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Imaginative explorers hoping to make the most out of their small group holiday might be interested in a number of interesting festivals taking place around the world this year. According to Bales Worldwide, music lovers visiting Africa should check out the inaugural Rift Valley Festival, which is taking place on the shores of Lake Naivasha from March 26th to 28th. The spectacle is set to showcase artists from a wide range of backgrounds and genres in a location surrounded by mountains, national parks and acacia trees.
Imaginative explorers hoping for some retail therapy while they are on holiday might be interested in a trip to Marrakech. The Moroccan city is described by Lonely Planet as being "packed with mind-boggling distractions" and there could be another one on its way for keen shoppers. According to Riad El Fenn - a large townhouse-cum-hotel - it is to open a brand new store full of fantastic Moroccan objects and items that could appeal to travellers who want to take home an authentic piece of Africa.
Imaginative explorers who love to combine travel with adventure may be interested in visiting Pemba Island. Writing for the Daily Telegraph, diving expert Tim Ecott explained that the destination, which sits just off the coast of Tanzania and north of Zanzibar, is perfect for underwater escapades. He stated that his first dive was to explore a shipwreck and that the crystal clear waters gave him the opportunity to witness the entire structure with ease, as well as exotic species of fish and brightly-coloured coral.

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