BUCKET LIST DESTINATION #1: CAPE TOWN, WESTERN CAPE, SOUTH AFRICA

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Cape Town is South Africa’s oldest city and first appeared on paper by the hand of Portuguese explorer, Bartholomeu Dias in 1488.  Information about the city's prior history is left to rely solely on fossil remains and local rock art. 

It’s no secret that since 1488, South Africa has had a sordid past, but many people are unaware of this country’s resilience.  They have come quite far in such a short period of time.  People are friendly, the major cities are developed and it's surprisingly metropolitan. 

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I’ve chosen Cape Town as a Bucket List destination because it’s got it all- history, cuisine, mountains, ocean, nature, wine and shopping.  It’s even got penguins.

There are Six Unforgettable Experiences listed in Cape Town and I intend on crossing off them all.

1.    Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens

2.    Constantia Wine Valley

3.    The V&A Waterfront

4.    Robben Island

5.    Table Mountain

6.    Cape Point

And again, despite what you may have heard or envisioned, Cape Town is really a very modern city with plenty of safe places to stay.  You don't have to sacrifice style or luxury either.  Hosting a collection of unique properties in fabulous locations around the city and near all my points of interest, I’ve decided to stay with members of the Mantis Collection.  

Plus, you can’t go wrong with a name like that, right?

So, grab your suitcase and a pen and let’s start crossing off my Bucket List.