If like me you're a foodie, culture lover, and adventurer - but still enjoy beautiful beaches you can relax on…Zanzibar is definitely for you.
Read MoreHIGHLIGHTS FROM ZANZIBAR WITH SUMMERSALT
Pristine white sand beaches, colorful coral reefs, endless spices, a varied culture and name that commands curiosity - Zanzibar is an East African island full of beautiful contrasts.
Read MoreMY ULTIMATE GUIDE TO EXPLORING STONE TOWN, ZANZIBAR
If ever you find yourself in Zanzibar, Stone Town is likely where you'll start. And while some travelers choose to skip spending much time here in favor for Zanzibar's more well known and gorgeous beaches (I made the same mistake the first time I visited a few years ago), I highly recommend you spend at least two days exploring this beautifully enchanting old town.
Read MoreHOTEL EXPERIENCES: GETTING CHARMED AT THE EMERSON HOTELS, STONE TOWN
When traveling, I much prefer to stay in cozy places that offer some kind of unique experience, have an intimate and easy going vibe, and/or empower the local community. So on the recommendation of a few local friends (and the assurance of rave online reviews), I decided to start my time in Zanzibar at the Emerson Hotels in Stone Town. And my God, they did not disappoint.
Read MorePOSTCARDS FROM ZANZIBAR PART I
There are some very rare places that take your breath away, and Zanzibar was definitely that place for me. When my Mom told me she would be attending a work related conference there, I knew I HAD to figure out a way to go with her. Because, really, opportunities like this just don't come around often. I should probably mention that requesting a week's time off during your very first week at a job tends to be frowned upon. But YOLO, right?
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