Ever since i got my Canon IXUS, i’ve been taking panoramic pictures. Even though it’s a 4 Mega pixel “minicam”, it still take really good panoramics (provided i use the included Photostitch canon utility). After a recent trip to Brazil i really started using this feature more often.
Rio de Janeiro (Some say a little like Cape Town)

Rio de Janeiro - Sambodrome

Cape Town - Table Mountain

Cape Town - On top of Lions Head

Portugal - Madeira