One of the world’s most beautiful coastlines is the Rikuchu coast, a 180 kilometer shoreline on the northwest part of Japan, facing the Pacific Ocean. It is a part of the Rikuchu-Kaigan National Park and extends from the northern part of Iwate Prefucture south to Kesennuma City, Miyagi Prefecture. The northern part of this coastal park is adorned by high cliffs and rock formations and in the southern half is the typical Rias-type coast. How to reach The site is easily accessible by trains and buses. Tour buses and boats too operate to the coast, though boating is not possible in winters. When to visit Summers are when you should explore this coast. Attractions of Rikuchu-Kaigan Coast The best way to explore the coast is get on the trains on the railway line meandering along the coast. Boarding the train at Miyako would be good to start with. Miyako  [...] 

Location: The Konark Sun Temple is many times spelled as Konarak temple. It is a Hindu temple that belonged to the early thirteenth century and it is devoted to the sun god. The shape of the temple is like a huge chariot, the temple is acknowledged all across for the wonderful rock carvings that envelop the complete construction. The Konark Sun Temple is the most renowned tourist attraction located in Orissa in India. The Konark Sun temple has been decalred as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in the year 1984. The temple is situated in the Konark village, which is located at a distance of around 35kms to the north of Puri in the coastal region of the Bay of Bengal. History: King Narasimhadeva, who ruled the East Ganga ordered for the construction of the temple at Konark around the year 1250. It is believed that he had constructed the temple  [...] 

The Cinque Terre means the five lands, which here refers to five villages of Montesso Al Mare, Vernazza, Coriglia, Manarola and Riomaggiore – from north to south, perched on the cliffs over the Mediterranean.  The entire Cinque Terre Coastline is a National Park and a Protected Marine Area. Portovenere encompasses the three villages of Fezzano, Le Grazie and Portovenere and the three Islands of Palmaria, Tino and Tinetto. Location Eleven miles of coastline on the northwest of Italy, between the Genoa and La Spezia cities, is the stretch of The Cinque Terre, facing the Mediterranean. Portovenere is located in the Italian coast of the Liguria, in the La Spezia Province. Portovenere, Cinque Terre and the Islands are enlisted as the UNESCO World Heritage Site. Weather In the months of May and June, it’s usually sunny and warm here, with short  [...] 

In the Island Nation of New Zealand, located in the Southwest Pacific Ocean, are three main Islands – the North Island, the South Island and the Steward Island along with other small offshore Islands. The South Island, flanked by Cook Strait in the north, the Tasman Sea in the south and the Pacific Ocean in the south and east. On the southwest of this Island is the World Heritage Site of Te Wahipounamu, spread across 26,000 square kilometers, including the coast of Te Wahipounamu. When to visit South Island has a temperate climate. The areas in the south and south-west part of the country are more wet and cooler. The Ocean moderates the temperature in South Island, especially that in the west and south, resulting in a cool, temperate climate. The average temperature of this Island is about 8 degree Celsius. July is the coldest month while  [...] 

Known locally as Rapa Nui, the Easter Island is at 3,510 kilometers to the west of Chile in the South Pacific Ocean. This 163.6 kilometer square Island was named Easter Island by the Dutch Admiral Roggeveen who came upon this Island on the Easter Day in 1722. It is pretty much populated given its isolated location. When to go The Rapa Nui Island experiences a subtropical marine climate. The hottest months are January and February with maximum temperature is around 28 degree Celsius on an average. In winters, the temperatures range from 14 degree Celsius to 22 degree Celsius. While most of the rainfall occurs in April-May, be prepared for a downpour at anytime of the year. The months of July and August, though chilly, are a good hiking season. It’s from January to March that the tourists flock the Rapa Nui Island. How to go From Chile, Lan  [...] 

The British Virgin Islands, located 1200 miles to the southeast of Miami and 70 miles east of Puerto Rico, is home to many beautiful beaches. One of them is the White Bay Beach, at the Peter Island here, which runs along the Sir Francis Drake Channel. The Island is five miles south of Tortola. It is the fifth largest Island in British Virgin Islands, and the largest private one, covering an area of about 1800 acres. Peter Island was named after Peiter Adriensen, brother of Abraham Adriensen – Tortola’s patron under the Dutch West India Company in the early 17th century. On the south, or at the back-side of Peter Island is the secluded beach of White Bay. When to visit With a sub-tropical climate, the British Virgin Islands are good in anytime of the year. The months from September to December are the wettest months here and that of February  [...] 

The Lanikai Beach in one of the many pretty beaches of the Hawaii and like all of them is simply spectacular and with no public facility developed on the beach, is all the more charming place to visit. The pure crystal clear water brings tourists here who are keen on snorkeling. Lovers of other water sports like surfing, kayaking, paddling etc need not be disappointed as the sea here is fit for everything. Not far away are places that make for good excursions and hence giving you diversions that make you want to come back to the beach again for relaxations and some rest. Location The Lanikai Beach is among the most popular beaches of the beaches in the Hawaii. In the Hawaiian language, Lanikai means “heavenly sea” and the Lanikai Beach definitely stands up to the meaning of its name. Stretching over half a mile, the Lanikai Beach is located  [...] 

Common Info Azores is a Portuguese archipelago located in the Atlantic Ocean about 1500 kilometres from Lisbon. Monchiquet Islet on Flores Island in the western part of the Azores is the western most tip of Europe. They were discovered way back in 1427 by Portuguese explorers and were colonised later by people of Portuguese and Flemish descent. The nine major Azorean islands and the Formigas in the eastern part of the Azorian archipelago extend for more than 600 kilometres and cover a total area of 2,346 square kilometres. Mount Pico on Pico Island is the highest point on the Azores (in fact the highest in Portugal). Azores also feature an immense exclusive economic zone. Azores comprise Sao Miguel Island, Faial Island, Sao Jorge Island, Terceira Island, Flores Island, Santa Maria Island, Corvo Island, Graciosa Island and Terceira Island.  [...] 

Country Info Located in Indian Ocean off the eastern coast of Africa, Mauritius is a small island nation with an area of 2,040 square kilometers. It is located almost 900 kilometres east of Madagascar. Besides the Mauritius island, the country also includes Cargados Carajos, Rodrigues and Agalega Islands. Mauritius is also part of the Mascarene islands. The country is surrounded by coral reefs. National capital is Port Loius. Currency is Mauritian Rupee. Mauritius was once home to the now extinct Dodo birds. Mauritius was proclaimed a Republic in 1992. Geography The Mauritius archipelago was formed as a result of undersea volcanic eruptions millions of years ago. The island is formed around a plateau which rises towards the southwest. Piton de la Petite Rivière Noire is the highest peak at 2,717 feet. Casela Mauritius is a travellers’  [...] 

The Na Pali Coast is a small part of the once shield volcano that is said to have risen more than 5 miles from the sea floor to the summit. Like the other islands of Hawaii, the Island of Kauai was originally a plume of magma, called a hot spot. When the volcanic fires cooled down, the island shifted due to tectonic movements and water cooled down. Rains in parts of Na Pali created deep valleys and waterfalls over the precipices. The strong and giant winter waves that exploded against the basalt cliffs created unstable slopes. Na Pali that we have today with its sinks of valleys, fluted walls, and the sharp ridges is a consequence of these tectonic activities. Where is it Napali Coast is the name given to the 15 miles of mountainous shore lines on the northwest of Kauai Islands in Hawaii. Napali, in Hawaiian means the Cliffs. Standing true  [...]