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Category: Accommodation
7 Reasons to Wine in Winter
Winter and wine is a match made in heaven, add a fireplace and the picture is complete. If you’re dead set on spending the frigid months watching series, consuming popcorn by the kilo and generally pretending to be a bear in hibernation, don’t scroll down. Enjoy your cocoon, but be warned, before you know it […]
The Why and Where of Private Game Reserve Getaways
It’s June, which means winter is officially upon us. I don’t know whether it’s the chilly weather or the drive to work in the dark, but this time of year I tend to long for the holidays of my childhood where we would wake up extra early to be the first ones out of the […]
5 Delicious Coffee Spots in Durban
Its pristine white beaches, tropical weather and fantastic food flavours makes Durban one of South Africa’s favourite destinations. Durban is a kaleidoscope of colours, aromas and sounds set to the rhythm of the city’s laid-back vibe. It’s also quickly becoming one of the country’s hottest coffee spots. And besides beaches and bohemian beauty, what’s better […]
Be a Jetsetter at these Joburg Airport Stays
O.R. Tambo International Airport has earned itself the title of Africa’s Busiest Airport and has even been called The Gateway to Africa. This is not surprising if you consider it to be many an international traveller`s first (or only) encounter with Africa. Whether you are fulfilling business obligations in Sandton, have a layover en route […]
6 Stylish Apartments for Your Next Bleisure Trip
Bleisure — the trend of adding blissful leisure activities to your business trip — is the new buzzword taking the travel industry by storm. Dozens of savvy corporate travellers are extending their business trips to do some sightseeing after clinching a business deal and to experience the culture of their business destination. Offering slick city […]
The Ultimate Guys’ Getaway Guide in South Africa
When it comes to bonding with the blokes, an occasional drink after work or a quick game of squash between meetings sometimes doesn’t seem to cut it. What you need is an adrenaline-filled weekend alongside your best mates, away from your gruelling day job and tedious routine. Whether you’re planning a prenuptial escape for the […]
5 Wonderful reasons to visit the Wild Coast
Untamed, unspoilt and unbelievably beautiful ─ these are only a few words to describe the endless splendour of South Africa’s Wild Coast! This remote coastline stretches from East London all the way to the southern border of KwaZulu-Natal. The scenery is breathtaking and filled with steep, green hills, deserted beaches with unruly waves and windswept cliffs. […]
Go green and off-the-grid
With International Mother Earth Day coming up on 22 April and a renewed focus on green living, having to feel guilty about your carbon footprint is the last thing you want to do when on holiday. That’s why TravelGround has compiled a list of hand-picked eco-friendly stays where you can get close to nature, relax […]