Mozambique Island Comes Top of the Holiday List Poll

The thin tropical island of Vamizi has come top in a holiday hotspot list by renowned travel magazine Conde Nast Traveller.

The thin tropical island of Vamizi has come top in a holiday hotspot list by renowned travel magazine Condé Nast Traveller. With Vamizi Island part of an archipelago which is becoming known as the 'new Maldives', those wanting a secluded paradise need look no further.

Though Vamizi Island can be more difficult to get too than your average holiday hotspots, British travellers taking the trouble will be able to enjoy this beautiful destination in seclusion. Accessible from Pemba, and Dar es Salaam, a small private airstrip on Vamizi Island is the gateway to decadence.

For holidaymakers there are opportunities to be as active or as relaxed as they wish. The crystal clear water and undulating terrain around the island makes it an ideal spot for divers, offering high visibility, ideal for viewing marine life. Meanwhile, over 100 bird species, in addition to a range of monkeys, live in their natural habitat on the island. A number of resorts have also sprung up, providing spa service, traditional relaxation treatments including reiki and shiatsu, and local speciality treatments using algae and Indian Ocean minerals.

With British individuals seeking ever more luxurious and interesting holiday spots, the Condé Nast Traveller is an ideal place to look for inspiration. As a result of this renowned publication having chosen Vamizi Island as its top destination, this tropical paradise is set to enjoy an upsurge in tourism.

Posted by Lauren, 30 August 2011 11:19

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