Zanzibar’s brilliant white beaches lapped by the warm turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean provide the perfect place to relax, soak up the sun and take a break from some busy sightseeing. The beaches in Zanzibar are a paradise, interspersed with picturesque fishing villages, where the people live a simple way of life, unchanged over the years. The waters between Zanzibar and Pemba are home to some excellent game fishing opportunities . Ras Nungwi Beach Hotel boats on offer vary according to the time of year, but are all large, twin screw craft, equipped to the highest international safety standards . Zanzibar’s best diving can be enjoyed at the northern tip of the island, home of Ras Nungwi Diving. This professional dive operation is located at Ras Nungwi Beach Hotel, and caters for all experience levels.

Nha Trang is a good place for diving to soft coral sites brimming with reef fish, and a number of very professional dive outfitters can take you there (quite inexpensive by Western standards). Also note the newly developed Whale Island, just a few hours north, as well as new developments near the airport. A former quiet fishing village, the small Vietnamese coastal town of Nha Trang is now a thriving beachside resort. Bordering the South China Sea, Nha Trang Beach is 6 kilometers of pristine fine white sand and sparkling blue water. Already a popular destination among Vietnamese tourists, this charming town is quickly becoming a favorite among International travelers and backpackers as well. The main strip in Nha Trang is Tran Phu Street, which runs north-south along the sea for about 4 kilometers. It is a wide boulevard, bisected by a grassy median with street lamps.