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

Newlands is an upmarket suburb of Cape Town, South Africa. It is located at the foot of Table Mountain in the Southern Suburbs of Cape Town, and reputed to be the wettest urban area of South Africa due to its high winter rainfall.

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

Noordhoek has undoubtedly one of the longest, widest and most beautiful stretch of beach in the Cape. The Long Beach extends over 8 kilometres to Kommetjie. It is too vast to ever be crowded and is ideally suited for long walks. In Winter, when the waves are higher, a lagoon forms in front of the dunes.

World Directory, Africa, South Africa, Western Cape, Garden Route

The climate is wonderful all year round. The average rainfall is around 700mm, spread all year round, meaning that the winters are as warm and sunny as the summertime. Wilderness is set between the Kaaimans River and the Goukama Nature Reserve, whilst being bordered by the Outeniqua Mountains. Renowned for it tranquil sea and beaches which stretch on forever, Wilderness has become a Internationally sought after holiday resort. Wilderness is also surrounded by many rivers and natural lakes and lagoons. This makes it a great spot for water sport enthusiasts, who flock there regularly. There is 2500 ha National Park with five rivers, five lakes, two estuaries and 18km of coastline.

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, Japan, Kanagawa, Ashigarashimo

Hakone is a town in Japan, in Kanagawa Prefecture, in Ashigarashimo District, located on the eastern foot of Hakone Pass.

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

Koh Samui, the beautiful island of the coconut trees, is the third largest Thai island. (Only Phuket and Koh Chang are bigger) The area is about 247 square km's and it is located 700 km south of Bangkok in the Surat Thani province. Well known beaches are Chaweng, Lamai, Bophut, Big Buddha, Choeng Mon, Hua Thanon and Maenam.

World Directory, Oceania, Fiji, Viti Levu, Viti Levu

Sigatoka is a town in Fiji. It is found on the island of Viti Levu and is situated at the mouth of the Sigatoka River, after which it is named, some 69 kilometers from Nadi.

World Directory, Oceania, New Zealand, West Coast, West Coast

Great rockclimbing exists at Charleston seacliffs on the West Coast between Greymouth and Westport. 15 minutes south of Westport. Ideally located for world famous underground cave rafting, abseiling, Pancake Rocks, Paparoa National Park and Cape Foulwind seal colony.

World Directory, Oceania, New Zealand, Northland, Northland

Dargaville, Gateway to the Kauri Forest, two and a half hours drive north west of Auckland, is a unique town of approximately 4,800 people and nestles amongst the hills radiating northwards from the Northern Wairoa River.

World Directory, Oceania, New Zealand, Auckland, Rodney District

Orewa Beach is a beautiful stretch of white sand. Sometimes the sea murmurs, and sometimes it roars. You see kids building sandcastles as high as themselves, and a lone fisherman dreaming of Marlin. Walk up to the lookout above the beach in the morning and see the sunlight break over the waves and cliffs.