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Cape Town - South Africa's beach destinations have done us proud again, ranking as one of the best winter-sun destination for Northern Hemispherians.

According to Conte Nast Traveller, South Africa is best to visit in November and March and what sets the country apart amongst others - Laos, Oman and Hawaii - is stunning scenery, breathtaking beaches, as well as world-class wines and fabulous food.

SEE: SA Insider Guide: The mother load of weekend fun in Cape Town

Unsurprisingly, the Western Cape gets a mention.

"The country's most celebrated stretch of coastline is the glorious Garden Route. However in the other direction, a road trip through the Western Cape makes a rewarding alternative and the weather is particularly good in December and January," says Conte Nast Traveller.

SEE: Beaches 101: The ultimate summer guide to the Garden Route

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"The less-explored Overberg Coast has wide beaches, good restaurants and wineries, moody seas at the southernmost tip of Africa, and a sensational coastal reserve (pictured) that even the locals don't know about," says the publication.

SEE: Overberg Insider: 5 Lesser-known dorpies to love

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South Africa is well-known for being one of the best beach destination on the globe. Surpassing Mozambique, Kenya's Beaches and Zanzibar and Lake Malawi, SA boast a coastline of over 2 500km, making every inch of the coastline a sublime spot to soak up some sun.

SEE: Beaches 101: The ultimate summer guide to Durban and surrounds and Beaches 101: The ultimate summer guide to Cape Town





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