THE CAPE OF GOOD HOLIDAYS

South Africa has had a rich and dramatic history like no other. Whilst Cape Town's iconic mountain, sparkling city nightlife, and a clear-blue sea to dip your toes is already more than enough to create some outstanding memories, tourists to the city can also visit some of the most controversial places in the world's history. With so much to inspire, being served a little piece of history for the price of your holiday is sure to though-provoke, so having a centrally located and comfortable Cape Town hotel (more info) to reflect in is a must.

Table Mountain, as seen from the Commodore, Cape Town One of the most famous areas of Cape Town is Robben Island, now home to the Robben Island Museum. See the prison that housed some of the greatest minds of our generation including Nelson Mandela as well as learning about the diverse history of the island. If visiting this moving site, staying in one of the beautiful hotels on the V&A Waterfront could prove to be extremely useful as boats run between the Waterfront and Robben Island in just twenty minutes. These hotels include the 5-star Commodore V&A Waterfront, the Victoria and Albert Hotel, and the Portswood V&A, yet at a price tag of around Ł200 per night, could be unsuitable for some.

Of course, if indulging your inner historian is precisely the holiday you desire, than taking a trip to London could be your holiday piece d'resistance. With an ancient history of kings, queens, love and death, London offers the perfect chance for the amateur historian to stimulate the mind. Moreover with everyone from the British Museum to the Science Museum, opening their doors for free, you can be sure that money doesn't buy knowledge. If you are visting London and need more information on where to stay, check out Expedia or other reputable booking agent.