Taj - Cape Town » Talking Travel Guides (Podcasts)

The Cape Town Stadium

The Taj Cape Town — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 13:19:56 +0000

Purshoth Chetty, CEO of Sail Stadefrance, operator of the Cape Town Stadium, gives us an inside look at the new stadium in Greenpoint. This podcast includes detailed information about the stadium’s unique design, capacity, facilities, history and future.

The V&A Waterfront

The Taj Cape Town — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 12:00:17 +0000

Set in a working harbour with Table Mountain as a backdrop, the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town offers a wide variety of shopping and entertainment outlets. From leisure and adventure activities to numerous restaurants and eateries – there’s something for everyone at the Waterfront.

Long Street with Aden Thomas

The Taj Cape Town — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 11:18:18 +0000

Aden Thomas takes us on a brief tour from the Company’s Garden down onto Long Street, by day and by night one of Cape Town’s most vibrant locales! Find out where to eat, dance and shop on Cape Town’s most popular thoroughfare.

South African National Gallery

The Taj Cape Town — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 11:00:36 +0000

The South African National Gallery is the premier site for artworks in South Africa. As such it holds the country’s visual heritage. The collection includes traditional African art, photography, historical works and contemporary art.

Robben Island Museum

The Taj Cape Town — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 10:00:33 +0000

A landmark in South African history, Robben Island is a must-see for visitors interested in the country’s past. This podcast tells us about the experiences, sites and sounds visitors can expect on a tour to Robben Island.

Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens

The Taj Cape Town — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 10:00:26 +0000

Kirstenbosch has been lauded as one of the seven most magnificent gardens in the world. The Western Cape is one of the world’s unique floral kingdoms and most of the vegetation in Kirstenbosch is indigenous – just one of the many features that make this garden unique.

The District 6 Museum

The Taj Cape Town — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 09:00:10 +0000

Former residents of District 6, and other areas which experienced forced removals during Apartheid, give visitors an understanding of the effect Apartheid had on people and their lives as they were dispossessed due to the colour of their skin.

The Castle of Good Hope

The Taj Cape Town — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 08:00:42 +0000

Captain Francois Morkel, Castle Manager at The Castle of Good Hope, gives us a brief overview of the Castle’s 350-year history. Attractions include the Castle Military Museum and the William Fehr Collection which showcases various artworks and period furniture.

Table Mountain Cableway

The Taj Cape Town — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 07:00:57 +0000

Collette van Aswegen, Marketing Manager for the Table Mountain Aerial Cableway, talks about the facilities and activities atop Cape Town’s most famous landmark. This podcast includes information about the walks, animals and views that can be experienced on the mountain.

Cape Town Beaches

The Taj Cape Town — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 06:03:05 +0000

Saul Kropman, Cape Town-born podcaster, gives us his recommendations for the best beaches to see and be seen at along Cape Town’s trendy Atlantic Seaboard.

History and heritage of the Taj Cape Town, with John Maytham

The Historian — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 12:26:58 +0000

Cape Town broadcaster John Maytham goes behind the scenes of the Taj development and discovers the hotel’s rich heritage. Have a look at our enhanced podcast to find out just where our guests are really staying.

Taj Cape Town Doorstep Tour, with Aden Thomas

The Historian — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 12:17:24 +0000

It’s time to go and explore Cape Town’s historic heart. Radio personality Aden Thomas takes you on a tour of the many things to do just outside our doors.