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Why new flights and value-for-money appeal make South Africa a must-do right now

Luxury
Simon Britchfield
23 March 2023

Virgin Atlantic’s return to Cape Town after seven years has opened up a world of tempting possibilities, from stylish city resorts to stunning wine country retreats

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The FCDO said people in Cape Town have been affected by attacks and violent crime on secondary roads near the airport

From the moment I sank back into my seat with a glass of bubbly, I knew this was going to be a special trip. I was flying in Upper Class on one of Virgin Atlantic’s daily high-season flights to Cape Town, reinstated in November 2022 following a seven-year hiatus, with the airline keen to showcase both the service and the city.