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Category: Accommodation
Provencal Luxury at Santé Hotel & Spa
The air is thick and warm, like honey, stirring the cicada’s shrill summer song that rises with the flickering waves of heat through the parched yellow grass. The distinct smell of wood that is only seconds away from catching alight lurks on the furnace breeze. It’s mid-summer in the Cape Winelands and the temperature is […]
Piekenierskloof Mountain Lodge – A TravelGround Review
There’s not a lot you can teach me about life in the platteland. I grew up in a little town called Klawer in the Namakwaland, our house was in a cul de sac, called Tuin Street. This was long before the Wimpy popped up next to the highway that skirted our town and before the […]
5 Luxury Coastal Cottages in South Africa
At some point in our lives we all dream of escaping to the coast, and while a cosy seaside accommodation can be just what the doctor ordered, sometimes a little more luxury is required! If you’d like to experience opulent seaside living, then check out the following places: 1. Belvidere Manor, Knysna The gorgeous views […]
Your Dream Wedding Destinations in Pictures
If there is one day that every little girl dreams of, it’s her wedding day. And after years and years of fantasising, planning, and expectations, there is no reason why this special day should be anything less than exceptional. Scroll down to view our photo essay of the top TravelGround wedding destinations. After all, “a […]
The A-Z of travel in South Africa
We’re always being asked to recommend attractions and activities in South Africa. It’s tough making a “Top 10” or even “Top 20” list, because there are so many fantastic things to do and see in Mzansi. So to shake things up a bit, we decided to bring you an A-Z South African travel guide. A […]
Spend the Day in Kalk Bay – Here’s what to do
Kalk Bay is a charming fishing village wedged between the aquamarine ocean and sandstone mountains along the False Bay seaboard. With countless boutique shops, restaurants, and eateries, there is plenty to do in Kalk Bay. Here are some of our favourite activities to enjoy in this charismatic fishing village: Go Cuban at Cape to Cuba […]
Hidden in the Woods – 15 Forest Accommodations around South Africa
With autumn bringing us cold mornings and evenings, the idea of a crackling fireplace, hot chocolate, and spending some extra time in bed is definitely starting to become appealing. So why not take inspiration from the German Waldeinsamkeit (a feeling of longing, peace, and happiness at being lost in the woods) and book a romantic […]
Destination Weddings in the Wild
The untamed beauty of the wild African bush breathes romance and adventure around every acacia and rocky outcrop. It’s a fitting backdrop for couples to exchange vows and enter into the romantic unknown of marriage. Here are some enchanting destination wedding venues set in the heart of South Africa’s bush where you’re likely to have […]
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