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Hello again
Have a look at Caesars http://www.caesars.co.za/
Problem is living here we dont really use the Hotels, but Caesars has a lot of stuff and is right there by the Airport.
The other problem is transport, going to very upmarket areas such as Sandton or Monte Casino isnt easy without driving yourself, remembering you dont know the area, and we drive on the other side of the road ( Right hand drive here )
The two other hotels I know of by the Airport (but have no experince of) are
1)InterContinental Airport Sun Johannesburg
2)Holiday Inn Johannesburg International Airport
Both can be seen on this website http://www.southernsun.com/Sunrise/
So even If you dont stay at caesars its the best place to go for a selection of restuarants that are easy to get to
Have a look at Caesars http://www.caesars.co.za/
Problem is living here we dont really use the Hotels, but Caesars has a lot of stuff and is right there by the Airport.
The other problem is transport, going to very upmarket areas such as Sandton or Monte Casino isnt easy without driving yourself, remembering you dont know the area, and we drive on the other side of the road ( Right hand drive here )
The two other hotels I know of by the Airport (but have no experince of) are
1)InterContinental Airport Sun Johannesburg
2)Holiday Inn Johannesburg International Airport
Both can be seen on this website http://www.southernsun.com/Sunrise/
So even If you dont stay at caesars its the best place to go for a selection of restuarants that are easy to get to
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Just to help, currently the exchange rate here is about 6 Rand to the dollar
so R6 = $1
Just on the safety here, going to places like Caesars is just as safe going to a casino type place anywhere in the world. But just like anywhere its not reccomendale to go wandering around in other areas you are not familiar with ( Like going to NYC and strolling around Harlem at night )
so R6 = $1
Just on the safety here, going to places like Caesars is just as safe going to a casino type place anywhere in the world. But just like anywhere its not reccomendale to go wandering around in other areas you are not familiar with ( Like going to NYC and strolling around Harlem at night )
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Good analogy e60speed, I keep trying to convince my wife the safty issue is managed risk. It's more likely I'll get trampled by a cape buffalo than hurt on the streets of Jo-Berg. Looking forward to my visit.
#4- I'll eat anything, but it has to be high quality, if not then the wine better be
My traveling companion is a steak and potatoes kinda guy...suggestions welcome.
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My traveling companion is a steak and potatoes kinda guy...suggestions welcome.
Thanks, John
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Originally Posted by jtxc' date='Feb 16 2005, 10:01 PM
I hear the situation in Zim is not the best (political) and can also be a bit unsafe.? We will not be in Bulaway long and hopefully the outskirts (Glengarry) are as safe as I'm told ![Thumbsup](https://5series.net/forums/images/smilies/imported/thumbsup.gif)
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But, hey, I haven't been there for quite a while...
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Originally Posted by jtxc' date='Feb 16 2005, 05:20 PM
It's more likely I'll get trampled by a cape buffalo than hurt on the streets of Jo-Berg.?
My traveling companion is a steak and potatoes kinda guy...suggestions welcome.
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Personally I would reccomend going to Caesars ( to eat at least ), its a all in one deal , and easy to get to
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I don't know, I did the Vegas thing a few years back and it's just not for me. Too much bling gives me migranes. The thought of a 16 hour flight then stepping into a casino is a little nuts.
Glad to hear it's relatively safe, people here are so insulated, they think everyplace but the US is unsafe. My travel agent almost shat when I called to book the flights. Zim is on the DNT (do not travel) list put out by the US Govt, but hey it aint' Iraq and we're bringing some high caliber hardware (permitted legally). Worse comes to worse the ugly Americans will rise up (just kidding)![Shifty](https://5series.net/forums/images/smilies/imported/shifty.gif)
How about a nice steak house? Or what is the specialty down there?
Glad to hear it's relatively safe, people here are so insulated, they think everyplace but the US is unsafe. My travel agent almost shat when I called to book the flights. Zim is on the DNT (do not travel) list put out by the US Govt, but hey it aint' Iraq and we're bringing some high caliber hardware (permitted legally). Worse comes to worse the ugly Americans will rise up (just kidding)
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How about a nice steak house? Or what is the specialty down there?
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hi jtxc, i am familiar with the trip you are about to embark. i love SA! it is advisable to exercise common sense while travelling in SA, there are certain places to avoid especially in downtown joburg. i doubt you will get into downtown, as it is far from the airport and nothing much to see.
i felt SA being very safe each time i visit. remember not to walk at night, the hotel staff usually gives good advice.
i suspect you are arriving in the morning via JFK flying SAA correct? if you are flyng economy, pick a seat on the top deck (747-400) unless they have changed to the new airbus 340, flying 15 1/2 hours non stop.
since your stay is only over night, your choices are limited.
the intercontinental at the airport is very nice, with comfortable and lovely rooms, 5 minutes walk from the terminal building. the drawback is you really cannot go anywhere else at night without a car, their restaurant closes early. you will probably end up at ceasars for dinner, which is a short cab ride (10 mins) away.
since you will be sleeping most of the day after the LONG flight, i doubt you will have the mood or energy to take a cab out and explore, therefore the caesars will be your best option, everything is under one roof, they have shuttle bus transfers to and from the airport.
