World Directory, Europe, Spain, Canary Islands, Santa Cruz de Tenerife

Tijarafe is a municipality in the Canary Islands in the province of Santa Cruz de Tenerife. It is situated on the west-northwestern coast of the island of La Palma. Tijarafe is linked with the highway that encircles the whole island and is located west of Santa Cruz de Tenerife and NW of the Las Palmas Airport.

World Directory, Europe, Sweden, Gotland, Gotland

Visby is the only city on the Swedish island of Gotland; it is arguably the best-preserved medieval city in Scandinavia and has been named a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Among the most notable historical remains are the 3.4 km long stone wall called Ringmuren ("the Ring Wall"), that encircles the city and the old church ruins.

World Directory, Europe, Sweden, Vastra Gotaland, Bohuslan

Marstrand is a seaside town in Kungalv Municipality, Västra Götaland County in western Sweden. It has held city privileges since 1200. The most striking feature about Marstrand is the 17th century fortress Carlsten, named after King Carl X Gustav of Sweden. The town got its name from its location on the island Marstrandsön. Recently the town has expanded to the neighbour island Koön, which has bridge access to the mainland.

World Directory, Europe, United Kingdom, Channel Islands, Jersey

The Bailiwick of Jersey is a British Crown dependency off the coast of Normandy, France. As well as the island of Jersey itself, the Bailiwick includes the nearly uninhabited islands of the Minquiers, Écréhous, the Pierres de Lecq and other rocks and reefs. Together with the Bailiwick of Guernsey it forms the grouping known as the Channel Islands.

World Directory, Europe, Cyprus, Nicosia, Nicosia District

Nicosia is the capital of Cyprus, a status it has enjoyed for 1000 years since the 10th century, though its beginnings date back 5000 years to the Bronze Age. It lies roughly in the centre of the island in the Mesaoria Plain, flanked by the beautiful northern range of Kyrenia mountains with its distinctive 'Pentadaktylos" - the five finger mountain. There are various suggestions as to the origin of the name Nicosia - or 'Lefkosia' In Greek - but the most likely one is linked to the popular tree, the tall 'Lefki ' which once adorned the city.

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

Causeway Bay is probably the most popular shopping district on Hong Kong Island especially for the locals. Centrally located on Hong Kong Island, it is only two MTR stops from Admiralty, the Hong Kong-Kowloon switch-over MTR station.

World Directory, Asia, Philippines, Cebu, Cebu

The City of Cebu, is the capital city of Cebu in the Philippines, the second most significant metropolitan center in the Philippine Islands, and known as the oldest city in the country.

World Directory, Oceania, French Polynesia, Society Islands, Windward Islands

Huahine is, arguably, the most picturesque island in all of French Polynesia. With steep mountains descending into protected bays of azure blue and emerald green colors, the island is also one of the more geographically diverse of the Society Group. Also known as The Garden Island due to its abundance of lush green tropical foliage and wild jungle-like scenery, Huahine is one of the more interesting of the Society Islands to explore.

World Directory, Oceania, New Zealand, Auckland, Auckland City

Leigh is an attractive village nestled on the beautiful coastline just one hour north of Auckland. It offers a wide variety of activities: swim & snorkel among the fish at the reknowned Goat Island Marine Reserve; take a fishing or diving trip from the picturesque Leigh harbour; enjoy the beautiful sheltered sandy beach of Matheson's Bay; or go surfing and horseriding on the miles of golden sand at Pakiri. Explore the walking tracks at Tawharanui regional park, play golf at Warkworth or Omaha or simply potter among the many cafes, arts & crafts and wineries the area has to offer.

World Directory, Oceania, New Zealand, Waikato, Taupo District

Set in the centre of the North Island and NZ's largest lake - Lake Taupo. It covers 616sqkms and is widely considered the trout fishing capital of the world. Taupo's central loction places it within easy driving distance of many North Island tourist attractions, including Taupo and the ski fields.