It always amazes me how you can walk into an airport on one side of the world and walk out of an airport half way around the world. And that is just what I did on Sunday night as I boarded a Delta flight to Atlanta in order to catch my international flight to Johannesburg. Although I would usually skip over any airport stop such as the one in Atlanta, especially because Atlanta up until now has been one of the airports I would like to never see. I have changed my mind at least for the international departure terminal. It was easy to negotiate. There was a grand piano with a pianist in the food court. But best of all there was a world class Sushi restaurant. It makes me sad that on my return it will be 7:00AM and the restaurant will not be open.
So into the plane I climbed Sunday night at about 7:00PM and out I came in Johannesburg at 5:45PM last evening. I am on this whirlwind tour with the owner of McCabe World Travel, Damian McCabe. The touring arrangements have been secured through Absolute Travel. What a wonderful greeting. I was met as soon as I exited the plane and quickly escorted through customs. This is the way to start a trip especially after a very long plane ride.
First stop last evening was at the wonderful boutique hotel called The Saxon Boutique Hotel, Villas & Spa. Thereare only 26 rooms iin the main hotel. These are large suites with a spacious bathroom and a wonderful balcony overlooking the koi pool. We put our bags down and went downstairs to admire the amazing art collection on the walls as well as the many pictures of timeless moments in history. Nelson Mandela stays here when he is in town. There are great spaces for gathering or to have a meal. We settled on the outside dining option overlooking a wonderful infinity pool. The food was delicious.
This morning we enjoyed an amazing breakfast--compliments of Virtuoso since breakfast as well as complimentary airport transfers, a bottle of sparking wine and other other goodies are all provided to Virtuoso guests as valuable amenities.
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