Zanzibar
Spice island beaches and the winding alleys of UNESCO-listed Stone Town.
Jun to Oct, Dec to Feb 4 to 7 nights
End a safari on the sand, or make the beach the whole trip.
Spice island beaches and the winding alleys of UNESCO-listed Stone Town.
Jun to Oct, Dec to Feb 4 to 7 nights
Table Mountain, beaches, penguins, wine and food in one of the world’s most beautiful cities.
Oct to Apr 4 to 6 nights
South Africa’s classic road trip of lagoons, forests, beaches and adventure.
Sep to Apr 4 to 7 days
Turquoise water, sand dunes and coral reefs in a protected marine park.
May to Nov 3 to 5 nights
A laid-back beach town famous for diving with manta rays and whale sharks.
Apr to Nov 4 to 6 nights
Some of the world’s best coral reefs, a few hours from Europe.
Mar to May, Sep to Nov 4 to 7 nights
Coastal castles that tell the story of the Atlantic slave trade.
Nov to Mar 2 nights
Granite boulders, turquoise water and some of the most beautiful beaches anywhere.
Apr to May, Oct to Nov 4 to 7 nights
A dramatic mountain over a turquoise lagoon, with kitesurfing and forest hikes nearby.
May to Dec 5 to 7 nights
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