But this has not stopped officials in Iraq from unveiling plans to transform the war-torn country into a tourist haven.

Sanya, a former fishing village on the island's most scenic shores, has been transformed into a bustling tourist haven.

It was late afternoon when we rolled back into the tourist haven of Puerto Azul.

Clyde is fast becoming known as a tourist haven.

And when he closes his eyes, he can almost see it: Luanda, the vibrant, bustling tourist haven.

The economy of Gyeongju is more diverse than the city's image as a tourist haven would suggest.

Another tourist haven, where they destroy the jungle for a Hilton and a shopping center?

Of course, like any tourist haven, Sānyà does have its irritations.

The village is a tourist haven in summer; a traditional market is held every Saturday morning.

Street traffic was a constant snarl, cars desperately seeking a parking spot they were unlikely to find in this busy tourist haven.