Lying only six degrees north of the equator and bordered on the south by the Atlantic Ocean, it is not surprising that Ghana is blessed with pristine white beaches. From the relatively busy Labadi beach in Accra to the secluded and quiet white beaches at Coconut Grove in Elmina, and Busua Beach in the western region of Ghana, the Akron team found the beaches to be excellent places to recuperate after the hectic travel schedules in our itinerary.

We also spent a relaxing afternoon on a five-hour cruise on the Volta Lake, the largest man-made lake in the world. The trip aboard the Dodi Princess cruise boat included a catered lunch and on-board dancing with music supplied by one of Ghana’s premier Highlife bands. It was a great way to spend a Sunday afternoon.