Amédée Islet, known locally as Îlot Amédée, is a small coral islet in the lagoon off the southern coast of New Caledonia. It lies within the New Caledonian Lagoon, a UNESCO World Heritage site recognized for its extensive reef systems and marine habitats. The islet is surrounded by shallow turquoise waters, coral reefs, and sandy beaches, while low vegetation covers much of its interior. Its most recognizable landmark is the Amédée Lighthouse.

Anuradhapura, located in Sri Lanka’s North Central Province, is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world. It served as the island’s capital for more than a millennium, beginning in the 4th century BCE. Today, its vast archaeological complex spans several square kilometers and includes some of South Asia’s most significant Buddhist monuments.

Halfway between Cape Town and Port Elizabeth in the heart of the famous Garden Route, nestles the seaside town of Mossel Bay. A bustling holiday resort in summer and the ideal retreat in winter, it is situated on a spectacular sunwashed peninsula embraced by the warm Indian Ocean. Also called the "Karoo-by-the-Sea town", Mossel Bay features in the Guiness Book of Records as having the mildest all-year climate in the world, second only to Hawaii.

Tofo Beach is a coastal village and beach destination in Inhambane Province, southern Mozambique, overlooking the Indian Ocean. The settlement is known for its broad sandy beach, warm water, coastal dunes, and strong connection to marine activities. Tofo has a relaxed village setting with restaurants, guesthouses, small shops, and local markets close to the shore. Its location near Inhambane city makes it one of the province’s best-known coastal destinations.

Bagamoyo is a historic coastal town in Tanzania’s Pwani Region, facing the Indian Ocean north of Dar es Salaam. Its old town contains Swahili, Arab, and German-era buildings, while the shoreline remains connected to fishing and dhow construction. Bagamoyo developed as an important port and inland caravan terminus, linking the coast with trading routes across the interior.