Zanzibar is an exotic and illuminating destination that is tremendously alluring. Many actually call it Spice Island because of its seductive lures that can be found everywhere. No matter what each visitor has come looking for, they never leave disappointed. Zanzibar has a way of jumping into your soul and allowing the eyes and heart to see the beauty of its life and its land.

The beginnings of Zanzibar can be traced back to the early 19th century, when the Omani Arabs took control. As the years passed, it soon became the largest producer of cloves in the world, as well as the largest slave-trading port on the east coast. This is the reason Zanzibar soon became the most important town on the East African coast. Now the old Stone Town, with all of its imprints of past influences, makes Zanzibar a popular place to visit.

The old Stone Town is one of the most fascinating places to visit because of its labyrinth-like construction. The streets are narrow and winding, and as you walk along, there are tons of places to visit. These paths are full of mosques, bazaars, tiny shops, courtyards, and old colonial mansions. There are even whitewashed, coral-rag houses with overhanging balconies and great carved brass-studded doors. This is indeed an old Stone Town, so there are plenty of crumbling buildings. However, restoration has begun in order to save these historic sites. And there are plenty of other ancient locations around the island to see, so it is a good idea to do it in an orderly fashion and with the help of experts. This is exactly why the spice tours are very popular. They go to the ruins as well as to the spice and fruit plantations where you can also sample the tasty delights.

Parks, reserves, forests, beaches and much more are aching to be explored and to tell you stories that are highly unusual and imaginative. Let the sirens of the island seduce you onto their sands and get lost in the wondrous adventures of your own story.