Closer to the mainland, just off the eastern coast of Tanzania, is Zanzibar, an archipelago of spice islands where UNESCO World Heritage sites lie side-by-side with palm tree-fringed beaches, mangroves and coral reefs just waiting to be explored. The shallow sandbars and wealth of marine life make it the perfect place to dive, snorkel or enjoy a ride in a glass bottomed boat. If that all sounds a little too active, why not relax at the Baraza Resort and Spa? Set on its own white beach - rated by Conde Nast as one of the top 30 beaches in the world - time seems to stand still at Baraza. Elegant arches and high ceilings define the architectural style, whilst the interiors are exquisitely decorated with hand-carved furniture, intricate brass lanterns and exotic wall coverings. The hotel’s Frangipani Spa Zanzibar is the final word in luxury, featuring its own plunge pool with underwater music, candle-lit treatment rooms, and professional therapists from Thailand, Bali and India.
