{"id":13633,"date":"2017-02-03T09:02:56","date_gmt":"2017-02-03T07:02:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.pricecheck.co.za\/?p=13633"},"modified":"2017-02-06T15:57:55","modified_gmt":"2017-02-06T13:57:55","slug":"valentines-day-top-3-picnic-spots-in-south-africa13633","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"\/blog\/valentines-day-top-3-picnic-spots-in-south-africa13633\/","title":{"rendered":"Valentine\u2019s Day: Top 3 picnic spots in South Africa"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Love is in the air! With <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pricecheck.co.za\/promo\/valentines\">Valentine\u2019s Day<\/a> fast approaching, we hope that you\u2019ve turned on your &#8220;romance switch&#8221; and are thinking about the perfect place for you and your significant other. If you\u2019re still stuck, we suggest that you embrace the beauty of South Africa and take your loved one for a picnic.<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019ve picked 3 of the most sensational picnic spots in the country to ensure that you have a magical V-Day this year.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Cape Point Vineyards, Noordhoek, Cape Town<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This idyllic and tranquil vineyard is nestled at the foot of the Chapman\u2019s Peak in the Noordhoek valley. This position gives you the ability to absorb the entrancing views of the mountains and sea.<\/p>\n<p>Cape Point Vineyards provides you with the perfect vantage point to have an experience that can only be found in Cape Town.<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019re able to pre-book picnic baskets \u2013 there are 2 options from which to choose: <em>Picnic Basket <\/em>or <em>Vegetarian Basket. <\/em>They serve 2 people and cost R395 each.<\/p>\n<p>So, bring your blanket, pair your food with a bottle of the vineyard\u2019s wines and enjoy your Valentine\u2019s Day with your partner.<\/p>\n<div class=\"arve-wrapper\" data-mode=\"normal\" data-provider=\"youtube\" id=\"arve-DCxm7h5KuYQ\" style=\"max-width:702px;\" itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/VideoObject\">\n<div class=\"arve-embed-container\" style=\"padding-bottom:56.250000%\"><meta itemprop=\"embedURL\" content=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/DCxm7h5KuYQ?iv_load_policy=3&amp;modestbranding=1&amp;rel=0&amp;autohide=1&amp;playsinline=1&amp;autoplay=0\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen class=\"arve-iframe fitvidsignore\" frameborder=\"0\" name sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-presentation allow-popups allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\" scrolling=\"no\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/DCxm7h5KuYQ?iv_load_policy=3&#038;modestbranding=1&#038;rel=0&#038;autohide=1&#038;playsinline=1&#038;autoplay=0\" width=\"480\" height=\"270\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>Walter Sisulu Botanical Gardens, Roodepoort, Johannesburg<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>There is nothing quite like being surrounded by the wonders of nature to ignite the romantic spark and the famed Walter Sisulu Botanical Gardens is the perfect setting.<\/p>\n<p>The gardens span 300 hectares and include an abundance of wildlife such as antelope, jackals and over 220 species of bird. The wonderful waterfall and the expanse of lush lawn will take your breath away.<\/p>\n<div class=\"arve-wrapper\" data-mode=\"normal\" data-provider=\"youtube\" id=\"arve-aklPUCb4oVo\" style=\"max-width:702px;\" itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/VideoObject\">\n<div class=\"arve-embed-container\" style=\"padding-bottom:56.250000%\"><meta itemprop=\"embedURL\" content=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/aklPUCb4oVo?iv_load_policy=3&amp;modestbranding=1&amp;rel=0&amp;autohide=1&amp;playsinline=1&amp;autoplay=0\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen class=\"arve-iframe fitvidsignore\" frameborder=\"0\" name sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-presentation allow-popups allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\" scrolling=\"no\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/aklPUCb4oVo?iv_load_policy=3&#038;modestbranding=1&#038;rel=0&#038;autohide=1&#038;playsinline=1&#038;autoplay=0\" width=\"480\" height=\"270\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>Durban Beach Front, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Known as the Golden Mile, Durban\u2019s beachfront is a hub for a plethora of activities for that allow you to experience the wonders of the city.<\/p>\n<p>We suggest arriving there in the early afternoon and take in some of the sights: walk through the famous market, rent a bicycle and ride down the promenade, taking in the amazing views and then make your way to the sand.<\/p>\n<p>The unparalleled beauty of the beach is the perfect place to set up a delicious picnic, pop a bottle of bubbles and cheers the African sunset.<\/p>\n<div class=\"arve-wrapper\" data-mode=\"normal\" data-provider=\"youtube\" id=\"arve-rjb2zKar-Ww\" style=\"max-width:702px;\" itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/VideoObject\">\n<div class=\"arve-embed-container\" style=\"padding-bottom:56.250000%\"><meta itemprop=\"embedURL\" content=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/rjb2zKar-Ww?iv_load_policy=3&amp;modestbranding=1&amp;rel=0&amp;autohide=1&amp;playsinline=1&amp;autoplay=0\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen class=\"arve-iframe fitvidsignore\" frameborder=\"0\" name sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-presentation allow-popups allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\" scrolling=\"no\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/rjb2zKar-Ww?iv_load_policy=3&#038;modestbranding=1&#038;rel=0&#038;autohide=1&#038;playsinline=1&#038;autoplay=0\" width=\"480\" height=\"270\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Here are some picnic-perfect products to guarantee that you have a lovely Valentine\u2019s Day.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-13635 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.pricecheck.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Champagne-glasses-300x300.jpeg\" alt=\"Champagne glasses\" width=\"242\" height=\"242\" srcset=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Champagne-glasses-300x300.jpeg 300w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Champagne-glasses-150x150.jpeg 150w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Champagne-glasses.jpeg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 242px) 100vw, 242px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pricecheck.co.za\/search?search=picnic%20basket&amp;sort=price%20asc\"><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-13636 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.pricecheck.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/picnic-basket-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"picnic basket\" width=\"258\" height=\"258\" srcset=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/picnic-basket-300x300.jpg 300w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/picnic-basket-150x150.jpg 150w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/picnic-basket.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 258px) 100vw, 258px\" \/><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-13637 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.pricecheck.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/picnic-blanket-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"picnic blanket\" width=\"233\" height=\"233\" srcset=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/picnic-blanket-300x300.jpg 300w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/picnic-blanket-150x150.jpg 150w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/picnic-blanket.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 233px) 100vw, 233px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pricecheck.co.za\/search?search=champagne%20glasses&amp;sort=price%20asc\"><strong>Champagne glasses from R25<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pricecheck.co.za\/search?search=picnic%20baskets&amp;sort=price%20asc\"><strong>Picnic baskets from R120<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pricecheck.co.za\/search?search=picnic%20blankets&amp;sort=price%20asc\"><strong>Picnic blankets from R48<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Love is in the air! With Valentine\u2019s Day fast approaching, we hope that you\u2019ve turned on your &#8220;romance switch&#8221; and are thinking about the perfect place for you and your significant other. If you\u2019re still stuck, we suggest that you embrace the beauty of South Africa and take your loved one for a picnic. We\u2019ve<\/p>\n<div class=\"read-more\"><a href=\"\/blog\/valentines-day-top-3-picnic-spots-in-south-africa13633\/\" title=\"Read More\">Read More<\/a><\/div>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":13654,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mi_skip_tracking":false,"amp_status":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[785,1593,1592],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/romantic-picnic.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13633"}],"collection":[{"href":"\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=13633"}],"version-history":[{"count":15,"href":"\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13633\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":13659,"href":"\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13633\/revisions\/13659"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/13654"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=13633"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=13633"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=13633"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}