Category: Luxury

Top 3 Spas in Cape Town’s Southern Suburbs
With the change of season and colder weather afoot, now is the best time to treat yourself to some TLC, in the form of a facial, manicure, massage, or even an entire spa day with the girls! Rouge Day Spa, Kenilworth From your first moment on-site, as you walk past the pool surrounded by ferns, […]
2 May 2014

16 Mother’s Day Spots in South Africa
With Mother’s Day around the corner, plans should already be underway on your end to do something special for her, other than getting flowers or a gift basket from NetFlorist. Check out these 16 great places for some creative ideas. Birds of Eden and Monkeyland, Plettenberg Bay, Garden Route Take a walk on the wild […]
28 April 2014

Provencal Luxury at Santé Hotel & Spa
The air is thick and warm, like honey, stirring the cicada’s shrill summer song that rises with the flickering waves of heat through the parched yellow grass. The distinct smell of wood that is only seconds away from catching alight lurks on the furnace breeze. It’s mid-summer in the Cape Winelands and the temperature is […]
17 April 2014

Piekenierskloof Mountain Lodge – A TravelGround Review
There’s not a lot you can teach me about life in the platteland. I grew up in a little town called Klawer in the Namakwaland, our house was in a cul de sac, called Tuin Street. This was long before the Wimpy popped up next to the highway that skirted our town and before the […]
16 April 2014

5 Luxury Coastal Cottages in South Africa
At some point in our lives we all dream of escaping to the coast, and while a cosy seaside accommodation can be just what the doctor ordered, sometimes a little more luxury is required! If you’d like to experience opulent seaside living, then check out the following places: 1. Belvidere Manor, Knysna The gorgeous views […]
11 April 2014

Your Dream Wedding Destinations in Pictures
If there is one day that every little girl dreams of, it’s her wedding day. And after years and years of fantasising, planning, and expectations, there is no reason why this special day should be anything less than exceptional. Scroll down to view our photo essay of the top TravelGround wedding destinations. After all, “a […]
9 April 2014

7 Romantic Retreats 2 Hours from Cape Town
Sometimes you need a break to get away from the busy life you’re leading, and celebrate -be it an anniversary, a romantic long weekend, or just the chance to reconnect with your partner for some TLC. The following accommodations offer varied scenery, intimate quarters, and will fit most budgets, so head out and let us […]
8 April 2014

Hidden in the Woods – 15 Forest Accommodations around South Africa
With autumn bringing us cold mornings and evenings, the idea of a crackling fireplace, hot chocolate, and spending some extra time in bed is definitely starting to become appealing. So why not take inspiration from the German Waldeinsamkeit (a feeling of longing, peace, and happiness at being lost in the woods) and book a romantic […]
4 April 2014








