Cape Town - Peter Joyce

South Africa's 'Mother City', located at the southern tip of the continent, enjoys a matchless setting. Nestling snugly in the natural amphitheatre between the immensity of Table Mountain and the blue waters of Table Bay, it is a modern, cosmopolitan, stylishly attractive metropolis of graceful thoroughfares, handsome buildings and glittering shops - and it is fast becoming one of the southern hemisphere's premier tourist destinations. The Globetrotter Travel Guide to Cape Town is tailor-made for first-time visitors wanting to experience the best that Cape Town has to offer. It recommends only the really worthwhile sights and places of interest to visit; advises on where to stay, eat and shop; and suggests enjoyable excursions from major centres and the best way to travel around. Crammed with useful information, tips and recommendations it highlights Cape Town's top attractions: world-famous Table Mountain; the bustling Victoria & Alfred Waterfront; the Wine Routes through the lovely Constantia Valley and the vineyards of the hinterland; scenic drives along the coasts and Chapman's Peak; and the white-sand beaches that line the Peninsula's shoreline.