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Putt Putt gardens

One of the things I enjoyed most about a visit to Sun City in North West Province a couple of years ago was the beautiful gardens that surrounded the hotels.  The Boardwalk doesn't quite have the space to lay out such elaborate gardens and waterways, but they do have a stunning little tropical corner around the putt-putt (mini golf for those who don't know what putt-putt is) course.  Look carefully in the picture and you'll see a croc waiting for…

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21/06/2014
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Boardwalk Lake

This is post #4 in the Boardwalk series of this week.  The Boardwalk lake forms the centre of the complex with the retail, food and entertainment areas all surrounding it.  The lake is also where the Fountain Spectacular with its colourful lights and music takes place every evening.

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19/06/2014
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Merry-go-round

The Boardwalk has a wide variety of children's activities and entertainment ranging from putt-putt and go-carts to bumper boats and a game centre.  I think my favorite entertainment item, even if its just in looks, is the good ol' traditional merry-go-round.  Not just does little kids love it, it makes for great photography as well.

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18/06/2014
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Mermaid fountain

This is post #2 in the Boardwalk series I'm posting this week.  In front of the casino entrance there is a fountain with a mermaid and two dolphins as centre piece.  I don't know why but it has fascinated me since I saw it the first time.  The fountain has also become a bit of a wishing fountain with people throwing coins in it.  Luckily there is security at the casino door 24/7 to stop the coins from disappearing.  Every…

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17/06/2014
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The Boardwalk

Ever since I started my new job at ECTOUR based at the Boardwalk I've wanted to take a walk around the complex to snap a few photos for a series.  I finally got around to that last week and so starts a series of eight posts today, specially for those out of town followers who's never seen the Boardwalk.  The Boardwalk is a multi purpose complex centered around the Boardwalk Casino and includes a 5 star hotel, international convention centre, restaurants,…

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16/06/2014
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Putt-putt at the Boardwalk

I haven't played putt-putt in ages and the other night got pulled into a family putt-putt tournament with Damselfly, Chaos Boy, Drama Princess and my mom at the Boardwalk.  I'm proud to say that I haven't lost the touch and walked away with the honours.

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08/02/2014
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Hobie Beach and Boardwalk panorama

I took this panorama of Hobie Beach with the Boardwalk Hotel and Conference Centre in the background from the Jester the other day.  Cruising on the Jester does give one a whole new angle to look at the Port Elizabeth beachfront from and you just realise again how beautiful our beachfront is.

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21/01/2014
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Boardwalk Hotel from the sea

The Boardwalk Hotel and Convention Centre has really changed the beachfront skyline since it opened a year ago.  I've heard that some people think it looks out of place while comparing it to a Disney like castle while others absolutely love it.  But love it or hate it, the hotel and convention centre has become an integral part of the city's leisure, business and events tourism landscape and a great asset to Port Elizabeth.  The photo was taken while on a bay cruise on the…

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20/11/2013