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Spice Islands is another name that is generally known of Zanzibar. The reason for this is pretty obvious; it was a mass producer of cloves and still is today. This is a magical and intrinsic place where the original cultures and religions that were first established on this island, are still very much respected. Here are a list of some of the things should see, and do when you get to Zanzibar:

First and foremost you have to go and visit the Spice refining factories; Zanzibar holidays are famous for these. You can find a tour in Zanzibar for around six pounds and it takes you around the entire island telling you about how the spice is refined, and with most tour guides you can even taste a spice or two.

If you want a more in-depth and emotional experience, you can go and visit the old Slave Market. This may not be the most amazing side of history to view at Zanzibar, but it is one of the most educating. This tour is definitely worth it, it gives great insight into the islands history and isn’t that expensive either.

Head over to the eastern side of the island and find yourself looking over sandy beaches. Scuba diving is a great tourist attraction at Zanzibar, there is blue clear water and plenty of different fish and plants.

Just for your information though, these people come from a very respectful and religious culture. It is recommended to keep limbs covered with clothing in public, and try not to smoke or chew gum in-front of people, this is considered insulting. In Zanzibar they do have Ramadan and it is thought to be polite if you try not to eat when it is daylight, they also prefer people not to comment on food after it is eaten. It is nice to try and show some respect to these people, it will also be easier for you to interact with the locals.

Go and enjoy a Zanzibar holiday or travel to the mainland for Botswana holidays or Namibia holidays as well.

Should Cuba just be world known for it’s cigars?

The Cohiba is one of the world’s most expensive cigar brands and has many different types, with prices ranging from 30 pounds to 250 pounds per cigar. All around the world people know Cuba for it’s cigar making skills.

However Cuba isn’t just about the cigars that they make this quaint yet booming island has many other cultural gifts to offer us. The history of this Island is amazing with famous figures ranging from politician Fidel Castro to actress Eva Mendez. Even places like Castillo de Farnes, where Che Guevara and Castro toasted the success of the revolution, these seem to go unnoticed.

Cuba holidays offer us a new niche of tourism. We must remember though that Cuba does make great Cigars and although we are accentuating this point, they do allow us to try and roll our own cigars. The Real Fabrica de Tabaco’s Partuga’s in Havana shows you how to create your own cigar and then help you to roll one. Cuba is now becoming one of the main places to go on holiday because the tourism industry is booming, this makes tourism one of Cuba’s biggest money spinners.

The Cuba hotels are getting more and more modern every day. Although they do have some national treasures, the Nacional Hotel has starred in many gangster films with Frank Sinatra and is one of the oldest hotels on the island. It still however has beautiful flooring and is rated 5 stars, with people like Winston Churchill being one of the many famous figures to have stayed there.

Now that they have ferries from Cuba to Jamaica you can enjoy weekend Jamaica holidays as well. Cuba and it’s cigars are world renowned but this wonderful place provides us with a unique history and beautiful scenery as well.