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“Stunning views, natural peaceful setting, everything one could need provided”

Cook's Lookout Motel

5 of 5 stars
naturalist99
California
Nov 16, 2009

We began our New Zealand trip here and could not have asked for a better start. The view of the upper bay and mangrove forest was stunning. We had two bedrooms and a full kitchen equipped with...more

“Faultless”

Baystay B&B

5 of 5 stars
barton14
York
Nov 15, 2009

Niek and Rob were so welcoming, friendly, helpful whilst being totally professional hosts. As we were the only guests, it being very early in the season, they upgraded us to their best room which was...more

“A peaceful and beautiful place to stay”

Stone Store Lodge Accommodation

5 of 5 stars
Chania9
Edinburgh
Nov 15, 2009

We loved our one night stay at Stone Store Lodge - we got a great welcome and felt immediately at home in the beautiful surroundings. Our room had a balcony which hung out over the gully, which was...more

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Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
  • Resident population: 30,596 Annual visitors: 14,600,000 (est.)
  • Major features: golf courses, beaches, amusement parks, nightlife, casino cruises, fishing, shopping
  • 23,210 TripAdvisor reviews of 892 accommodations, 87 attractions and 338 restaurants
One may think the sun, 60 miles of wide sandy beaches and more than a hundred golf courses would be enough to lure vacationers to Myrtle Beach, but this popular coastal city offers even more to enjoy.
Marmaris, Turkey
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  • Major features: boating, beaches, nightlife
  • 9,790 TripAdvisor reviews of 397 accommodations, 27 attractions and 115 restaurants
A gorgeous backdrop of pine-clad mountains looms behind the seaside resort of Marmaris in southwest Turkey. Popular as a cruise ship and yacht port and with the British budget holiday crowd, Marmaris offers an abundance of fast food restaurants, the restored castle of Suleyman the Magnificent and an appealing cobblestoned old quarter.
Honolulu, Hawaii
  • Resident population: 374,676 Annual visitors: 1,733,000 (est.)
  • Major features: beaches, surfing, Pearl Harbor, Diamond Head
  • 31,397 TripAdvisor reviews of 413 accommodations, 203 attractions and 1,126 restaurants
If you visit Honolulu simply for the wide Pacific beaches, the striking views of Ko'olau's pali (cliffs) and the laid-back "aloha" feeling, you'll be missing out on much this city has to offer.
Salzburg, Austria
  • Resident population: 144,689 Annual visitors: 874,000 (est.)
  • Major features: music festivals and history, architecture, skiing
  • 5,549 TripAdvisor reviews of 401 accommodations, 72 attractions and 200 restaurants
The sound of music lures fans both of classical music and of Julie Andrews to Salzburg. Most sights are within walking distance of the city center.
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  • Resident population: 40,000 (est.)
  • Major features: water sports, desert safaris, coral reefs
  • 8,268 TripAdvisor reviews of 174 accommodations, 19 attractions and 14 restaurants
Stunning coral reefs and turquoise waters perfect for windsurfing have made Hurghada, on Egypt's Red Sea Coast, a busy resort town.