World Directory, Europe, United Kingdom, Scotland, Orkney

Stromness is the second-largest town in the Orkney Islands, Scotland, and is located in the south-west of the mainland of Orkney. It is also a parish, with the town of Stromness as its capital. The name Stromness is derived from the Viking language. Strom refers to the strong tides that rip past the Point of Ness to the south of the town, literally 'strong tide point'. In Viking times Stromness was called Hamnavoe, meaning 'peaceful or safe harbour'.

World Directory, Europe, United Kingdom, Scotland, Argyll

Dunoon is the seaboard gateway to the Scottish Highlands, including the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park. It is a great touring base with an excellent selection of accommodation, shops and eating places to choose from.

World Directory, Europe, Norway, Nordland, Salten

The city of Bodø was established as a municipality on 1 January 1838 (see formannskapsdistrikt). Bodin was merged with Bodø on 1 January 1968. Skjerstad was merged with Bodø on 1 January 2005. Bodø, located just north of the Arctic Circle, is the largest city in Nordland, and the second largest in North Norway.

World Directory, Europe, Norway, Helgeland, Nordland

Lofoten is an archipelago and a traditional district in the county of Nordland, Norway. Though lying within the Arctic Circle, the archipelago experiences one of the world's largest elevated temperature anomalies relative to its high latitude.

World Directory, Europe, Cyprus, Famagusta, Famagusta District

Protaras, is a predominantly tourist resort. It comes under the administrative jurisdiction of Paralimni Municipality. In ancient times, where now Protaras seems to be located stood the old city-state of Leukolla. The city possessed a small safe harbour where the Athenian Demetrius Poliorketes in the year 306 B.C. sought refuge, lying in wait for Ptolemeos, one of the successors of Alexander the Great. In the ensuing battle Ptolemeos was defeated and fled to Egypt, leaving Cyprus for a while in the hands of Demetrius.

World Directory, Europe, Germany, Schleswig-Holstein, Southern Schleswig

Flensburg is an independent town in the North of the German state Schleswig-Holstein. Flensburg is the centre of the region Southern Schleswig. After Kiel and Lübeck it is the third largest town in Schleswig-Holstein.

World Directory, North America, Canada, British Columbia, Vancouver Island

A village that offers both a sheltered inner harbour and a magnificent vistas of the open Pacific Ocean from the Wild Pacific Trail. From the sheltered inner harbour, watch the bustle of the fishing and charter vessels, spot the ever present bald eagles as they soar overhead, and keep an eye out for the sealions, harbour seals and river otters. The Unique view of the rocky shoreline from the open Pacific Wild Pacific Trail offers a spectacular view and breathtaking winter storm watching. Fun!

World Directory, Caribbean, Bermuda, Sandys Parish, Sandys Parish

Sandys Parish is one of the nine parishes of Bermuda. It is named for English aristocrat Sir Edwin Sandys (1561-1629), and hence there is no apostrophe in the name, which is pronounced "Sands".

World Directory, Australia, Australia, Western Australia, Albany

Middleton Beach is a coastal suburb of the City of Albany, an easy five minute drive via Middleton Road (or half hour walk) from the city centre. An ideal area for swimming, surfing, body boarding and more. Picnic on the lawns beneath the Norfolk Pine trees or enjoy a meal at one of the several cafes and restaurants in the beach area.

World Directory, North America, Canada, British Columbia, Sunshine Coast

Gibsons is a wonderfully relaxing trip to make from Vancouver or Whistler. Gibsons is a great place to explore. Gibsons is the perfect location from which to visit the rest of the Sunshine Coast. Explore the scenic parks, beaches, and trails of Gibsons. Kayak to Keats Island for a picnic, swim in the clean ocean water, hike the trails, catch a play at the new Heritage Hall, buy fresh seafood on the docks for your dinner, stargaze from the beach - Gibsons is full of friendly people and super natural surroundings.