To Africa With Love

Ghana is such a dream location and Labadi Beach captures the essence of its mystique.

There is nothing like a fresh coconut just picked from the tree and opened for you to drink, right then and there. Ghana's answer to the soft-drink, pure coconut water is a delight for the senses.

How inspiring it is to souvenir shop while also supporting local African artists. Global Mama's offers you true fair-trade and the goods are lovely. Especially the shea butter soaps!

Learn about all things Ghanaian . Take classes if you wish. Tour the grounds of the Academy of Art and simply immerse yourself in the culture, history and wisdom of this rich land.

Here you will find a curated collection of some of the most brilliant Ghanaian art. Adinkra, Kente cloth, woven baskets, stone sculpture and so much more in this multi-leveled gallery in a magnificent building perched high above the ocean.

Exquisite food can be found in this African homeland and many a good restaurant to serve it to you. Jollof rice is the national dish with grilled fresh fish, fried plantains and the ubiquitous hot sauce.

African nights: Falling asleep with the sound of tropical waves lapping at the shore below your window.