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	CUE>>>Creating Unforgettable Experiences>>> Travel & Tours, Cape Point, South Africa
		Cape Point is situated in the Cape Peninsula National Park and brown and white bontebok antelopes, dawdling tortoises and dashing ostriches can be seen on a drive through the pristine nature reserve.
		Cape Point, also known as the "Cape of Storms" has claimed over 20 shipwrecks over the years and has also given rise to the haunting tale of the phantom ship "The Flying Dutchman", still mysteriously seem on occasions.
		Regardless, Cape Point is one of the greatest landmarks in the world and there could be no better place to have a meeting of two such majestic oceans.
	www.cue.co.za /travel&tours/cape_point.html (573 words)

	Cape Point - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Cape Point is a promontory at the south-east corner of the Cape Peninsula, which is a mountainous and very scenic landform that runs north-south for about thirty kilometres at the extreme southwestern tip of the African continent in the Republic of South Africa.
		Both the Cape of Good Hope and Cape Point are situated within the Table Mountain National Park, the Cape Point section of which occupies the whole of the southern tip of the Cape Peninsula and which takes in perhaps 20% of its total area.
		Cape Point is often mistakenly claimed to be the place where the cold Benguela Current of the Atlantic Ocean and the warm Agulhas Current of the Indian ocean collide.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Cape_Point (692 words)

	Cape May Point, New Jersey - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Cape May Point is a borough located at the tip of the Cape May Peninsula in Cape May County, at the southermost tip of New Jersey.
		Cape May Point is in the Second Congressional District and is part of New Jersey's 1st Legislative District.
		Cape May County is governed by a five-member Board of Chosen Freeholders.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Cape_May_Point,_New_Jersey (953 words)

	Cape Point Nature Reserve, South Africa
		Cape Point is one of the greatest landmarks in the world: a wild and scenically spectacular area at the tip of the Cape Peninsula and African continent.
		Cape Point is situated in the Cape Peninsula National Park and brown and white bontebok antelopes, dawdling tortoises and dashing ostriches can be seen on a drive through the pristine nature reserve.
		Cape Point, also known as the "Cape of Storms" has claimed over 20 shipwrecks over the years and has also given rise to the haunting tale of the phantom ship "The Flying Dutchman", still mysteriously seen on occasions.
	go2africa.com /south-africa/cape-peninsula/cape-point-nature-reserve (406 words)

	Cape Point
		Cape Point was, for a long time, regarded as the southern-most tip of the African continent.
		Cape Point is also a paradise for anglers and divers (make sure that you have the necessary permits).
		Cape Point is also the home of the protected Chacma Baboons – the only protected population of their kind in Africa.
	library.thinkquest.org /C0126236/cape_point.htm (381 words)

	Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve - South Africa (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		The Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve forms part of the Cape Peninsula National Park, and is managed by the South African National Parks.
		The next is Cape Maclear which lies to the west, separated from Cape Point by the sandy expanse of Dias Beach.
		It is fair to say that the Cape of Good Hope lies at the maritime crossroads of the world and that it is here that East met West.
	www.melaniff.com /features/travels/cape_of_good_hope.htm (329 words)

	Cape Point Route - muizenberg, kalk bay, fish hoek, simons town (simonstown), scarborough, kommetjie, noordhoek, ...
		The Cape Point Route experience begins in Hout Bay, a picturesque village set in a fold of sea-lapped mountains converging at a lively fishing harbour hosting many tourism activities.
		A little further down the road you may wish to meet South Africa's largest birds at Cape Point Ostrich Farm before heading to Cape Point, the tip of the Cape Peninsula where the Atlantic meets False Bay.
		An area of natural beauty, diverse cultures and unique attractions, the Cape Point Route is the ultimate playground where there is something for everybody, young and old.
	www.capepointroute.co.za (1041 words)

