NORTHEAST U.S. WEATHER ADVISORY

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 09, 2010
NEW YORK, NY
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The U.S. National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for most parts of Northeast region of the U.S., effective 6:00PM today through Thursday, February 11, 2010!

At this time, South African Airways is planning to operate flight services to/from Washington, DC-Dulles as scheduled as well as flight services to/from New York City JFK, however, they are encouraging passengers to reconfirm their flights.

If you are travelling to/from or connecting in Washington, DC-Dulles and/or New York City JFK, during the period of this weather advisory, and would like to rebook your flights for alternatives dates, please contact the South African Airways Customer Call Center at 1-800-722-9675.

If you are a Protea Travel Services passenger, a 2AFRIKA, INC. passenger or a GAY2AFRIKA, INC. passenger, please call 1-305-607-8220.This release is as posted by South African Airways North American Sales.

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PEZULA SPA VOTED ONE OF THE TOP 10 SPAS IN THE WORLD

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 08, 2010
NEW YORK, NY
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Pezula Spa at Pezula Resort Hotel & Spa in Knysna, South Africa, has been named one of the Top 10 spas in the world in the Condé Nast Traveller 2010 Readers’ Spa Awards.

It was also named 2nd Best Hotel Spa in Africa, Middle East and Indian Ocean, the only spa in South Africa and the rest of Africa to make the list.The seventh annual Readers' Spa Awards saw spa lovers nominate their favorite places to relax, detox and generally improve their wellbeing, from chic urban day spas to exotic destination retreats.

Each spa is scored out of a maximum of 100 points to give an index of satisfaction with spa facilities and services. The criteria include ambience/décor, body treatments, cuisine, and service/staff.Pezula Spa’s overall satisfaction percentage was an incredible 95.34. Last year Pezula Spa scored 92.29. The Best Spa in the category Africa, Middle East and Indian Ocean, COMO Shambhala Retreat, Maldives scored 95.57. The Top Spa in the World, Thermes Marins Bali, Ayana Resort and Spa, (formerly The Ritz-Carlton) in Bali, Indonesia scored 95.60. Since opening in February 2005, Pezula Spa has been lauded with a number of awards and accolades. It was voted Favorite Spa in Africa in both the 2008 & 2009 SpaFinders Readers’ Choice Awards, and Best Overseas Hotel Spa in the Condé Nast Readers’ Travel Awards 2009. In 2008 it received the Consumers’ Choice Award for the Best Retreat in Africa. It has thrice been named Africa’s Leading Spa Resort in the World Travel Awards.

About Pezula

SpaPezula Resort Hotel & Spa is set high above the Eastern Head of Knysna with panoramic vistas of the Indian Ocean and the Knysna Lagoon. Surrounded by indigenous forests and Cape fynbos, the Spa is it is a calm sanctuary that reflects the soul of Africa with its natural elements and textures.

It boasts a state-of-the-art gym, outdoor Jacuzzi, an heated indoor pool, sauna, steam room, sun bed, rain forest shower, juice bar, nail bar, hair salon, nine therapy rooms, a Medi-Spa and post-treatment room.The superb facilities and hi-tech equipment are complimented by a team of highly trained professionals.

Pezula Signature Treatments harness age-old remedies of nature and offer a unique fusion of therapies. Scrubs, wraps, massages, steam baths, milk baths, and hydrotherapy are orchestrated to take you through a sensory experience that creates a feeling of total relaxation and serenity. Products used for signature treatments form part of the Maruwa collection, a uniquely African range of body treatment products incorporating ingredients and essential essences garnered from the indigenous fynbos of the Western Cape.

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MARION R. VALDERRAMA APPOINTED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE KENNETH R. HIEBER GROUP OF TRAVEL COMPANIES

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 05, 2010
NEW YORK, NY
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

In New York City yesterday, Marion R. Valderrama, Founder & President of Protea Travel Services accepted her appointment to the Board of Directors of the Kenneth R. Hieber Group of Travel Companies.

“Valderrama, a veteran Travel Specialist, is a valuable asset who brings with her 20+ years of extensive travel knowledge,” said 2AFRIKA, INC. Founder & President, Kenneth R. Hieber during a press interview, “and I have no doubt that her valuable input will be of great value to the Kenneth R. Hieber Group of Travel Companies.”

