Cheval Blanc Randheli is a piece of art in the Maldives' sapphire ocean and is a private island that is accessible from a private berth and jetty. The luxury resort is an overwater villa in the Maldivian archipelago with a 12.5-metre infinity pool. Spotting dolphins at diving and snorkelling spots is one of the activities tourists can do. The resort has spectacular views of coral reefs, water-skiing, sunset cruises and exclusive culinary experiences and allows picnics on sandbanks.
Surrounded by coral reefs, Bora Bora is a volcanic island in the Society Islands of French Polynesia with one of the purest places on the planet. It lies in the centre of the South Pacific Ocean at 16.5 degrees South, 151.7 degrees West. As Bora Bora's primary economic source is tourism, it has a swarm of tiny motu (islands) like Vaitape, the main port, and Mount Otemanu for tourists to hike.
Lorne Beach is a famous beach resort town located on the Great Ocean Road, one of the most scenic coastal routes. The Great Ocean Road is used annually for marathons and is the best spot to see migrating whales make their journey along the coast between May and September. The Great Otway National Park offers many bushwalking tracks for tourists to sightsee and experience in a warm and temperate climate.
Constance Ephelia Resort, located on Mahe Island's northwest shore, is situated about 1,000km northeast of Madagascar and 1,800km east of Mombasa in the Indian Ocean. Outdoor activities such as windsurfing, snorkelling, scuba diving are offered by two beaches, Lans Lilet and Port Launay. In contrast, the resort provides stunning views of the lush garden or a partial view of the Indian Ocean, a huge spa and gastronomy where local cuisine will be served.
Famous for its black volcanic sand beach and rugged landscape, Papenoo Beach can be reached by car or taxi. It is a small village found 5 miles away from Papeete, the capital city of French Polynesia. The remote horseshoe-shaped beauty beach is recommended to visit in summer and December for surfing as the conditions are the best, without bathrooms or cafes.
Ammoudi Bay is a small fishing harbour nestled between volcanic red cliffs and the Aegean Sea, roughly 300 steps below the town of Oia, which is located on the edge of the profoundly reddish cliffs. The routes include seeing pure red rocks shone by the sun and white cave houses perched on the cliffs, choosing to ride a donkey or walk on foot.
Amanohashidate, one of the Nihon Sankei with a peculiar sandbar, is located in the coastal region of Kyoto Prefecture on Miyazu Bay. Known as "the bridge to heaven", the 20 to 170 meters narrowness and the 3.6-kilometre sandbar is filled with approximately 8000 pine trees and white sand beaches. To better view Amanohasidate, embarking on a cruise ship, a bike ride, or a chairlift up to Kasamatsu Park allows visitors to have more significant insights.
With its unique landscape and historical importance, the Amalfi Coast, at the northern part of Salerno Gulf on the Tyrrhenian Sea, has been on UNESCO's world heritage sites since 1997. Known for its sky-high coastal cliffs and multicoloured towns, the Mediterranean has charming turquoise waters that allow tourists to enter through a set of steps to swim. Constructed atop a rock formation at the water's edge is a Hotel, Santa Caterina, attracting visitors to marvel over iconic cliffs.
Railay Beach is a small peninsula in southern Thailand with four beaches between Ao Nang and Krabi Town. Cutting off from the mainland by steep hills, it has no roads or vehicles but footpaths and longtail boats. With its limestone cliffs and white sandy beaches, Railway has evolved from a fishing village to a world-class destination allowing tourists to do rock climbing on caves, sunbathe and kayak in crystal clear water during the dry season from November to March.
Located off the coast of Puerto Vallarta at the mouth of Banderas Bay, Playa Del Amor, often called the Hidden Beach, is covered by a cave with a large opening roof containing distinct colours and textures that allows sunray in. Following the believed bombing practice by the Mexican government in the 1900s, Playa del Amor became a national park in 2005, requiring an hour boat ride and swim or kayak through the long water tunnel that links the Pacific Ocean to the beach.