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Win a trip to Seychelles at the 21st Franschhoek Bastille Festival
Viva la France, viva la Franschhoek! If there’s only one 21st you get to this year, make it the 21st celebration of the Franschhoek Bastille Festival on 12 and 13 July 2014. A highlight of the 2014 Franschhoek Bastille Festival will be a troupe of 10 Seychelles dancers and musicians who will take part in […]
5 Fairytale Accommodations in South Africa
No matter how old we get, for most of us, our childhood dreams of staying somewhere that’s fit for a princess never really fades thanks to Disney. And though we may live modestly in real life, enjoying a decadent stay every so often is definitely in order! To honour the just passed International Fairy Day, […]
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 […]
The Oyster Box Lamb Curry Recipe
It seems kind of unfair that Durban should enjoy warm weather AND hot food this winter. Durban is famous for its curries, and thanks to the generous chefs at The Oyster Box hotel in Umhlanga, you can spice up your winter with this mouthwatering lamb curry recipe! But first, some quick fun facts… The Durban […]
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 […]
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