Durban is a big subtropical city in the north-eastern province of KwaZulu/Natal. It has been a major port since the 1850s and is home to the largest concentration of Indian-descended people in the country - Mohandas Gandhi arrived here as an indentured labourer in 1893. Today the city is better known as a holiday-makers' fun parlour with a happening nightlife.
Natural wonders await you in the steaming, geothermally active North Island city of Rotorua, New Zealand. Pohutu Geyser erupts several times per day, and blistering mud pools provide a truly unique sightseeing experience. When in Rotorua, tourists also visit its living Maori village, as well as Te Puia (New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts institute), where weaving and woodcarving is featured.
Torquay, located on England’s southwest coast in Devon, is often referred to as the gateway to the English Riviera. With origins as a small fishing village, it expanded rapidly in the 19th century as a seaside resort, attracting visitors with its mild climate, sandy beaches, and scenic coastline.
Alexandra Headland is a coastal suburb on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast, situated between Mooloolaba and Maroochydore. Its main feature is a rocky headland overlooking a long sandy beach, with ocean views extending along the surrounding coastline. Alexandra Headland Beach is popular for swimming, surfing, fishing, and walking, while the foreshore includes parks, picnic areas, and paths connecting the beach with neighbouring communities.
Lefkada, an island in the Ionian Sea, is renowned for its stunning natural beauty and vibrant local culture. Connected to the mainland by a bridge, this Greek island offers a unique blend of sandy beaches, lush landscapes, and charming towns. Visitors are often drawn to Lefkada's world-famous beaches, such as Porto Katsiki and Egremni, which boast crystal-clear waters and dramatic cliffs. These beaches are perfect for sunbathing, swimming, and water sports, making Lefkada a haven for beach lover
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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.
Other Popular Destinations in Argentina
Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires, the vibrant political and cultural capital of Argentina, has become an enticing destination for many travelers and a must-see destination in South America. Founded in the sixteenth century by Spanish explorers, Buenos Aires has since developed its own unique flair.
Iguazu
Situated in the Parque Nacional Iguazú near Puerto Iguazú, these spectacular falls lie just east of the confluence of the Iguazu and Paraná rivers. At least 5000 cubic m of water per second plunge the 70m into the abyss below.