It's getting colder. But that's just another travel season. Get out of bed and think about a weekend trip to Port Elizabeth. And then do it. Just 48 hours away to kick off the winter blues.

Friday, evening

A quick Friday flight will see you arriving in the early evening. Take a ride to Brooke's Hill in Summerstrad. Plant yourself at Tapas Al Sol and get started on your Spanish dinner.

There's a range of dishes to try. Get a few tapas and share with your companions. The best thing is you can just keep having more, acquiring new tastes as the night progresses. They're open till late so you can stay there for as long as you want.

Saturday, early morning

The morning brings with it a full itinerary for the day. So wherever you have breakfast make sure it's long, leisurely and big.

Then head on down to the St Croix Motor Museum. Don't frown if you’re not into cars. The hundred plus vintage cars they house here are a work of art, not just toys for motor enthusiasts to go rabid on.

They have cars from the 20s right through to the 60s. Some of them are even on sale so if you're feeling flush why not?

Book your visit on 083 463 5286.

Saturday, late morning

Increase your culture quotient with a museum visit. PE has plenty. If you need some direction, No 7 Castle Hill Museum is widely thought to be the oldest surviving Settler cottage in PE.

The house dates back to the 1820s and still has that ancient look to it. The yellow-wood floors and beams, slate roof, the doll house and all kinds of Victorian-era décor trappings are all there, still in tact thanks to restoration trickery.

Saturday, just before lunch

PE is rich with old-style buildings. After your historical enthusiasm levels shoot right up at No 7 Castle Hill, cure your longing with a self-guided walk into the centre of the city centre.

Buildings of interest include an early 19th century settler home, the Victorian Feather Market dating back to PE's famed ostrich feather boom - yes, ostrich feathers where quite the rage between 1897 and 1914 - and the Victorian library.

Saturday, lunchtime

For a long well-deserved lunch go to the Oystercatcher. They have an impressive floor to floor sea and harbour views you can enjoy during your lazy meal.

Since it's the Oystercatcher you're dining in, you better go with the oysters. But there are other great sea food selections (prawns, calamari, mussels, etc) you can try if you're in the mood for something else.

Saturday, afternoon

After the long lunch take your distended python belly to the Pink Pleasure Cruiser. Perfect name for a tawdry cool club right? But it's actually a boat cruise. Catch it at the Valley Road harbour entrance; just follow the pink boat signage.

Saturday, late afternoon

If you still feel like doing something else before the early evening, how about a leisurely safari at Sea View Game Park. It's not a humungous park but how many times have you actually handled a lion cub?
You can also see rehabbing creatures like the lynx, bush pig, and wild birds of prey. The Zebras, Giraffes and bucks can be found in the reserve.

Saturday, evening

For supper put on your fancy best and check out Madison, the Restaurant on First. It's an upmarket restaurant with an elegant clientele. The food is decadent with dishes like Springbok Loin to Chilli Chocolate Fillet and De-boned duck.

Get a three course meal and chill out into the night.

Sunday, morning

And on Sunday, before you head home check out the Donkin lighthouse building. It's PE's original lighthouse.

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