Follow us to the deserted island that was once home to a sprawling beach resort that boosted hedonistic parties and a life of opulence seen only through the eyes of the rich and famous. It’s rumored that Elton John was a regular visitor, and some say it was here that Bob Dylan penned his hit “Mozambique.”⁠ ⁠ An hour-long boat ride from the beer-filled beaches of Vilankulo takes you to the deserted island of Santa Carolina, known locally as Paradise Island, where you’ll find the crumbling ruins of the Santa Carolina Hotel. ⁠ ⁠ Since the entire archipelago is a designated national park, it remains uninhabited and is only visited by vacationers looking to explore the crystal clear waters or retrace the hushed footsteps of its celebrity-laden past. The surrounding waters, now protected by a marine park, are still as clear as ever and provide some of the best snorkeling in the area. While the grandeur of the Santa Carolina Hotel has gradually faded, the allure remains intact.⁠ ⁠ If you let ...