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How to shop abroad and send stuff to South Africa with consolidated shipping from Postbox-Courier

Tired of South Africans often being left out of the bounty of gadgets and modern products available to overseas consumers, and South African Expats (SAFFAs) overseas finding it hard to find a decent reliable service to send gifts and stuff back home to friends and family? Well now, thanks to Postbox-Courier (PBC) who has stepped in to fill the gap and help South Africans send stuff back home to loved ones and also to buy TVs, iPhones, iPads, Macbooks, computers, bikes, vintage clothing, baby goods, toys, children’s clothing, books and other products from abroad and have it shipped back home. PBC has been offering courier services from the UK to South Africa since 2012. It was originally set up as an alternative to unreliable postal services, and overly priced courier services, for South African expats to send stuff back home. They now have depots in New York City, London Heathrow, Sydney, and Hong Kong, where they consolidate shipments and fly directly with the airlines to t…

Grab Amazon’s Birthday Specials and let Postbox-Courier ship it to South Africa

Not only do South Africans often feel left out of the deals on a bounty of gadgets and modern products available to overseas consumers, but South African Expats (SAFFAs) overseas, also find it hard to find a decent reliable service to send gifts and stuff back home to friends and family. Fortunately, Postbox-Courier (PBC) has stepped in to fill the gap and help South Africans send stuff back home to loved ones and also to buy TVs, iPhones, iPads, Macbooks, computers, bikes, vintage clothing, baby goods, toys, children’s clothing, books and other products from abroad and have it shipped back home. Ready to shop? As a perfect example, it’s that time of the year when Amazon celebrates it's birthday with massive online sales, and this year they are touted to be bigger than Black Friday. The 30-hour sale will take place between July 10 and July 11 (starting at 7PM our time on Monday), and to prepare for the day this is what you need to do: First, you need an Amazon Prime ac…

New York Hip-Hop Tour: suitable for all ages and a one-of-a-kind experience

If you're into hip-hop, or want to see another side of NYC, take a tour with one of hip-hop's Grandmasters! Suitable for all ages, this one-of-a-kind experience takes you on an interactive cultural tour of Manhattan, Harlem and the Bronx, and reveals the true meaning of hip-hop. Book Now Highlights Fully narrated tour Informative, friendly and professional guide Comprehensive tour by bus/coach Family friendly Your expert Grandmaster guide will trace the history and influences of hip-hop in New York City, from its earliest years with pioneers DJ Red Alert, Grandmaster Caz, Rahiem of Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five, and many others. You'll get the lowdown on famous groups like Public Enemy, Treacherous Three and the Sugarhill Gang. Aboard your luxury coach, you'll visit such sites as Graffiti Wall of Fame, Apollo Theater, Rucker Park and more. Stop for lunch and get a taste of real soul food (own expense). On this fun-filled hip-hop tour, you'll even get to try your han…

What’s up in New York this weekend – go out and enjoy yourself !!!

Food on Foot Tours See and taste New York like a New Yorker! 2011, 2012, 2013 & 2014 TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence Winner To experience a culture you must experience its cuisine and since New York is the melting pot of the world its vast array of cuisines is its shared culture. Food On Foot Tours takes visitors to the largest buffet in the world, New York City. You see the neighborhoods where New Yorkers live and eat in a unique way and you’ll travel the way New Yorkers do, by subway and foot. Food On Foot Tours has a variety of guided neighborhood and specialty tours available to New York Pass holders (1 tour per pass). New York Pass grants you 1 free guided Food On Foot Tour worth up to $59 and a $25 rate on additional guided tours as well as 80 more attractions in New York City. Second tour must be booked in advance directly through Food On Foot Tours and are for NY Pass holders only (not your guests). Your second tour is non-cancellable and non-transferable. You…

Rotex Western Inn – Los Angeles’s Koreatown District

Rotex Western Inn is in Los Angeles’s Koreatown District. Free Wi-Fi and free parking are available. Staples Center is 3.2 km away. A flat-screen cable TV and a refrigerator are available in each air-conditioned room at this hotel. The private bathrooms feature a hairdryer and free toiletries. Guests at the Rotex Western Inn are greeted by a 24-hour front desk. Other facilities at the property include luggage storage and a vending machine with cold beverages. This hotel is 3.2 km from L.A. Live. Los Angeles International Airport is 14.5 km away. Koreatown is a great choice for travelers interested in museums, food and sunshine. Facilities available: - Free Parking - Free WiFi - Non-Smoking - Rooms Daily - Housekeeping - Adults Only To view more facilities at this venue, please click on the link below..... Book your room at this Hotel now! Find and Book your Cheap Flights here!

Afternoon Statue of Liberty Tour with Pedestal Access: Including a visit to Ellis Island

Come explore this New York icon. Expert guides will meet you at Castle Clinton, a historic fort in Battery Park and a onetime possible site for the statue itself. From there you’ll board a ferry carrying you to Liberty Island, your first stop of the day. Your reservation includes a guided tour of Liberty Island with an expert English-speaking guide and access to the Pedestal Museum at Liberty Island with Statue of Liberty tickets. Book Now Highlights Family friendly Small group ensures personal service Soak up the atmosphere on a walking tour All entrance fees included “I lift my lamp beside the golden door!” These unforgettable words are inscribed on the pedestal of the Statue of Liberty. For millions of future Americans, her torch was the first thing they saw on their arrival to this new country. She stands proudly in New York Harbor, lighting the way to better life for so many people. Meet your guide at Battery Park in midday. Start the tour by examining the collection ho…

Orchard Street Hotel – Good value for couples!

Located in Lower East Side in Manhattan, guests at the Orchard Street Hotel will find many restaurants and shopping destinations in close proximity. An onsite rooftop lounge offering views of the city gives guests a place to relax in the evening. All rooms at Orchard Street Hotel come with walnut hued furnishings and wall-mounted HD TVs. Alarm clock radios, iPod dock and MP3 lines are also provided. City views are offered in the rooms on the higher floors. Daily housekeeping, a 24-hour business centre and a 24-hour front desk are provided for guests' convenience. Complimentary WiFi is also available. The hotel is 1.1 km from Little Italy. The nearest underground station is 2 Avenue (F train) which is 160 m from the hotel. Newark Liberty International Airport is 26 km away. This is our guests' favorite part of New York City, according to independent reviews. Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9 for a two-person trip. This property is also rated for th…