Category: Romance

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

You’ve probably heard of The Galileo Open Air Cinema! On 19 December 2015 they’re bringing you a magically romantic night with Love Actually playing under the stars at Anthonij Rupert Wines. Who can forget Hugh Grant’s questionable dance moves where he plays the role of a British Prime Minister, or brokenhearted Colin Firth, the frustrated writer, who […]

National Women’s Day is a time to celebrate the strength and fortitude of the special ladies in our lives. Why not make a long weekend of it? In that vein we’ve rounded up some of the best long-weekend stays – with options for pampering and family fun thrown in for good measure.   Romance & Pampering […]

Pretoria is the ultimate winter scene for outdoor lovers with a wealth of nature reserves, rivers, and dams for lazy picnics and scenic walks to get the blood pumping. Splashes of brilliant colours brighten dull wintery days as most succulents and aloes are at their brightest during the winter season. Pretoria enjoys cool winter weather […]

We love winter getaways. Nothing beats high-tailing it out of the city to escape the cold with your windscreen wipers frantically trying to whip away the rain as you turn your air con on full heat. And when your holiday comes with a crackling fireplace, fluffy blankets, and steaming mugs of hot cocoa, there’s really […]