Many South Africa visitors overlook Durban, missing out on its great beaches and sense of style.
On the waterfront —
Many South Africa visitors overlook Durban, missing out on its great beaches and sense of style.
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The Point, a once-seedy dockside area, hosts high-end condos linked by canals and uShaka Marine World.
uShaka Marine World —
The Point, a once-seedy dockside area, hosts high-end condos linked by canals and uShaka Marine World.
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One of uShaka's attractions is the Cargo Hold restaurant, where diners eat while sharks look on, possibly licking their lips.
Fin dining —
One of uShaka's attractions is the Cargo Hold restaurant, where diners eat while sharks look on, possibly licking their lips.
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One million South Africans flock to Durban's beaches every summer. For Christmas or New Year, book early or don't bother.
Beach party —
One million South Africans flock to Durban's beaches every summer. For Christmas or New Year, book early or don't bother.
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If it's too hot for a stroll along Durban's Golden Mile, flag a Zulu rickshaw. A century ago, more than 2,000 of them crowded the streets and docks. Now there are about 20 registered pullers.
Pulling power —
If it's too hot for a stroll along Durban's Golden Mile, flag a Zulu rickshaw. A century ago, more than 2,000 of them crowded the streets and docks. Now there are about 20 registered pullers.
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The water off Durban is warm enough to swim in year round, making it a watersports paradise. The beaches are protected by shark nets.
Perfect paddling —
The water off Durban is warm enough to swim in year round, making it a watersports paradise. The beaches are protected by shark nets.
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On Durban's Golden Mile, stalls offer beach gear and Zulu crafts. Along the beach, sculptors create landmarks and wildlife from the sand.
Shifting sands —
On Durban's Golden Mile, stalls offer beach gear and Zulu crafts. Along the beach, sculptors create landmarks and wildlife from the sand.
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Despite the trappings of colonialism, Oyster Box hotel is one of South Africa's best spots for a sundowner.
The Oyster Box —
Despite the trappings of colonialism, Oyster Box hotel is one of South Africa's best spots for a sundowner.
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The <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kznsagallery.co.za" target="_blank" target="_blank">KwaZulu-Natal Society of Arts</a>, in a custom-designed building that includes a charming shop and cafe set in tropical gardens, is the best destination for contemporary arts.
The KwaZulu-Natal Society of Arts —
The KwaZulu-Natal Society of Arts, in a custom-designed building that includes a charming shop and cafe set in tropical gardens, is the best destination for contemporary arts.
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The Phoenix Settlement makes for an interesting side trip. Founded by Indian independence leader Mohandas Gandhi, it regularly attracts public figures such as Ravi Shankar, pictured here in 2006.
Phoenix Settlement —
The Phoenix Settlement makes for an interesting side trip. Founded by Indian independence leader Mohandas Gandhi, it regularly attracts public figures such as Ravi Shankar, pictured here in 2006.
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