The East Africa Indian Ocean coastline is one of the most beautiful in the world. Silver sands year-round, clear-blue waters and tropical palms. The endless pristine white sandy beaches and turquoise waters creates the perfect backdrop to a remarkable beach holiday. Known as the Swahili Coast (thanks to its unique history), the Indian ocean coastline offers a wide range of ancient cultural sites, ancient mosques, ancient Swahili towns, colourful cuisine, endless water-sports (snorkeling, diving, deep-sea fishing, kite surfing) nightly entertainments, excursions, cycling tours, dhow trips, marine parks backed by coastal parks and the last remains of the African equatorial rain-forests as well as one of the world’s most famous barrier reefs. You can also choose to head north to Lamu, a tropical island where life is lived at its own relaxed rhythm and whose history is as mysterious and fascinating as the winding streets of its medieval Stone Town. As for the accommodation, thanks to its long-established tourism infrastructure, the choices range from 5-star resorts to simple palm-thatched chalets on the beach.