uShaka Beach, Durban KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

uShaka Beach, Durban KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

uShaka Beach, located in close proximity to uShaka Marine World, is a great beach to go for if you’re keen for a surf, or if you’re simply into some beach relaxation. South Africa often crops up on lists of world’s best surfing destinations and Cape Town is often the city that makes that list, but Durban, the sleepy coastal town on the opposite coast has waves that can match the best of them. Bob Mamet is an internationally-acclaimed jazz pianist and composer. Incorporating vibrant and diverse styles into acoustic piano performances, Mamet has collaborated with some of the biggest names in jazz and released several highly successful albums. Enjoy our channel on XUMO from your Connected

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Camps Bay Cape Town, South Africa

Camps Bay Cape Town, South Africa

Full version of the single song episodes featured here, in our Media Library showcase, are available to watch free on the eScapes’ Xumo Lifestyle Channel # 452 Upmarket Camps Bay draws crowds to its namesake beach, known for its fine white sand, natural rock swimming pool and views of the Twelve Apostles mountains. Behind the beach, posh seafood restaurants, mellow cafes and cocktail bars with patios overlook the promenade. Nearby, Promenade Mall has boutiques selling fashion and beachwear, while the intimate Theatre on the Bay stages drama, musicals and comedy. Brian Hughes is a Canadian guitarist whose work draws from smooth jazz and Latin music. Although known as a guitarist, Hughes also plays oud, bouzouki, and

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Umhlanga Beach, South Africa

Umhlanga Beach, South Africa

For eScapes’ 1000th produced episode, we take you to Umhlanga Beach, one of the most popular beaches on the South African coast. Here, a beautiful beach lends itself to fishing, swimming, and surfing, while nearby hotels, restaurants, and attractions offer even more reasons to visit. Whale- and dolphin-watching excursions often launch from Uhmlanga while freighters pass in the distance. The beach’s lighthouse, featured in this video, was built in 1954 and has become an icon of the beach and harbor. Administered by a nearby hotel, the lighthouse has never had a traditional lighthouse keeper. The word “Umhlanga” means “Place of Reeds” in the Zulu language. The sound of the “hl” is similar to the Welsh “ll”

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