World Directory, Europe, United Kingdom, England, Lincolnshire

Skegness is a thriving resort on the East Coast of England. Skegness once extended much further out to sea and the coastline has suffered erosion over many years though it is now gaining ground. We know that the area has been occupied since before Roman times. Roman pottery can be found today on the shore, it makes a change from collecting sea shells! Salt was manufactured along much of the low lying coast of Lincolnshire in Roman times and evidence of their working sites and even artifacts bearing their fingerprints can still be found today.

World Directory, Europe, United Kingdom, Channel Islands, Jersey

Grouville is one of the twelve parishes of Jersey in the Channel Islands. The parish is in the south east of the island and is dominated by the broad sweep of the Royal Bay of Grouville. The parish covers a surface area of 4,354 vergées (7.8 km²). It borders Saint Clement, Saint Saviour and Saint Martin.

World Directory, Europe, Greece, Cyclades, Cyclades

Naxos boasts some of the longest and best beaches in the Cyclades Islands . There are plenty to choose from and if you're prepared to travel further afield than the main beaches near Naxos Town you'll always be able to find a secluded spot even in high season.

World Directory, Caribbean, Saint Barthelemy, St. Barts, Saint Barthelemy

Take one beach-fringed volcanic island, sweltering in the tropical sun for several million years. Add a handful of French maritime adventurers in search of a new and better life. Simmer for four hundred years. Turn up the heat, and add luxurious villas, elegant small hotels, and world class French restaurants. Baste with equal amounts of sophisticated relaxation and rustic charm. Serve

World Directory, Africa, South Africa, Western Cape, Cape Town

Along the False Bay coast road from Simon's Town lies the placid town of Fish Hoek. Most of the residents are retired but it still has a busy main street with market stalls competing with shoppers on the pavements.

World Directory, Africa, South Africa, Western Cape, Helderberg

Gordon's Bay is a small, picturesque seaside town at the eastern end of False Bay. Expensive mansions and luxury apartment houses nestle high up on the slope. The beachfront promenade is lined with popular fish restaurants, pubs and coffeeshops and in the old harbour, one can book boat trips or deep sea fishing trips in the False Bay.

World Directory, Africa, South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, KwaZulu-Natal

Margate is a seaside resort town in the south of the KwaZulu-Natal coast, just about 20 kilometres southwest of Port Shepstone. The river which flows into the sea at Margate is called "Nkhongweni" (place of entreaty) because the original inhabitants were reputed to be so mean that travellers had to beg for hospitality.

World Directory, Africa, South Africa, Western Cape, West Coast

This tranquil seaside village lies 85km north of Cape Town on the R27. Yzerfontein is renowned for its unspoilt beaches, including the pristine 16-Mile Beach wich stretches all the way to Postberg Nature Reserve within the West Coast National Park.

World Directory, Asia, Japan, Chubu, Shizuoka

Atami is a city located in the eastern end of Shizuoka, Japan. Atami is located on a partially submerged volcanic caldera. The name literally means "hot ocean", a reference to the town's famous onsen hot springs. The city includes the offshore island of Hatsushima.

World Directory, Asia, Thailand, Surat Thani, Surat Thani

Ko Tao (also often Koh Tao, literally "Turtle Island") is an island in Thailand located near the eastern shore of the Gulf of Thailand. It covers an area of about 21 km². Administratively it forms a tambon within the district (Amphoe) Ko Pha Ngan of Surat Thani Province. As of 2006 its official population number is 1382. The main settlement is Ban Mae Hat.