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A Guided Beach Tour - What's Out in the Water in Zanzibar?
Mar 10, 2025 Tanzania

We took a guided beach walk looking for starfish at Pwani Mchangani and saw all sorts of little sea critters

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My Zanzibar Tour Guide - An Honest Recommendation
Tanzania

In the competitive and frenzied climate of taxis, transfers and guides all hustling for your business in Zanzibar, we were happy to find a friendly man with reasonable prices to customize our visit

Destinations, Getting To and Fro, Tropical Beaches

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Sailing the British Virgin Islands - Is It Worth It?
British Virgin Islands, Virgin Islands

Is this luxury vacation destination worth all the hype ... and expense??

Destinations, Sea Turtles, Tropical Beaches

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Pink Beach, and Pinker Beaches
Indonesia

Forget the perfect white-sand tropical beach. Visit the pink beaches of Indonesia!

Destinations, Sea Turtles, Tropical Beaches, Unexpected Gems

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Isla Holbox - The Next Big Dot on the Map in Riviera Maya
Mexico

With all the big names like Cancun, Tulum, Playa del Carmen, the best spot might be one you've never heard of, and probably don't know how to pronounce correctly.

Destinations, Tropical Beaches, Unexpected Gems

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Isla Mujeres, Caribbean Luxury at Mexico Prices!
Mexico

Consistently rated one of the top beaches in the world, this is an easy tropical beach destination. Here's your quick guide to the best of Isla Mujeres.

Destinations, Sea Turtles, Tropical Beaches, Unexpected Gems

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To Gili or Not to Gili
Indonesia

A review of the Gili Islands. It used to be one of my favorite places on earth; postcard perfect. Well the vibe sure has changed a lot!

Destinations, Sea Turtles, Tropical Beaches

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Perhentian Besar - Wow
Malaysia

I have been to many amazing beaches in my travels but this one is top of the list for everything other than hotel price.

Destinations, Favorite Spots, Sea Turtles, Tropical Beaches

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Incredible Snorkeling in Culebra!
Jul 2, 2009 Puerto Rico

The island of Culebra has a lot of personality, the popular Flemenco beach, and some outstanding snorkeling. << old website quick post >>

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