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Antigua is one of the islands that make up Antigua and Barbuda. It is a tropical ecstasy with stunning beaches, long seashore, and spectacular physical scenery.

When in Antigua, you might want to take in more than just the sun to actually be able to enjoy the islands culture and all that it has to offer. Besides its physical beauty and white sandy beaches, the island has lots to offer like its sport, culture, tourist attractions, and food.

Cricket is the sport on the island. You can catch a game by going over to the Recreation Ground in St. John’s or watch one as it happens on the beach. If you are the sporting kind, feel free to ask to join in and enjoy the fun from a firsthand perspective. From the end of July to the start of August there is Carnival which takes place in the Recreation Ground and is well worth being a part of. You should also visit Nelson’s Dockyard which is an old English dockyard from colonial times.

You could also get yourself registered for scuba diving lessons while in Antigua as it is far cheaper than any other place. Hiring a boat or dinghy is also not at all difficult if you have an interest in sailing around the island. On Sunday nights, the party is held at Shirley Heights Lookout, a historical British Fort next to Falmouth with Antiguan music playing. Here, you are also to have a beautiful view of the sunset if you reach your destination before 4 pm. The food is normally served around seven, but there is a charge for admission, so make sure that you have your wallet with you.

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Although Zanzibar is recognized internationally as a land of romance, the archipelago is also a premier cultural safari destination in East Africa. Cultural safaris to Zanzibar cover important areas around this island including the streets of the old stone town, the house of wonders, peoples palace, Dr Livingstones house and the Arab fort among others.

The archipelago and its people have their own unique history and culture, influenced by the traders and invaders over the centuries; from the Portuguese, Omani Arabs to English. The result of this fusion of different ethnic groups has resulted in interesting cultural events such as Sauti za Busara, Zanzibar International Film Festival and Mwaka Kogwa ” the celebration of the Persian New Year.

Sauti za busara festivals, literally meaning sounds of wisdom, are held every February in Zanzibar stone town’s old fort. The event is arguably the best music event in Swahili speaking East Africa. During the festivals, Stone Town’s old fort comes very much alive. Performers at the event include taarab artists, bongo flava (a very popular East African music genre)stars, drumming troupes, and ngoma dancers.

Apart from just being very popular with the local population, Sauti za Busara is also one of the key highlights of Zanzibar’s bid to market itself as a top destination for cultural tourism. Many international visitors attend the event, which also gives the local artists a rare chance to interact with each other and exchange ideas, learn new things, and try out their creativity. During the sixth edition of the event, held from 12th to 17th February 2009, performing artists came from various parts of the world including Europe, Australia, and West Africa.

Seychelles archipelago is one of the most popular destinations in Africa. Seychelles, comprising 115 granitic and coralline islands in the Indian Ocean, is especially popular among visitors seeking for serene luxury vacation or honeymoon destinations in Africa.

Placed 4 degrees south of the Equator, between 480 km and 1600 km off the coast of East Africa, Seychelles is home to some of the most uncrowded and picturesque beaches in the world. These beaches include Anse Source d’Argent the famous beach on La Digue that is framed by impressive granite rocks, Anse Cocos on the eastern coast of La Digue – accessible only by foot and Anse La Reunion placed along its shore on The La Digue Island (the fourth largest island in Seychelles). Other beaches are Anse Patates lying on the northern most tip of the La Digue, Anse a la Mouche situated on the south western coast of Mahe, Anse Union, and Anse Forbans among many others.

La Digue, Praslin, and Mahe Islands form the cultural heart of Seychelles. The many other remaining islands extend in a gleaming arc towards the East African coast, and are often referred to as the outer islands. Among these outer Islands, only Alphonse and Desroches have accommodation facilities for tourists. Over the years, travelers undertaking holiday tours in Seychelles mostly visit either Mahe, La Digue, or Praslin Islands.