{"id":270,"date":"2017-11-28T10:38:01","date_gmt":"2017-11-28T08:38:01","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.lifestylevacationclub.co.za\/?p=270"},"modified":"2017-11-28T10:38:01","modified_gmt":"2017-11-28T08:38:01","slug":"get-mountain-groove-crystal-springs-mountain-lodge","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lifestylevacationclub.co.za\/blog\/2017\/11\/get-mountain-groove-crystal-springs-mountain-lodge\/","title":{"rendered":"Get Into the Mountain Groove @ Crystal Springs Mountain Lodge"},"content":{"rendered":"<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">The perfect destination for all types of travellers\u2026<\/h4>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #6b7530;\"><em>If you\u2019re looking for a variety of unique experiences, Crystal Springs is the place to be this holiday!<\/em><\/span><\/h5>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-275 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/blog.lifestylevacationclub.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Crystal-Springs-Wildlife-Grazing.jpg\" alt=\"Crystal Springs Wildlife Grazing\" width=\"4000\" height=\"1866\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lifestylevacationclub.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Crystal-Springs-Wildlife-Grazing.jpg 4000w, https:\/\/www.lifestylevacationclub.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Crystal-Springs-Wildlife-Grazing-300x140.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lifestylevacationclub.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Crystal-Springs-Wildlife-Grazing-768x358.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.lifestylevacationclub.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Crystal-Springs-Wildlife-Grazing-1024x478.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.lifestylevacationclub.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Crystal-Springs-Wildlife-Grazing-945x441.jpg 945w, https:\/\/www.lifestylevacationclub.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Crystal-Springs-Wildlife-Grazing-600x280.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 4000px) 100vw, 4000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Step off the beaten track and into a world of unmatched natural experiences. The mountainous countryside that Crystal Springs calls home, is a wonder-world like no other. A world where buck and zebra graze peacefully in full view from the chalets that blend so beautifully with the natural environment. A world where a rare few have been lucky enough to experience a leopard leaping out from under their chalet to grab an unsuspecting warthog. A world where drifting away to the sounds, the aromas and the feeling of being surrounded by Mother Nature, becomes effortless.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-272 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/blog.lifestylevacationclub.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Crystal-Springs-Game-and-Wildlife.jpg\" alt=\"Crystal Springs Game and Wildlife\" width=\"1355\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lifestylevacationclub.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Crystal-Springs-Game-and-Wildlife.jpg 1355w, https:\/\/www.lifestylevacationclub.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Crystal-Springs-Game-and-Wildlife-300x170.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lifestylevacationclub.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Crystal-Springs-Game-and-Wildlife-768x435.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.lifestylevacationclub.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Crystal-Springs-Game-and-Wildlife-1024x580.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.lifestylevacationclub.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Crystal-Springs-Game-and-Wildlife-945x536.jpg 945w, https:\/\/www.lifestylevacationclub.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Crystal-Springs-Game-and-Wildlife-600x340.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1355px) 100vw, 1355px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Unique experiences include indulging in a massage amongst the tall pine trees, indigenous fauna and flora (and a few more nice surprises) along the Buck trail, wildlife sightings from your chalet or on a game drive, 4X4 trails, the thrill of being in birders\u2019 paradise, misty evening by the fireplace, the best braais \u2013 with a view, and many more.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-273 alignnone\" src=\"http:\/\/blog.lifestylevacationclub.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Crystal-Springs-has-THE-BEST-braais.jpg\" alt=\"Crystal Springs has THE BEST braais\" width=\"4752\" height=\"3168\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lifestylevacationclub.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Crystal-Springs-has-THE-BEST-braais.jpg 4752w, https:\/\/www.lifestylevacationclub.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Crystal-Springs-has-THE-BEST-braais-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lifestylevacationclub.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Crystal-Springs-has-THE-BEST-braais-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.lifestylevacationclub.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Crystal-Springs-has-THE-BEST-braais-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.lifestylevacationclub.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Crystal-Springs-has-THE-BEST-braais-945x630.jpg 945w, https:\/\/www.lifestylevacationclub.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Crystal-Springs-has-THE-BEST-braais-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 4752px) 100vw, 4752px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Le Fera Restaurant, Bar and Pizzeria is located onsite and offers beautiful views. The pizzeria is certainly making waves with their authentic wood fired pizza \u2013 we\u2019d go as far as to say this a must-do for any Crystal Springs visit!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-276 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/blog.lifestylevacationclub.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Le-Fera-Restaurant-and-Pizzeria.jpg\" alt=\"Le Fera Restaurant and Pizzeria\" width=\"3019\" height=\"1872\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lifestylevacationclub.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Le-Fera-Restaurant-and-Pizzeria.jpg 3019w, https:\/\/www.lifestylevacationclub.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Le-Fera-Restaurant-and-Pizzeria-300x186.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lifestylevacationclub.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Le-Fera-Restaurant-and-Pizzeria-768x476.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.lifestylevacationclub.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Le-Fera-Restaurant-and-Pizzeria-1024x635.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.lifestylevacationclub.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Le-Fera-Restaurant-and-Pizzeria-945x586.jpg 945w, https:\/\/www.lifestylevacationclub.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Le-Fera-Restaurant-and-Pizzeria-600x372.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 3019px) 100vw, 3019px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Other facilities include an onsite convenience shop, liquor store, laundrette, and a Spa and Wellness Centre (not for under 16s) which offers a gym, heated pool, Jacuzzi, sauna and ultimate peace and tranquillity.