	Cape Point and Cape of Good Hope - South Africa
		However, the most southern point of Africa is to be found 150 kilometres towards the southeast.
		For the early seafarers the Cape of Good Hope marked the turning point in their luck because once the "Cape of Storms", as Bartholomeus Diaz called it in 1488, had been passed, the battle against the sea was basically won.
		Both the Capes are situated in the 7800 hectare Good Hope section of the Cape Peninsula National Park, 13 kilometres behind the entrance gate.
	www.southafrica-travel.net /westcape/cape_03.htm (336 words)

	Department of Environmental Protection
		Although Cape May Lighthouse is a major attraction for many visitors to the area, the park’s constantly changing shoreline, dunes, freshwater coastal marsh and ponds, forested islands and varied uplands make it a well-known location for viewing the fall bird migration.
		Located on the southern tip of New Jersey, Cape May Point State Park is a key site on the NJ Coastal Heritage Trail, with an environmental center that houses a classroom for interpretive programs and a museum on the area's natural and historic features.
		Cape May also hosts the annual migration of the Horseshoe Crab along the Delaware Bay, where they come ashore to lay their eggs.
	www.state.nj.us /dep/parksandforests/parks/capemay.html (844 words)

	Cape Point, Cape Town, South Africa
		Most visitors to Cape Point venture up a steep path to the Old lighthouse built in 1860, which was too often hidden in clouds so a newer one was built in 1914.
		Cape Point is also the culmination of the exciting multi-day slackpacking Hoerikwaggo Trail which starts in Cape Town city and ambles across Table Mountain.
		The most popular route to cycle is from the main gate down to Cape Point, run by a few commercial companies who even provide bikes.
	www.safarinow.com /cms/cape-point/irie.aspx (523 words)

	Cape Point, South Africa
		Cape Point Nature Reserve / Cape Point, South Africa: Bartholomeu Dias, the Portuguese seafarer, was the first to sail around the Cape.
		Funicular: Zoom to the top of the Point - Hop aboard the funicular and you’ll be whisked away on a scenic trip to the view site near the old Cape Point lighthouse.
		The air at Cape Point is regarded as being particularly pure for most of the time, thereby providing insights into such phenomena as stratospheric ozone depletion and climate change.
	www.sa-venues.com /attractionswc/cape-point.htm (883 words)

	Destinations - Table Mountain National Park - South African environmental conservation and ecotourism (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		The air at Cape Point is regarded as being particularly pure for most of the time, thereby providing insights into such phenomenon a stratospheric ozone depletion and climate change.
		The Cape of Good Hope is an integral part of the Cape Floristic Kingdom, the smallest, but richest of the world's six floral kingdoms.
		There is a difference between the sea life west of Cape Point and that to the east due to the markedly differing sea temperatures.
	www.cpnp.co.za /cogh.html (1469 words)

	Lighthouse - This Week In Cape May - Mid Atlantic Center for the Arts, Cape May, NJ (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		Because it is adjacent to the community of Cape May Point and just two miles from the city of Cape May, it has drawn visitors throughout its history.
		The Cape May Lighthouse was built in 1859, and is the third known lighthouse to be built at Cape May Point.
		The Atlantic coast was on flout due to the presence of enemy submarines.
	www.capemaymac.org /Lighthouse/this-week-in-cape-may-lighthouse.htm (1770 words)

	Cape Vincent -- Where Lake And River Meet
		The Village of Cape Vincent was incorporated with a population of 1218 on June 14, 1853, making it one of the younger communities in the State of New York.
		Dablon Point, in the Town of Cape Vincent was named after French Missionary priest Father Dablon, who worked among the Indians with Father Chaumonoit in 1655.
		Cape Vincent is fast becoming a place where people like to live, as well as spend their vacation.
	www.capevincent.org /chamberdefault.asp (238 words)

