The cultural dress context. Zanzibar is a predominantly Muslim island — covered dress is appropriate in the Stone Town medina and at the mosques. A PP linen shirt fully buttoned with linen trousers for the Stone Town cultural occasions.

For the Mnemba Island circuit. The most exclusive private island in the Zanzibar archipelago — the atoll reef with some of the best snorkelling in the Indian Ocean. Natural swim shorts for the snorkelling and the lagoon swimming; white PP linen for the boat deck and the island lunch.

For the Stone Town cultural programme. The UNESCO-listed old city — the House of Wonders, the Old Fort, the carved wooden doors. A PP linen shirt in white or a warm natural with linen trousers and leather shoes.

For the dhow sunset cruise. The traditional wooden dhow sailing into the Indian Ocean sunset. White PP linen with linen trousers for the dhow; natural swim shorts if swimming from the dhow.

For The Residence Zanzibar. The luxury resort on the southwest coast. White PP linen for the hotel beach; a navy PP linen shirt with linen trousers and leather shoes for The Residence restaurant evening.

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