One of the Mascarene Islands, south of Mauritius and east of Madagascar, it is governed by French rule.

Over the last few years, the Kohala Coast on the Big Island's northwest side has become Hawaii's leading luxury resort destination. Spread along some 20 miles of spectacular warm, dry lava desert coastline north of Kailua-Kona are the magnificent resorts. Enjoy world-class luxury accommodations with vacation activities like golf, tennis, water sports, and fine dining.

If summer means the beach to the inhabitants of Greater Buenos Aires, Mar del Plata is most often the beach they are thinking of. Situated on the northern Atlantic coast, 400km from the capital, beaches in this area sprawl for eight km, with sophisticated mansions (reflecting the area's upper-class origins) mingling with the new middle-class resorts. Sea lions keep an eye on the fishing activities around the wharves, and a replica of the grotto of Lourdes is a kitsch paradise.

Japan is a country where deep-rooted traditions exist alongside cutting-edge innovation. From serene temples and centuries-old castles to neon-lit cities and futuristic technology, it offers travelers an extraordinary variety of experiences

Llandudno has two beaches on either side of the town. The quieter West Shore with it's sandy beach has a view of the Conwy Estuary, Isle of Anglesy and Puffin Island, site of a Cistercian monastery. Spanning over two miles of the crescent bay is the North Shore. On the pier there are places of amusement including Professor Peabody's Playplace containing supervised activities for the children. On the opposite side is Craig-Y-Don, a paddling pool for the toddlers.