Now, the Kenneth R. Hieber Group of Travel Companies is comprised of 2AFRIKA, INC., GAY2AFRIKA, INC., PROTEA TRAVEL SERVICES, ANOTHER COUNTRY THROUGH MY EYES, the AFRICA TOURISM BOARD, and the AFRICAN BUSH WALK Company.

Valderrama and Hieber have nurtured a working relationship that has spanned a fifteen-year tenure and this recent appointment is as Hieber put it “The next progressional step to strengthen our business relationship.”

Well known for her strong leadership qualities, Marion remains constantly acknowledged as a ‘Businesswoman of high moral values and integrity’.

Both parties are delighted at this developing business relationship. Between the two of them, they boast 50+ years of invaluable travel experience – that’s experience you can come to rely on in this modern age of on-line booking portals. Both Valderrama and Hieber are ‘hands-on’ professionals who prefer the ‘old-fashioned’ method of ‘talking with their valued passengers’.

“That way,” they add “passengers instantly feel an elevated level of comfort, for they know that we are there for them 24/7 and they [the passengers] are not left to the mercy of modern day computerization."

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IF YOU ARE ONLY GOING TO THINK 1 TIME – THINK 2AFRIKA

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WASHINGTON, DC WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 05, 2010
NEW YORK, NY
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The U.S. National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for the Washington, DC Metropolitan Area, effective 10:00AM on Friday, February 5 until 10:00PM on Saturday, February 6!

At this time, South African Airways is planning to operate flight services to/from Washington, DC-Dulles as scheduled, however, they are encouraging passengers to reconfirm their flights.

If you are travelling to/from or connecting in Washington, DC-Dulles during the period of this weather advisory, and would like to rebook your flights for alternatives dates, please contact the South African Airways Customer Call Center at 1-800-722-9675.

If you are a Protea Travel Services passenger, a 2AFRIKA, INC. passenger or a GAY2AFRIKA, INC. passenger, please call 1-305-607-8220.

This release is as posted by South African Airways North American Sales.

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DID YOU KNOW?

Did you know that leopards have very long tails that act as counterbalances when running, jumping or climbing trees?

This information comes to the 'world' from the 'wild' by courtesy of The Bushcamp Company - Zambia.

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NEW PREMIUM BUSINESS CLASS FARES FROM $4,999*

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 02, 2010
NEW YORK, NY
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

South African Airways and 2AFRIKA, INC. have introduced new lower advance purchase fares in Premium Business Class from selected cities in the U.S. to South Africa.

South African Airways’ Premium Business Class is the flat-out choice for discerning business class passengers. Their award-winning Premium Business Class features a 180-degree lie-flat seat that has been rated by SkyTrax as the most comfortable business class seat in the sky. Premium Business Class passengers enjoy on-demand audio and visual entertainment, gourmet meals, and a wine cellar that features some of South Africa’s finest vintages.

South African Airways’ Premium Business Class flatbeds are featured on their international fleet of Airbus A340 aircraft, including their flights from New York City (JFK) and Washington, D.C. (Dulles) to Johannesburg. It is no wonder that South African Airways has been awarded the, “Best Airline to Africa”, based on comfort and quality by leading travel publications, such as, Global Traveler, Business Traveler and Executive Travel magazines.

New York (JFK) - $4,999*
Washington, D.C. (IAD) - $4,999*
Boston (BOS) - $4,999*
Chicago (ORD) - $5,099*
Houston (IAH) - $5,129*
Denver (DEN) - $5,299*
Los Angeles (LAX) - $5,529*
San Francisco (SFO) - $5,529*

*Fuel surcharges, government taxes, departure fees and September 11th Security Fee of approximately $550 are additional and payable prior to departure. Tickets must be purchased before February 28, 2010. Tickets must be purchased 30 days before traveling. Travel has to commence on or before June 5, 2010. Seats are limited and may not be available on all flights. Cancellations/Penalties for travel before June 4 and after July 11: 25% penalty for cancellation/no-show/refund; for travel on or after June 4 through July 11: ticket is non-refundable for cancellation/no-show/refund. Changes incur $175 change fee for reissue and subject to availability. Upgrade to higher fare permitted based on availability.

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