Category: Travel

The Limpopo Province of South Africa is well suited for winter adventures and romantic autumn escapes. Below are some of the top accommodations that provide luxury, beauty, and are set in some of the most stunning areas within Limpopo: Shangri-La Country Hotel, Modimolle Set just outside of Modimolle, mixing modern comforts with items of safari […]

With so many travel companies out there, it’s no surprise consumers feel overwhelmed by the multitude of what’s on offer. Its often very difficult to choose which company or deal to go with – especially when you don’t know much about them. So, how do you make sure you’re booking safely online? TravelGround outlines several […]

The sought after holiday town of Knysna will be spilling with people from every restaurant, establishment, and attraction as everyone gathers for the much-anticipated Knysna Oyster Festival, taking place from 28 June – 7 July 2013. Event goers can look forward to “the best 10 days of winter” with thrilling entertainment for the young and […]

Nostalgia is a powerful emotion that can transport you through time and space to a place where everything seems simpler, calmer…better. Nostalgia makes you dream of a past life that seemed completely idyllic and care free; and it hints at a utopic future worth striving for. Here are just a few of the “golden oldie” […]

With more people in the world having access to cell phones than clean water, it’s no surprise that everything in life is going digital. One of the biggest tourism trends highlighted at the recent ITB Berlin convention (regarded as a trends barometer for the international travel industry) was the dramatic increase in the number of […]

Paternoster, meaning “Our Father”, derives its name from the prayers of shipwrecked Portuguese sailors who were stranded along the coast many years ago. The quaint fishing village is located about an hour and a half’s drive from Cape Town, making it a popular getaway destination among Capetonians. It is one of the oldest towns along […]

Take part in the wildest marathon of them all. South Africa’s Big Five Marathon takes place on 22 June 2013 at the Legend Golf & Safari Resort and trails among the wildlife of the African savannah. A race so tough that many claim it do be “harder than the Comrades”, the notorious 88km Big Five […]

The concept of Farm to Fork has gained popularity in recent years. Many believe that this is due to its green approach, whereby chefs and cooks only harvest and serve a variety of organic seasonal fruits and vegetables that are found within their local areas, or are only grown on-site. They do this to ensure […]