Lamu Island has been described as the “secret paradise island” and “a mini Zanzibar” by the Sunday Times. The island is one of the most authentic destinations you could visit. There are a huge number of attractions here that are of immense interest to history buffs and anthropologists ass well as tourists. There are a huge number of culture related attractions that make for an extremely rewarding destination. Lamu Island is home to the oldest living town in Kenya, it is of the same name as of the island, Lamu. The town is located to the immediate south of the Equator. The town was among the first Swahili settlements in the entire coast of Eastern Africa. Lamu was settled in the 14 th century, and there are innumerable sights related to Swahili architecture. The town has also been declared  [...]

Among the most loved locations by travelers all over the world, the Canary Islands are picture perfect in their beauty. The islands encompass all that is good in islands - heavenly beaches, breathtaking views, a unique culture, warm and friendly locals. The islands are top most among island destinations all over, and discerning travelers all over the world are increasingly choosing Canary Islands as a holiday destination. The Canary Islands are an archipelago that has seven main islands that are inhabited. All of them are exquisite paradises, and it is recommended that when you plan for a holiday here, make sure you travel to all the islands. A package tour may be easier in making sure that you get a taste of all seven islands. The best of what Canary Islands can offer. There are numerous  [...]

The best place to relax and rejuvenate oneself are the beaches. They are the best getaways for the brain and the brawn. There are a couple of islands in the world which are truly exquisite and are amazing places to be in. Maldives Maldives is located in the middle of the Indian Ocean. It is a chain of 1,000 islands of which only 200 are inhabited and only 5 of them are populated. These islands are a series of coral atolls which are barely above the sea level. These islands are an excellent place for diving and snorkeling. The islands are beautiful with white sand beaches, and private resorts which are a delight. Also, you get to try your hands on lots of water sports like paragliding, jetskiing, banana boating etc. Some of the best seafood is available here and also it is a place where most  [...]

In the world, there are many islands that offer breathtaking scenes and draws tourists from all over the world. Just to revitalize you, there is an island, which lies of the coast of Tanzania and is known as Zanzibar. Whenever you plan for your next vacation think once and mark it on your vacation destinations list, as the island is among the most beautiful destinations in the world. Zanzibar boasts a pleasant atmosphere that is simply romantic and you time spent there would be full of pleasure and serenity. Zanzibar is actually a semi-autonomous division of the United Republic of Tanzania that lies in East Africa. It is an archipelago that is located in the Indian Ocean at a distance of 25-50 kilometres off the coast of mainland. It also includes many small islands as well as two large  [...]

Well, you may be searing for a spectacular island for your next holidays place. If yes, then here is what you should take a look and no doubt, the island will draw you crazy. It is the Praslin Island that is a part of the Seychelles and is the largest island in the tropical Seychelles. This island extends up to 38 square kilometre and is located at a distance of 44 kilometres towards the northeast of Mahe. The population of praslin is approximately 6,500 and is consisting of two administrative districts named Baie Sainte Anne and the Grand’ Anse. Praslin lies in Saint Lucia, which is the island country and is located in the eastern Caribbean Sea, straight on the edge with the Atlantic Ocean. Saint Lucia was established by Sir Arthur Sidders in the year 1886 when he started his journey  [...]

About 25 miles off the coast of Tanzania is the Archipelago of Zanzibar. It has earned itself the title of the Spice Island of Indian Ocean. Locally, Zanzibar is known as Unguja. It occupies an area of about 650 square miles and is home to the Stone Town – an ancient town here, secluded pristine beaches, coral reefs and other places of attraction fro tourists. From Zanzibar, you can also go off for some good excursion trips. Among such places of interest, where you can go for an excursion trip to, is the fishing Village of Kizimkazi. Location The fishing village of Kizimkazi is located on the south west coast of the archipelago of Zanzibar. Best time to visit Weather is the last thing you should worry about when planning your trip to Zanzibar. It is just apt for a trip at anytime  [...]

The heart shaped Island of Mnemba is in the Indian Ocean, to the northeast of Zanzibar. When to visit The best time to explore this Island would be from the months of July to March – the drier season of the year. How to reach There are no direct flights to Mnemba Island. However, it is easily accessible by road from Zanzibar airport or Stone Town. To get here from Europe, you can take one of the international flights from Europe and South Africa to Nairobi and Dar es Salaam International Airports, from where you need to fly to Zanzibar. The Island of Mnemba is more of a luxury Island resort, visited by tourists as a day tour or on an excursion trip from the Island Nation of Zanzibar. Attraction of Mnemba This Island is a part of the Mnemba Island Marine Conservation Area.  [...]

Seychelles is an archipelago of 115 islands in the Indian Ocean, about 925 kilometers to the northeast of Madagascar. This 455 square kilometers Island is the second smallest country of Africa. Its capital Victoria City is in the Mahe Islands here. This archipelago has two groups of Islands – the granite rock islands that include Mahe, Prasilin, La Digue, Silhouette, Fregate and the North islands with hilly interiors that rise up to 900 meters and the coral islands to the south of Mahe group. Seychelles lay en route South Africa, 1600 kilometers off the coast of East Africa, and Asia and hence has a strategic location. When to go Seychelles has a tropical climate that’s hot and humid, moderated by the cool sea breeze. It lies outside the Hurricane Belt and hence unaffected by  [...]

Lamu Island is a part of the Lamu archipelago, off the east coast of Kenya in the Indian Ocean. The archipelago has seven islands and many small inlets. The Island is part of the ancient Arab trade route and the Lamu Port is said to date back to 1000 years. When to visit This is a tropical Island. While you can plan a trip to this Island all throughout the year, January to March is good, especially if snorkeling interests you. The months of June and July are good for sailing as they are windy. Most of the rains occur from late March to May. How to reach The closes airport to Lamu Island is in the Manda Island of the Lamu archipelago. It’s is juts across the channel and a boat trip between the Manda Island and the Lamu town takes about 10 minutes. There are daily flights from  [...]

The Island of Mauritius is in the Indian Ocean, about 2000 kilometers to the southeast coast of Africa and to the east of the Island of Madagascar. The Island was officially discovered by Pedro Mascarenhas, Portuguese navigator in 1505. The Dutch, French and The British ruled over it successively, before it became an independent republic on March 12, 1968. When to go Mauritius has a tropical climate, which means there is not much difference between the two seasons here. Winters here are dry with the day temperatures being around 20 to 26 degree Celsius. The summer months of November to April have temperatures ranging between 26 and 32 degree Celsius. This season also brings heavy rains. Cyclones too are common in the months of January and March. The East Coast and the inland central  [...]