	Cape May Point Beach Guide
		Built and maintained since 1853, the light is still commissioned as a maritime aid to navigation, the lighthouse is one of the few remaining original seacoast tower lights on the Atlantic.
		Cape May Point beach is usually uncrowded, populated by couples, older people, renters and locals who appreciate the relative quiet of the point while still having convenient access to the amenities offered in town at Cape May City.
		Cape May Point Borough Lifeguards are on duty 10AM to 5PM; otherwise the beach is open at-your-own-risk 24/7.
	www.phillyburbs.com /shore/capemaypoint.shtml (529 words)

	Cape Point Beach Sections Remain Open to ORV and Pedestrian Day Use (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		Cape Hatteras National Seashore Acting Superintendent Patrick Reed has announced that much of the Cape Point ocean shoreline remains open to off-road vehicle (ORV) and pedestrian recreational use on a scheduled basis.
		Accessed from ORV Ramps 43 and 44, this includes the entire ocean shoreline on the north side of Cape Point, the Point itself, and some of the southside ocean shoreline following around the Point.
		A section of the southside ocean shoreline further from the Point and some interior area of Cape Point is temporarily closed during all hours to ORV and pedestrian use due to the fl skimmer and tern chicks, and migratory piping plovers in those areas.
	www.outerbanks.org /visitor_services/outer_banks_news/08-15-05.asp (533 words)

	Cape of Good Hope -- Encyclopædia Britannica (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		It was first sighted by the Portuguese navigator Bartolomeu Dias in 1488 on his return voyage to Portugal after ascertaining the southern limits of the African continent.
		Cape Province comprised all of southern and western South Africa.
		In 1498 Vasco da Gama, the Portuguese navigator, discovered the ocean route around the Cape of Good Hope, and by the early 17th century the Dutch, British, and French began to challenge the Portuguese for the Indian trade.
	www.britannica.com /eb/article-9037370 (906 words)

	hotels.com - Cape Point Hotel - West Yarmouth, MA
		The Cape Point Hotel in West Yarmouth, Mass., is an ideal spot for couples on romantic getaways and families who want to experience the most of what Cape Cod has to offers.
		Cape Cod offers visitors the change to visit famous beaches along 300 miles of coastline, many recreational opportunities and ferries rides to and from Nantucket Island.
		The Cape Point has outdoor/indoor pools, a children's pool, a spa tub, two saunas, fitness and meeting rooms and high-speed Internet access.
	www.hotels.com /property.jsp?property=305530 (404 words)

	Cape Point, Cape Town
		At the end of the Cape Peninsula, about 80 km from Cape Town, is Cape Point.
		The original discovery of the Cape by Dias and subsequently da Gama opened up the Cape sea route allowing trade between East and West but placed thousands of sailors’ lives at stake in the process.
		The lighthouse originally built on Cape Point Peak in 1857 was invisible to ships at sea from a certain angle, resulting in the litter of shipwrecks that mark this rocky coastline.
	www.cape-venues.co.za /site-seeing/cape-point.htm (419 words)

	Complete Guide to South Africa - Cape Town Attractions
		One of Cape Town’s biggest tourist attractions, the Waterfront evokes images of the early activities of the harbour.
		Groot Constantia is one of the first and finest examples of Cape Dutch architecture, and the homestead is exquisitely furnished with antiques.
		After dark, from a vantage point just above the tomb, the view of the lights of the city is unforgettable.
	www.southafricatraveler.com /capetown/wctop20att.htm (2063 words)

	Cape Point Nature Reserve: Cape Town City Guide: Cape Town Hotels...
		The air at Cape Point tested as the freshest and cleanest in the world due to the South Easter, which brings in air from the Arctic.
		Cape Point's trademark turbulent waters and 300m (984.2 feet) sheer cliffs encompass viewers who may be lucky enough to spot Seals, Dolphins and Southern Right Whales.
		For diving enthusiasts, Cape Point is also known for its stunning dive and snorkel spots due to the colourful and fascinating marine life inhabiting these waters.
	capetown.hotelguide.co.za /Cape_Town_City_Guide-travel/cape-town-hotel-cape-nature-reserve-bay.html (1004 words)

