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Get a taste of Namibia's mix of African and European cultures. Cape Town, Walvis Bay, Luderitz, Cape Town - 1 to 6 May 2016. Price below is for 2 adults and 2 children (u18) in one cabin.

Ideal for a short get-away - cruise to nowhere from Cape Town. 29 April to 1 May 2016. Price below is for 2 adults and 2 children (u18) in one cabin.

Flying to Lanseria Airport? Rent a Hyundai IX35 from the 12th to the 14th of June 2015.

From R14,360 per family*

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Travel with Kids - New Laws| Dubai Cruise R19,500pps*

If you are travelling in or out of South Africa with children under the age of 18, in other words going through the borders into another country, then this information is for you. The Department of Home Affairs has stipulated 1 June 2015 as the implementation date for the new regulations, so get into their offices as soon as possible to get your children's documents in order. Scroll down for more.

On a lighter note, fancy a Christmas cruise with a difference? See the details below for a 7 night cruise from Dubai.

UAE and Oman Christmas Cruise | 7 Nights on MSC Musica | From R19,500pps*

Book this great offer today and benefit from the early booking special with savings of up to R3500 per person sharing!

If you think you have had enough of Portuguese Island, Maputo and Mauritius, can we entice you with the magic and mystique of Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Muscat? 7 nights aboard the luxurious MSC Musica, with 16 decks of lounges, bars, restaurants, theatre, spa, casino, fitness centre, zen garden, sports centre with basketball, tennis court and volleyball, plus more - will there be time to be bored? Never!

From Al Jalali & Al Mirani, the famous mountainside forts in Muscat, to Sheikh Zayed Mosque and Qasr al-Hosn in Abu Dhabi you are sure to come back home with a different flavour. Round it off with a desert safari or sand skiing, just before jetting off back home.

No time for day-dreaming of the experience, book your 7-night cruise now by clicking on one of the buttons below! Prices INCLUDE return flights from Johannesburg to Dubai, one night in Dubai for 2 adults sharing in a 4* hotel (bed only) before the cruise, port charges and service fees. Departing Johannesburg 17 December 2015.

Perhaps you prefer to hear a human voice, call us and let's chat: 021-531-7453 don't be shy.

Inside Cabin (No window)	Ocean View Cabin	Balcony Cabin	Balcony Suite
From R19,500 pps*	From R22,550 pps*	From R24,260 pps*	From R33,760 pps*

*Prices fluctuate constantly and may have already changed by the time you read this. Prices are only guaranteed once a booking has been made and terms and conditions pertaining to the booking are met. Prices based on 2 adults sharing both hotel room and cabin type indicated. Prices are subject to availability of cabin category and change. Prices include accommodation on board the ship, all meals on the ship, port charges and service fees. Prices take into account discounts. Prices are an indication only & can change at any time based on the MSC Cruises dynamic pricing policy, but remain subject to foreign exchange and fuel cost fluctuations. Shuttles, visas and mandatory insurance excluded. Limited availability on cabins. (E&OE.)

Unabridged Birth Certificates - What's the Fuss?

The Department of Home Affairs will be implementing the new laws regarding travelling with minors (ALL CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF 18) from 1 June 2015. The laws are both for children entering into and exiting out of South Africa. If you are travelling within South Africa, these do not apply to you (for example: Port Elizabeth to Durban). The laws are intended to assist with the fight against human trafficking, which is prevalent through South Africa. The onus lies with the passengers to ensure they have the correct documentation, else boarding will be denied.

An unabridged birth certificate shows the full details of both parents. All children will be required to have this, as well as their passport, when travelling. The law applies to both South African children and children resident in other countries travelling to or from South Africa. If the certificate is not in English, a sworn translation must be provided, issued by a competent authority from the country where the certificate was issued.

Given that it can take a minimum of 8 weeks for an unabridged birth certificate to be issued when applying for it in South Africa, we strongly advise for you to apply for the documentation sooner rather than later if you are planning on travelling.

Please note that we are providing this information as a service only and cannot guarantee that at the time of reading that it is still the most recent update. For the most up-to-date information, check with the Department of Home Affairs. (Call Home Affairs on 0800 60 11 90, toll free from a landline, within South Africa.)

Prices subject to change, perhaps even by the time you read this. Errors & omissions occur from time to time

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