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Summer vacations might be common, but – for most people – summer vacations in Africa are not. If you’re one of the select few who’s got a trip to Africa planned for this summer, you’ll no doubt have some of the most interesting travel stories to tell in the fall. While the rest of your friends are showing off photos of the Eiffel Tower or a beach in Bali, you can point to photos from a safari…

Africa is an enormous continent, and while it can be hot year-round in some places, in others the northern hemisphere’s summer is the winter season. In particular, South Africa and other countries in the southern part of the continent are in the midst of their winter in July and August. This doesn’t mean they’re particularly cold (depending on where you go), however, so it can still be a good time to enjoy the spectacular outdoor sights Africa has to offer.

Some destinations are more popular than others, so here’s a rundown of the most popular African travel destinations for summer 2011, based on what people are actually searching for on our sites.

You might think it’s too late to get to South Africa and see any of the World Cup games before the end of the tournament, since it’s already started. But the 2010 World Cup isn’t even a week old yet, and there are three weeks to go. Yes, this is a last minute trip of the first order, but how often do you get to experience a once-in-a-lifetime sporting event?

The World Cup only comes around every four years, but there will never be another like this one – the first on the African continent is making history, and it’s hard not to get caught up in the emotion of the games. No matter what team you support, the energy on the ground is contagious.

Now, just because it’s not technically too late to see some of the games doesn’t mean you can delay booking your trip any longer. We can help make your trip planning really easy, though, so your biggest concerns will be figuring out which outfits you have that coordinate best with the vuvuzela.

So, you’re planning a trip to the World Cup in South Africa? You lucky, lucky person… I won’t pretend I’m not completely envious (especially since two of my coworkers are among the people going to the tournament), but I’ll also be really excited for you and the astoundingly cool experiences you’ll no doubt have there.

Not only that, I’ll help you save money on your travels to South Africa for the tournament. How’s that for service?

We’ve published a series of articles on this site that will help you make your World Cup trip a success, and to help you make sure it fits your budget, too. Consider this article your “table of contents” to all of those articles.

>> Need some last minute planning help? Here’s the place to go for last minute World Cup travel and ticket packages.

>> And if you’re looking for news and analysis of the tournament itself, then look no further than this World Cup blog. There’s a blog for every country who’s playing!