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, Greece, Epirus, Thesprotia

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

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, 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, 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, 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, Croatia, Dalmatia, Split-Dalmatia

Jelsa is a municipality in on the island of Hvar, Croatia. It is located in the Split-Dalmatia county. It has a population of 3,656 (2001 census), 96% which are Croats. Jelsa is surrounded by pine forests and hills in which hotels and resorts are evenly placed.

World Directory, Europe, Croatia, Primorje-Gorski kotar, Rab

Lopar is a picturesque tourist place, the furthermost village on the island, situated in a fertile valley approximately 14 km away from the old town of Rab on the island of Rab.

World Directory, Europe, Croatia, Primorje-Gorski kotar, Krk

Baska is a small town located on the island of Krk, in the Kvarner Bay, at the Adriatic seacoast of Croatia. The population of the municipality is 1,554 (2001), with 901 residents of Baska itself and the rest in three other villages.

World Directory, Europe, Croatia, Dalmatia, Split-Dalmatia

Trogir has a fascinating 2300 years of continuous urban tradition. Its rich culture was created under the influence of old Greeks, Romans, and Venetians. Trogir has a high concentration of palaces, churches, and towers, as well as a fortress on a small island, and in 1997 was inscribed in the UNESCO World Heritage List. Trogir is the best-preserved Romanesque-Gothic complex not only in the Adriatic, but in all of Central Europe. One of the best stops on the Dalmatian coast.Trogir is not as well known as Dubrovnik or Split but rivals these cities in beauty.