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TIP Get ready for your upcoming trip to Cape Town with some @AFARmedia curated travel tips in our new Travel Inspiration tool: https://t.co/60TOka086K #TravelSkills
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My favorite #travel companion remains. @reneesaglie! How about, next stop: #SouthAfrica?! #TravelSkills
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replying to @velvetescape @velvetescape thanks for joining the chat today, Keith! #TravelSkills
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Thanks for joining the #TravelSkills chat! Today, we’re talking the best of South Africa with @united!
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A2. My longest flight as a passenger has to be either Los Angeles - Narita OR Los Angeles - Germany / Italy? It kind of sucks living in LA because it takes forever to fly to Europe. As a flight attendant I've had a lot of looooooooooong delays. Do those count? #TravelSkills
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RT @united: TIP Get ready for your upcoming trip to Cape Town with some @AFARmedia curated travel tips in our new Travel Inspiration tool:…
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replying to @AndreaFeczko @AndreaFeczko Sign us up. Where in the Southern Hemisphere are we going? #TravelSkills ^KL
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With a layover? 25 hours. Without a layover I think was 16 hours. #travelskills https://t.co/f0E3cteO25
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replying to @JohnnyJet @JohnnyJet @OneMileataTime @benmutzabaugh @BrianSumers @thepointsguy @garyleff @mommypoints @LuxeTiffany @joshuagates @andrewzimmern @SamanthaBrown @EricRosenLA @LeeAbbamonte @coryleetweets @jonostrower A2: Longest time on a plane was Jo'burg to Atlanta, including the stop in Sal where they wouldn't let us off #Travelskills
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I recommend to friends if traveling to SA for the first time to do so with an organized tour, leaving OR Tambo airport is the riskiest part. If arriving in Cape Town hire a car and drive the Garden Route. Just be aware 100% and don’t go off the main roads #travelskills https://t.co/yu38fmNTX5
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replying to @ArjunM1412 @ArjunM1412 Both are great destinations. You can't go wrong. #TravelSkills
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RT @velvetescape: Sixteen things to do in Cape Town #SouthAfrica #TravelSkills https://t.co/t8ACaEiz9p
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A4. South Africa’s credentials as a safari and adventure travel destination are well established – but its vibrant and diverse #culinary and wine scene is often overlooked! #TravelSkills
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A4 I'd like to know best places to see- and support- wildlife in South Africa #TravelSkills
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replying to @cjmcginnis @cjmcginnis Safety Sit in major cities. One hears stuff so what is the truth #TravelSkills
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I think it's important for would-be visitors to know how inexpensive South Africa is. I ordered a large pizza (excellent) with tons of ham & arugula + a glass of good red wine at a nice hotel in Cape Town and paid about $9.50 USD. So cheap! A4 #travelskills #SouthAfrica @United
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replying to @TrinityMattrix @TrinityMattrix We spent the holidays in India before. It was great. New Years in Udaipur. It was beautiful #TravelSkills
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replying to @JohnnyJet @JohnnyJet @OneMileataTime @benmutzabaugh @BrianSumers @crankyflier @thepointsguy @garyleff @mommypoints @LuxeTiffany @joshuagates @andrewzimmern @SamanthaBrown @EricRosenLA @LeeAbbamonte @coryleetweets @jonostrower LAX - Nadi, FIJI. #TravelSkills
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South Africa, and particularly the Western Cape is great for road trips. The scenery is amazing and the roads are good (drive on the left). Here’s one from Cape Town: https://t.co/aD4ntrTrpy #travelskills https://t.co/6k1OQffORK
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A4 - Cape Town and surroundings are great for outdoor activities. Hiking up Table Mountain is a must, but there are other amazing hikes, bicycle tours, running path ... The landscape is absolutely breathtakingly beautiful. #travelskills
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RT @theplanetd: @TrinityMattrix We spent the holidays in India before. It was great. New Years in Udaipur. It was beautiful #TravelSkills
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replying to @Heather_Poole @Heather_Poole I actually prefer those long flights to Europe if in biz class! Better chance to sleep than from East Coast #TravelSkills
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RT @JimByersTravel: I think it's important for would-be visitors to know how inexpensive South Africa is. I ordered a large pizza (excellen…
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replying to @theplanetd @theplanetd I didn't have any. I wasn't even sure if I'd be allowed to have my phone on for the music! Had Lufthansa's in-flight playlist to keep me company. Outbound flight was an overnighter, but I couldn't sleep. #TravelSkills
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A4 How different each city is and the diverse experiences that can be found witihin each city, including stays at lovely boutique and upscale properties. I think it’s equally important to visit historic sites, from Robben Island to Mandela’s home #TravelSkills https://t.co/UjDw9UYk2b
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replying to @crankyflier @crankyflier @OneMileataTime @benmutzabaugh @BrianSumers @thepointsguy @garyleff @mommypoints @LuxeTiffany @joshuagates @andrewzimmern @SamanthaBrown @EricRosenLA @LeeAbbamonte @coryleetweets @jonostrower I did JFK-DKR-JNB and they wouldn't let us off either. That sucked. #TravelSkills
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A3. #Tasmania. While some parts of the Australia can be uncomfortably hot during that period, the island's temperature and the weather are moderated by the surrounding oceans. Perfect time for a hike. #TravelSkills
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A4: More adventures for the Dynamic Duo @theplanetd ! #TravelSkills https://t.co/F4BXWcZLaI
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replying to @cjmcginnis @cjmcginnis @JimByersTravel @JohnnyJet Hawaii really is special during the holidays. I still love spending a white Christmas in Toronto and then thawing out in Hawaii for New Years. Not going this year but next year! #TravelSkills
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replying to @united @united A5 Do your research. Find out what entry requirements, vaccinations, meds you need. Find out the places to go and the places to stay away from. #TravelSkills
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replying to @united @united A5 Ask your doctor about any vaccinations you may need before traveling to Africa. When I went to Cape Town, I didn’t need any, but you do need them if you go on safari. #TravelSkills
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A5. Advice for first-times in #SouthAfrica? Don’t just do the “Top 10 experiences” and go see safari animals. Explore the current human culture: music, food, art, sports, beer & wine. #TravelSkills #travel Photo: @PotLuckClubCT
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My top 10 places to view wildlife in South Africa https://t.co/HHPdqNoUAP #travelskills https://t.co/ECXBCYd6Mf
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RT @united: Thanks for joining today’s #TravelSkills chat! Today, we’re talking about South Africa! https://t.co/ItlY8vRXsm
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RT @JohnnyJet: @united A5 Do your research. Find out what entry requirements, vaccinations, meds you need. Find out the places to go and th…
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RT @theplanetd: Q4 What would you like to know or share about traveling to South Africa? #TravelSkills