Jeri Clausing
One thing the pandemic taught travelers was how to be nimble, with diehard globetrotters forced to repeatedly change vacation plans over this past year.
Now, some luxury travel companies are betting adventurous travelers will embrace the unknown with the launch of mystery trips.
Uniworld Boutique River Cruises , for instance, this week announced its first Mystery Cruise, a 10-day sailing that will launch from somewhere in Europe on June 12, 2022. Hosted by company president and CEO Ellen Bettridge, Uniworld promises a brand new itinerary, featuring over-the-top, unique experiences both on and off the ship that have never been offered by Uniworld before.
Consider an Agricultural Day-Trip
The pace slows markedly upon leaving Stone Town. One rite of passage is to visit a community-owned spice farm. A walking tour is immersive and educational as you taste all manner of roots, shoots, and vegetation, plus familiar spices like cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, turmeric, and cloves.
I also visited a bivalve and fin-fish hatchery, to learn about how overfishing has impacted local marine ecosystems and the hatchery s plan to reinvigorate the waters. two people watch a sunset in Zanzibar
Image zoom | Credit: Danil Shamkin/NurPhoto via Getty Explore the Beaches and Art Scene
Some of the most magical facets of the island are showcased on its beaches, whether it is the Robinson Crusoe-esque Mnemba private island or the ultra refined Xanadu retreat, where Zanzibar cuisine