Cabo San Lucas is a world-famous vacation and spa destination. Every year, thousands of tourists go to Cabo to relax and have a good time. If you go to Cabo San Lucas, you must not miss the breathtaking view at Land’s End, as well as Playa del Amor (Lover’s Beach), a photogenic marvel seen in many travel ads. Plan you next destination at Villa del Palmar Cabo in Mexico

This small piece of paradise is difficult to get to on foot. To reach it, you must hire a water taxi at the marina, rent a kayak at El Medano beach, or perhaps climb aboard one of many dive boats you can find along the waterfront. If you’re feeling adventurous, you could also try to climb the rocks from Playa Solmar (but this option is not exactly recommended).

If you choose to hire a water taxi, for a $10 round trip you will be taken on an informative tour of the diving areas around the arch (El Arco), then go around the Lover’s Beach for a wonderful view of the magnificent area where the Sea of Cortez meets the Pacific Ocean. Before boarding the water taxi, it’s recommended that you pack a lunch and take some water with you, so you can spend the day enjoying the beautiful Lover’s Beach (there’s no food available on the beach). Remember to ask your skipper to come back for you at a pre-determined time.

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Once on the beach, you’ll find yourself surrounded by smooth rock formations and water on both sides. It’s an great spot to catch some sun rays and see many whales, dolphins and sea lions swimming around you. A word of caution: swimming or snorkeling in this area can be very dangerous, so try it only at your own risk! The powerful currents and waves of the Pacific Ocean make this area a not-so-perfect place for this kind of activities, and many travelers have reported being pushed up against the rocks and scraped badly while swimming or snorkeling. Other than that, you can have a wonderful experience on Lover’s Beach. The view is breathtaking, and the people there are extremely nice.

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Some of the other beautiful beaches that you can find in Cabo San Lucas are Medano Beach (also called the Dune Beach, the safest swimming beach in Cabo San Lucas and the most popular), Divorce Beach (great for sunbathing and relaxing, but very dangerous for swimming) and Solmar Beach (a wide stretch of white sand beach facing the Pacific Ocean). Please don’t forget your camera, as you’ll take some great pictures to show your friends back home!

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The Zanzibar Islands is still called the “Spice Islands” by most travelers today. Presently, it is part of the East African republic of Tanzania facing the Indian Ocean. It consists of numerous small, uninhabited islands, and two large islands named Unguja and Pembar. The Zanzibar Islands attract tourists from all over the globe because of its rich cultural and historical background.

Its capital, the Zanzibar City, sits at one of the larger islands named Unguja. Recently, the Stone Town, which is in the capital, received global recognition and was pegged as a World heritage Site.

So, does it still have spice?

As a matter of fact one of the leading industries in Zanzibar or Spice Islands is spice exports. It’s still one of the leading producers of cloves, nutmeg, pepper, and cinnamon. Aside from tourism, Zanzibar Island also reaps significant income from Raffia Palm plantations. Acres and acres of land in the Zanzibar Islands are used to grow these native palms. Parts of these palms are used for textile and construction—other areas that fuel the growth of the Spice Islands.

What does Zanzibar mean?

“Zanzibar” came from the Persian word “Zangibar” which literally translates to “Coast of the Blacks”. The Islands enjoyed trade in the past with Arabs and Persians, among other peoples, and because they’re an African country, they were identified by their skin color.

Eye candy, anyone?

Anyone visiting Zanzibar Islands will notice the rich edifices that blend with the palm trees. Aside from miles and miles of coastlines, which is already expected of any archipelago, Zanzibar Islands also boast of circular towers, beautiful mosques, and raised terraces. You spot Arab and Persian influences in the building’s structures as you walk the streets of the capital. You should visit the Livingstone house, the Guliani Bridge, and the famous House of Wonders. If you’re interested in Persian baths or “hammam”, you will also find a lot of these in the town of Kidichi.

Religion

The people of Zanzibar Islands are a largely Sunni Muslim community. This is another sign of the strong Arab and Persian influences that remained in the islands. Travelers need not worry about too many restrictions in food and clothing, however. The Zanzibar Islands are one of the finest tourist destinations in the world because of its beaches and cultural heritage. It’s a comparatively liberal country compared to other Islam nations worldwide.