World Directory, North America, United States, California, California San Francisco,

The Cable Car Museum in San Francisco shows a fascinating display of detailed models, of cable, brake mechanisms, track, grips tools and more. Enjoy historical photographs of cable cars and marvel at the three antique cable cars from the 1870's. The museum gift shop features collectibles also available on-line, like bells and cables, models, toys, ornaments, prints, clothing, pins and more, all fascinating stuff. Come learn the cable car heritage and expand your knowledge about the inventor, the technologies and rapid expansion of the cable cars of San Francisco, and how they travel the steep hills, and also fascinating to note that little has changed in their propulsion from the early days, when the first cable car lines appeared. After the fascinating Cable Car Museum tours, ride the cable cars in San Francisco and see for yourself.

World Directory, North America, United States, Florida, Collier County Naples,

LaPlaya Golf in Naples, Florida, welcomes golfers to their bit of paradise complete with its manicured greens, lush fairways and rolling hills. The colorful bougainvillea, water features and 14 lakes around the golf course, just add to the haven of tranquility and beauty we call LaPlaya Golf. Our course was designed by Robert Cupp to be both scenic and challenging, and help you keep on top of your game, and provides a hard and fast playing surface. 14 holes of our course are lined by water, and are situated in such a way that golfers have an opportunity of using every club they have to play different types of shots, making the game a challenging pleasure for golf enthusiasts.

World Directory, North America, United States, Oregon, Multnomah County Portland,

The Portland Japanese Garden nestled in the scenic west hills of Portland, Oregon offers a tranquil haven of garden paradise in an oasis of beauty. This Japanese gardens authenticity over 5 and a half acres, is said to be the most authentic Japanese garden outside of Japan. Offering five gardens of indescribable beauty, visitors can enjoy the flat garden which includes the dry landscape style of the karesansui garden, cleverly creating a sense of depth and space. The Strolling Pond Garden beckons with upper and lower ponds connected by a stream, both of which have stunning bridges, and the Tea Garden offers quiet and harmony in a wooden setting, and there is also a tea house for tea ceremonies. The Portland Japanese Garden also has a natural garden and a sand and stone garden as well as a gift shop.

World Directory, Europe, United Kingdom, Scotland, Renfrewshire Bishopton,

Mar Hall Golf and Spa Resort in Bishopton, near Glasgow, is set within 240 acres of beautiful woodland estate, overlooking the River Clyde. This baronial mansion was built in the 1840's, and to this day still has many of its original features. There are many golf resorts in Scotland, but staying and playing at the luxurious Mar Hall Golf and Spa Resort is a spectacular experience, with its 53 bedrooms, championship golf course, spa, and five-star facilities that include fine dining, wedding, conference and banqueting options coupled with attentive, personal service. If you are visiting for a special occasion, may we recommend that you stay in our Grand Suites with its luxurious furnishings, four poster bed, living room complete with fire-place and breathtaking views of our gardens, golf course and the Kilpatrick Hills in the distance. And for that romantic touch, we have included a welcoming fireplace in the bedroom. Enjoy a delectable meal at The Cristal restaurant with its intimate surroundings, or for more casual dining, The Grand Hall serves beverages, snacks, light lunches and afternoon teas. We also offer daily cooked breakfasts. Golf resorts may come and go, but Mar Hall is where you would want to be for your next golfing vacation.

World Directory, Europe, United Kingdom, Scotland, Renfrewshire Bishopton,

Mar Weddings in Bishopton, near Glasgow, has become one of the most popular wedding venues since its inception in 2004. When you have your wedding with us you will be allocated a personalised wedding planner who is experienced and knowledgeable, and who will assist you in every way possible to ensure your wedding day is a dream come true. Mar Hall Golf Resort and Spa is licensed to conduct wedding ceremonies, and The Burgandy Suite at our resort is perfect for ceremonies with up to 150 guests. Morton House is another stunning venue that stands apart from the main house, offering guests total privacy, and is a beautifully decorated stone-built mansion with bay windows that overlook the golf course and Kilpatrick Hills. It features a large stage, a dance floor, a log fire, and can host up to 150 guests. Grand Hall is another perfect venue, and opens onto our meticulously manicured gardens which provide the perfect backdrop for the important wedding photographs

