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Category: Accommodation
5 of TravelGround’s Favourite Spa Stays in the Western Cape
With summer coming to a close and the romance of Valentine’s Day just around the corner, we’ve rounded up some of our favourite spa stays around South Africa. 1. O on Kloof Boutique Hotel & Spa, Cape Town Perfectly placed in the seaside oasis of Bantry Bay, and close to several high-class restaurants, O on Kloof Boutique Hotel & Spa is […]
Photoblog – Living it up at Old Mac Daddy
Old Mac Daddy had a farm, and boy oh boy was it beautiful! With a man-made beach area to lounge beside as you’re sipping cocktails, to the tempting aromas drifting out to the pool from Brinny Breeze Restaurant, there’s something at this unique, luxury trailer park for everyone to enjoy. This photoblog takes you into the heart of […]
16 Travel Ideas for your 2016 Bucket List
We can’t think of a better way to ring in 2016, than by creating a list of memorable activities and experiences to enjoy around South Africa in the new year – especially since South Africa has been chosen as one of the top adventure capitals of the world! Without further ado, here are our 2016 […]
Diamant Estate – A Place Outside of Time
Diamant Estate, found amid the rolling winelands and farmlands of Paarl, is a place where time seems to stand still, suspended somewhere between golden specks of dust and lush leafed vineyards that stretch out as far as the eye can see. It’s a place where happiness is measured by the wagging of a dog’s tail […]
5 Sensational Stays for National Women’s Day
National Women’s Day is a time to celebrate the strength and fortitude of the special ladies in our lives. Why not make a long weekend of it? In that vein we’ve rounded up some of the best long-weekend stays – with options for pampering and family fun thrown in for good measure. Romance & Pampering […]
Oysters & Opulence at the Knysna Oyster Festival
Held annually in July, the Knysna Oyster Festival is a seaside extravaganza of note, with festivities for the kiddies, outdoor action such as the Knysna cycle tour, Pick ‘n Pay women’s walk, and the legendary forest marathon, coupled with fresh seafood dishes and stays near the coast. We were lucky enough to attend some active and […]
Magical McGregor – A Highlanders Paradise
The sun slipping from a golden-hued valley, rose-ringed wine farms, organic goods made with love, and tangible local pride are all characteristics of the town of McGregor, found just off of the popular wine route of Route 62. McGregor is a place outside of time where jazz, dance, arts and culture thrive and are celebrated, […]
25 Getaways with a Fireplace in the Western Cape
We love winter getaways. Nothing beats high-tailing it out of the city to escape the cold with your windscreen wipers frantically trying to whip away the rain as you turn your air con on full heat. And when your holiday comes with a crackling fireplace, fluffy blankets, and steaming mugs of hot cocoa, there’s really […]
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