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Category: Top Travel Lists
Disney inspired holidays for everyday princesses
Most girls have, at some point in their lives, wanted to be a Disney princess. So TravelGround thought it a rather fine idea to source some princess-perfect places for holidays that would encapsulate the style of a Disney© fairy tale for the everyday princess making waves in our world today. That’s right, we’re talking about […]
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 […]
Farm Fresh Fun at Fairview Wine and Cheese
Drive for an hour outside of Cape Town and watch the bustling city disappear into the horizon of your rear view mirror as the skies open up before you and the highway snakes through the patterned farmlands. Turn up Suid-Agter-Paarl Road and make your way to the fabled farm of Fairview – a place where […]
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 […]
Exploring Stellenbosch with #Stellenblog 2015
Stellenbosch is barely an hour away from Cape Town and the coastal scenery of Baden Powell Drive makes driving to the lush wine valley a joy. We love the fact there’s far more to Stellenbosch than just good wines. This past month, TravelGround was invited to explore cobbled streets, historic buildings and go on a […]
Fresh travel trends on the rise in 2015
We like to think of ourselves as savvy travellers. Who easily sniff out the discounts and deals and choose entertainments and attractions that interest us when on holiday. With each year revealing new trends and interests in the travel market, it’s time for all frequent travellers, continent hoppers, and avid explorers to brush up on […]
8 Wicked ways to whale watch in South Africa
If there’s one thing that gets us excited about the approaching winter, it’s the whales that come with it! South Africa has some of the best whale watching in the world, attracting travellers from across the globe between June and November. If staring at a bunch of over-sized dory fish sounds boring to you, think […]