World Directory, Oceania, Cook Islands, Cook Islands, Aitutaki

THIS magnificent and remote island is the stuff of which dreams are made. It is a triangular-shaped 'almost'-atoll rising up 4000 metres from the floor of the Pacific Ocean. It consists of three volcanic and 12 coral islets (motus.)

World Directory, Africa, Maldives, Meemu Atoll, Meemu Atoll

Medhufushi lies to the east of the Meemu-Atoll, which is 300 km south of Male. The island is 900 metres long and about 90 metres wide. There are only two tourist islands in the whole of this atoll.

World Directory, Asia, Thailand, Krabi, Krabi

AO NANG about 20 km W from Krabi, is a relaxing tourist resort. Though the beach isn't quite as impressive as nearby Rai Ley or Ko Phi Phi's, the Chinese-painting-style (Keirin) limestone scenery is just as spectacular and it has more facilities. It's a good base for visiting Rai Lai beach and sights in the vicinity.

World Directory, Asia, Thailand, Phuket, Phuket

Phuket is one of the southern provinces (changwat) of Thailand. Neighbouring provinces are (from north clockwise) Phang Nga and Krabi, but as Phuket is an island there are no land boundaries.

World Directory, Asia, Singapore, Singapore, Singapore

Discover Singapore's rich ethnic, cultural and historical heritage through the sights and sounds of bustling ethnic enclaves and the civic district. Along the streets of Chinatown, Kampong Glam and Little India, religious monuments nestle amidst quaint shophouses.

World Directory, Asia, Japan, Hokkaido, Hokkaido

The Shiretoko Peninsula, is located on the easternmost portion of the Japanese island of Hokkaido, protruding into the Sea of Okhotsk. It is separated from the Kunashir Island of Russia by the Nemuro Strait. The name Shiretoko is derived from the Ainu language word sir etok, meaning "the end of the earth" or "the place where the earth protrudes". The towns of Rausu and Shari cover the peninsula.

World Directory, Asia, Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Lantau Island

Discovery Bay (DB) is a mixed, primarily residential, development comprising of a residential development and private and public recreational facilities in Hong Kong situated on the north-eastern coast of Lantau Island in the New Territories. The development spans an area of 650 hectares, and includes two bays, the Tai Pak Bay and Yi Pak Bay.

World Directory, Asia, Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Hong Kong

Hong Kong has the big city specials like smog, odour, 14 million elbows and an insane love of clatter. But it's also efficient, hushed and peaceful: the transport network is excellent, the shopping centres are sublime, and the temples and quiet corners of parks are contemplative oases.

World Directory, Africa, Tanzania, Zanzibar, Zanzibar

Zanzibar is still the best-kept secret in the Indian Ocean, with its fascinating historical Stone Town and magnificent beaches.

World Directory, Europe, Spain, Gran Canaria, Las Palmas

The Small Continent ... that is how this island is called because of its extremely varied landscapes with European, African and even American vegetation. The mountain range in the island's center, of a height of about 2000 meters, is cut by some bizarre canyons.