World Directory, South America, Brazil, Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro

Immortalised in a popular song, 'The girl from Ipanema', this part of Rio offers not only its legendary beach, but numerous excellent hotels, bustling nightlife, sophisticated shopping opportunities and quality restaurants, all within walking distance of each other.

World Directory, North America, United States, Massachusetts, Barnstable County

Wellfleet is a small fishing/artist village on outer Cape Cod ...in the heart of the Cape Cod National Seashore. Atlantic Ocean, Cape Cod Bay and Wellfleet Harbor ...35 miles of pristine beaches and many nature trails.

World Directory, North America, United States, Florida, Broward County

Pompano Beach is a city in Broward County, Florida, along the coast of the Atlantic Ocean just to the north of Fort Lauderdale. The Nearby Hillsboro Inlet forms part of the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway.

World Directory, North America, United States, North Carolina, New Hanover County

Carolina Beach is a town in New Hanover County, North Carolina, United States. It is located on Pleasure Island and is part of the Wilmington metropolitan area.

World Directory, Africa, South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, KwaZulu-Natal

This is one of the most popular resorts on the sunny KwaZulu Natal South Coast, famous for its strelitzia (bird of paradise) flowers. An attempt was made to use the bay to export sugar but it offered scant shelter from rough seas. However, boats found rich fishing grounds nearby at the Aliwal Shoal. A lighthouse was built in 1892 to mark the shoal, but was eventually moved to Port Shepstone. The village soon became a thriving resort and trading centre as it is today. Apart from a fine beach with shark-protected bathing and tidal pools, Scottburgh has a crocodile breeding farm, miniature railway and a bird watching hide in the coastal forest.

World Directory, North America, United States, Maine, York County

From the carousel and arcades in York Beach to the peace and quiet of the one of the largest wilderness areas on the East Coast, York truly is an ideal vacation spot -- for all reasons. York has miles of beaches: the popular Long Sands and Short Sands, and, off the beaten track, Passaconaway and Harbor Beach.

World Directory, North America, United States, California, Orange County

Laguna Beach is a seaside resort and artist community located in southern Orange County, California, approximately 24 miles (39 km) southeast of the county seat of Santa Ana. It is known for having some of the most beautiful beaches in southern California. The city has good hotels, unique shops and restaurants, world famous art galleries and art festivals. Many movies and TV shows have been filmed here.

World Directory, North America, United States, California, Orange County Seal Beach ,

The Pacific Inn Hotel is located just a few blocks from the ocean in beautiful Seal Beach, offering a Pet Friendly hotel with 71 guest rooms, all non-smoking with private balconies. The Seal Beach Pier, 30 local restaurants, The Aquarium and Long Beach are nearby attractions to the Pacific Inn Hotel in Seal Beach.

World Directory, North America, United States, Florida, Pinellas County Madeira Beach,

Barefoot Beach Resort at Madeira Beach is one of the most attractive hotels in Florida with an incredible beachfront location with a beautiful white sandy beach all the way from the hotel to the water?s edge!

World Directory, Australia, Australia, Queensland, North Queensland Newell Beach,

The Palms at Newell Beach in Newell Beach is a beachfront retreat and Australian beach house ideal for a tropical holiday with 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. Attractions: Daintree Rainforest, Hot-Air Ballooning, Fishing Trips, Kuranda Markets, Mareeba Wetlands, Mossman Gorge Tours, Sailing, Snorkelling.