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Secure Budget Accommodation for FIFA World Cup

[Please note these articles below are for your information but are not necessarily written by ourselves.]

South Africa vacation packages are extremely popular with visitors from all over the world. The increase in foreign guest to our cities has only helped to elevate our country onto the top holiday destinations list. It seems that tourists have even more reason to spend time in South Africa because of the imminent approach of the FIFA Soccer World Cup. So, if you have left your accommodation reservations to the last minute, hoping for delicious deals, you will be pleased to know that the Ultimate Holiday Planner (UHP) website has sourced the most incredible accommodation specials possible.

You may not have considered such an option but if you are looking to save on South African holiday packages, couch surfing may suit your budge perfectly. Couch surfing works based on trust, there is no fee to be paid to the couch being offered by the owner of the house or apartment, your only responsibility or "payment" would be to perhaps cook a meal for your host or take them out for dinner or clear dishes or show your appreciation with a skill you might have.

People who offer their couches do so for free, as they are likeminded and hope to surf a couch in the future too. Ultimate Holiday Planner has noticed an escalation in the couch surfing offering, as the bonuses are multiple - you can choose to surf a couch in Johannesburg or Cape Town, and there is the opportunity to participate in cultural exchange, all at no cost. You have access to free accommodation searches, and booking services with no booking fees or inflated mark ups. If you would like to find out more about couch surfing, visit couchsurfing.org.

Ultimate Holiday Planner continues to secure accommodation deals at outstandingly reasonable prices. You may find a home for R 6000 a day in close proximity to the stadium in Green point, but UHP will find the same offering for half that price. It really is worth looking at UHP for fair accommodation rates with no unexpected booking fees. Terence Lapidus said 'Why should travellers have to pay agents a booking fee or pay mark-ups when they are already getting commissions. It's greedy and we strive to set a new tone in the industry and play the industry with integrity and fairness.'

The second exciting South African vacation package currently on offer is the Ultimate Holiday Planner partnership with the School of Practical Philosophy in Jeppestown, a short 2km from the Coca Cola Park/Ellis Park Stadium. Dormitory rooms are being filled with one hundred beds, and they also provide secure parking facilities, 24hr security guard monitoring and receptionists for the period of 10th June - 12th July 2010. The school is involved in local community development and approached UHP for a creative idea by means of which to raise money for the surrounding community. The school coaches cycling and sports training, and tutors after school programmes for children living in the neighbouring townships.

In addition to this community development project, UHP is the founder of the non-profit Lucca Leadership organisation, enabling young people who run community projects to receive training on transformational leadership skills. If you need to organise your accommodation for the FIFA World Cup and your South African vacation package budget is minimal.

UHP also offers the following holiday packages. Wildlife packages for people wanting the best African Safaris. For those of you who are looking for an adrenaline rush, then choose one of our adventure packages. UHP's top holiday packages include Cape Town tours and Kruger Park safaris. For the newlyweds there are also a wide range of honeymoon packages for you to choose from. Visit Ultimate Holiday Planner today.

Ultimate Holiday Planner brings South Africans and visitors from across the world holiday packages to suit your family, pocket and interests. You no longer have to wade through multiple sites to book cars, hotels and attractions one by one; all of your bookings can be navigated and booked on one site with a complete travel solution.

Website: http://www.ultimateholidayplanner.com


 

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