Gourmet Northern Cape - A truly South African experience
As featured and advertised in the June 2011 issue of Skyways, Airlink's inflight magazine
The Orange River wine region is
known for wide open spaces, endless
blue skies and stretches of emerald
coloured vineyards on the banks of the
great river. Nights are crisp and clear, the
sky a sprinkling of a million-starred galaxy.
And this is where the region’s people love
to enjoy the local wine, under the open
skies next to a fire with a braai (barbecue)
showcasing the superior meat found in
the Northern Cape.
Wherever you go in the Orange River wine valley between Kakamas and Groblershoop you will find some of the finest lamb, venison and beef South Africa has to offer. Animals roam free, feeding on the wild-brush and grass – as free range as one could possibly hope for. The result is a range of delicious meat, barbecued and enjoyed with the wines made in this unique region.
A leg of lamb is infused with rosemary and garlic before being cooked slowly on the open coals. A thick fillet of springbok or gemsbuck is marinated in red wine and soya sauce before being flash-fried. And the beef steaks are thick and tender, and satisfying.
For robust dishes such as these, Orange River has a selection of food-friendly red wines which have been wooing visitors to the region as well as food-lovers throughout the country.
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An authentic Italian culinary experience - March
Wildlife meets luxury living - February
Out of Africa - January
Royal Passage
- December
Happy Holidays - November
Quality Assured Accommodation - October
The Kingdom of Swaziland - September
Rest easy - August
Effortless southern Africa - July
The myth of exorbitant Airlink fares - June
Gourmet Northern Cape - May
Golf in the Wild - April
A Sip of Sunshine - March
The Magic Coast - February
The Green Kalahari
- November
The Magic Coast - October
Impressions of Tsarabanjina, Madagascar - September
How green was my valley, and Live the Lake Jozini experience - July
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With the delicious local lamb, Orange River Cellars’ Cabernet Sauvignon is an ideal match. The Cabernet Sauvignon’s berry-flavours and firm tannins form an ideal companion to the meat. With a beef-steak, Orange River Cellars’ Pinotage is ideal.
Safe, my mate! Bbagzz - preventing baggage pilferage
As featured and advertised in the June 2011 issue of Skyways, Airlink's inflight magazine
baggage tampering
and pilferage
is on the increase – placing travellers
at serious risk of items being removed
and – even more concerning – added to
their baggage. Bbagzz – a unique South
African innovation with heart – is the
affordable, simple solution to preventing
baggage pilferage!
South African Roger Martin founded Bbagzz after being pilfered on three separate occasions as the holistic solution to the problem of baggage pilferage which has plagued the travel industry for years. Understanding the infuriating challenges South African and foreign travellers face at local and international airports, his Bbagzz solution encompasses both hassle-free baggage insurance and a simple, easyto- use durable and recyclable plastic enclosure that seals baggage entirely.
Wherever you are in the world, simply insert your baggage into the Bbagzz plastic enclosure, SMS the unique identification code on the Bbagzz to the number provided to activate the insurance, and enjoy a pleasant journey, free from any concerns about your baggage being lost, stolen, damaged, delayed, pilfered or tampered with.
The plastic enclosure protects your baggage against tampering, pilfering and physical damage such as scuffs and water damage, and ensures your bag is easy to spot on the carousel. Unlike baggage shrink wrap, Bbagzz cannot be replaced if removed, which means any tampering will be immediately evident, and can be reported before you proceed through customs or leave the airport. The insurance further provides cover up to R5,000 against pilferage and baggage loss as well as R1,000 against delay and damage.
Branding opportunity:
The Bbagzz bags also create a truly novel marketing
platform for any business wanting to maximise its brand
exposure. The bags can be uniquely branded with any
logo, image, campaign slogan or promotional message,
transforming Bbagzz protected baggage into moving
billboards that really get around – spreading branding and
marketing messages from the carousel at the local airport
to unlimited destinations across the world.
In addition, through a recent partnership with the Epilepsy SA foundation, Bbagzz creates jobs for people working at the Epilepsy SA workshops, who are packing the final Bbagzz product. It is an initiative that adds heart to Bbagzz’s impressive track record of innovation and inventiveness, which is revolutionising the travel market.
Simple and fast, and highly affordable at only R50 for both the Bbagzz plastic enclosure and the insurance cover, Bbagzz is a true travel ally on any trip, local or international. Enjoy exceptional peace of mind on your next journey, knowing that your valuables are safe, that you are protected from contraband or other items being placed in your baggage, and that you enjoy insurance cover should your baggage be lost, pilfered, stolen, damaged or delayed, all while supporting job creation among those who need it most.