	The Cape Peninsula and Cape Winelands Western Cape
		The Oostenberg region - on the edge of the Cape Winelands and easily accessible from Cape Town, is an area where I spend a lot of time.
		On the way to the Cape Peninsula Nature Reserve be sure to spend some time in SimonsTown You'll appreciate the atmosphere of this quaint seaside village coupled with a working Naval Base and traditional fishing harbour.
		The Cape Peninsula Nature Reserve is part of the Cape Peninsula National Park and is one of the most popular tour choices in the Cape.
	www.capetown-traveladviser.com /cape-peninsula.html (608 words)

	Cape Town Information. Cape Town Tours. Cape Town Attractions
		Cape Town “the Mother City” is a city full of attractions combining natural beauty with international facilities.
		Cape Town city centre sits between Table Bay and Table Mountain in the City Bowl which also includes the area to the north of Table Mountain and east of Signal Hill.
		To the south of the city is the Cape Peninsula with villages extending down both coasts.
	www.capetowneguide.com (459 words)

	Cape May Point State Park
		An official hawk watcher from the Cape May Bird Observatory is present most days and will help spot and identify raptors as they fly by.
		Cape May Point State Park conducts free nature walks throughout much of the year.
		Cape May Point State Park parking lots are open from sunrise to sunset and can accommodate several hundred cars.
	www.capemaytimes.com /nature/capemay-park.htm (645 words)

	Table Mountain National Park
		Experience the majestic southernmost point of the Cape Peninsula, visit the Nature Reserve and observe the rich Fauna and Flora.
		The narrow finger of land with its many beautiful valleys, bays and beaches is bound by the waters of the Atlantic Ocean in the west and the warmer waters of False Bay in the east.
		The clear waters of the Cape Peninsula also provide excellent scuba diving and snorkelling conditions, although a wetsuit is necessary to ward off the cold.
	www.places.co.za /html/cape_point.html (571 words)

	Visitors' Guide to Cape Town & Western Cape - Cape Point
		One of Cape Town's main attractions is the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve, at Cape Point, which is noted for its floral diversity and especially its wild flowers that bloom in the spring.
		The reserve boasts a spectacular coastline, with Cape Point possessing the highest sea cliffs in South Africa (249 metres).
		Tourists can take the newly developed Funicular Railway system to the viewsite at Cape Point where the views from the old lighthouse are unforgettable.
	www.cape-town.net /html/capepoin.htm (338 words)

	Cape Point (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		Cape point is on top of tourists to do list.
		From the view point you can see dolphins, shoals of snoek (South African fish) and even spot a whale or two.
		It is off Cape point that in the 17th century when the Dutch captain Hendrik van der Decken, his ship foundering,swore to round the Cape of Good Hope even if it took him till doomsday to do so.
	library.thinkquest.org /C0122720/cape_point.htm (154 words)

	Cape May Point, NJ (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		Cape May Point, NJ Joe J. Jordan's association and attachment to Cape May Point run deep.
		Cape May Point, the Illustrated History is a work packed with facts and details, lovingly put together and tightly edited.
		By drawing together all the pieces of Cape May Point's history that had been scattered in corners, attics and people's memories in one place, Mr.
	www.capemaypoint.com (162 words)

	Cape Point Nature Reserve, South Africa – Go2Africa’s Guide for Western Cape Vacations
		Cape Point Nature Reserve is perhaps the most scenically spectacular park in South Africa.
		Cape Point itself is one of the greatest landmarks in the world, jutting like a rocky knife into the broiling Atlantic ocean.
		Cape Point Nature Reserve is in the Western Cape region.
	www.go2africa.com /south-africa/western-cape/cape-point-nature-reserve (358 words)

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