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-274 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/blog.lifestylevacationclub.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Crystal-Springs-Jacuzzi.jpg\" alt=\"Crystal Springs Jacuzzi\" width=\"4752\" height=\"3168\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lifestylevacationclub.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Crystal-Springs-Jacuzzi.jpg 4752w, https:\/\/www.lifestylevacationclub.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Crystal-Springs-Jacuzzi-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lifestylevacationclub.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Crystal-Springs-Jacuzzi-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.lifestylevacationclub.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Crystal-Springs-Jacuzzi-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.lifestylevacationclub.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Crystal-Springs-Jacuzzi-945x630.jpg 945w, https:\/\/www.lifestylevacationclub.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Crystal-Springs-Jacuzzi-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 4752px) 100vw, 4752px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Chalets are fully equipped, and rigged for those beautiful misty days. The weather turns very quickly, be sure to pack a jersey even if you\u2019re visiting during summer.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-277 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/blog.lifestylevacationclub.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Zebra-grazing-between-chalets-at-Crystal-Springs.jpg\" alt=\"Zebra grazing between chalets at Crystal Springs\" width=\"3995\" height=\"1835\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lifestylevacationclub.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Zebra-grazing-between-chalets-at-Crystal-Springs.jpg 3995w, https:\/\/www.lifestylevacationclub.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Zebra-grazing-between-chalets-at-Crystal-Springs-300x138.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lifestylevacationclub.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Zebra-grazing-between-chalets-at-Crystal-Springs-768x353.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.lifestylevacationclub.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Zebra-grazing-between-chalets-at-Crystal-Springs-1024x470.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.lifestylevacationclub.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Zebra-grazing-between-chalets-at-Crystal-Springs-945x434.jpg 945w, https:\/\/www.lifestylevacationclub.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Zebra-grazing-between-chalets-at-Crystal-Springs-600x276.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 3995px) 100vw, 3995px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Four-star Tourism Grading and a TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence guarantee a comfortable stay. <\/em><em>\u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-271 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/blog.lifestylevacationclub.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Chalet-Accommodation.jpg\" alt=\"Chalet Accommodation\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lifestylevacationclub.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Chalet-Accommodation.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.lifestylevacationclub.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Chalet-Accommodation-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lifestylevacationclub.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Chalet-Accommodation-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.lifestylevacationclub.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Chalet-Accommodation-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.lifestylevacationclub.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Chalet-Accommodation-945x630.jpg 945w, https:\/\/www.lifestylevacationclub.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Chalet-Accommodation-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Haven\u2019t booked your December holiday yet?<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">We have Crystal Springs stock available for December. Don\u2019t miss out and give us a call on 012\u00a0492 1230 to book your stay. Standard T&amp;Cs apply.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">You can also book Crystal Springs as a Bonus Break with a Cause! Full Weeks go for R 2149. Bonus Breaks T&amp;Cs apply.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-278 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/blog.lifestylevacationclub.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/School-Holiday-Entertainment.png\" alt=\"School Holiday Entertainment\" width=\"600\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lifestylevacationclub.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/School-Holiday-Entertainment.png 600w, https:\/\/www.lifestylevacationclub.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/School-Holiday-Entertainment-300x100.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The perfect destination for all types of travellers\u2026 If you\u2019re looking for a variety of unique experiences, Crystal Springs is the place to be this holiday! Step off the beaten track and into a world of unmatched natural experiences. The mountainous countryside that Crystal Springs calls home, is a wonder-world &hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":275,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[31],"tags":[92,15,91,90,85,88,87,84,74,86,89],"class_list":["post-270","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-featured-destination","tag-chalet-accommodation","tag-crystal-springs","tag-december-holiday-idea","tag-featured-destination","tag-game-drives","tag-holiday","tag-jacuzzi","tag-mountain-lodge","tag-nature","tag-school-holiday-entertainment","tag-vacation"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.lifestylevacationclub.co.za\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/270","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.lifestylevacationclub.co.za\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.lifestylevacationclub.co.za\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.lifestylevacationclub.co.za\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.lifestylevacationclub.co.za\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=270"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/www.lifestylevacationclub.co.za\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/270\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":283,"href":"https:\/\/www.lifestylevacationclub.co.za\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/270\/revisions\/283"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.lifestylevacationclub.co.za\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/275"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.lifestylevacationclub.co.za\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=270"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.lifestylevacationclub.co.za\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=270"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.lifestylevacationclub.co.za\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=270"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}