World Directory, Europe, United Kingdom, Wales, Anglesey Beaumaris,

Bike and Kayak Hire in Beaumaris, Isle of Anglesey, has the perfect, stable kayak rental for all levels of kayakers, from beginners to experienced. Kayaking gives one an ideal opportunity to admire and enjoy the magnificent mountain scenery found in North Wales, and the calm waters of the bay at Beaumaris is perfect for novices to gain confidence as they explore the still waters. Experienced kayakers can paddle along the Menai Straits to the awesome Menai Bridge, or perhaps stop for a meal or drink at one of the local pubs near Bangor pier. Puffin Island offers a magical wildlife adventure, as expert kayakers paddle alongside seals and sea-birds. At Bike and Kayak Hire the only kayak rental we offer is the sit-on-top kind which are very stable and have very little tipping or rolling, and a novice kayaker will easily master the art of paddling on one of these. And after a fun day on the waters, why not hire a bicycle from us and enjoy a leisurely family bike ride along the gentle hills and flats of Anglesey.

World Directory, North America, United States, California, Los Angeles County Van Nuys,

Orbic Air based in Van Nuys, California offers an exciting way to see Los Angeles with Helicopter tours over LA, Hollywood, Malibu, Celebrity homes, Beverly Hills and the California coastline. Orbic Air offers incredible helicopter services including helicopter tours, helicopter charters, aerial photography and production as well as helicopter leasing, there's even helicopter training at the Van Nuys airport. Enjoy a romantic helicopter package tour just for the two of you, or a night tour over Los Angeles, it's a magical experience. Orbic Air has dinner and flight tours, there's even a one of a kind, mountain top landing tour adventure package, whatever your heart desires, Orbic Air will make your flightseeing tour a reality. Come for a Malibu Wines helicopter tour, or a shoreline picnic or a Valentine's tour, there's even group tours and charters to events available, book on-line today.

World Directory, Oceania, New Zealand, Otago, Queenstown-Lakes District Arrowtown,

The Spa at Millbrook in Arrowtown, New Zealand, offers guests the ultimate spa experience in a restful and relaxing atmosphere. Our award-winning day spa is ideally located in a peaceful environment with windows positioned so as to allow stunning views across the lush, well manicured fairways, hills and surrounding mountains. With quiet and spacious treatment rooms, post treatment relaxation rooms and excellent outdoor relaxation areas, The Spa at Millbrook provides a serene environment in which guests can enjoy the ultimate pampering experience. Our experienced therapists will assist you in selecting the ideal massage that will suit you best, from deep tissue massage, Vichy massage or aroma stone massage. The Spa at Millbrook uses Comfort Zone luxury beauty products in all spa treatments.

World Directory, Europe, United Kingdom, Wales, Pembrokeshire Dale,

The Pembrokeshire Coast National Park at St. Anns Head, Dale, offers stunning lighthouse Accommodation in a beautiful and peaceful setting, where the breathtaking coast line beckons and peace and harmony and nature are your companions. The lighthouse is converted into two properties with the main lighthouse including the tower being one and the adjoining self contained three bedroomed apartment also available for holiday lets. With the whole complex refurbished to a high standard, and the area of Pembrokshire perfect for swimming and surfing with magnificent beaches and hills for walking, horse riding, museums, art galleries and so much more, everything is perfect for the active holiday maker or the naturalist alike, book today.

World Directory, Europe, United Kingdom, Scotland, Fife St. Andrews,

Hazelbank Hotel in St Andrews, Fife, is a small family run hotel where visitors are assured of a warm welcome and personal attention. Our location, a mere 200 yards from The Old Course, makes us the ideal golf accommodation, and testimony of this lies in the fact that golfers return regularly to our golf accommodation, where we will gladly arrange games and book tee times in St Andrews and surrounding areas on behalf of guests. Our golf accommodation consists of 10 comfortable and elegantly decorated bedrooms, complete with ensuite bathrooms, direct dial telephones, televisions and hospitality trays, and four of the rooms have amazing views over St Andrews bay right to the Angus Coast and the hills beyond that. The golf accommodation at Hazelbank Hotel provides the ideal and relaxing retreat after an exhilirating round of golf.