World Directory, Oceania, New Zealand, Waikato, Coromandel Peninsula

Hahei is a small beach community on the east side of the New Zealand's stunning coromandel Peninsula. Located between Cathedral Cove (pdrhaps NZ's best 2 hour hike) and Hot Water Beach, Hahei offers pind sand beach, safe ocean swimming, fantastic kayaking, hiking, geological wonders, and a few nice restaurants all tucked out of the way in a small coastal village on the Pacific Ocean.

World Directory, Europe, Sweden, Vastra Gotaland, Bohuslan

Lysekil is a town (pop. 7,500) in Bohuslan on the Swedish west coast and the seat of Lysekil Municipality, Vastra Gotaland County.

World Directory, Africa, Reunion, Reunion, Reunion

In the midst of the Indian Ocean, a small French land is labouring at shaking off all preconceived ideas about tropical islands. Sure, there are coconut trees and beaches in Reunion, the turquoise blue lagoons and the white barrier reef are there waiting for you to fulfil your exotic dreams.

World Directory, Africa, Mauritius, Port Louis, Port Louis District

Port Louis (pronounced in French as IPA: [pɔʁlwi]) is the capital of Mauritius. It is the largest city of the country and main port, which borders the Indian Ocean. It is located in the Port Louis District.

World Directory, Africa, Mauritius, Mascarene Islands, Mauritius

Barely noticed on the maps and barely known at all, this is a splendid destination for vacation and tourism. In the Indian Ocean, East of Madagascar, is Mauritius Island, one of the Mascarene archipelago islands.

World Directory, Oceania, Norfolk Island, Norfolk Island, Norfolk Island

Welcome aboard the Bounteous Isle - Norfolk Island in the South Pacific - where the descendants of the Bounty Mutineers will warm your heart with their friendliness and where you will be astounded by the myriad of things to do and see. Commanding the most extraordinarily beautiful views on the island is the private Shearwater Peninsula.

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

Mt Maunganui or The Mount is a beach area across the harbour from Tauranga. It is a popular holiday spot in summer.

World Directory, Europe, Spain, Canary Islands, Santa Cruz de Tenerife

La Gomera is the second-smallest of Spain's Canary Islands, located in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Africa.

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

Under the heights of the majestic Twelve Apostles mountain range and right on the Atlantic Ocean, lies Bakoven, a quaint cove that offers the most idyllic holiday destination in Cape Town. Bakoven has two small beaches with pure white sand and shallow turquoise bays sheltered between outcrops of rocks. The name Bakoven originates from a hole in one of the large granite boulders that lie just offshore the coastline, which reminded the original settlers of a bake oven.

World Directory, Europe, Spain, Gran Canaria, Las Palmas

Las Palmas de Gran Canaria is a Spanish city (and municipality) on the island, Gran Canaria, which is one of the Canary Islands located 210 kilometers (~130 miles) off the northwestern coast of the African continent within the Atlantic Ocean.