Zanzibar, part of the archipelago sometimes referred to as the “Spice Islands,” has for centuries a been crossroads of culture, a melting pot of influences where Africa, India and Arabia meet. Visitors can savor this confluence in its food and delight in the variety of unique offerings for sale at its bazaars. The major attraction is Stone Town, with its whitewashed, coral-rag houses, quaint shops, bazaars, mosques, courtyards and squares; although the pristine white-sand beaches offer just the spot for a quiet moment.