World Directory, Oceania, New Zealand, Bay of Plenty, Tauranga

Papamoa is the largest suburb of Tauranga in the Bay of Plenty region on the northeastern coast of the North Island of New Zealand.

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

Waikanae is one of the prettiest towns in New Zealand in its setting of river, bush, mountain and beach. A day or two in Waikanae can see you riding, fishing, visiting Mahara Gallery, viewing kiwis at Nga Manu Nature Reserve, seeing how your ancestors lived at the little museum or simply passing the time of day at one of the town's excellent cafés.

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, 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, Central America, Costa Rica, Central Pacific, Central Pacific

Welcome to Costa Rica's best kept secret, Playa Esterillos, the Central Pacific Coast of Costa Rica. Here, there are no traffic jams or four laned highways. Just waves lapping up the shore in a peaceful, tranquil environment. As the locals say, "pura vida" - the pure life.

World Directory, Caribbean, British Virgin Islands, Tortola, Tortola

Tortola, is on the calm Caribbean side of the island. This creates an excellent swimming and snorkeling area from the small private beach. The South/West side of the island where the cooling trade winds give constant breezes, especially during the summer.

World Directory, South America, Brazil, Ceara, Ceara

Fortaleza is the state capital of Ceara, located in Northeastern Brazil. With a population of over 3.4 million (metropolitan region), Fortaleza has an area of 313 square kilometres (121 sq mi).

World Directory, Australia, Australia, Victoria, Polwarth

Walk along clifftop tracks to see rocky reefs, rock pools and sheltered coves. Aireys Inlet boasts superb beaches, with Fairhaven the main surf beach for swimming and board riding. Aireys Inlet also has a huge state park at its backdoor with native trees and heathlands that blaze with colour when wildflowers bloom in winter, spring and early summer.

World Directory, Australia, Australia, New South Wales , North Coast

Hallidays Point is part of the North Coast region. It is located on the coast half-way between Forster and Taree. Until recently it was a holiday area but is now a growing residential area made up of four villages, Blackhead, Redhead, Diamond Beach and Tallwoods.

World Directory, Australia, Australia, New South Wales , Central Coast

Just 900 metres over the hill from spectacular Killcare Surf Beach lies picturesque Hardys Bay on Brisbane Water. Could all this be only an hour from Sydney? There's something strangely comforting about Hardys Bay. It's probably not high on the list of Central Coast hot spots, having just two cafes, a general store/bottle shop incorporating a defunct service station and being on the road to Pretty Beach and Wagstaffe.