World Directory, North America, United States, North Carolina, Dare County

Wind and water shape the island's dunes and inlets, and yet a maritime forest at Buxton provides a calm oasis. The Cape Hatteras Lighthouse, tallest in the nation, was nearly claimed by the Atlantic Ocean but was rescued in the nick of time in 1999 by moving the entire structure away from the sea. But perhaps most importantly is the fact that Hatteras Island is one of the last places on earth where you can go on the Fourth of July weekend and stake out a stretch of beach to call your very own.

World Directory, Oceania, Norfolk Island, Norfolk Island, Norfolk Island

Welcome aboard the Bounteous Isle - Norfolk Island in the South Pacific - where the descendants of the Bounty Mutineers will warm your heart with their friendliness and where you will be astounded by the myriad of things to do and see. Commanding the most extraordinarily beautiful views on the island is the private Shearwater Peninsula.

World Directory, North America, United States, Texas, Cameron County South Padre Island,

Visit South Beach Inn in South Padre Island

World Directory, North America, United States, Texas, Cameron County South Padre Island,

Visit Island Inn in South Padre Island

World Directory, North America, United States, South Carolina, Beaufort County

Hilton Head Island is a lush, semi-tropical, beautiful, barrier island in South Carolina well known as a spectacular vacation destination. As a premier resort community, Hilton Head Island offers guests the opportunity for fun, rest and relaxation. Over 2 million guests each year come to Hilton Head Island from all over the United States and internationally, making Hilton Head a true world-class destination.

World Directory, North America, United States, Washington, San Juan Islands

Lopez Island, in Washington State's San Juan Islands, is a great place to come and enjoy an island way of life. Be prepared to wave, because Lopez is the Friendly Isle. The island is a bicyclists paradise and a beach combers dream.

World Directory, North America, United States, Texas, Cameron County South Padre Island,

Visit Island Equestrian Center in South Padre Island

World Directory, North America, United States, California, Marin County

Angel Island is the largest Island in San Francisco Bay, located one mile south of the Tiburon Peninsula. Park Headquarters and the main visitor's center are in Ayala Cove on the North side of the Island, accessible by commercial ferries and private boats.

World Directory, Europe, United Kingdom, England, Essex

Canvey Island is a reclaimed island in the Thames estuary separated from the mainland of south Essex by a network of creeks. Lying below sea level it is prone to flooding at exceptional tides, but has nevertheless been inhabited since the Roman invasion of Britain. Canvey is consequently protected by modern sea defences comprising 15 miles (24 km) of concrete seawall.

World Directory, North America, United States, South Carolina, Charleston County

Kiawah Island is a town and an island near Charleston County, South Carolina, in the United States.