Articles Tagged with Zanzibar

Beach Travel

The World’s Most Exceptional Beaches Are Waiting — Here’s Where to Take the Plunge

If you’re dreaming of carefree days with warm breezes and the scent of salt and pine in the air — then the coast is calling. Switch off the phone, leave the laptop behind and savor…
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Beyond the Safari: Why East Africa Is the Perfect Place to Get Off the Beaten Path

Hopes of spotting the Big Five (lions, leopards, rhinos, elephants and Cape buffalo) may be the first thing that comes to mind when you think of traveling to Africa. While a safari is certainly a…
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Pearl Diving, Zanzibari Cooking and More — 6 Skills to Master in the Middle East and Africa

Forget run-of-the-mill vacations; seeking meaningful experiences and authentic cultural immersion while on vacation is now on the rise. Also known as “upskilling,” this burgeoning travel trend lets travelers pursue their passions, reconnect with forgotten hobbies…
Beach Travel

Find Solace at These 7 Secluded Islands in the Middle East and Africa

From Tanzania to Saudi Arabia, we’ve sourced these seven far-flung, idyllic isles that promise crystalline waters, spellbinding sands and elusive, once-in-a-lifetime wildlife sightings. And the best part? There’s nary another soul in sight. As always,…
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Movies Under the Stars, Santa in a Dhow: 5 Middle East and Africa Holiday Escapes

Across the Middle East and Africa, the holidays are marked by celebrating orange-pink sunsets on the beach, holiday shopping under the glow of fairy lights and watching movies beneath starlit skies. The pleasant weather and…
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From Lively Markets to Giant Tortoises (That Snap!) — Plan a Zanzibar Adventure

Tropical Zanzibar, a fascinating mixture of the ancient and the offbeat, is where both the Swahili language and iconic rocker Freddie Mercury were born. To experience the island’s cultural riches far beyond a sedate beach…