If you want a personalised holiday with attentive staff, breathtaking surroundings and rooms that amaze with their beautiful decor and amenities, look no further than the Zanzibar Collection (Palms & Baraza) on the perfect Zanzibari east coast). The welcome felt like you had been at the hotel many times before - a sure sign that the owners and staff look to ensure, from the outset, that you have the best holiday. The small touches make a huge difference - waiters who know you by name and you don't need to ask for anything twice (they learn about your habits and pre-empt your next move effortlessly). Nothing is ever too much trouble for you as the guests. All this in the surroundings of one of the worlds most pristine beaches....a blue hue you wont forget. I highly recommend the trips that can be organised to amazing places such as the spice farms (simply incredible) and Stone Town - all with friendly and very knowledgable drivers and guides. I cannot even start talking about the spa treatments...simply brilliant. The holiday of a life time. My thanks to the Family Raguz for the superb service. Every holiday from now on will always be compared to this simply sublime experience. The best. Leon.