World Directory, Oceania, New Zealand, Northland, Northland

Coopers Beach is a sheltered beach protected by two pa sites close to Mangonui and considered one of the finest beaches in Northland. It offers extremely safe swimming and small boat launching facilities. Coopers Beach is fringed by beautiful pohutakawa trees, which are in full flower from December through January. Tuatua are easily found at low tide, and you can surfcast from the beach and rocks. Coopers Beach is a good starting point for recreational and historically interesting walks.

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, Africa, South Africa, Western Cape, Cape Town

Blouberg is associated with pristine beaches and world famous views of the city of Cape Town, nestled at the foot of Table Mountain. Shopping centres, cinemas, restaurants, sporting facilities, internet cafes and a public library are all within easy walking distance.

World Directory, Europe, Spain, Valencia, Alicante

Benidorm is a Valencian coastal town and municipality located in the comarca of Marina Baixa, in the province of Alicante, Spain, by the Mediterranean Sea.

World Directory, Europe, Netherlands, Zeeland, Walcheren

Vrouwenpolder is a village in the Dutch province of Zeeland. It is a part of the municipality of Veere, and lies about 9 km north of Middelburg.

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, North America, United States, Delaware, Sussex County

Bethany Beach is part of the Quiet Resorts, a seven-mile stretch of sandy, Atlantic ocean beaches in the southeastern corner of Delaware that also includes South Bethany and Fenwick Island.

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, 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, 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.