Author: Desiree Haakonsen

Having spent the odd weekend in spots like Hermanus, Onrus, Kleinmond, and Elgin, I thought I had a fair idea of what the Overberg had to offer. That was until I joined the #discoverOverberg chat on Twitter (every Wednesday at 12pm SAST) and realised that I knew as little about this Western Cape treasure as […]

With a string of international accolades to its name – including the Travel+Leisure 2013 Best Hotel Spa in Africa & Middle East – we are proud to welcome One&Only Cape Town to the TravelGround family. We are so in love with this 5-star urban chic resort and couldn’t think of a better time to associate […]

South Africa is a country that should be travelled by road to really get a feel for its magnificent landscapes, cultural diversity, and wide range of attractions. A popular road trip for both locals and tourists is between Cape Town and Addo; a route that covers some of the most exquisite vistas of the Western […]

Shorter, closer to home, more affordable “minimoons” are a great way for couples to enjoy more frequent romantic getaways throughout the year. Here are 5 accommodations across KwaZulu-Natal that will steal your hearts and not your finances. Mseni Lodge, Sodwana Bay Mseni Lodge offers 3-star accommodation in rustic self-catering or B&B cabins tucked away amongst the […]

“My friends would call this irresponsible!” The nervous excitement reverberated off this poshly-accented mantra as our British friend clambered her way down the rocky slope of Lions Head during a visit to Cape Town. It might sound crazy to some that we were hiking in the dark, by the faint glow of the not-so-full moon, […]

Literally built on a gold mine, Johannesburg is a cosmopolitan city that knows how to do 5-star luxury. Whether you prefer the suburbs of Melrose, Houghton, Auckland Park, or Sandton, you can enjoy a glitzy 5-star stay in the City of Gold. The Winston Hotel The Winston Hotel lies in the exclusive suburb of Melrose, […]

Plastic roses and “PS. I love you” chocolates won’t earn you any brownie points on Valentine’s Day, but these 5 suggestions will… V is for Valentine’s Week at Nederburg If you’re in the camp that believes love should be celebrated every day – not only a “Hallmark Day” – head to Nederburg wine estate in Paarl for […]

Acclaimed as South Africa’s most prestigious horse racing event and the largest annual outdoor social event in Cape Town, the J&B Met will once again provide a dazzling display of the fast and the fabulous at the Kenilworth Racecourse in Cape Town on Saturday, 1 February 2014. The J&B Met, more fondly known as “The […]