Hi,<BR><BR>I will be starting my journey in SA from Cape Town or Port Elizabeth. Most likely Cape Town.<BR><BR>Could someone please tell me if there is any CONVENIENCE STORE/SUPERMARKET in the waterfront area or nearby where I can pick up items like:<BR><BR>a)Bottled Water<BR>b)Toiletries<BR>c)Health and Hygiene Products<BR>d)First Aid<BR>e)Crisps, Chocolates, Snacks<BR>f)Condoms<BR><BR>I will be driving with my wife our starting destination and would like to stock up by visiting a nice convenience store. Obviously we are looking for fair prices and not jacked up five star hotel gift shop type prices. <BR><BR>Thanks a lot<BR>Mike

Mike, there are scores of stores in the V&amp;A Waterfront tarefront - simply go into the Mall building behind the open air stage where musicians are featured. You will have no problem at all! This place is fun central!!!

Mike,<BR><BR>To obtain what you ask for simply go to the belownamed named stores in the Waterfront where you will find the articles you require at the best prices in Cape Town.<BR><BR>Pick and Pay<BR>------------<BR>Bottled Water - Pick and Pay<BR>Crisps, Chocolates, Snacks <BR><BR>Clicks<BR>------<BR>Toiletries<BR>Health and Hygiene Products<BR>First Aid<BR>Condoms<BR><BR>Enjoy your stay in Cape Town.<BR><BR>Selwyn Davidowitz

Mike, Pick n pay is an excellent choice. To confuse you even further, for variety there is also Woolworth's (SA's marks and Spencers.) and Clicks.<BR><BR>Don't forget to buy some biltong(Dried meat/jerky),fruit juice in boxes - Liquifruit or ceres brands) and dried mangoes for the trip too. (They travel well and are DELICIOUS)Better do a taste test of the biltong first, not everyone loves it.

Hi,<BR><BR>Are these stores CLICKS and Pick and Pay close to the HOLIDAY INN WATERFRONT?...<BR><BR>Does anyone know if they accept INTERNATIONAL CREDIT CARDS (VISA). Also, do they have a good selection including products from multinationals (Colgate, Aquafresh, Energizer Batteries etc.)<BR><BR>Finally, which is a good mineral water to buy?...I am not looking for the most expensive, just something reasonably priced and good value for money. <BR><BR>Thanks a lot buddies<BR>Mike

The V&amp;A Waterfront and your hotel are very close, at a push you can walk it but I think it's a bit far if you have parcels. There is a frequent shuttle bus service between the V&amp;A Waterfront complex and most hotels - including the Holiday Inn Waterfront. When you check in ask the front desk for the details regarding pick up times - it will probably only cost a few rands and you pay the driver.<BR>A word of warning - the V&amp;A Waterfront is quite a large and stunning shopping mall, you will be very tempted to buy a lot more than what is on your list!<BR>Pick 'n Pay and Clicks accept Visa and Mastercard, and you will have no problem finding the branded products you know. There are a number of local bottled waters available and all in about the same price range - my favourite is Valpre, it's available in 500ml and 1.5 litre bottles.<BR>If you are looking for a product of a more medical nature you may need to include a stop at a pharmacy - and there is a pharmacy in the mall.<BR>

Mike, V&amp;A Waterfront is just like any fun mall in the USA - with ATMs, banks, numerous good stores to shop in, restaurants, etc. - Good palce to walk - and very close to where you're staying. Safe night or day! Have fun. Cape Twon is a world class city - no need to be concerned in the least about finidng what you need, even the condoms, although they might be in short supply of the ribbed versions. Enjoy your trip, Mike.