Zanzibar – An Indian Ocean Island Rich in Culture and History

Zanzibar – a beautiful tropical island dotted with aromatic spice plantations and bustling fishing villages – has reinvented itself as a tourism hot spot. It oozes culture and history in Stone Town that is seemingly at odds with its idyllic geography of white-sand beaches and coconut palms swaying lazily in the sea breeze. But it is precisely this diversity that makes Zanzibar such an attractive and varied island to explore above and below the water, as well as a dream destination for simply relaxing and recharging.

For those with deep pockets, nothing beats the exclusive satellite island of Mnemba off the northeastern tip of Zanzibar. With one exclusive &Beyond lodge, Mnemba is the very pinnacle of tropical island beach-chic luxury. For those on a tighter budget, there is a dizzying choice of hundreds of hotels, beach resorts, guesthouses and other accommodations on the main island. It almost goes without saying, but Zanzibar is not a place you should visit if you don’t want to see other tourists.