Postcards from Cape Town Travel Writing Retreat
5-9 September, 2011 Times: 4pm Monday, 5 September to 12pm Friday, 9 September$AUD600 (R4,500) excluding accommodation **
Bold, brash and beautiful, Cape Town is one city that doesn't disappoint. From the cloud-blanketed top of Table Mountain and the craggy peaks of the 12 Apostles to the sun-soaked, sandy beaches of Camp’s Bay and the rolling vineyards of Constantia to its vibrant mix of cultures and buzzing nightlife, South Africa’s ‘Mother City’ is an electric, cosmopolitan city that has it all. Little wonder it was recently voted the No.1 Travel Destination in the World by TripAdvisor's Travellers’ Choice Awards.
Join veteran guidebook author, travel writer and some-time Capetonian Kim Wildman on a travel writing journey through the sights, sounds and scents of this sensational city. Based at the beautiful Dunkley House in the city's historic old quarter, you’ll spend five days learning the art of writing and selling travel stories while uncovering the heart and soul of Cape Town.
During the day you'll explore some of the city’s most famous sights practising writing and researching skills learnt in workshops. Come the evenings, you’ll enjoy the tastes and flavours of the city's best restaurants along with the company and conversation of leading travel writers, photographers, authors and editors.
If a week of writing, reflecting and enjoying the sights and sounds of Cape Town isn't enticement enough, MSN NZ, the international media portal for the MSN Network in New Zealand, has offered to publish the three best travel articles written during the course of the week on their popular Travel Bite website. So not only will you experience what it takes to be a travel writer, you might even get published!
Included in the retreat: two restaurant dinners, a city centre walking tour, cable ride to Table Mountain (weather permitting), tour of Robben Island, and day trip to Cape Point taking in the beautiful seaside villages of Simon's Town, St James and Kalk Bay as well as a wine tasting at Groot Constantia and a hamper lunch (inclusive of entry fees to Boulders Beach and Cape Point).
Not included in the retreat: accommodation, transport to/from B&B and restaurants, airport transfers, additional meals, alcohol and drinks, laundry, telephone, personal expenses, spending money, tips for guides, airfares, visas and travel insurance.
Participants can stay anywhere in the city. Any participants who choose to stay at Dunkley House will be offered a 10% discount on accommodation.
This retreat is suitable for beginning writers upwards. Places are strictly limited, so contact Kim Wildman on This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it to make a booking now.
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Testimonials from the 2011 Postcards from Bangalow Writing & Gourmet Experience
"Kim, I would recommend your workshops to any aspiring writers. Your experience and the friendly atmosphere made the weekend a very engaging learning experience." Sue Evans, Northern Rivers
"Thanks again for a great weekend. I found it most beneficial and good value."Janelle Toby, Ballina
"You are a most generous host, Kim. Congratulations on your inaugural workshop." Sally Colin-James, Byron Bay
