Get ready for an exciting day of travel! Ensure you have your passports and essential items packed for the plane journey. About 2.5 hours before departure, gather at Portland International Airport. From there, embark on your comfortable flight to Zanzibar. Enjoy in-flight entertainment and meals as you make your way to this tropical paradise. Upon landing at Zanzibar International Airport, our friendly team will be ready to welcome you to your dream vacation. Stay tuned for the adventures that await you!

Welcome to Zanzibar Book Babes! We will pick you up from the airport in a luxury car and take you to your hotel, where you'll be greeted with a glass of wine. You'll have some time to freshen up before we head out for a welcome cocktail party with the girls! Later in the evening, we'll visit the night market to try out different cuisines.

Today we will visit the beautiful Nungwi Beach on the northern coast of the island. We'll start by swimming with turtles and then have a luxury picnic on the beach with the girls. You'll even get to dance with the Maasai tribe during lunch! Afterward, we'll head back to the hotel where you can relax by the pool or take a nap before dinner at the rooftop restaurant at Emerson Spice for some delicious seafood and great views of the city.

Today we will enjoy a dhow boat ride out to a sandbank, where you can snorkel and enjoy other water activities while soaking up the sun. If you're interested in participating in additional beach activities such as horseback riding, which are not covered in the budget, please don't hesitate to contact Wande for more information. For some nightlife, we will head to Forodhani Gardens Night Market, where you'll find a variety of street food vendors, live music, and a lively atmosphere.

We'll visit the Jozani Forest Reserve to see the rare red colobus monkeys and then take a spice tour to learn how cloves, vanilla, and cinnamon are grown and processed in Zanzibar. We'll also spend some time learning how to cook an amazing Tanzanian meal. In the evening, we'll have dinner at the hotel and then head to The Rock restaurant, a unique eatery perched on a rock in the Indian Ocean for drinks (at your own expense).

We'll start with a visit to Prison Island, immersing ourselves in its rich history and captivating landscapes. Later, we'll dive into the cultural tapestry of Stone Town, where we'll wander through its vibrant alleys, absorbing the tales that the ancient buildings whisper. The cultural immersion will be complemented by interactions with the locals, providing us with an authentic taste of Zanzibar. As the sun sets, we'll gather for a delightful dinner at the hotel. The soothing ambiance will be the perfect backdrop as we reflect on the day's escapades and anticipate the ones yet to come.

Embrace a day of leisure tailored to your preferences. Opt for the ultimate relaxation with beachside massages available at an extra cost. Alternatively, enjoy the freedom to explore as you wish – whether it's lounging by the pool, immersing in local culture, or indulging your sense of adventure.

As the day winds down, we'll gather for a farewell dinner, where we will hold our bookclub discussion of this months book, Afterlives, reflecting on the book we read and cherishing the moments etc.

As our time together comes to an end, we want you to know that you'll be greatly missed! Start out your day with breakfast at the hotel before you head out. Checkout is at 12PM so please be packed and ready to leave the hotel.

Your car ride will be waiting for you at the hotel, ensuring a smooth departure.