Zanzibar, Tanzania
On the pristine Bwejuu Beach of Zanzibar's east coast, Baraza channels the island's Swahili-Arab heritage into 30 opulent villas. Hand-carved Zanzibari doors open onto private courtyards with plunge pools; the Sultan's Spa draws on the island's centuries-old spice-trading traditions.
Bwejuu Beach, Zanzibar, Tanzania
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20-minute flight from Dar es Salaam, or about 2 hours by ferry.
Most nationalities can get a visa on arrival for Tanzania (USD 50).
Zanzibar is a malaria risk area; prophylaxis is recommended.