World Directory, Europe, Finland, Northern Ostrobothnia, Oulu

Raahe is a town and municipality of Finland. Founded by Swedish statesman and Governor General of Finland Count Per Brahe the younger in 1649, it is one of 10 historic wooden towns (or town centers) remaining in Finland.

World Directory, Europe, France, Aquitaine, Pyrenees-Atlantiques

Hendaye is the furthest point in the South West of France you can go, a frontier town with Spain and confined on the edge of both the Atlantic Ocean and Pyrenees Mountains. Hendaye is a sprawled town, split into 2 main areas and separated by 2 kms.

World Directory, Asia, Thailand, Surat Thani, Surat Thani

Ko Tao (also often Koh Tao, literally "Turtle Island") is an island in Thailand located near the eastern shore of the Gulf of Thailand. It covers an area of about 21 km². Administratively it forms a tambon within the district (Amphoe) Ko Pha Ngan of Surat Thani Province. As of 2006 its official population number is 1382. The main settlement is Ban Mae Hat.

World Directory, Oceania, New Zealand, Northland, Kaitaia

Historic Doubtless Bay Coastline is lined by the native Pohutukawa trees nestled in New Zealand's Far North. A peaceful environment where the water is clean, and the air is clear, and magnificent Beaches - Coopers Beach, Cable Bay, Taipa, Tokerau Beach, Whatuwhiwhi plus many more. Set in a Subtropical Climate, valued as one of the premier game fishing spots in the world.

World Directory, Oceania, New Zealand, Canterbury, Canterbury

The Lake Coleridge area is serviced by a variety of accommodation options from waterside campsites to luxury resort accommodation. Dining options are equally diverse ranging from self catering to silver service dining. Retail outlets are limited in the area and those intending to self cater need to bring in provisions from outside. Cellphone coverage is also limited

World Directory, Oceania, New Zealand, Canterbury, Christchurch

Akaroa, a French-style harbour village. The charm of this old French town, together with the incredible scenery encountered on the way, have assured Akaroa's popularity as a unique tourist destination.

World Directory, Oceania, New Zealand, North Island, Hauraki Gulf

Being its own private island, Matangi offers a multitude of activities including scuba diving, snorkelling, kayaking, sailing, wind surfing, water skiing and fishing. The island is a paradise for nature lovers and hikers, providing two trails around the island which can be explored. Be sure to take your camera along to catch the beautiful scenery, native birds and wildlife. Our many beaches, surrounding reefs and aquamarine waters provide the perfect atmosphere to relax in and soak up the beauty of Matangi.

World Directory, Oceania, Cook Islands, Cook Islands, Rarotonga

Since Rarotonga is the youngest island in the Cook Islands southern group it is physically unlike its other volcanic neighbors where erosion and periodic submersions have reduced mountains to gentle hills. Rarotonga's central massif is the eroded remains of a once mighty volcanic pyramid whose crags now form sawtooth peaks and razorback ridges covered with tropical jungle. These are separated by streams running down steep valleys.

World Directory, Asia, Japan, Kansai, Shiga

Otsu is the capital city of Shiga, Japan. Otsu is famous because of the legendary haiku writer Matsuo Basho. He moved to Otsu after completing his pilgrimage to Ogaki, which was his favorite city.

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

Discovery Bay (DB) is a mixed, primarily residential, development comprising of a residential development and private and public recreational facilities in Hong Kong situated on the north-eastern coast of Lantau Island in the New Territories. The development spans an area of 650 hectares, and includes two bays, the Tai Pak Bay and Yi Pak Bay.