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Weekend Festivities at Vrede en Lust Estate
At the foothills of the Simonsberg Mountains you will find the magnificent 320 year-old estate, Vrede en Lust. The name “Vrede en Lust” is derived from the Dutch meaning “Peace and Eagerness”. The Buys family bought the estate in 1996 and it has been nothing short of a great success as one of South Africa’s […]
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 […]
Experience the magic of Mpumalanga
Mpumalanga is a province known for cascading waterfalls, free-roaming wildlife, lush forests and adventure activities like ziplining and horse rides, making it a fairytale brought to life. With so much to see and do when you visit, here’s a photoblog round-up of some great ways to experience the best Mpumalanga has to offer! Adventure – Canopy Tours […]
Wild Clover Breweries: bigger and better, with the same delicious brews.
A brand new beer tasting room opened its doors outside of Stellenbosch recently to add to the myriad of beautiful wineries, fantastic restaurants and beautiful accommodation options, giving us yet another reason to visit the wondrous Winelands. Wild Clover Brewery has been in operation since 2012, and recently forged a new partnership with uniWines to […]
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 […]
8 Romantic Date Ideas – in Cape Town
There are few things that beat the beauty of Cape Town, which is why if you’re looking for a way to spoil your partner, we’ve got several date ideas that we’re sure they’ll love! 1. Steam Train Ride Meet Katie, a steam train beauty run by Atlantic Rail which traverses the route to Simon’s Town, as well as […]
6 Resorts Tailored for Family Fun
If you’re starting to plan your Easter holiday already, here are 6 resorts we love for their family fun atmosphere as well as their R&R options. Western Cape Club Mykonos Holiday Resort If seaside fun, donkey rides, cocktails and Grecian charm are what you’re after this summer, then Club Mykonos is your one-stop destination, set along […]
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 […]
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