World Directory, Europe, Germany, Lower Saxony, Cuxhaven

Cuxhaven is a large independent town and seat of the Cuxhaven district, in Lower Saxony, Germany. It is situated on the shore of the North Sea at the mouth of the Elbe River. Cuxhaven has a footprint of 14 km (east-west) by 7 km (north-south). It is a popular vacation spot on the North Sea and home to about 52,000 residents.

World Directory, Europe, Greece, Ionian Islands, Corfu

Whether it is a sandy beach and traditional tavernas run by local families, water-sports, quietens and tranquillity; traditional food and drink; you will always find something that will suit you in Arillas. As it is a good base for exploring the rest of northern Corfu, it is recomended to hire a car, as the local bus service is very poor and fits only the locals who go shoping to Corfu town. There are a couple of car rentals in Arillas where you can deal directly while you are here or you can book from home.

World Directory, Europe, Greece, Ionian Islands, Corfu

Kalami is a unique paradise on the Northeast coast of the island of Corfu, Greece. Kalami bay is surrounded by lush, green hills, nestled on the shores of the Ionian Sea, an ideal setting for a perfect and memorable holiday.

World Directory, Europe, Greece, Magnesia, Skopelos

Glossa, the northernmost village on Skopelos, is a sleepy hillside cluster of little houses, two tavernas and a café bar, a supermarket and a small selection of shops.

World Directory, Europe, Greece, Epirus, Thesprotia

Plataria is a town and resort in Thesprotia prefecture, which is located in the periphery of Epirus, Greece.

World Directory, Europe, Italy, Sicily, Messina

Sometimes called the Aeolian Islands (as the domain of Aeolus, god of the winds), the Lipari Islands are a volcanic archipelago visible from Sicily's eastern Tyrrhenian coast, easily accessible by ferry or hydrofoil from Milazzo and also Messina. The principal islands are Lipari, Salina, Filicudi, Alicudi, Stromboli, Panarea and Vulcano. Here you'll find beautiful scenery, volcanoes, castles, thermal resorts, water sports, good fishing and, of course, some great beaches. Do expect crowds in Summer months, and seasonal schedules for hotels and restaurants (which may be closed in Winter).

World Directory, Europe, Italy, Sicily, Palermo

Isola delle Femmine (Sicilian: Isula dî Fìmmini) is an Italian town in North-Western Sicily, administratively part of the province of Palermo. It has 6,208 inhabitants (as of 2001).

World Directory, Europe, Italy, Umbria, Perugia

Castiglione del Lago is a town in the Province of Perugia of Umbria (central Italy), on the southwest corner of Lake Trasimeno. Orvieto is 59 km south, Chiusi is 21 km to the west, Arezzo is 56 km to the north, Cortona is 21 km to the north and Perugia is 47 km to the north east.

World Directory, Europe, Norway, More og Romsdal, Averoy

Haholmen, a fishing community worthy of presevation in the Hustadvika bay, has served as a meeting place, harbour, home and workplace for fishermen, sailors, shopkeepers and travellers for hundreds of years.

World Directory, Europe, Norway, More og Romsdal, Nordmore

Kristiansund is a city and municipality on the western coast of Norway, in the Nordmre district of More og Romsdal county. It was officially awarded township status in 1742.