The Rough Guide to Zanzibar tells you all there is to know about East Africa's island paradise.  From the labyrinthine Stone Town to ruined Omani palaces, the 16-page, full-colour introduction pinpoints all of the island's highlights.

In addition there are two new colour inserts: Zanzibar and the Slave Trade and Zanzibar and the Sea.  The guide includes details for all the best places to stay, eat and drink, to suit every budget, plus a new 'Author's Pick' feature to highlight the very best options.  There is plenty of practical advice on a range of outdoor activities, including snorkelling and diving.  This edition includes new chapters on the Swahili people and Swahili cuisine and comes complete with maps and plans for the whole island.