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, 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, 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, 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, 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, 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, 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, Oceania, Fiji, Viti Levu, Viti Levu

Sigatoka is a town in Fiji. It is found on the island of Viti Levu and is situated at the mouth of the Sigatoka River, after which it is named, some 69 kilometers from Nadi.

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

Tahiti offers splendid diving excursions, especially in Tahiti Iti, and spectacular basalt black sand beaches around Papara and on the east coast, both spots being suitable for surfing.

World Directory, Oceania, New Zealand, Marlborough, Marlborough

Welcome to Picton and The Marlborough Sounds of New Zealand. Picton is a small seaport at the head of the Queen Charlotte Sound offering a relaxed setting with beautiful beaches, easy bush walks and an outstanding climate. The Marlborough Sounds is renown for its 1500 km's of coastline, The Queen Charlotte Track, Dolphin Watching, fishing and a peaceful retreat.