World Directory, Europe, United Kingdom, England, Isle of Wight

Shanklin shares the bay with Sandown but although it has all the seaside resort amenities it has a quieter ambiance about it. Shanklin is made up of three parts - the seafront, the shops, and the 'Olde Village'. The seafront can be reached by a lift in the steep cliffs and offers a sandy beach bordered to the south by the Fisherman's Cottage, a lovely thatched pub on the beach and nearby Shanklin Chine.

World Directory, Europe, United Kingdom, Wales, Swansea

Rhossili is a small village and community on the southwestern tip of the Gower peninsula[1] near Swansea in Wales. Since the 1970s it has fallen within the boundaries of Swansea.

World Directory, Europe, United Kingdom, England, Norfolk

Heacham started to become popular as a seaside resort with the Victorians due to the opening of the railway line between King's Lynn and Hunstanton in the early 1860s. The beach at Heacham is one of the few beaches in eastern England where the sun sets over the sea instead of over land. As such, with the right weather conditions, beautiful sunsets can be viewed.

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.

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, 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, Europe, Greece, Sporades, Skiathos

Skiathos, Latin forms: Sciathos and Sciathus is a city on an island of the same name in the Aegean Sea belonging to Greece.

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

Melkbosstrand village is located 30km north from Cape Town. Melkbosstrand has a bay with a park and boardwalk along the beach passing cozy restaurants and a supermarket on the beachfront. Refresh body and soul with long walks on our safe beaches. Recharge in our unpolluted air with only the sounds of nature. From Melkbosstrand you can reach all the of the best attractions in the Western Cape using open safe roads that are easy to negotiate.