Kenya: Lamu
Score: 65
"Wonderfully authentic architecture. Lovely small museum. But fairly palpable tension between local Muslims and tourists, especially when the women go topless, which is against local mores. Reports of noticeable female sex tourism."
"The stone town is a fine example of an architectural mix—some of the restoration work is very good. Great setting on the water."
"Exceptional combo of nature and traditional culture. NO cars is a highlight!"
"Basic infrastructural services are still lacking and garbage frequently can be seen in the small streets. I truly fear for the sustainability of the destination. Corruption is still an Achilles heel for sensitive development."
South Africa: Cape Town historic areas
Score: 57
"Very robust and culturally diverse, cosmopolitan community with high degree of cultural expression. Class divisions still prominent along racial lines."
"Historic Cape Town has a mix of relatively well-preserved buildings and streetscapes and new developments. However, in parts, in particular in the harbor area, the historic charm becomes lost in the shopping malls and restaurant area."
"Mass tourism is detracting from some of the charm. Restaurants becoming blasé slap-the-food-on-the-table type of stuff down at the wharf."
"The gap between extreme wealth and poverty is increasing, and property prices driven up by foreigners are beyond the reach of ordinary South Africans. There is a real danger that the wealth displayed in tourist areas creates sufficient resentment and reaction to compromise the tourism industry in the city."