Teach Middle East Magazine Mar-Apr 2017 Issue 4 Volume 4 | Page 51

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�Zanzibar
Travel Snapshots
Escape the city hustle and say hello to the beach in Zanzibar . This Spice Island serves up gorgeous beaches , lush forestry and friendly natives who are happy to meet you . While there , you can check out a few of the historical places such as Prison Island and the Natural Forest Reserve . Hop into the city to check out what the merchants and craftsmen have to offer .
�Paris
Photo by Bettina Bennett
The Eiffel Tower is one of the world ’ s most iconic monuments . The world famous tower , located on Champ de Mars in Paris , offers a spectacular view of the city . Depending on the season in which you visit , you can enjoy a picnic with friends on the sprawling lawns across from the tower before or after your tour . Promising to take you to dizzying but breathtaking heights , a tour of the tower will treat you to an educational , cultural and spiritual experience that is wholesome for the entire family . Whether you are visiting for business or leisure , no visit is complete without a trip to this impressive work of architecture .
Photo credit : Visit Jamaica / JTB
�Jamaica
Known as one of the top tourist destinations in the world , Jamaica serves up an absolutely fun vacation . There is no shortage of attractions to visit . From luxury hotels to off the beaten track type tours , live music shows to tasty cuisine , there is a time and place to suit the pace of your vacation . For a bit of the country ’ s rich history , add Devon House , Rose Hall Great and the Bob Marley Museum to the list of places to visit .
Photo of Eiffel Tower by Benh Lieu Song
�New York
New York is undoubtedly an amazing place to visit , work and live . The city ’ s powerful history often eludes visitors , who are primarily focused on shopping and entertainment . Those who are interested in going a bit deeper into what makes the city so culturally diverse and enigmatic , may opt for a tour of Ellis Island to learn a bit more about how this great city was built . Located in the Upper New York Bay area , the island houses the Statue of Liberty National Monument and a museum of immigration . Ellis Island was the gateway for over 12 million immigrants to the United States , as the nation ’ s busiest immigrant inspection station for over sixty years from 1892 until 1954 .
Photo by Ingfbruno & Carolyn Lee .