reserve where you just may have the opportunity to spot wildebeest, buffalo, white rhino, giraffe and many other animals in addition to a wide array of different species of birds.

At the Touch a Monkey’s Heart Foundation, you can learn more about incredible lemurs, gibbons, monkeys and other primates. You can also view and learn more about the African elephant at the Knysna Elephant Park, a controlled and free range environment that is home to rescued African elephants.

The unspoiled forests, lagoons, sand dunes, wetlands and sun drenched beaches make Plettenberg Bay the perfect vacation destination if you are interested in relaxing and enjoying world famous natural beauty.

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The beauty of the Garden Route region is truly indescribable. Many visitors find Sedgefield to be a veritable paradise for outdoor lovers. This charming seaside village offers plenty of tranquility and serenity for those looking to relax as well as numerous space to enjoy outdoor activities. The beautiful lakes of the Garden Route surround Sedgefield along with dunes covered in aromatic Fynbos. Along with the close proximity of the Wilderness National Park and the sand dunes of the Goukamma Nature Reserve, Sedgefield has become one of the most vibrant homes for fauna and birdlife in the area. As a result, Sedgefield has become a popular venue for paragliding.

The array of water sports in Sedgefield is practically unlimited. Choose from windsurfing, sail boarding, yachting, diving, surfing, sunbathing, skiing and much more. If you enjoy fishing, Sedgefield is certain to be a welcome delight; offering anglers the opportunity to enjoy deep sea fishing as well as surf, estuary or rock fishing. In fact, some of the best black bass fishing can be found right in Sedgefield.

Of course, if golf is your game, there is plenty of opportunity to enjoy that as well with a 9-hole course right in Sedgefield and some of the most revered courses in the entire country located just a scant forty minutes away.

Enjoy a leisurely ride aboard a coastal steam train or take a drive up to Cloud 9 Ridge, where you can enjoy sweeping views of the Indian Ocean, lakes and mountains. As if these natural assets were not enough to tempt visitors, they are complimented by a wide array of pubs, restaurants, specialty shops and craft shopts. Be sure to stop by the Sedgefield Tourism Bureau in the center of the village for information about all of the activities and sights in the local area. If you are planning a visit to the Garden Route, Sedgfield is the perfect place to choose as a base.

For even more unspoiled natural beauty and tranquility, be sure to visit Still Bay. The name of this idyllic location says it all. If you are looking for modern amenities as well as unparalleled natural beauty, Still Bay has it all. In the business sector of town you will find everything you might need including shops and restaurants. In addition, there are a number of different sporting facilities and opportunities. Whether you are interested in angling, hiking or golfing; you will find something to suit your taste in Still Bay. If its water sports you are interested in, Still Bay is a veritable paradise with its safe coastline, wealth of natural springs and a river that is navigable for quite some distance. For history buffs there is the little White House, which offers information about the local area as well as artifacts and exhibits in the on-site museum.

For an experience you will not soon forget, travel the short distance to Jongensfontein, one of the fastest growing resorts in the area. Between June and November, visitors will find ideal whale spotting in the area. At Pilinggat, visitors can take advantage of the opportunity to meet tame and charming eels.

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