World Directory, Europe, Italy, Lazio, Rome

Ostia is a large neighborhood in the XIII Municipio of the comune of Rome, Italy. Ostia (also called Ostia Lido or Lido di Roma) is also the only municipio of Rome on the Tyrrhenian Sea and many Romans spend the summer holidays there. Sometimes it is confused with Ostia Antica, an archaeological area, that is nearby. Ostia counts about 90,000 inhabitants.

World Directory, Europe, Netherlands, South Holland , South Holland

Katwijk is a seaside-resort on the Northsea-coast in Zuid-Holland, and since ancient times a fishing village with over 40.000 inhabitants.

World Directory, Europe, Netherlands, Zeeland, Sluis

Cadzand is a town in the Dutch province of Zeeland. It is located in the municipality of Sluis, about 8km northwest of Oostburg. The village contains 804 inhabitants (2007). Better known to many visitors is the nearby beach at Cadzand-Bad.

World Directory, Europe, Spain, Basque Country, Biscay

Sopelana (Sopela in Basque) is a town and municipality located in the province of Biscay, in the autonomous community of Basque Country, northern Spain. The town is roughly 820 hectares in area, located in the general area of Uribe-Kosta on the north east side of Bilbao and due east of the Nervion river estuary.

World Directory, Europe, Spain, Balearic Islands, Majorca

Can Pastilla, an attractive little Majorca resort is situated down the east side of the Bay of Palma. There's definitely a bit more of a family holiday feel to the East coast of the Bay of Palma, although nightlife, superb sandy beaches, an array of watersports and the biggest Waterpark in Europe also just happen to be on the menu!

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

This vibrant, fast developing, affluent area has a large variety of restaurants, cinemas, businesses, golf courses and other sports facilities. Within easy reach of Cape Town International Airport; V&A Waterfront; Century City; Stellenbosch, Paarl, Franschhoek and Durbanville Wine Routes and central to both Oceans. This area has an excellent climate and is best situated to reach every attraction.

World Directory, Oceania, New Zealand, Auckland, North Shore

Takapuna Beach is just a few steps from the bustling but laid-back shopping centre of Takapuna. It not only offers beautiful views across the harbour, fine white sand and safe swimming but also some excellent examples of lava-encased fossilised trees--covered by one of Auckland's many volcanic eruptions, 150,000 years ago. From Takapuna Beach you can walk south to Narrow Neck Beach or North to Milford Beach. Both walks are best done at low tide.

World Directory, Oceania, New Zealand, Wellington, Kapiti Coast

Paraparaumu, on a reliable river, perfectly sheltered from the stormy west by a geological event that created Kapiti Island, and resting against the mountain range, has always been an attractive place. Paraparaumu is famous for its fabulous natural beach promenade, some great cafes, a small-plane airport located smack in the middle of the town, some of NZ's top retirement village complexes, an internationally known golf course, superb lawn bowling, Kapiti Cheeses and Icecream, Coastlands Shoppingtown, Southward's Car Museum, Nikau Gardens Butterfly House, and the statue of Our Lady of Lourdes with its illuminated halo.

World Directory, Oceania, New Zealand, Northland, Kaitaia

Historic Doubtless Bay Coastline is lined by the native Pohutukawa trees nestled in New Zealand's Far North. A peaceful environment where the water is clean, and the air is clear, and magnificent Beaches - Coopers Beach, Cable Bay, Taipa, Tokerau Beach, Whatuwhiwhi plus many more. Set in a Subtropical Climate, valued as one of the premier game fishing spots in the world.

World Directory, Asia, Thailand, Krabi, Krabi

AO NANG about 20 km W from Krabi, is a relaxing tourist resort. Though the beach isn't quite as impressive as nearby Rai Ley or Ko Phi Phi's, the Chinese-painting-style (Keirin) limestone scenery is just as spectacular and it has more facilities. It's a good base for visiting Rai Lai beach and sights in the vicinity.