
Seasons of Discovery: Where and When to Travel in 2026
As 2026 approaches, it’s time to fill your calendar with adventures worth anticipating. From sun-drenched beaches to crisp mountain retreats, vibrant wildflower blooms to golden
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Spectacularly situated on the ocean’s edge, with direct beach access and just five minutes’ walk from Umhlanga Village Centre, The Oyster Box enjoys an idyllic location. It’s also conveniently placed for quick and easy access to Durban city centre, King Shaka International Airport and numerous stylish shopping centres. Even so, once you enter The Oyster Box, you enter another world… where you make the decisions about how much or how little you want to do.
Durban is an amazing cosmopolitan mix of people and cultures and is home to the largest Indian community outside the Indian subcontinent. Plunge yourself into the hustle and bustle of the crowds at Victoria Street Market as you breathe in the rich aromas of exotic spices and try your hand at bartering for bargains.
For a quieter and more peaceful experience visit the Durban Botanical Gardens. Durban’s oldest Botanic Gardens, founded in 1848, boast spectacular collections of sub-tropical trees, cycads, palms and orchids, and is also home to a wide diversity of colourful bird species.
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