if you are more of an adventurer like me, i suggest to pickup a rental car (SA built bmw e46 3 series) from avis SA (right by the terminal) and drive into sandton.
sandton is a suburb of johannesburg (like santa monica), more upscale, really nice people and very safe. this is where you will find the e60s, porsches and M-B. once in sandton your focal point will be sandton square (like manhattan shrunk into a city block), huge upscale shopping complex, very new and clean, some of the best restaurants, shops and the mighty michaelangelo hotel can be found there. i suggest to stay there for the entire day till you leave.
i highly recommend city lodge (http://www.citylodge.co.za/), they are the best value SA city hotel chain, 5 minutes from sandton square. for $40 a night you cannot find better rooms anywhere on the planet, trust me.
the highway from the airport to sandton is well marked, relatively new, easy to drive and safe. this journey will take 30 minutes in the morning.
you will find SA wines blows you away, this is one of the attractions which brought me there year after year. if you are into good steak, potatoes and a fine glass of red.
remember to try Hartenburg shiaraz 2001, yummy!
specialty cuisine is ostrich and beef is excellent. i will go as far and claim that i have never had a bad meal in SA.
i was in zambia recently and zimbabwe seeing the victoria falls, if you are in zimbabwe i can only recommend the victoria falls hotel, colonial style extremely upscale yet great value now because of the unstability of the country. the town around the falls are safe to tourists, elsewhere otherwise.
when at the falls, it is worth the while to take the helicopter ride and a cruise on the zambezi river. i also flew over the falls on a microlite.
BTW the 'high calibre' hardware mentioned will have to be the sure fire 6p. bring it.
http://www.surefire.com/maxexp/main/co_dis...r/889/sesent/00
hope this helps, anything else just fire away. rollee
i felt SA being very safe each time i visit. remember not to walk at night, the hotel staff usually gives good advice.
i suspect you are arriving in the morning via JFK flying SAA correct? if you are flyng economy, pick a seat on the top deck (747-400) unless they have changed to the new airbus 340, flying 15 1/2 hours non stop.
since your stay is only over night, your choices are limited.
the intercontinental at the airport is very nice, with comfortable and lovely rooms, 5 minutes walk from the terminal building. the drawback is you really cannot go anywhere else at night without a car, their restaurant closes early. you will probably end up at ceasars for dinner, which is a short cab ride (10 mins) away.
since you will be sleeping most of the day after the LONG flight, i doubt you will have the mood or energy to take a cab out and explore, therefore the caesars will be your best option, everything is under one roof, they have shuttle bus transfers to and from the airport.
if you are more of an adventurer like me, i suggest to pickup a rental car (SA built bmw e46 3 series) from avis SA (right by the terminal) and drive into sandton.
sandton is a suburb of johannesburg (like santa monica), more upscale, really nice people and very safe. this is where you will find the e60s, porsches and M-B. once in sandton your focal point will be sandton square (like manhattan shrunk into a city block), huge upscale shopping complex, very new and clean, some of the best restaurants, shops and the mighty michaelangelo hotel can be found there. i suggest to stay there for the entire day till you leave.
i highly recommend city lodge (http://www.citylodge.co.za/), they are the best value SA city hotel chain, 5 minutes from sandton square. for $40 a night you cannot find better rooms anywhere on the planet, trust me.
the highway from the airport to sandton is well marked, relatively new, easy to drive and safe. this journey will take 30 minutes in the morning.
you will find SA wines blows you away, this is one of the attractions which brought me there year after year. if you are into good steak, potatoes and a fine glass of red.
remember to try Hartenburg shiaraz 2001, yummy!
specialty cuisine is ostrich and beef is excellent. i will go as far and claim that i have never had a bad meal in SA.
i was in zambia recently and zimbabwe seeing the victoria falls, if you are in zimbabwe i can only recommend the victoria falls hotel, colonial style extremely upscale yet great value now because of the unstability of the country. the town around the falls are safe to tourists, elsewhere otherwise.
when at the falls, it is worth the while to take the helicopter ride and a cruise on the zambezi river. i also flew over the falls on a microlite.
BTW the 'high calibre' hardware mentioned will have to be the sure fire 6p. bring it.
http://www.surefire.com/maxexp/main/co_dis...r/889/sesent/00
hope this helps, anything else just fire away. rollee
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Originally Posted by rollee' date='Feb 17 2005, 01:47 AM
you will find SA wines blows you away, this is one of the attractions which brought me there year after year. if you are into good steak, potatoes and a fine glass of red.
remember to try Hartenburg shiaraz 2001, yummy!
specialty cuisine is ostrich and beef is excellent. i will go as far and claim that i have never had a bad meal in SA.
remember to try Hartenburg shiaraz 2001, yummy!
specialty cuisine is ostrich and beef is excellent. i will go as far and claim that i have never had a bad meal in SA.
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Rollee has given excellent advice, all I can add is that the best steakhouses (very upmarket too) are The Butcher Shop & Grill at Nelson Mandela Square (was Sandton Square), and The Meat Company at Monte Casino 15 mins from Sandton.
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