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Being a seaside destination, Port Elizabeth is a major hub for various water sports including surfing, diving, water boarding and more. Apart from those, the city itself is chock-a-block with a wide range of cultural attractions including museums and galleries like Red Location Museum, No 7 Castle Hill Museum, Bayworld as well as Wezandla African Arts and Crafts Gallery. Other must visits in this city include Donkin Reserve, Alexandria Dune Fields, Pumba Private Game Reserve and African Dawn. The city also offers shopping enthusiasts with a range of retail therapy options ranging from shopping centres like The Boardwalk to numerous street/beach stalls.
Port Elizabeth Airport is ranked among the busiest airports in South Africa and it serves the city of Port Elizabeth as well as its nearby areas. This terminal currently handles flight operations of many leading domestic as well as international airlines including those from the UK. Located a stone's throw away from the city it is well connected to the popular attractions nearby areas by cheap shuttles and taxi services. The wide range of passenger amenities available at this modern terminal includes currency changers, ATMs, numerous restaurants and cafés as well as a wide variety of retail establishments.
Top choices for those seeking cheap air tickets to Port Elizabeth from UK include national carriers such as British Airways and South African Airlines. Other popular options for reaching Port Elizabeth by air from the UK include Air France, KLM Royal Dutch, Swiss Airlines, Virgin Atlantic and Lufthansa. A few Middle Eastern airlines such as Qatar Airways, Egypt Air, Emirates, Turkish Airlines and Ethiopian Airlines also rank among popular choices of flying to the city. Long haul flights to Port Elizabeth from key UK airports are normally routed through hub airports in Europe, Middle East or Africa depending on the airline chosen.
Port Elizabeth is one of the most favoured seaside destinations in South Africa hence it features a wide range of accommodation options that suit the requirements of every type of traveller. Those planning to spend a luxury holiday in the city may opt to book with leading establishments such as Radisson Blu, Seaview Hotel, Urban Hip Hotels, Bishops Inn, Windermere Hotel, Singa Lodge and African Pride Hacklewood. Popular budget options in Port Elizabeth include Holiday Inn, Edward Protea Hotel, Beachwalk, Treetops Guest House, Kragga Kamma Game Park and much more. There are also dormitories and cheap lodges in town which are frequented by backpackers.
Being located by the Indian Ocean, the temperature of Port Elizabeth remains relatively constant throughout the year however the winter weather is most conducive for travel. The winter months of June and July feature the peak tourist traffic hence netting cheap flights and accommodations tends to be tough. The shoulder months of May and August are best for those seeking deals on air tickets and hotels for a holiday in Port Elizabeth. Though summer temperatures are not very high, it is quite uncomfortable due to high levels of humidity, hence not considered to be the best time for a visit.
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