Zanzibar
Pack your bags for the motherland and visit Zanzibar. Located off the east coast of Africa and a part of Tanzania, this archipelago is worth every hour it takes to fly there. Head to the largest of the islands, Unguja, and base yourself in the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Stone Town. Historically a major slave trading center and general trading port, the busy, clean, narrow, winding alleys are fun to explore. Those seeking more peace can head east to the village of Paji or north towards Kendwa where water sports rank high on the activities list. Scuba divers and snorkelers should instead fly to Pemba, the second largest island and home to inspiring marine diversity. Additionally, if island life leaves you wanting, head back to the mainland and book a safari.
Zanzibar Commision for Tourism
Amani
P.O. Box 1410
Unguja, Tanzania
011 (+255) 24 223 3485
Tanzania Tourist Board
IPS Building, Third Floor
P.O. Box 2485
Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania
001 (+255) 22 211 1244
Cayman Islands
Combine the best of luxury living and natural beauty in the Cayman Islands. Famed as an offshore financial center, these three islands each offer something different though all share the similarity of being surrounded by beautiful coastline. Grand Cayman, the most commercial of the lot, offers the famous Seven Mile Beach, villas and resorts and the capital of Georgetown. Those seeking less populated surroundings can head to Cayman Brac, providing visitors with multiple opportunities to hike the island's lengthy cliffs and nature trails. Lastly, though diving throughout the islands is arguably the best in the Caribbean, Little Cayman is the base for several world-class dive sites, including the famous Blood Bay Wall, a near vertical submerged face that begins at -18 feet and descends to over -1000 feet.
Cayman Islands Tourism Board
P.O. Box 67
Grand Cayman KY1-1102
Cayman Islands
(345) 949-4053
Hawaii
Forget about leaving the country and visit paradise right in your own backyard. The Aloha State can compete with any place on earth for best tropical vacations. Conspicuously beautiful, visitors have many options. Those seeking solitude can visit sparsely developed Molokai. Rodeo and volcano lovers should head to the Big Island of Hawaii. Those looking to make out with their loved one underneath a waterfall can fly to Maui or Kauai while city and war buffs will be most content on Oahu. Though not the birthplace of surfing, Hawaii most certainly is the launching point for the sport's popularity. Learning to catch a wave here is the ultimate Hawaiian experience and lessons and rentals are available throughout the islands.
Hawaii's Visitors and Convention Bureau
2270 Kalakaua Ave., Suite 801
Honolulu, HI 96815
(800) 464-2924
