Area: Fiji islands

Way off the beaten track is an intimate, eco-friendly family operated Fijian resort. The Great Astrolabe Reef, one of the world's most sought after diving locations embraces the southern Kadavu coast and guarantees world class diving, together with awesome adventures including snorkelling, fishing and kayaking for all ocean lovers and our land-based eco-adventures are equally fun, satisfying hikers, culture vultures, naturalists, bird watchers and herbalists

Area: North of Arctic Circle, Norway

We are located on a spectacular island in the far north of Norway, above the arctic circle, at the very tail end of the Gulf Stream. Lots of whales, seals, white tailed eagles, seals, midnight sun, and strange looking birds. If you look on a globe for the finger of islands that hang off the far north coast of Norway then find at the northernmost island......... that's us .....

Area: Languedoc region

We are Sundara and David, a retired but still very active Scottish couple. Our only home is a large mansionhouse ('maison de maître') overlooking the Canal du Midi in the Languedoc region. It is used for various purposes and occasional voice workshops and recitals. We have a large Mediterranean garden and a 12.5 m pool.

Area: Coromandel Peninsula

We own a comfortable farmstay set on six acres of peaceful pasture a few minutes drive from Coromandel township. The Coromandel Peninsula is renowned for its scenic coastal route, magnificent beaches, bush walks, art trails and historic gold-mining sites.

Area: Europe

*** Sorry we have no availabilities until Spring 2011. *** We are Dalila (French), Pete (English), Emilie our 2 year old daughter and Bart, our ginger cat. Our place is an old château set in the mountains of the Ariege Pyrénées, at 500m. We have spent the last 2 years renovating the interior and we're now focusing on the garden, with a vegetable patch, composting, water butts, a woodshed and solar panels. We'd like your help to continue the work in the grounds and spring clean the house. We are looking for enthusiastic people who are hard working and enjoy the outdoors! The help we need in spring (April/May 2011) includes: - chainsaw, cut and split wood for heating - expand our vegetable patch - plant out veggies for the summer - weed and tidy the grounds - spring clean the house top to bottom! (windows, chandeliers, mirrors, rooms and bathrooms etc) - build a terrasse A hand with the daily washing up and cleaning would also be appreciated! We can accomodate 2/3 people in the chateau in newly decorated double bedrooms, each with their own toilet and wash room. We have broadband/wireless internet and a laptop at your disposal. We also provide 3 mountain bikes to get around. We offer full board in exchange for 25h help per week: typically 5h/day for 5 days and 2 days off.