Kleinmond - Arabella Hotel & Spa located has won two 2012 World Travel Awards – the 5th year in a row that the luxury 5-star golf and spa resort has been honoured in this way. Arabella Hotel & Spa have been honoured at the World  Travel Awards every year since 2008.

Los Angeles - Austrian daredevil Felix Baumgartner broke the sound barrier during his jump from the edge of space on Sunday, but he did not set a new record for the longest freefall, a mission spokesperson told AFP.

The 43-year-old Austrian achieved the fastest ever freefall speed at 1 137 km/h during the 4 minutes and 19 seconds of descent from an altitude of 39km, said spokesperson Sarah Anderson.

Cape Town - The Mother City has been nominated as a candidate for the Most Innovative City of the Year award, along with 24 other global cities.  Nigeria’s commercial capital Lagos is the only other African city on the list.

The competition is sponsored by Citigroup in partnership with the Urban Land Institute. It recognises places where people, passion and ingenuity are shaping efforts to build sustainable and liveable cities.

Abseiling down Table Mountain in Cape Town is an insane experience of adrenaline and achievement – a 112 meter controlled decent off Cape Town’s magnificent Table Mountain. Step off the top at 1000 meters above sea level and repel into pure oblivion and indulge in the worlds highest commercial abseil surrounded by the privilege of awesome views and the deep blue Atlantic at your feet. Walk or cable way to meet us at the top of the Mountain. No climbing experience is necessary to enjoy this adventure sport!