Cape Town's charms are well known, but for a less expensive, equally dramatic South Africa trip, the Eastern Cape and the buzz-y coastal city of Durban are the hottest spots for intrepid travelers. With miles of craggy and sandy coastline, game reserves, vibrant townships, and towering mountains, there is enough here to keep any traveler busy for weeks. In Durban, The Oyster Box hotel is known as both a perfect luxury retreat and a national landmark. 

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