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14 Winter Getaways for YOUR Family
When winter arrives, the only thing we dream of after waking is the idea of crawling back into bed the moment we step out of it. Luckily, TravelGround has plenty of accommodation with facilities that will ensure you have the best winter holiday yet, filled with lazy lie ins, huddling around the fireplace, and bonding […]
38 Instagram-Worthy Winter Dates
If the gloomy weather is getting you down, then right about now you’re probably in need of a pick-me-up. So what better way to warm the cockles of your heart and banish the winter chill, than by enjoying some winter romance? Daytime Dates: Animal lovers will love a trip to theses 15 Animal Sanctuaries around […]
5 Adventure Attractions in Swellendam
I once thought that Swellendam was just another sleepy little dorpie – one that only woke up once a year for the Berry Festival and barely cranked open an eyelid for the holiday season road trippers that zoomed between Cape Town and the Garden Route. I was wrong! While everyday life in a small town […]
7 Cosy Durban Getaways for Winter
With year round sunshine and the warmest winter days in South Africa, it’s no surprise South Africans plan their annual escape to Durban each year. Here are our top picks for Durban stays this winter. The Saint James on Venice Hotel, Morningside The Saint James on Venice Hotel is a quaint hotel in Morningside, Durban, […]
6 Cape Weekend Retreats with a View
If you’re looking for a stay in the Western Cape in the hopes of getting to experience a picture-perfect view, then definitely check out the following places: 1. Cape View Guest House Where: Cape Town View: Lions Head, City Cape View Guest House is set within the city bowl, and as its name suggests, it […]
Eat your heart happy in Swellendam
If there is a recipe for creating a lifelong bond between people, it is to ship them off to Swellendam and ply them with copious amounts of decadent food and wine. Although the recent #swellenblog tourism campaign had plenty of adventure and a dash of good natured tomfoolery thrown into the mix, we quickly discovered […]
Knysna Oyster Festival
It is almost time for the annual Knysna Oyster Festival and its medley of marinated, pickled, and spiced molluscs! This year it will take place from 1 – 10 July 2016, and will continue its legacy of being one of the top sporting and lifestyle festivals in South Africa. Tourists and residents who visit the […]
The Ext-ROAR-dinary Guide to the Big Five
Everyone who is anyone has heard of the Big Five. The 5 glorious wild animals that roam the savannah and bring tourists from all over the world to the African continent. But why does the term refer specifically to the lion, elephant, buffalo, rhino, and leopard? Well, the term “Big Five” was coined by big […]