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On New Zealand's North Island, across the Firth of Thames and 70 mi/115 km east of Auckland, the rugged Coromandel Peninsula offers spectacular scenery. The drive along the coast winds past bays, beaches and green fields edged with cliffs that plunge into the sea. Trips into the interior bush let visitors get a look at gold-mine ruins, waterfalls, ancient kauri trees, and plenty of tree ferns and birds. This is a popular destination in summer.

Whitianga, on the northeast coast, makes a good base for exploring the area. Don't miss beautiful Cathedral Cove and Hot Water Beach (where you can dig a hole in the sand at low tide and sit in it while hot water bubbles to the surface), both near Hahei. Be aware that Hot Water Beach isn't safe for swimming because of dangerous undertows.

Take the unpaved 309 Road between Whitianga and the town of Coromandel (it's about an hour's drive) to see the peninsula's interior, complete with waterfalls and a grove of kauri trees. Pauanui is a favorite holiday town among Auckland's wealthy set. When driving around, keep in mind that though distances may appear short on a map, it takes more time than you expect to travel the peninsula's small, winding roads.

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Located north of Gustavia, Corossol is a tiny fishing village surrounded by green hills. The 300 residents speak an old Norman dialect, and a very few older women still wear provincial dress, including white sunbonnets called the quichenottes (kiss me not).

North of Corossol is Colombier, a residential area of enchantingly trimmed red-roofed cottages overlooking a sail-flecked bay.

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Located near the Mexican border and approximately 95 mi/155 km north of Belize City, Corozal Town is often overlooked by visitors but is a friendly town with a Latin atmosphere. Increasingly popular with expats, Corozal has among the lowest prices in Belize for hotels, restaurants and real estate. It is worth a stop on the way to or from Mexico.

There are no beaches, but the Bay of Corozal (also called the Bay of Chetumal) is beautiful. Nearby are the post-classic Maya ruins of Santa Rita and Cerros.