Heringsdorf on the Island of Usedom the second largest island of Germany, is one of the sea resort towns which has been able to preserve the charms of a splendid past. Seemingly endless white sandy beaches, the impressive piers of the 3 imperial resort towns, villas along the beach promenade and a charming hinterland all characterise this town and this island.

Oak Bluffs is a coastal town on Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts, facing Vineyard Sound on the island’s northeastern shore. It is known for its colorful Carpenter Gothic cottages, harbor, beaches, and long association with summer tourism. The town center developed around Circuit Avenue, while the waterfront includes Oak Bluffs Harbor and a public beach along the sound.

Riomaggiore, a charming village in Italy's famed Cinque Terre, is a gem of the Ligurian coast. With its colorful houses cascading down steep cliffs towards the azure Mediterranean, this picturesque town offers a postcard-perfect escape. Founded in the 13th century, Riomaggiore is rich in history, with medieval churches like the Church of San Giovanni Battista, built in 1340, reflecting its ancient past.

Morro Bay is a coastal city on California’s Central Coast, situated around a natural harbor between San Luis Obispo and the Pacific Ocean. Its most recognizable landmark is Morro Rock, a large volcanic plug rising at the entrance to the bay. The city’s waterfront includes fishing docks, marinas, beaches, and a working harbor, while wetlands and dunes surround parts of the shoreline.

South Malé Atoll, also known as Kaafu Atoll, lies immediately south of Malé and is among the most accessible island regions in the Maldives. Its islands range from established local communities to private resort islands, surrounded by lagoons, coral reefs, sandbanks, and channels. Maafushi, Gulhi, Guraidhoo, and Thulusdhoo are well-known inhabited islands in the wider Malé atoll region, while resort islands provide a different style of stay.