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Cape Town: Links and Media Part of the Places of a Lifetime series from Traveler magazine

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Web Links:

Cape Town Routes Unlimited
Official tourist information site covering everything from hotels to adventure sports activities. www.tourismcapetown.co.za

CapeTownMagazine.com
Internet magazine in English, Dutch, and German versions. Carries up-to-date reviews of a wide range of attractions, restaurants, hotels, and bars, and insightful features on local life, including maps, online music, and videos. www.capetownmagazine.com

Eat Out
Annually updated reviews of the best places to dine around the Mother City. Check out their award winners for the hottest new tables. www.eatout.co.za

Iziko Museums of Cape Town
Details on the 13 museums, galleries, and historic properties that compose the cream of Cape Town’s cultural heritage. www.iziko.org.za

John Platter South African Wines
Online version of the most comprehensive and authoritative South African wine guide. Essential reading if you plan to explore the Cape’s vineyards and their products. www.platteronline.com

Local Media:

Cape Argus
One of Cape Town’s English daily newspapers, the Argus is a popular read. Their website gives access to the same publishing group’s Cape Times. www.capeargus.co.za

Cape Talk
Tune into this lively talk radio station at 567 medium wave to hear what’s on Capetonians’ minds. www.capetalk.co.za

Mail & Guardian
Weekly national newspaper. Best for investigative reports, in-depth features, and expert arts reviews. www.mg.co.za

Cape Etc
Glossy bimonthly magazine with interesting features and comprehensive cultural events listings. www.capeetc.com

Nose Week
Despite title, this political news magazine is a monthly publication combining investigation and satire. www.noseweek.co.za

Cape-I
Free monthly magazine produced by savvy local journalists is readily available throughout the city. Includes the latest information about the Cape Town restaurant and club scene plus wine and book reviews, regional feature stories, and safari and tour tips. www.otherguide.co.za

Cape Town Multimedia

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