ON ZANZIBAR, you find an intriguing fusion of Portuguese, Arab, Indian, and East African customs, culture, and architecture. What draws most tourists, however, are the white-sand beaches and some of the best snorkeling in the world.

These pictures offer only a glimpse of the diversity that exists on the island but are representative of what a typical traveler might experience during a day on Zanzibar.

This article was originally published on October 23rd, 2009